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Violet's Retreat

Donna Nook (1.5mls S), Lincolnshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Take time to unwind in this welcoming Lincolnshire cottage, situated on the owners small holding, the cottage is great for doggy holidays too
  • Come and see the seals at Donnas Nook throughout the winter months and you can watch the bombing practise at RAF Donnas Nook throughout the year
  • Whether, it’s the rolling countryside or pretty market towns, the area has it all.
Property code: 74152

Located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Marshes and close to the unspoilt beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds, this location combines serenity and seclusion with fantastic local amenities and attractions. You can cycle or stroll through the countryside and beaches one day and visit vibrant market and seaside towns the next. During October through to December, you can see the local beach host of one of the largest grey seal colonies in the UK, providing a breeding ground for over 1500 pups each year. A little further afield is Louth, the picturesque historic capital of the Lincolnshire Wolds, and Horncastle, a thriving market town famed for antique-selling. You will also be within driving distance of Mablethorpe, Cleethorpes and Lincoln, all offering shopping and attractions.

Step into the cottage and into the spacious open-plan kitchen/diner with high ceilings and exposed beams. This space offers everything you need to cook a hearty meal such as a double range electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher, there is a work surface freezer, with nearby  dining table to enjoy your efforts. The lounge is warm and cosy with the wood burner being the focal point of the room, so curl up on the comfy sofa and put something good on the TV/DVD and relax. The double bedroom with matching pine furniture and hanging rail.  The bathroom with shower over bath and WC are also located on the ground floor. The spacious master bedroom is a relaxing space on the first floor with a double bed ensuring a good night’s rest, with en suite shower room and  built in wardrobe,

Outside, the enclosed garden is great for enjoying summer evenings in the sun providing shaded spots for all weather relaxing. There is an outdoor picnic table and charcoal BBQ catering to those who like to dine alfresco.

  • 2 bedrooms – doubles
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom, 1 en suite shower room to master bedroom
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge & work surface freezer
  • Microwave and dishwasher
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Beach 3 miles, pubs and shops within walking distance
  • Bike storage available
  • There is off-road parking for 1 car (additional space available on request for 1 car)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Liz Johnson

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Liz.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Yvonne, 22nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Carole, 8th November 2024

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Very comfortable well located cottage. Well equipped. In a friendly neighbourhood

Reviewed by Tracy, 18th October 2024

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Reviewed by Jason, 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Sally, 27th September 2024

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Violet's Retreat is in a great location for visiting lots of places. Lovely space inside and very well equipped with everything to make your stay enjoyable. Great pub down the road Axe and Cleaver meals fab and dog friendly would suggest pre booking on a weekend. Lovely farm shop Holmes Farm to buy meat, veg and ready meals. Granary cafe attached oRead morepen 2 til 4 Thursday to Sunday who do amazing breakfasts and lunches. Highly recommend their Sunday roast takeaway order a day ahead! Hide

Reviewed by Maggie, 20th September 2024

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A bit like Mary Poppins, utterly perfect in every way. Dog safe garden with walks on the doorstep, amazingly clean, kitchen fully stocked with everything you could need and a lovely quiet location close to the sea.

Reviewed by Louis, 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Robert, 16th August 2024

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Very pleased with accommodation and location. Ideal for us and our dog. Thank you.

Reviewed by Martin, 9th August 2024

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Great cottage with excellent facilities, only downfall was the biting insects but nothing the owners can do about that. We still had a fabulous stay and would recommend the cottage to family and friends..

Reviewed by Christopher, 26th July 2024

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Lovely property. Very spacious and clean. Very quiet area.

Reviewed by Rachel, 21st June 2024

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Absolutely wonderful place. Loved every minute of our stay. Location perfect. Cottage had everything we needed and our dogs were made to feel so welcome.

