What a disappointment. After spending 75 GBP per person for Christmas lunch, I was absolutely…read moreappalled at the food. It was obvious that the food had been sitting around and warmed up right before serving. The parma ham wrapped cod was so dry and cold that it was inedible. The cauliflower soup was so heavy that two spoons of it was more than enough. I couldn't even figure out what the side dish was but there was so much dill in it that I couldn't eat it. The roasted vegetables were good and so was the dessert. However, my daughter's chocolate tart was awful. I won't be spending another Christmas at this place...that is for sure! Oh, and trying to get out of the parking area was a joke. It took me twice going in and out of the hotel to let them know we were having problems before the idiot of a woman told me she could manually open it. Why the heck didn't she do that in the first place when she saw I had 3 very elderly people with me?

Lincoln Cathedral is a lovely building in Lincoln which can be seen for many miles around it…read more It is a lovely bit of history with many tales behind it. It is located in the bailgate area of Lincoln and cant be missed as it makes the Castle look a dot! The Cathedral has had bad luck in its history, as in 1141 (possibly earlier) it was hit by a fire. Alexander The Magnificent partially rebuilt it, then in 1185 an earthquake then damaged the Cathedral and St Hugh began reconstructing the damage in 1192 where he used gothic style features on the Cathedral, unfortunatly he died before it was finished. Mistakes occured when it was being turned into a gothic style church and the central tower collapsed around 1237 which caused some set backs with the building, they began building a new tower in 1255. All 3 towers had spires on top, but then one of them blew down then the rest were removed. The Cathedral is often having restoration work on it, to try keep it to its former glory so many people can still come and visit. If in Lincoln this is the very place to come and visit along with Lincoln Castle, it holds much information and some amazing things to view inside.

Newer bus station with limited seating, but handy up to date information screens all around. Still…read morea pigeon problem- but it wouldn't be a bus station without pigeons! Clean restrooms upstairs, but they're not free and do except car/ phone payment!

I stayed here on a Saturday night while I attended a festival in Lincoln city centre. It's in the…read moresame stretch as several popular restaurants as is a short walk away from the high street and train station. Just across the bridge is the student union and concert venue the Engine Shed, so this hotel really is perfectly placed. Upon arrival we were given cookies, as is the standard in Hilton hotels, and the lady at the desk (can't remember her name unfortunately) demonstrated brilliant customer service. The room was clean and airy, and I honestly think that the bed allowed me the most comfortable sleep I've had in my entire life! I was asleep within seconds of closing my eyes! The bathroom in our room was large which is a nice touch as it's often the case in hotels that they fall on the shorter side.

I'd like to say what a lovely hotel and location, I grew up in Lincoln in the 80s and my goodness…read moreit has changed for the better, lovely view of the Cathedral, the Brayford pool and also with many pubs and restaurants (pubs, traditional English fare (Fish and Chips with Mushy peas), Asian Fusion, High end Burger joints and others) within easy walking distance along the pedestrian walkway. The hotel staff were so nice, friendly and accommodating and the breakfast was excellent, with the view from the breakfast room towards the Cathedral on the top of the hill. I drove up directly from LHR and it was a nice 3 hour drive with the hotel having it's own parking making easy to check in with luggage. (Note: the hotel parking was additional but not over the top, if you have GPS follow the route all the way to the hotel, you will have to drive on the pedestrian area for a few. yards, but this is allowed for vehicles that need access). For all you history buffs, this is a great destination, the city center itself, Roman ruins, the Cathedral and Castle including the Magna Carta. Its a 20 minute uphill walk to the Cathedral and Castle from the hotel, so everything you need to see is walkable.

A very popular travel lodge very close to Lincoln. Whenver there are offers, this travel lodge…read morealways appears to be one of the first to sell out. Says it all really!! Also has a restaurant attached and friendly staff at reception. The rooms were very clean and had a colour tv. Recommended for 1 night or more.

A basic motel located on the outskirts of Lincoln just off a roundabout on the A46. Within the same…read morearea there's a Little Chef to take care of breakfast and also a petrol station. Closeby there are several restaurants and a McDoanlds.

