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Orchard Cottage

Spilsby, Lincolnshire
The exterior of Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The brick exterior of Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hal, nr Skegness, Lincolnshirel
The garden at Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The pretty exterior of Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The entrance hall at Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The sitting room at Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The kitchen at Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The dining room at Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The double bedroom at Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The bathroom at Orchard Cottage, Gunby Hall, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 4 What's this?
  • Reference 007017
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About Orchard Cottage

Explore Gunby Hall and Gardens when you stay in this estate cottage set within its parklands.

Orchard Cottage is a pretty, former gardener’s cottage packed full of character. The cosy property boasts low doorways, a cosy open fire and a private enclosed garden, set within the sweeping parklands of Gunby Hall.

Take advantage of the cottage’s unique position and follow walking trails through the estate.   Explore the gardens before the visitors arrive and see the rose garden in full bloom. As a guest you’re also invited to explore the main house free of charge. 

Head a little further afield and you’ll soon reach the Lincolnshire coast. Enjoy a bracing coastal walk before heading home for a cosy dinner. The historic city of Lincoln, with its famous cathedral, is just under an hour away from the cottage offers a day full of culture and shopping, enough to keep the whole family entertained. 
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer not available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine not available
  • Tumble dryer not available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Entrance lobby, dining room with multifuel stove, sitting room with open fire, kitchen and shower room.

  • First floor

    Two bedrooms (double with 5' bed and ensuite lavatory and wash basin, twin room).

Notes for guests

Access: This access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see those images in the main website page.

Heating: Electric storage heating and some underfloor heating. 

Garden: The cottage sits at the centre of an enclosed garden which is mainly laid to lawn.

Utilities: There is an ice box only. 

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to Gunby Hall and Gardens during opening hours.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout 12pm.

Please note: Restricted head room into bedroom areas.

Arrival in daylight hours is recommended as access to the cottage is via the gardens which are unlit. If arriving after dark we recommend that you bring a torch with you.

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Autumnal front at Gunby

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

A homely country house dated 1700 set in Victorian walled gardens at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds
Monksthorpe Chapel graveyard

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel

Remote late 17th-century Baptist chapel
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Brancaster Estate

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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