Lincoln, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Lincolnshire, England

Lincoln is a great city with plenty to recommend it for a self-catering break. This historical Lincolnshire city has numerous tourist attractions to satisfy holidaymakers, in addition to superb shopping and cultural venues. Its historic buildings are impressive, none more so than Lincoln Cathedral. This imposing Gothic structure is worth exploring in detail, and visitors can join a guided Floor Tour, Roof Tour and Tower Tour. Staying with history, Lincoln Castle was built in 1068 by William the Conqueror. You can see prison cells within its walls and one of only four copies of the Magna Carta (on tour until 2015). If you want an overview of the city, various guided tours are on offer, including an open-top bus tour, a boat tour and a ghost walk and other themed tours led by knowledgeable guides. If you prefer, you can get around by hiring a bicycle from one of the automated stations. Lincoln Arboretum offers gardens, a children’s play area and lakes.

What Lincoln offers for Self-Catering Breaks

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All in all, Lincoln has plenty to offer family and friends visiting this area of Lincolnshire. Accommodation in the city tends to be in the form of apartments or town houses, although it is possible to find rural country cottages close by.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Lincoln, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Lincolnshire.