Lilypad Lodge is a superb lakeside cabin you'll find in Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincolnshire. This beautiful all-timber ground-floor accommodation sits on a popular holiday park and has fantastic views of the water from every angle. Leave your stress at the door and slip into the private hot tub on your secluded decking.
The park offers excellent lake views as well as free fishing on-site for guests. There's even an adjacent 9-hole golf course that is perfect for both beginners and pros. Bird watchers will spot plenty of wildlife while relaxing on the deck. Whisby Nature Reserve is just 1.2 miles away with stunning lakeside walks.
Though it looks wonderfully rustic from the outside, you might be surprised how modern it all is inside! You'll find three adaptable twin bedrooms (all convertible to king-size) with one en-suite. The open-plan living area features underfloor heating throughout and a cosy wood-burning stove. The kitchen comes fully equipped and has a handy wine cooler. French doors open onto the deck where you can soak up sunshine and those cracking views.
If you're looking for things to do around the lodge, you'll find a good range of activities nearby. Take a short drive to Lincoln (15 minutes) with its 11th-century castle and medieval cathedral. Visit Doddington Hall (10 minutes), Whisby Nature Park (5 minutes), or Hartsholme Country Park (8 minutes) for outdoor adventures.
Lilypad Lodge is perfect for families or friends wanting a lakeside escape in a great location. Check your availability today!
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19 reviews from guests who stayed at Lilypad Lodge
Lovely lodge and nice surroundings Hot tub was great temp and nice but too much chlorine! Overall very clean but found some kitchenware that was dirty and the cafetiere needed a good clean. But really a lovely place and we had a great stay
This is our second time staying and wont be our last. Such peaceful surroundings but close enough to places to explore. The lodge itself has everything you need to relax and it felt like home from home. Looking forward to going back!
We really enjoyed our stay. .accommodation was excellent the bottle if prosecco was a lovely surprise..fishing was great..well stocked lake...hot tub was very private and made our stay most welcome...we will be returning. Thank you so much xx
An amazing lodge, from early communication re arrival set up and instructions how to get in through to end. Very clean and homely, with added extra of lake views and private hot tub. Well equipped kitchen and thanks for the welcome gift. Already recommended to family and friends, and will add to our list to stay again places. Lots to do around also for children. We went to sundown, which was 25 mins away, national trust, and windmill for Sunday lunch. Lots to choose to do from for all weathers.
The lodge was lovely with plenty of crockery glassware and cooking apparatus. Beds comfortable and good showers. Had a lovely time. Enjoyed the jacuzzi and local area.
Great place modern fittings very clean will tell others how nice lodge was ... Great place modern fittings very clean will tell others how nice lodge was Would have liked fishing peg about 12 wider Fishing is first class Will return soon Thank you
Absolutely loved it! So cozy and relaxed I thought we might have struggled with my kids being bored but we went for days out and there was games in the lodge, they loved fishing on the lake too! Can not recommend it anymore we didnt want to leave and well be coming back definitely before the year is over.
This is a lovely lodge. .great fishing..your neighbours are close and they allow dogs..there are good days out and not far away..
Can not fault the facilities. Everything we needed was there. Even things we would not have expected at all made it even better. Lovely little touches. It was a lovely stay. We didnt get to use the hot tub as we had brought an elderly client away for a little holiday so wasnt needed. But would have gotten used any other time. I even ordered some of the rhubarb and Tonka soap when I got home it was so lovely. Fantastic information booklet. So peaceful. Loved watching the fishes jumping in and out. The only fault we found was cleanliness in some areas of the kitchen could have been a little better. Dirty bowls and pots and pans etc in the cupboards and the little outhouse had a stale smell from the bin. However, a quick wipe down and it was all good. We would 100 visit again! There was so much thoughtfulness. A suggestion would be fans maybe? It got very hot on our visit due to extremely hot temps outside.
Lovely setting exactly as advertised. Second visit for us. Watch this space for a third. Excellently placed for Lincoln, Newark and Whisby reserve. Very quiet and relaxing.
Wonderful beautiful surroundings could not ask for more Thank you
Possibly the best holiday weve had, it suited the whole family 4 children aged 616 which is a task in itself! We booked mainly to celebrate our eldests 16th and we loved every second and hope to go back.
Had a lovely stay at this gorgeous property. Sitting on the deck or in the hot tub watching the birds and the people fishing was very relaxing a real break away from the daily grind! Lots to do in the local area too.
