The Lodge

About this property

The Lodge is a three-storey, detached home, settled on the edge of the market town of Grantham, Lincolnshire. Originally the Estate Manager's house, it can accommodate up to 20 people and host parties for up 40 in the large family room. The Lodge provides a wonderful base packed with charm in a fantastic location an hour outside London by train and approximately two and a half hours from Bristol, Manchester, and Durham. The A1 and A52 provide easy access to the house and LNER Trains run direct from London and the train station is only a short drive. Several off-road parking spaces greet you on arrival, making it an easy task to settle in and head inside to find a spacious entrance hall with parquet flooring, before wandering into an exquisitely decorated sitting room, where plush seating tempts you to stretch out in front of the open fire and TV. Continue to the fabulous living/dining room, a space enjoying timber-clad, vaulted ceilings, as well as ample seating to unwind on, including three leather sofas and a swing seat; another TV can be found in here, for added convenience. When you're feeling peckish, venture into the kitchen, a fabulously fitted space with monochrome, shaker-style cabinetry beholding a plethora of appliances, such as double electric ovens with a steamer oven and microwave, as well as an AGA range; the chef of the group will have a ball rustling up meals in here! These meals can be enjoyed at the space's breakfast bar, in the living/dining room, or in the formal dining room, where a large table with seating for all the group can be found. The added convenience of a ground-floor office also means that those who may be on a workcation can find a solitude place to focus - an additional single bed can be popped in here too, if required! When night falls, climb the stairs to the first floor, where four fabulous bedrooms await, including a super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with its own en-suite shower room and a TV, a room with bunk beds, a 4’6 double with a sofa bed and a further 4’6 double, along with a superb bathroom with both a bath and separate walk-in shower. Venture to the second floor to find the latter three bedrooms, including another 4’6 double (with 6'6 length), a triple room with additional sofa bed, and a family room with a 4’6 double and a single; all the bedrooms enjoy Velux windows, so they're bathed in natural light! A cloakroom and separate shower complete the second floor, ideal for avoiding those morning queues. A highlight of the property must be its garden, a one-acre space enjoying lush lawns, a bubbling hot tub and a children's play area; you're certainly well-catered to here! The location of The Lodge offers easy access to Belton House National Trust (2.7 miles away) which has a wonderful children’s adventure playground. Belvoir Castle, Stamford, Newark, and Lincoln all provide a wealth of visitor attractions and restaurants along with the many local villages in the Vale of Belvoir. For those who like their sport, Trent Bridge and the City ground are approximately 30 minutes away as are the Burghley Horse trials which take place every September. There is a wealth of wonderful golf courses within an hour including the English Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa and the fine Belton Park Golf Club which provides 27 holes within deer populated park land is only a short journey away. Full details are in the welcome pack at the house. Create everlasting memories or celebrate a momentous occasion in style with a break at The Lodge.

Grantham, a large market town in Lincolnshire, is located between mediaeval Lincoln and Stamford. The village includes a beautiful Gothic guildhall as well as lovely riverfront walks with nearby water meadows and animals. There are several restaurants, tea shops, and bars in the area, as well as many manor residences and walled gardens to explore. Grantham is bordered by beautiful woods and rolling countryside, with adjacent Ponton Park Wood providing treks and scenic views of its forest and farms.

Accommodation

Property is over three floors with seven bedrooms over two floors.

Bedroom 1: first-floor super-king-size bed (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, double basin and WC.

Bedroom 2: first-floor with bunk beds.

Bedroom 3: first-floor 4'6 double with sofa bed.

Bedroom 4: first-floor 4'6 double.

Bedroom 5: second-floor 4'6 double with 6’6 length.

Bedroom 6: second-floor family room with bunk beds, a single bed and a pull out single trundle bed (to sleep up to four children).

Bedroom 7: second-floor family room with 4'6 double and single.

On the Ground floor the office can have a single bed placed in it on request.

Note: The sofa bed and an additional put-up bed in the downstairs office can sleep up to three extra guests, without the use of the sofa bed or put-up bed, the property sleeps 17 plus cot.

First-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.

2 x cloakrooms with basin and WC.

Kitchen with AGA and walk-in pantry.

Table tennis room.

Family room.

Dining room.

Sitting room with open fire.

Central heating with open fire and AGA.

AGA, double electric ovens, induction hob, steamer oven, combi microwave/oven, 3 x fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwashers, coffee maker, 2 x plate warmer, 1 x water dispenser, 1 x wine fridge, 1 x large pantry.

2 x TVs, table tennis table, WiFi, a large selection of books and DVDs, Wii and PlayStation with games in family room and Netflix on all TVs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

2 x highchairs and 2 x travel cots available on request.

Off-road parking for 10 cars on driveway.

One-acre rear garden with lawn, patio, gazebo, hot tub, croquet lawn and football play area with 5 aside goals and child's play area with swings, slide, Wendy house and monkey bars, trampoline and furniture.

Secure bike storage in garage.

Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 200 yards.

Note: The large family room can be converted into a party room for special occasions seating 40 people for a separate fee of £300, local in-house catering can also be arranged, please ensure you provide the necessary information with the date of the event when booking.

Note: There is a large, private and secluded garden - Pets are welcome but the garden is not secure for dogs.

Note: There is a pond on driveway in front of property, please take care.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am