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Violet's Retreat

Donna Nook (1.5mls S), Lincolnshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Take time to unwind in this welcoming Lincolnshire cottage, situated on the owners small holding, the cottage is great for doggy holidays too
  • Come and see the seals at Donnas Nook throughout the winter months and you can watch the bombing practise at RAF Donnas Nook throughout the year
  • Whether, it’s the rolling countryside or pretty market towns, the area has it all.
Property code: 74152

Situated along a quiet lane on a smallholding, just a couple of miles from the stunning Lincolnshire coast, this pretty annexe makes a lovely holiday retreat for a family looking to explore this beautiful area. Offering cosy accommodation for four guests, there’s also plenty of space for two furry companions – with a dog bed, bowls, treats, towels and a blanket provided.

Entering this delightful property, you will find the brightly decorated lounge which is a welcoming space with a traditional wood burner, comfortable sofa and TV/DVD. The spacious kitchen/diner has high ceilings and exposed beams and is fully equipped so you can prepare and share your favourite meals in style. The ground floor also has a lovely double bedroom, a bathroom, a separate dining room and a pretty conservatory which overlooks the garden and makes a perfect spot for breakfast. Going upstairs, there’s a spacious master bedroom with a double bed and built-in wardrobe. Heading outside, you can spend a warm summer’s evening in the enclosed and gravelled garden which features a picnic table undercover, a BBQ and space for dogs to exercise. Off-road parking is available for one car.

Located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Marshes, this tranquil cottage is within easy reach of the dog-friendly seaside towns of Grimsby (18 miles), Mablethorpe (11.5 miles) and Cleethorpes (16 miles). There are miles of glorious walks for your pack to enjoy throughout the area, though unfortunately, they can’t accompany you to the Donna Nook Nature Reserve (2 miles) where more than 2,000 seals are born between October and December. However, you and your canine companions can head inland to discover the wonderful Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (12 miles) with its quaint villages, stunning countryside and fantastic rural views.
 

  • 2 bedrooms – doubles
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 family bathroom, 1 en suite shower room to master bedroom
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge & work surface freezer
  • Microwave and dishwasher
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Beach 3 miles, pubs and shops within walking distance
  • Bike storage available
  • There is off-road parking for 1 car (additional space available on request for 1 car)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Liz Johnson

This property is personally managed by Liz.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Hannah 5th April 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay at Violet's Retreat, it was spacious yet cosy and with very comfortable beds and sofas. Very clean, especially for a dog-friendly cottage. Lovely to sit and look out at the bird feeders with a coffee in the mornings. A great location for walks from the house and to visit beaches and nature reserves along the coast, and eaRead moresy to get to Lincoln for sightseeing as well. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 1st April 2024

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A beautiful, comfortable property that made us and our dog feel completely relaxed from the moment we arrived. A lovely welcome package with treats for our dog. A great location to visit the Lincolnshire coastline, plenty of dog friendly beaches. Can't wait to visit again.

Reviewed by Jennifer 28th March 2024

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Overall a good cottage for the price, improvements to be made though. Pros: Location for walking to pub and shops, quick drive to Donna Nook. Overall size, large kitchen space. Easy parking. Great size garden. Treats, dog bed and toys provided. Cons: Roof leaking, not the first time. Bedroom radiators cackling, had to turn off. Midges in garden, coRead moreuldn't sit out. Damaged non stick pans, toxic couldn't use. No dog wash or outside tap. WiFi limited data usage. Better cleaning needed, very dusty. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 17th February 2024

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This cottage was a great size for 4 people and a dog. Garden is fully enclosed and dog friendly. Cottage is very clean and quiet and in a great location to visit surrounding area. Local shops and pubs that do lovely food are within walking distance. The cottage was fully equipped down to the lovely welcome basket which included dog treats. The owneRead morers were great in responding to the issue we had and were not intrusive at all. Would highly recommend this cottage, Im looking forward to going back Hide

Reviewed by DARREN 22nd December 2023

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Had a great stay over the Christmas period. The cottage was fantastic, a lot bigger than I was expecting. Very clean and well looked after . The enclosed garden while not that big is fully enclosed and dog safe . The area was nice and quiet , just what I was looking for. I would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Shaun 10th November 2023

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A lovely spacious cottage in a lovely quiet location.We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.The 2 dogs loved the garden.The upstairs bedroom was particularly lovely with a lovely walk in wardrobe and a well appointed bathroom.The one issue we had was resolved quickly.