Reviewed by Susan, 7th June 2024

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The cottage was lovely , we particularly loved the huge kitchen with everything in place we needed and the lovely upstairs bedroom and the sunroom ,a very comfy and clean barn conversion with a nice secure garden , which we always worry about when we book a cottage if the garden is 100%secure for dogs, this was lovely ,perfect location,walking distRead moreance of 2 pubs for food and a co-op supermarket, a fish n chip shop not a far drive away , all in all ,a lovely place for a peaceful break Hide

Reviewed by Graham, 31st May 2024

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Really clean and comfortable cottage, we had a really relaxing stay, thank you.

Reviewed by William, 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Susan, 3rd May 2024

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Perfect cottage for disabled Mum with ground floor bedroom & bathroom + walk-in shower. Large kitchen gave her lots of independance. Beautiful garden for relaxing in after seaside trips.

Reviewed by Hannah, 5th April 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay at Violet's Retreat, it was spacious yet cosy and with very comfortable beds and sofas. Very clean, especially for a dog-friendly cottage. Lovely to sit and look out at the bird feeders with a coffee in the mornings. A great location for walks from the house and to visit beaches and nature reserves along the coast, and eaRead moresy to get to Lincoln for sightseeing as well. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer, 1st April 2024

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A beautiful, comfortable property that made us and our dog feel completely relaxed from the moment we arrived. A lovely welcome package with treats for our dog. A great location to visit the Lincolnshire coastline, plenty of dog friendly beaches. Can't wait to visit again.

Reviewed by Jennifer, 28th March 2024

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Overall a good cottage for the price, improvements to be made though. Pros: Location for walking to pub and shops, quick drive to Donna Nook. Overall size, large kitchen space. Easy parking. Great size garden. Treats, dog bed and toys provided. Cons: Roof leaking, not the first time. Bedroom radiators cackling, had to turn off. Midges in garden, coRead moreuldn't sit out. Damaged non stick pans, toxic couldn't use. No dog wash or outside tap. WiFi limited data usage. Better cleaning needed, very dusty. Hide

Reviewed by Karen, 17th February 2024

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This cottage was a great size for 4 people and a dog. Garden is fully enclosed and dog friendly. Cottage is very clean and quiet and in a great location to visit surrounding area. Local shops and pubs that do lovely food are within walking distance. The cottage was fully equipped down to the lovely welcome basket which included dog treats. The owneRead morers were great in responding to the issue we had and were not intrusive at all. Would highly recommend this cottage, Im looking forward to going back Hide

Reviewed by DARREN, 22nd December 2023

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Had a great stay over the Christmas period. The cottage was fantastic, a lot bigger than I was expecting. Very clean and well looked after . The enclosed garden while not that big is fully enclosed and dog safe . The area was nice and quiet , just what I was looking for. I would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Shaun, 10th November 2023

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A lovely spacious cottage in a lovely quiet location.We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.The 2 dogs loved the garden.The upstairs bedroom was particularly lovely with a lovely walk in wardrobe and a well appointed bathroom.The one issue we had was resolved quickly.

Reviewed by Phil, 28th October 2023

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We had another lovely relaxing break at Violet's Retreat, warm and comfortable with everything we needed

Reviewed by Paula, 13th October 2023

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Wonderful comfortable stay, clean, great beds, showers lovely and everything you need to prepare meals. Lived having an extra table for jigsaw puzzles in the living room so the hubby and I could hang out in the same room but in separate areas. Our 2 hounds were very comfortable, loved the secure small garden and a fab 1.7 mile circular walk from thRead moree gate. Ideal location to visit the seals at RAF Donna Nook. Hide

Reviewed by Christine, 29th September 2023

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A quiet location with amenities near by. Lovely, very spacious accommodation with everything you could need. Upstairs bedroom has an ensuite, large walk-in closet and a settee. Garden is enclosed so perfect for our dogs. We had a wonderful week, especially as the weather was warm and enjoyed lovely walks especially on the wonderful sandy beach. WouRead moreld recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah, 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Sally, 15th September 2023