As I reviewed the whole village of Woodhall Spa without this place it has to have it's own…read more The food, beer and accomodation here is excellent. The building magnificent. This was home to Guy Gibson and the Dambuster officers in WWII.Petwood was requisitioned by the RAF during WWII. In the latter stages of the War it was used as the Officers Mess for the famous Dambusters, 617 Squadron, who were then based at nearby RAF Woodhall Spa. (Now a few huts but open to the public and worth a look if you are interested and The Blue Bell Inn, an ancient roadside inn at Tattershall Thorpe, in addition to serving excellent ales and food, has Dambuster connections. On the ceiling can be found signatures of members of 617 Squadron.) In the grounds can be found a dummy practice bouncing bomb, as was used in the Dambusters raid. Inside the hotel, the Squadron Bar is dedicated to 617 Squadron and has memorabilia from the period. Over the bar can be found the branch of a tree. This was found impaled in the fuselage of a Lancaster. The memorial is nearby. Ok this is where you laugh at me. I was doing a craft fair here. At dusk I slipped outside and sat on an old table to have a cigarette. There was a long, high edge by me and a gap then more edge. Across from where I sat a man came. he had grey trousers on and a white shirt with rolled up sleeves and walking at his side a black dog. He smiles, winked and waved at me. I waved and smiled back. he went behind the edge but never passed the gap. I ran to the gap..no-one there. I went inside and told the barman and he said You have seen Guy Gibson. Most of the female staff have..he likes the ladies. I am adding to this for my guide to ghosts in Lincolnshire: A few years ago I was invited, by the RAF, to take my stall to the anniversary of the Dambusters Raids at the Dam in Derbyshire where they used to practice. Many old Lancaster pilots were there and chatted to me about their time in Lincs. One related a spooky story to me though not ghosts of the past.. He said the plane was shot up very badly..he was a gunner and only he and the pilot were still alive. He went to stand behind the pilot as they were lost. Instruments had gone. They saw a river below and rights on the right and realised with relief it was the Humber and the lights were Hull..almost home. Suddenly he saw a huge concrete structure dead ahead and they were about to hit it. He yelled a warning and covered his eyes. They had come through all this and were still going to die. Nothing happened. He opened his eyes and asked the pilot how he had missed it. The pilot had seen nothing. When they built the Humber Bridge, decades later, he realised that was what he had seen that night. The future! Guy Gibsons dog: At Raf Woodhall Spa itelf: A photograph of a group of airmen revealed a black dog standing at the end of the line up that was not spotted at the time by neither the photographer nor any of the pilots. It was later suggested it was 'Nigger', Guy Gibson's pet dog that had been run over a few months before. During the 1980s, a team of engineers working at night spotted a pilot in 'old flying gear' walking along a corridor. One of the team went to investigate, only to find that the pilot had disappeared. And finally: IN DAMBUSTERS FILM Sharp-eyed viewers may spot the ghost of Nigger running through the trees at the end of the film (where Gibson is talking to Wallis at Scampton) - no dog was known to be on the base when the film was made, so the identity of the animal seen on film remains a mystery.

This place was great, full of history...OK I find the Dambusters just awesome! Now for what really…read morematters, the staff was very attentive and eager to assist. They even looked around for a plug converter in the middle of the night so I could charge my electronics. We had dinner in the Dambusters room where right above the bar they have the actual tree that went through one of their planes! Sidetracked again sorry...OK the food was very tasty and the portions were just right. For breakfast you can stick with cereal, juice/coffee, fruits, pastries or you can also order eggs "your way." The rooms weren't small like most hotels in the UK so you definitely don't feel closed in. Plus they have WiFi!

Compton House Bed and Breakfast is a weary travelers retreat! Cozy, warm and wonderful in a…read morelovely setting you will find a gracious host in Lisa Holloway as she spoiled our group of 6. Walking distance to train station, farmers market and plenty to see. Email: info@comptonhousenewark.com www.comptonhousenewark.com Telephone: 01636 708670 Mobile: 07817 446485 Compton House Bed and Breakfast, 117 Baldertongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1RY CHEERS LISA!

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This is a spa hotel just outside the village of Marston, just off the A1 and five miles north of…read moreGrantham. It's in a quiet rural location, although the flat countryside doesn't offer much by way of views. That said, Marston is a pretty enough village with a pub. The hotel itself is a sprawling, rather plain modern brick structure, surrounded by a large car park (a plus is the plentiful parking). The interior is similarly rather unmemorable, with a very small reception area, but a decent bar and several function rooms. My bedroom, in the far wing, was very spacious, and clean, but could have done with some pictures to liven it up. The bathroom was ok - clean, with a bath and shower, and nice complimentary shampoo, shower gel and soap, though the shower temperature control was very stiff to operate. There seemed to be endlessly plentiful hot water. The room had tea and coffee making facilities, TV and a hair dryer. The main downers were inconveniently placed sockets and an awful bed: a generous mattress topper couldn't disguise the fact that the mattress had a big dip in it and really needs replacing. (Those staying in the ground-floor rooms with level access, however, reported very good orthopaedic mattresses.) Bar and room service were good, and the buffet breakfast was also good, though the breakfast room can get crowded. The best feature was the very friendly and professional staff: some more targeted investment would improve things no end. Prices on the web are pretty reasonable so it would be ok for an overnight stay if you just wanted somewhere clean and quiet to stay.

Pleasant enough motel-style hotel just off the A1 near Grantham. Large car park and friendly staff…read more Rooms are quite nice, if a tiny bit 1970s. Bar pleasant although pricey. Food in the restaurant is of acceptable quality although the staff like to pretend it's posher than it really is. A disappointing feature is tea and coffee from flasks in the morning that's just lazy! Good value for money a bit like a Trust House caught in a timewarp.