Reviewed by Phil 28th October 2023

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We had another lovely relaxing break at Violet's Retreat, warm and comfortable with everything we needed

Reviewed by Paula 13th October 2023

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Wonderful comfortable stay, clean, great beds, showers lovely and everything you need to prepare meals. Lived having an extra table for jigsaw puzzles in the living room so the hubby and I could hang out in the same room but in separate areas. Our 2 hounds were very comfortable, loved the secure small garden and a fab 1.7 mile circular walk from thRead moree gate. Ideal location to visit the seals at RAF Donna Nook. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 29th September 2023

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A quiet location with amenities near by. Lovely, very spacious accommodation with everything you could need. Upstairs bedroom has an ensuite, large walk-in closet and a settee. Garden is enclosed so perfect for our dogs. We had a wonderful week, especially as the weather was warm and enjoyed lovely walks especially on the wonderful sandy beach. WouRead moreld recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 15th September 2023

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Fabulous cottage really spacious, clean and lots of kitchen equipment. Books and DVD's in sitting room and tea bags, coffee, milk and doggie treats on arrival. In a really good position to visit beaches, seal sanctuary and towns. Both pubs in the village were lovely staff great and really accommodated our dogs. Axe and Cleaver allow dogs in their cRead moreonservatory if you want to eat but best to book. Is a shop, Chinese takeaway, Italian within walking distance and farm shop with cafe. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 8th September 2023

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Lovely retreat so glad we found it , everything we needed, very dog friendly our two spaniels had a lovely holiday with us lots of lovely walks thank you

Reviewed by Pamela 15th August 2023

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Reviewed by M 25th July 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 23rd June 2023

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Violet's Retreat is most comfortable, spacious and clean accommodation in an excellent location. Self check in is convenient and the nice welcome basket including treats for the dog was appreciated after a long journey. This was our 2nd two week holiday here & we're looking forward to coming again. Our blind dog enjoyed lying in the sun in the gardRead moreen & there are lots of places to walk. We found the WiFi reliable for doing our emails. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely property. Hide

Reviewed by Pamela 16th June 2023

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Lovely spacious cottage, very clean with well equipped kitchen. Good to have a choice of bath or shower. Quiet location with secure garden for our lurcher, and a place for us to sit in the sun and relax. Made the 20 minute drive to Mablethorpe every day for an early morning walk on the fantastic dog friendly beach. Will definitely return. Thank youRead more for the welcome pack. Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas 19th May 2023

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Violet's Retreat comprises converted farm buildings and cottages and is a really large property for 4 people. It is very well maintained and has a well equipped kitchen. Furniture and beds are comfortable and it is a delight to enjoy a drink in the afternoon sunshine in the dog friendly garden. The countryside around the property is ideal for walkiRead moreng and seal pups can be seen on Donna Nook and other nature reserves in the area late in the year. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 15th May 2023

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Beautifully equipped and decorated. Very comfortable, ideally situated to all amenities and beaches. Plenty of perfect dog walking places. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Andy 14th April 2023

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This was our second stay at Violet's Retreat. A great place to relax and watch a lovely variety of birds. Just a short walk to all the village has to offer. Plenty of local walks and we are very likely to book to stay again.

Reviewed by Lesley 8th April 2023

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Cottage maintained to a high standard. Very spacious and clean. Good location, close to the beaches and 2 pubs within 10-15 minute walk. Dog friendly. Quiet location.

