The School House

Grantham, Lincolnshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1476 550227
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Per night
£128 - £300
Per week
£900

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A cottage in a conservation village with logs in the burner, sloe gin on the table, and a good dining pub you can walk to

Per night
£128 - £300
Per week
£900

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£128 - £300 per night

£900 per week

The Experience

Generations of Cholmeleys have managed the Easton Estate since 1561; today it’s Sir Fred who meets you at the door to the schoolmaster’s house. Burton-le-Coggles is the quaintest village on a traditional rural estate: just a church, a farm shop, a butchery and a pub with good food.

The cottage sits on the corner of the road in a garden scented by lavender, alliums, roses, lupins, sweet peas and apple trees, and a veg patch you are welcome to pick from. The light-filled kitchen overlooks the garden, the dining room has hundreds of books and the sitting room is cosy on winter days.

You’ll love the walking round here with plenty of OS routes to join, including a walk into Rutland and around the lake, or hire cycles for some gentle pedals. You have free access to Easton Walled Gardens, which are just up the road; you can have afternoon tea in the café, and sign up to various courses – from willow weaving to chocolate making. Visit Woolsthorpe Manor and Burghley House – both have cafes too.

The School House - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Buying the freshest veg and beautifully reared meat from the farm shop
  • Wandering down to the pub for dinner
  • Coming back to the cosy cottage after a day of exploring
The School House - Gallery

You should know

  • There’s no space for children
  • The cottage sits on the corner of the main (not busy) village road

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

Pricing

Nightly price
from £128
Weekly price
£900
1 Cottage for 2
From £1281 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
2-night stay £520, 3-night stay £575, 4-night stay £630. 5-night stay £685. 6-night stay £740. 7-night stay £795.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, preferably max. 2, £35 per dog, per stay.

Meals
Restaurants 5-minute walk.

Reviews

Mary, Kettering

Farmhouse is spacious for two people and very quiet except for the agricultural vehicles for the ongoing harvest. Everyone we met was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The house was well-appointed and we had our needed peaceful break in a beautiful rural setting. The supplies left for us ( bread, cake, drinks etc.) were delicious and very welcome.


Sarah, Surrey

Our week in The School House was perfect and very relaxing and refreshing. The village was quiet and slow-paced, with a brilliant farm shop 5mins walk away. The property was really comfortable and we especially liked the spacious bathroom. The welcome goodies and after-hours access to the stunning Easton Walled Gardens made for a very memorable and uncomplicated holiday. We hope to return!


Ian, Midhurst

Charming cottage with excellent facilities. Set in a lovely small village with nearby pub serving excellent fish and chips and homemade pizzas on certain nights. Plenty of places of interest nearby - Lincoln, Stamford, Issac Newton's house, Burghley, Oakham , Rutland Water and of course Easton Walled Gardens which are worth coming for in themselves. So much that we must come back. Thoroughly recommend.


Helen, Burwash, East Sussex

The cottage was lovely, beautifully converted, quiet and well equipped. The supplies left for us were a nice touch (including wine and sloe gin!). Out of hours access to the walled gardens was much appreciated.


Margaret, Bath

Well-appointed, well-equipped, and well-maintained, the School House exceeded our expectations even after we had read such encouraging reviews. Properties for two are not usually so spacious and we appreciated the choice of rooms in which we could sit, as well as the garden. There was dedicated parking immediately outside. There were steep stairs to the first floor (bathroom and bedroom), and although we septuagenarians managed OK, we think it is worth pointing out. The bed was very comfortable, bathroom spacious. We enjoyed our visits to the Walled Garden and we intend to return soon.


Location

The neighbourhood

This area of Lincolnshire is largely unspoilt, as is the village of Burton-le-Coggles: just a church, a farm shop and a cosy dining pub. For ‘proper’ shops there’s Corby Glen, a five-minute drive. You can follow nature trails through woods and vales, visit Grimsthorpe Castle and Belton House, enjoy numerous film, food and game fairs, and take advantage of free access to the estate’s walled gardens, a 20-minute cycle ride.

Local points of interest from Sir Fred Cholmeley

  • The School House was once the home of the School Master or Mistress, who taught at the village school. It was built in around 1830.
  • The School House is on the Easton Estate, owned by the Cholmeley Family since 1561. The Estate's pub, the Cholmeley Arms, is about 5 minutes walk away, and serves the most delicious food.
  • Easton Walled Gardens, the gardens of the former Easton Hall which have been lovingly brought back to life by the Cholmeley family are a short drive away. Guests at The School House have free, unlimited access to the Gardens during their stay with us.
  • 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.
  • There are many historic houses in the area, from Belvoir Castle to Belton House, and from Grimsthorpe Castle to Burghley House.
  • Lincolnshire is one of England's largest counties, and has hundreds of historic Churches within its borders.

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.