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Historic Setting: The Rector's Retreat at the Old Vicarage in Lincolnshire offers a spacious apartment housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and private check-in and check-out services. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor seating, and free on-site parking. Prime Location: Located 52 km from Humberside Airport, the property is a short walk from Lincoln University and close to Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace. Nearby attractions include Clumber Park and Somerton Castle. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, scenic views, and proximity to castles. The apartment is highly rated for its excellent facilities and comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Lincoln, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely space, within walking distance of the Cathedtal and Castle. Host was very helpful.
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous apartment in a great location. Only a few minutes walk from Lincoln City but with the added bonus of a car parking space. Arrival information was very detailed and access to the property was easy with great communication from Valerie...
  • Dorothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location and a beautiful apartment which was full of charm. Lots of thoughtful extras made the stay more special.
  • Foll
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a beautifully presented little flat, immaculately clean, superbly located, completely quiet, very well decorated, everything new. We were really pleased with our choice; we came to see the cathedral and visit Steep Street (I can recommend...
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We’ve used both of the apartments on separate visits and they are both lovely. The location could not be better, very close to the castle & cathedral in Uphill Lincoln. Valerie’s communication is always exemplary and helpful. Would happily stay...
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated with everything you could need for a break away. Excellent location.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean! Great location for the town..
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely apartment really well presented. Excellent fixtures and fittings and immaculately clean.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable flat with stunning views and excellent location next to Lincoln Castle and Cathedral. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee and milk provided on arrival, which was a nice touch. Owner was easy to contact and most helpful with directions...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent central location in the cathedral quarter, but discretely tucked away in the peace and quiet. Beautifully furnished apartment with great facilities. The bedroom is luxuriously decorated and the bed very comfortable. The sun room is a...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Valerie and Paul Selden

9.7
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Valerie and Paul Selden
The Rector's Retreat, new for Jan 22, is situated in The Old Vicarage, one of Lincoln's landmark buildings. We have aimed to reflect the period of the main building and the history of the city in our design, while providing modern comforts, so that the apartment plays a full part in your Lincoln experience, rather than just being the place you are staying at. Throw open the french doors and bring the outside in. Walk out onto the spacious decking area and take in the stunning view across the city and countryside beyond. Relax in the open plan living space with contemporary bar-style kitchen, period furniture and entertainment facilities. Recharge with a great night's sleep in the historic king-size bed with Vi-Spring mattress and wake up to the choice of a refreshing walk-in shower or a soak in the bath. One of the best things about 'The Rector's Retreat' is the combination of its completely central location and the fact that it has a private parking space included in your booking. No messing about with on-street parking permits and fighting for spaces near to the accommodation, just park in your designated car park space outside the flat and unpack!
Paul and Valerie have been working on 'The Rector's Retreat' since December 2018, following on from the success of their first apartment, 'The Curate's Quarters' which is next door. We have aimed to provide all the features we would look for in a holiday home ourselves. We believe that a trip away should not just be a case of being somewhere else. We want people to feel that our apartment is a fully designed experience and a bit more than a home from home. The whole family has been involved in the hard work and design. We can't wait to share our special space with our guests! And if there are any problems we live in a village just outside Lincoln, so are on hand to help out.
From the apartment, the castle is just around the corner and the cathedral is within easy walking distance. The vibrant bars and eateries of the Bailgate and Steep Hill are also a minute or two away by foot, and the museums, art galleries and antique shops are also a stone's throw away. Nearby Castle Square is a hub for events such as the Christmas Market, Farmers Markets, specialist weekends such as the 1940s weekend and the Steampunk Festival, and of late, has often turned itself over to being a film set, so if you're lucky, you might catch a few well known faces in period costume! In recent years, Lincoln has undergone a significant programme of redevelopment to capitalise on its status as one of England's most important historical cities, and the rapidly growing reputation of the University has showcased the city's charms to a far wider audience.
Languages spoken: German,English,French

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
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Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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