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Fabulous cottage really spacious, clean and lots of kitchen equipment. Books and DVD's in sitting room and tea bags, coffee, milk and doggie treats on arrival. In a really good position to visit beaches, seal sanctuary and towns. Both pubs in the village were lovely staff great and really accommodated our dogs. Axe and Cleaver allow dogs in their cRead moreonservatory if you want to eat but best to book. Is a shop, Chinese takeaway, Italian within walking distance and farm shop with cafe. Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 8th September 2023

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Lovely retreat so glad we found it , everything we needed, very dog friendly our two spaniels had a lovely holiday with us lots of lovely walks thank you

Reviewed by Pamela, 15th August 2023

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Reviewed by M, 25th July 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth, 23rd June 2023

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Violet's Retreat is most comfortable, spacious and clean accommodation in an excellent location. Self check in is convenient and the nice welcome basket including treats for the dog was appreciated after a long journey. This was our 2nd two week holiday here & we're looking forward to coming again. Our blind dog enjoyed lying in the sun in the gardRead moreen & there are lots of places to walk. We found the WiFi reliable for doing our emails. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely property. Hide

Reviewed by Pamela, 16th June 2023

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Lovely spacious cottage, very clean with well equipped kitchen. Good to have a choice of bath or shower. Quiet location with secure garden for our lurcher, and a place for us to sit in the sun and relax. Made the 20 minute drive to Mablethorpe every day for an early morning walk on the fantastic dog friendly beach. Will definitely return. Thank youRead more for the welcome pack. Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas, 19th May 2023

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Violet's Retreat comprises converted farm buildings and cottages and is a really large property for 4 people. It is very well maintained and has a well equipped kitchen. Furniture and beds are comfortable and it is a delight to enjoy a drink in the afternoon sunshine in the dog friendly garden. The countryside around the property is ideal for walkiRead moreng and seal pups can be seen on Donna Nook and other nature reserves in the area late in the year. Hide

Reviewed by Ann, 15th May 2023

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Beautifully equipped and decorated. Very comfortable, ideally situated to all amenities and beaches. Plenty of perfect dog walking places. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Andy, 14th April 2023

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This was our second stay at Violet's Retreat. A great place to relax and watch a lovely variety of birds. Just a short walk to all the village has to offer. Plenty of local walks and we are very likely to book to stay again.

Reviewed by Lesley, 8th April 2023

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Cottage maintained to a high standard. Very spacious and clean. Good location, close to the beaches and 2 pubs within 10-15 minute walk. Dog friendly. Quiet location.

Reviewed by Anthony, 4th April 2023

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Lovely spacious accommodation, peaceful yer a couple of pubs within easy walking distance. Lovely log burner, nice and cosy,

Reviewed by Alison, 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Sue, 24th March 2023

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Violet's retreat is a beautiful cottage, that has all the comforts of your own home. The secure garden was perfect for our two retrievers and the covered area was great for sitting outside in the rain! The cottage was easy to find, even in the dark and is much bigger than the pictures show. We all had a completely stress free week and wouldn't hesiRead moretate to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Alan, 17th March 2023

We were very impressed as we walked in for the first time with how much space there is. Huge kitchen with a conservatory area looking over the garden, ideal for reading the paper with a cup of tea. Good sized bedrooms with plenty of storage space and comfortable beds, very warm at night. Also a large sitting room. We tried to go easy with heating bRead moreut it can get quite cold inside in March. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Martin, 27th January 2023

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Reviewed by STEVE, 8th January 2023

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Reviewed by cheryl, 30th December 2022

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The photos do not do this lovely cottage justice . It is huge for four people and you will have plenty of separate space. The garden is secure which is a must for dog owners . The dogs are well catered for , lots of home comforts for them !. I would not hesitate to book this little gem in future . The beds are so comfy , the fire was fabulous and aRead morell the kitchen appliances you could need to rustle up a lovely meal . It certainly was a great way to start off the new year . !! Hide

Reviewed by Sara, 23rd December 2022

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Great stay for Christmas, very clean spacious cottage. Has everything you need. Good secure garden and nice walks. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing break.

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