PLAN YOUR STAY
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A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR U.S. VISITORS STAYING AT EASTON HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN LINCOLNSHIRE
Planning a stay in the English countryside should feel exciting — not complicated.
Easton Holiday Cottages are located in the Lincolnshire countryside, just 15 minutes from Grantham and easily accessible from London.
At Easton Holiday Cottages, we regularly welcome guests from the United States and elsewhere overseas, and understand that a little guidance can make all the difference — particularly when arranging travel, transport, and local experiences. We’re here to make your stay feel seamless from the very beginning and we know that the biggest questions are often the simplest ones: Where is Easton Walled Gardens? How do we get there? What’s nearby? Do we need a car?
This guide answers those questions clearly, so you can focus on enjoying your stay. There will be other questions you’ll want to know the answer to – please feel free to contact us direct.
WHERE IS LINCOLNSHIRE AND EASTON WALLED GARDENS?
Easton Holiday Cottages are located in the Lincolnshire countryside, just 15 minutes from Grantham and easily accessible from London. They’re in Easton Walled Gardens, which is about 100 miles north of London.
Easton Walled Gardens are 12 acres of beautifully restored grounds which are available to holiday cottage guests at all times throughout their stay. Also onsite is The Courtyard (the former stableyard to Easton Hall) which has a coffee shop, with light snacks, and our independent shops, stocking lifestyle goods, fine stationery and professional artists’ materials.
HOW DO WE GET THERE?
The easiest way is to take the train from London King’s Cross Station to Grantham Station (about 1 hour), then a taxi (15 minutes) to Easton. It’s worth knowing that the term National Rail includes many different train companies. So make sure you know which company you’ve booked with, and get on the right train. The two companies that serve Grantham are LNER and Hull Trains.
If you’re coming from Heathrow you can either get a train to King’s Cross Station (use the London Underground Piccadilly Line direct to King’s Cross St. Pancras, or, if you’re hiring a car, you can drive via the very good motorway (highway) network using the M4, M25 and A1. Google maps is the most reliable SatNav in the UK.
Prefer a Door-to-Door Transfer? We can recommend trusted private drivers who will meet you at the airport and bring you directly to Easton.
WHAT IS THERE TO DO NEAR EASTON HOLIDAY COTTAGES?
Explore gardens, historic sites, and countryside experiences near Easton Holiday Cottages. We’ve put together a few ideas for you.
On your doorstep are Easton Walled Gardens, and The Courtyard (the former stableyard to Easton Hall) which has a coffee shop, with light snacks, and our independent shops, stocking lifestyle goods, fine stationery and professional artists’ materials.
DO WE NEED A CAR?
Many of our U.S. guests ask this — the short answer is no, but it depends on how you like to travel.
Many guests choose not to drive and enjoy staying within Easton Walled Gardens, the peaceful countryside surroundings and using pre-arranged taxis for occasional trips further afield. This works particularly well for short, restorative stays.
However, a car gives you flexibility to explore the local area, including Lincoln (cathedral and historic centre), Burghley House, Belvoir Castle, Rutland Water, nearby villages and pubs, as well as being able to explore places like Cambridge, which is just over an hour’s drive away.
IS IT EASY TO GET TAXIS NEAR EASTON WALLED GARDENS?
Yes, but you’ll need to book ahead and Uber is limited in the countryside.
CAN YOU VISIT GARDENS IN LINCOLNSHIRE WITHOUT DRIVING?
If you stay at Easton Holiday Cottages, you’ll be in Easton Walled Gardens so won’t need to drive anywhere. 12 acres of beautiful gardens on your doorstep.
If you want to visit other gardens in the area, such as Burghley House, Coton Manor, and Grimsthorpe Castle, among others, you’ll either need to book a taxi or hire a car, which can be done locally in Grantham (about 15 minutes taxi drive away).
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