Reviewed by Tony 4th April 2023

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Lovely spacious accommodation, peaceful yer a couple of pubs within easy walking distance. Lovely log burner, nice and cosy,

Reviewed by Alison 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 24th March 2023

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Violet's retreat is a beautiful cottage, that has all the comforts of your own home. The secure garden was perfect for our two retrievers and the covered area was great for sitting outside in the rain! The cottage was easy to find, even in the dark and is much bigger than the pictures show. We all had a completely stress free week and wouldn't hesiRead moretate to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 17th March 2023

We were very impressed as we walked in for the first time with how much space there is. Huge kitchen with a conservatory area looking over the garden, ideal for reading the paper with a cup of tea. Good sized bedrooms with plenty of storage space and comfortable beds, very warm at night. Also a large sitting room. We tried to go easy with heating bRead moreut it can get quite cold inside in March. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 27th January 2023

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Reviewed by STEVE 8th January 2023

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Reviewed by cheryl 30th December 2022

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The photos do not do this lovely cottage justice . It is huge for four people and you will have plenty of separate space. The garden is secure which is a must for dog owners . The dogs are well catered for , lots of home comforts for them !. I would not hesitate to book this little gem in future . The beds are so comfy , the fire was fabulous and aRead morell the kitchen appliances you could need to rustle up a lovely meal . It certainly was a great way to start off the new year . !! Hide

Reviewed by Sara 23rd December 2022

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Great stay for Christmas, very clean spacious cottage. Has everything you need. Good secure garden and nice walks. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing break.

Reviewed by John 2nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Christine 21st October 2022

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful location. We were welcomed with a supply of tea, milk and doggie treats. The cottage was very spacious with all the comforts of home.

Reviewed by Heather 7th October 2022

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This was our second stay (July and October) at this delightful and very spacious cottage. All rooms are clean, comfortable and very well equipped, and we will be booking for a third stay. The welcome tray is very thoughtful and also includes welcome treats for our furry family. The cottage location is perfect as we love the local walks on the vast Read morequiet beaches and the nature reserves. Donna Nook is a lovely evening walk as the sun is setting. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Meg 23rd September 2022

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My sister and I had a brilliant holiday. The cottage was amazing- so much room. It was well placed to Donna Nook and other places of interest. It was also very dog friendly with an enclosed safe garden for my two dogs to explore to their hearts content. Lincolnshire is an amazing place to visit, we will certainly want to return to Violets Retreat wRead morehen we visit the area again. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 16th September 2022

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A lovely well situated cottage. Ideal for the dogs as well enclosed. Have visited before and would again. Sarah

Reviewed by Paula 3rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Peter 19th August 2022

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Reviewed by Lynn 12th August 2022

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The pictures need to be updated, the gate which is now fenced off. The enclosed garden was perfect. Bigger than expected. Smashing accommodation.

Reviewed by Peter 9th August 2022

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The cottage is very nice the enclosed back yard was great for my dogs and had shaded areas to sit which was very nice. The neighbours dog likes to wake you 6pm to 6.30pm there are no cafes in the village but they have a couple of pubs which are a 20 minute walk away I went in one and they take dogs in certain parts of the pub not in the restaurant Read morearea. I went to mablethorpe to find somewhere for breakfast and coffee and a mid day meal, etc which is a around 25 -30 minute drive away Hide

Reviewed by Heather 17th July 2022

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Such a beautiful cottage in a lovely location. The owners have been extremely thoughtful, providing every thing you would have in your own home and more. The cottage garden is full of character with pebble and grassed areas and seating in both right sunshine and under shade. Highly recommended and we will be staying again in the autumn.

Reviewed by Wendy 1st July 2022

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Great cottage and very roomy, much more spacious than expected. Very quiet location. Nice area to walk with pubs/shops in walking distance. Very pleased to see it now has a grassed area out back. Fully enclosed which is very important to us for our dog. Has all you could need from a holiday let. Did not meet the owners, but contactable if you need Read moreanything (quick to respond when we did) Plenty of information in a welcome book/welcome package appreciated. Had a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 10th June 2022

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A perfect break. The property was presented very nicely indeed and was spacious and clean. Master bedroom is lovely with a good sized dressing room and lovely en-suite. For dog owners, there is grass in the garden which isn't on the website photos. Our dog loved the secure garden and enjoyed basking on the grass. Lots of great walking close by - naRead moreture reserves along the coast and also pleasant walks around the village. Very dog friendly. We would certainly recommend this property to others. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 20th May 2022

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My son and I had a lovely and relaxing week. We enjoyed it so much, weve booked again for later in the year. That says it all!

Reviewed by Nicola 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by Joanne 6th May 2022

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