Bumble Bee Cottage, Alford
Bumble Bee Cottage is a traditional 18th century cottage resting on the outskirts of Alford in Lincolnshire. Hosting two double bedrooms and a bathroom, this cottage can sleep up to four guests. There is also a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with open fire. To the outside and the rear is a lawned garden whilst roadside parking can be found at the front of the cottage. Book Bumble Bee Cottage for a delightful escape to the east of England. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Log Burner
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
Accommodation Details
Two bedrooms: 2 x double. Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with open fire
Bumble Bee Cottage is an 18th Century Character Cottage retaining many of its original features, the Cottage is situated on the edge of the historic market town of Alford, but within only a 5 min stroll to local shops, alford is quiet and picturesque with good road links in all directions, it is a great place for a base to explore rural Lincolnshire. The Cottage is also within a stones throw away from Alford’s Five sail working windmill which is open to the public, and which can be seen working from the Cottage garden. The property has been restored from being semi derelict using the owners love of natural history, nature and wildlife as the theme, each room has been decorated with a different wildlife creature, bespoke Curtains and cushions to go with each rooms particular theme. The Country Kitchen still has its original black cast range, however modern cooking apparatus is provided, you can prepare your meals before settling down at the dining table with your loved ones. When the owner purchased the Cottage in the late 90’s there was only a cold water tap in the house, no toilet or bathroom, you will be pleased to learn that there has been an extension to the Cottage in keeping with its period, to house a walk through Utility area and Bathroom. Upstairs plays host to two comfortable double bedrooms, there is plenty of storage in each. Externally, there is a long garden of lawn and a well-established Bramley Apple Tree, which the birds love, you can sit with your tea in the afternoon sun using the table and chairs provided, the front garden is hedged and gravelled. Alford has all the necessary shops including grocers, butchers, bakers, Coop Supermarket, Craft Market Shop, Newsagents and curiosity shops etc, there is a selection of public houses and tea rooms, a weekly market is held in the market square on a Tuesday, it is interesting to stand and watch the weekly auction on the cobbles where the auctioneer sells a wide variety of goods including furniture, implements flowers and produce etc. Close proximity to Lincolnshire's best beaches is a real plus point. Huttoft is only a 10 mins drive, and Sutton on Sea 12 mins. The beaches are easily accessible and have wide expanses of soft sand, which you and your dogs can enjoy. Why not have a day trip to Lincoln, visit the Historic Cathedral and Norman Castle, visit quirky shops on Lincoln’s steep hill, along with a great selection of well-known stores, Lincolnshire has lots to offer for everyone, there are events such as Seal Breeding Area Donna Nook around November and December, The Lincolnshire Show in June, Cadwell Park Racing Circuit, Alford Craft Market, Mablethorpe Motor Cycle Racing on the Beach, Lincolnshire Aviation & Heritage Centre, National Trust Gunby Hall & Gardens, Claythorpe Mill, Hardy’s Animal Farm and the Meridian Leisure Centre with Swimming Pool. Consider Bumble Bee Cottage for your next getaway to Lincolnshire.
Alford is a historic market town set just outside the Lincolnshire Wolds, and is about 11 miles north-west of the coastal resort of Skegness. The town is home to a number of shops, including a pharmacy, grocers and two butchers, as well as hosting weekly markets.
Amenities & Facilities
Gas central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample on-street parking. Rear lawned garden. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.3 miles (5 minute walk). Note: Staircase is steep, care to be taken. Note: Original cast iron stove is not intended to be used by guests. Note: Garden may not be fully secure along dividing fence on the left
Location Details
Alford is a historic market town set just outside the Lincolnshire Wolds, and is about 11 miles north-west of the coastal resort of Skegness. The town is home to a number of shops, including a pharmacy, grocers and two butchers, as well as hosting weekly markets.
From rolling countryside to historic cathedral cities and traditional seaside resorts, Lincolnshire offers a peaceful alternative to the discerning holidaymaker.
Reviews
Really enjoyed our stay in Bumblebee cottage. It had all we needed and cosy charm to spare. Clean and comfortable, and centrally located in Alford. There is a lot to see and do within very easy driving. Our dog loved the beaches and enjoyed lots of walks and cycling. Just to be clear, regarding another review, we found the cooker works very well and the door entry is clearly explained.
I don’t normally do reviews but after spending a week here I think I should. Where to start on arrival we struggled to park outside the cottage which is situated on a busy road making it very difficult when you have a small dog and a baby. On arrival into the cottage we were surprised at the lack of care taken on cottage there was cobwebs in lots of areas and felt very dirty inside bathroom beautiful but rest of the cottage needs a lot of work. There was lots of confusion with cooker could only use one ring at a time the note that was left was not clear at all. They noted stairs were steep but we hadn’t realised just how steep and narrow and this was no good to us with being with two 70 year olds who really struggled myself fell down the last two steps they are not easy at all. In relation to rooms me and my partner had the back bedroom which after 2 nights sleep our backs were breaking we ended up bringing the mattress down steep stairs and sleeping in living room with my 9 month old baby in his travel cot for the remaining 5 days, which when in there we realised there was a draft coming from window and the door. The garden was beautiful and surrounding area however the cottage itself was very poor and not worth the money ruined a big part of our holiday… cottage needs a lot of work or needs to state it’s flaws… not good for elderly or if you have a baby or small children.
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