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Lincolnshire welcomes Paul Steele … a visual round-up

On 30 and 31 August I was honoured to welcome Paul Steele to Lincolnshire for a number of reasons … Firstly I knew that as a county we would be propelled into the travel world as a ‘must-see’ UK travel destination. In addition the thought of showing a much-respected travel writer some of the great [...]

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Castle Hotel

Dropping in on … The Castle Hotel

When it comes to accommodation there is something to suit everyone’s tastes in Lincoln’s cathedral quarter (frequently referred to as ‘Bailgate’ on this site) ranging from smart bed and breakfast establishments to 5 star rated hotels. The Castle Hotel certainly is at the more expensive end of the scale, but from what we could ascertain [...]

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The Petwood Hotel

In the footsteps of Guy Gibson .. the fascinating history of The Petwood Hotel

If you’re looking for the perfect antidote to life’s stresses and strains then look no further than the Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa. In terms of location it offers thirty acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands … And its background surely rivals many an historic house when you learn that it served as the officer’s [...]

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The Lincoln Hotel … unrivalled views and contemporary flair

  It’s fair to say that the aspect of Lincoln’s Bailgate area that you cannot fail to be awestruck by is the wonderful cathedral, and if you’d like to sit in comfort whilst you gaze in wonderment at this incredible structure then the Lincoln Hotel is the perfect place to stay.   Known originally as [...]

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Canal View, Saxilby .. so much more than Bed and Breakfast

It’s fair to say I have very exacting standards when it comes to the hospitality industry; when I part with my hard-earned money I like to feel my custom is appreciated. One of the main reasons I started this site was because I wanted to give potential visitors to Lincolnshire an honest appraisal of what [...]

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The Old Station Yard, Ludorough

Railway memories on the Lincolnshire Wolds .. The Old Station Yard

What strikes you first about the Old Station Yard at Ludborough is how beautifully restored it is, and the second thing is how refreshing it is to come across such a unique place to spend a few days away. The railway line that passes by operated from 1848 until 1970 and carried predominantly freight. Now [...]

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