Lincolnshire is a large county, its borders encompassing the Lincolnshire Wolds, fenlands and marshes, the wetlands of the Humber estuary, and flat acres in between, perfect for farming of all sorts. Lincolnshire’s coastline varies from the dramatic cliffs of the Lincolnshire Escarpment, to rolling sand dunes and long sandy beaches. With this varied landscape comes an equally varied range of accommodation options. Our pick of the best places to stay in Lincolnshire ranges from country house hotels and old coaching inns turned boutique pads to rustic B&Bs that are ideal for a quiet night away.
Lincoln, the county town, is an old city with architectural riches, and one of the most glorious cathedrals in Britain. Stamford is the other stand-out town in the county and its beautiful streets have not been lost on the location scouts — it's been part of many a period drama including 2005's Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley.
Lincolnshire's heyday may have been the late Middle Ages, when the county grew fat off the wool trade, and numerous grand churches and abbeys were built — many survive today, creating great beacons on the flat, green landscape. Towns sprang up around these churches, and these historic hamlets are still some of Lincolnshire’s most picturesque. Boston’s St. Botolph’s Church put Boston on the map, it’s still one of the tallest medieval churches in the UK, and on a clear day you can see it from the other side of The Wash, as well as throughout The Fens.
In addition to the churches, Lincolnshire has a large number of impressive county houses and manors. Many have been passed on to the National Trust, but some have been converted into hotels, and now appear on our list of the best places to stay in Lincolnshire. There are endless beaches to explore too with many hidden gems, whether you want to enjoy a blustery walk or build sandcastles with the kids.