Bumble Bee Cottage

About this property

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.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 2 x double.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with open fire

Gas central heating with open fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included 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