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Little Walk cottage - A superbly converted brick and pantile range of
stables, incorporating original features and a stunning oak and glazed garden
room. Sleeps 4. One double bedroom with 6' bed, one twin bedroom (double by
arrangement). Bathroom with bath, basin, w.c. and heated towel rail. Separate
shower room with basin and w.c.
Open plan kitchen/dining/living room leading to Garden room and adjacent terrace
overlooking the woods and the lake beyond. Stone floors with rugs throughout,
bedrooms carpeted. Wood burning stove (logs supplied). Oil fired central
heating. High quality furnishings and interior design. Fully equipped kitchen –
electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/drier,
colour TV and video, radio/CD player and WIFI. Barbecue (gas fired) and garden
furniture, local information and reading material, ample parking. All bed linen
and towels provided. Cot and high chair. Non smoking.
Pets by arrangement only. (This is a working farm with livestock). Trout
fishing by arrangement, use of tennis court (recently resurfaced). Woodland
walks and access to local footpath network in ‘Lincolnshire Wolds Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty’. The holiday cottage overlooks rolling hills,
meadows and green pastures. Can you think of a more relaxing way to enjoy a self
catering holiday in the beautiful heart of Lincolnshire.
Letting Days are Friday to Friday | Short breaks available all year round |
Welcome packs available | All electricity and oil included in the price | Regret
no smokers.
The Milligan-Manby family have farmed this land for four generations creating
a legacy of wonderful woodland and rich parkland which makes a natural habitat
for their native cattle.
Since 1892, the grass valleys surrounding Thorganby Hall in the heart of the
Lincolnshire Wolds have been home to the McTurk herd of Lincoln Red cattle.
Lincoln Red beef is distinctively succulent. It's internationally recognised
marbled texture makes it strikingly tender, flavoursome and healthy.
Thorganby Beef is available through Phipps the Butchers at Mareham-le-Fen.
Little Walk Cottage, Marris Cottage and our latest project, The Stable Wing, are
new additions to Thorganby Hall. They give the chance for other people to
experience and benefit the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds ensuring a wonderfully
relaxing break away from the stresses of everyday life.
Within Thorganby Hall grounds, right your doorstep, you can take advantage of the recently resurfaced tennis court and can relax and enjoy trout fishing (by prior arrangement) in the Thorganby Lake. Or just take a relaxing walk through the beautiful grounds and woods.
The Water Mill
The watermill was recorded in the late 19th century and was at some point
partially demolished and rebuilt to generate electricity for the hall and farm
via a line carried on poles. It is a charming and interesting rare survivor of
an estate mill adapted to a new purpose. The owners have taken a sensible view
and had a local millwright conserve the waterwheel, brickwork and the building
covering it. This work was done within the Philosophy of Repair of the Mills
Section of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). The Mills
Section are always pleased to see owners taking the initiative and doing such
worthy work as we are losing mills all the time, mainly to dreadful ill thought
out conversions!
Walking
If you enjoy walking, there is a woodland walk from Little Walk Cottage, and a
local footpath network. Nearby is a link to the Viking Way (7 miles), the course
of which takes you almost entirely through thinly populated countryside, quiet
villages and small market towns. The Viking Way crosses an area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, over fens, Wolds and heath land on a meandering journey across
Lincolnshire and Rutland. The walk is a total of 147 miles long but not everyone
feels up to walking the full distance and many just walk short stretches at
their own pace.
Cycling
Sustrans National Cycle Route (2 miles). Willingham Woods Cycle Trail (10 Miles)
Well Known Attractions
Grimsby, The National Fishing Heritage Centre (12 miles). Hull, The Deep
Aquarium (30 miles). Hemswell antiques centre (20 miles). Rand Park Farm (20
miles). Woodside Falconry and Conservation Centre (25 miles). Rushmoor Country
Park, nr. Louth (15 miles) Hall Farm Park (14 Miles).
The Georgian town of Louth, Lincoln's cobbled streets and soaring cathedral, antique centres, bird reserves, farmers' markets and seaside resorts are all an easy drive. Shop and pub under 4 miles.
Local Produce
Lincolnshire is famous for it's Speciality foods. For details of food festivals,
gardening fairs etc; please visit www.visitlincolnshire.com and
www.tastesoflincolnshire.com. Our Lincoln Red cattle graze the parkland and
fields surrounding the Hall and Cottage. We are members of Tastes of
Lincolnshire and have a direct marketing venture selling our Lincoln Red Beef,
which was voted Britain's Best Beef in Country Life Magazine.
Battle of Britain
In World War Two the Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa was seconded by the RAF and
became the Officers Mess for the famous 617 squadron "The Dambuster Squadron"
that flew many of the now famous missions from nearby Scampton. A memorial to
commemorate the Squadrons achievements and losses has been erected in the Royal
Square in the centre of Woodhall Spa (25 miles). The Battle of Britain Memorial
flight is stationed at RAF Coningsby (30 miles), where you can see the last
flying Lancaster in Great Britain. The flight is also complemented with five
flying Spitfires, a Hurricane and Dakota.
At East Kirkby (30 miles) is the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, The
visitor centre and museum is also the home of the local Archaeology Aviation
Recovery Group and they display many of the finds recovered from organized digs.
Also on display is "Just Jane" a Lancaster that, although not permitted to fly,
from time to time has taxiing displays (both daytime and evenings) for the
benefit of the public, these events are well publicized in advance. Why not give
them a ring (01790 763207) and confirm events before your arrival.
Golf
Waltham Windmill (6 miles) Tel: 01472 824109. The Manor, Laceby Tel: 01472
873346) (5 miles). Kenwick Park, Louth (12 miles). Louth Golf Course (12 miles).
Market Rasen Golf Course (12 miles). At Woodhall Spa is the National Golf Centre
the home of golf in England and the headquarters of the English Golf Union, its
two famous championship golf courses are the Hotchkin and the Bracken (25
miles).
Water Sports
North Lincs Sailing Club, Barton on Humber (20 miles). Covenham Reservoir (10
miles)
Tel 01472 398270
www.littlewalkcottage.co.uk
Lincolnshire self catering holiday cottages