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The Head Gardener's House

Lincolnshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1476 550227
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Per night
£143 - £1000
Per week
£1000

2 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome

A recently renovated and very comfortable stand-alone limestone cottage with fabulous views on the edge of the Easton Walled Gardens

Per night
£143 - £1000
Per week
£1000

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£143 - £1000 per night

£1000 per week

The Experience

Built in 1861, the house sits in a secluded rural setting. As well as your own private garden with table and chairs, you can wander the yew tree walk, follow a turf maze, find birdwatching hides and wildflower banks, take picnics to the river and watch sheep grazing in the field beside you – this is a peaceful spot.

Inside is just the right size for four with a lovely balance of old and new furniture, fine fabrics and plenty of seating, including a padded window seat for gazing. The wood-burner warms you in winter, there’s a separate dining room and a library (watch the low ceiling) with a desk if you need to work. The kitchen has everything you need and you’re left a generous welcome pack with a freshly baked cake and a bottle of Easton sloe gin.

Both bedrooms have fine views and super bed linen on fat mattresses – they share a huge bathroom with bath and a walk-in rain shower; soaps and bathrobes await. Settle in and enjoy – garden lovers will be especially happy.

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We think you'll love

  • Having unlimited free time in the gardens, including the Walled Gardens, during your stay, even when they are closed to day visitors
  • Taking a picnic and a bottle of wine to the river bank on a summer evening and feeling lucky to be here
  • Having supper in the estate pub, The Cholmeley Arms – the food is very good
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You should know

  • Some of the doorways are quite low if you're tall
  • It's not suitable for those who might find stairs difficult

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £143
Weekly price
£1000
1 House for 4
From £1432 beds2 bedrooms

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Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Extra bed/sofabed available at no charge.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

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Reviews

Hidden away in a quiet corner of the stunning Easton Estate I found this wonderful cottage that oozes quality, history and charm. With a secret door to the tranquil gardens I couldn't wait to wander through and take a glass of wine to the water's edge, watch the wildlife and forget the real world for a while.
Inspected Janine Sawday's Inspector
Alan, Oxford

Really fabulous place. Lovely setting that made for a very relaxing stay. Would highly recommend.

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Location

The neighbourhood

Apart from visiting the gardens there is much to do without leaving the estate. Yoga sessions can be taken in the grounds, you'll find The Courtyard shop for gifts and gardening and The Griffin shop for books and stationery. Take a seat in The Coffee Room, have lovely long walks, explore Lincoln's wonderful cathedral or visit Georgian Stamford.

Local points of interest from Sir Fred Cholmeley

  • The Head Gardener's House is at the top of Easton Walled Gardens, the gardens of the former Easton Hall which have been lovingly brought back to life by the Cholmeley family. Guests have free, unlimited access to the Gardens during their stay.
  • We are an easy drive from many parts of the UK - just over 100 miles from each of London, Cheltenham, Manchester and York
  • The Head Gardener's House is on the Easton Estate, owned by the Cholmeley Family since 1561. The Estate's pub, the Cholmeley Arms, is just over 3 miles away and serves the most delicious food.
  • FD Roosevelt (32nd President of the United States) and his wife, Eleanor, spent their honeymoon at Easton Hall, as guests of the Cholmeley Family.
  • The lovely market towns of Stamford and Oakham are within easy driving distance, as is Rutland Water. See Our Local Guide on our website for more things to do and see when staying with us.
  • The Head Gardener's House was built in 1861 and was home to many of Easton Hall's Head Gardeners, until the latter was pulled down in 1951.

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Introducing

Sir Fred Cholmeley

Generations of Cholmeleys have managed The Easton Estate in Lincolnshire since 1561. Sir Fred and his wife, keen to introduce guests to the beauty and tranquillity of country life, have been running their Walled Gardens as a visitor attraction since the early 2000s. They live on The Easton Estate, and have holidayed in their Norfolk Yellow House since 2004 too.

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