What's nearby Lakeside Retreats

Good places. No rush.

Country houses, village pubs, open landscapes and easy days out – all within reach of your cottage.

Beyond Lakeside

Go somewhere. Or simply don’t.

Lakeside is peaceful enough to spend the whole break right here.

However, when you do want to explore, historic houses, walking routes, market towns and countryside stops are all within easy reach.

This guide gives you a few good places to begin – without turning your stay into a schedule.

Historic country house and parkland near Lakeside Retreats

Historic house & parkland

Belton House

Spend a slower day exploring a country house, formal gardens and wide open parkland close to Grantham.

Historic castle and grounds near Lakeside Retreats

Castle, gardens & country views

Belvoir Castle

A landmark day out overlooking the Vale of Belvoir, with historic interiors, gardens and seasonal events.

Sign directing visitors to Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire

History & discovery

Woolsthorpe Manor

Visit Sir Isaac Newton’s family home and discover the quiet Lincolnshire setting behind his best-known ideas.

Our cottages

Choose the stay that suits you.

Each cottage has its own character, with all the essentials for an easy stay and the lakes just a short walk away.

Sleeps 3

Kingfisher Cottage

Unwind at Kingfisher Cottage, with a private garden, hot tub and outdoor dining space. Free WiFi is included; pets are not permitted.

Sleeps 2

Swallow Cottage

A two-bedroom cottage for up to four guests, with a private enclosed garden, hot tub and space to store fishing tackle. Pets are not permitted.

Sleeps 1

Teal Cottage

A one-bedroom cottage for two guests, with twin beds, a kitchen, lounge and dining area, and a seated porch. Up to two pets are welcome.

Sleeps 3

Mallard Cottage

A three-bedroom cottage for up to six guests, with a king-size bedroom, two twin bedrooms, a large lounge and a side garden with outdoor seating. Up to two pets are welcome.

Caught at lakeside

Good days, great catches.

A glimpse at some of the memorable catches landed across our three lakes by anglers visiting Lakeside Retreats.

Angler holding a carp at Lakeside Retreats
Two anglers holding a large catfish caught at Lakeside Retreats
Angler holding a large carp beside a Lakeside Retreats fishing lake