Pasque Cottage Barnack

This is Pasque Cottage in Barnack. It's a Grade II listed place, so it's old. You get the oak beams and exposed stone walls that come with that. There's a big inglenook fireplace with a wood burner, which is good to come back to. The kitchen has the basics like washing up liquid and tea towels.

It sleeps two, in one bedroom with one bathroom. It's got a 4 Star rating. The bathroom has a shower. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, which isn't always the case with these older cottages.

Outside the back, there's an enclosed paved courtyard. It's quiet, good for sitting out.

The village has a gastro pub that's been done up recently, about a minute's walk away. Literally two minutes from the front door is a National Nature Reserve. It was a medieval quarry. It's the start of a lot of country walks.

Stamford is three miles away. It's a proper historic town with plenty of shops and places to eat. Burghley House is there. It's a big stately home with gardens and a sculpture park. That's about a ten minute drive.

For other days out, the National Trust's Belton House is about twenty minutes by car. Rutland Water is a short drive, maybe fifteen minutes, if you want to cycle or walk around the reservoir. The wider Nene Valley is nice for exploring.

Facilities: there's a TV, WiFi, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. Bedding and towels are included. You can bring one dog. There's bicycle storage if you need it.

Useful links: National Trust Lincolnshire and Nene Park Trust.