A SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR GUESTS AT EASTON HOLIDAY COTTAGES
A 4-Night English Countryside Escape from London
Designed especially for US visitors staying at Easton Holiday Cottages
If you’re visiting England and want to experience more than just London, a short stay in the countryside offers the perfect balance.
Easton Holiday Cottages are ideally placed for a relaxed, restorative 4-night escape, combining gardens, history, and space to unwind.
day 1 - Arrival & Settling In
Journey from London or Heathrow
Arrive via:
- Train from London King’s Cross to Grantham (just over 1 hour) and taxi to Easton (about 15 minutes)
- Or via a hire car from the Airport (recommended to take best advantage of this itinerary).
We recommend arriving in the afternoon, allowing time to settle in.
Afternoon
- Check into your cottage
- Take a gentle walk around the Easton Walled Gardens
Evening
- Dinner at a nearby country pub, The Cholmeley Arms
- Or a relaxed evening in your cottage
day 2 - Gardens & Countryside
Morning
- A slow breakfast in your cottage
- A walk in Easton Walled Gardens to explore more fully
- A light lunch and some shopping in The Courtyard at Easton Walled Gardens
Afternoon Options
- Visit Grimsthorpe Castle for views and history
- Explore local villages and countryside
- Enjoy a long countryside walk
Evening
- Dinner out or cook locally sourced food
- Quiet evening — this is where Easton really shines
day 3 - Lincoln & Culture
Morning
- Drive or take a taxi to Lincoln (around a 50 minute drive to the city centre)
In Lincoln
- Visit Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle
- Walk the historic streets, especially Steep Hill
- Lunch at Doddington Hall
Afternoon
- Visit Doddington Hall and Gardens
- Return to Easton
- Walk around the Gardens or have a quick time in your cottage
Evening
- Dinner at a local pub
day 4 - Burghley House and Stamford
Morning
- Drive or take a taxi to Burghley House (about a 25 minute drive)
- Visit the House and walk in the grounds
- Have lunch in the onsite restaurant
Afternoon
- A short, 10 minute drive into the Georgian town of Stamford
- Wander around the pretty streets, do some shopping, have afternoon tea at the historic George Hotel
- Return to Easton and relax in the gardens or your cottage
Evening
- Final evening — slow, quiet, memorable
day 5 - goodbye
Departure
- Taxi to Grantham and a train to London or onward travel
- Drive back to the airport or explore more of the UK