Lovely well equipped lodge in an amazing setting, we wanted to fish and we could do that from the lodges 2 fishing pegs, quiet and peaceful but near enough to local amenities and shopping, it is just a peaceful, calm oasis, we definitely will be back! !!
Can't fault it. Everything you need is here. Good fishing. Hot tub private with a big hedge round it. Our fifth time here. Been to other lodges but this is like home from home.
Wonderful stay. Very peaceful. The lodge had everything we needed and was perfect for a weekend of rest and relaxation. So good weve booked again!
Amazing stay at Lily pad lodge. This was our second visit and we thoroughly enjoyed it, again. Theres everything you need for a friends weekend get together. Will definitely be back.
Lovely, quiet place to stay and the easy way of collectinglocking the lodge was a great idea. The lodge was lovely and finished to a really good standard. A few little cleaning issues in the en suite bathroom. Only thing I would suggest, would be to have had a map of the lodges to see where we were. We had found our lodge plot no18 which was in the email only to find it wasn't ours and had to drive around the site for 10 minutes looking for our lodge. Would have been a 10 and smiling face if these two were sorted but didn't detract from from our lovely stay.
Just spent a fabulous weekend away with family. Christmas all the way. The tree and presecco an added touch. So well equipped. Fabulous all round. Have already booked for next year.......Only slight niggle was the hot tub was not checked or topped up.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Lilypad Lodge, with real driving times.
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A grade I listed Gothic cathedral with medieval stained glass, themed tours and a hands-on Discovery Centre for families.
Lincoln Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and a working place of worship, consecrated in the 11th century. The building is grade I listed and has Gothic architecture from several periods, including two large rose windows, the Dean's Eye and the Bishop's Eye. The Victorian writer John Ruskin rated it highly among British buildings.
Tip: The cathedral is a living church, so some areas can close for services or events. Check the visit page for current restrictions before you travel.
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A Norman castle in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter with a Victorian prison, wall views and a Magna Carta.
Lincoln Castle was built by William the Conqueror in the late 11th century on the site of a Roman fortress. It is unusual for having two mottes, and it stayed in use as a prison and court for centuries. It sits in the heart of Lincoln's historic Cathedral Quarter.
Tip: Call the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782019 before you go to check which parts are open and which Magna Carta documents are on display.
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An Elizabethan hall with gardens, estate walks, an award-winning restaurant and farm shop west of Lincoln.
Doddington Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built between 1595 and 1600 by Robert Smythson, with walled courtyards and a gabled gatehouse. It has been a family home for over 400 years, and its contents reflect that. The Holly Room is covered in early 17th-century Flemish tapestries. Around the hall are gardens of walled and wild areas, with an outdoor sculpture exhibition at times.
Tip: Check the opening times before you go, as the hall and gardens open on different dates and the gardens' last entry is earlier than closing.
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A big collection of historic aircraft on a former Second World War airfield near Newark-on-Trent.
Newark Air Museum sits on the former RAF Winthorpe airfield, just outside Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire. During the Second World War the airfield trained Avro Lancaster crews, and today it is home to a collection of over 80 aircraft, running through the history of flight.
Tip: There is free car parking next to the site, and you don't need to pre-book. In bad weather, check with the museum before you travel.
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A walk-through wildlife park near Doncaster with polar bears, big cats, giraffes and African penguins.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a zoo and conservation centre on the outskirts of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. You explore on foot, with three walk-through animal reserves and themed lands that recreate habitats from around the world.
Tip: Booking tickets in advance is cheaper than buying on the day, and Planet Putt next to the entrance is a good wet-weather add-on.
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A Grade I listed Norman-era castle in Newark-on-Trent with a dramatic Civil War and royal history.
Newark Castle stands in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, first as a timber castle and then rebuilt in stone. It is a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building, recognised as an internationally important structure.
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A Grade I listed Carolean mansion with formal gardens, a deer park and a big adventure playground.
Belton House is a Grade I listed country house near Grantham, built between 1685 and 1687 for the Brownlow family. It sits within formal gardens, including Italian and Dutch gardens, and a wooded park crossed by avenues leading to follies. The park has been home to a herd of fallow deer for over 300 years.
Tip: There's no need to book for normal visits, and parking is included in the entry fee. Park in the grounds, not in Belton village. Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens, parkland and café, but not in the house or playgrounds.
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A 100-acre family theme park near Melton Mowbray, with rides, a small zoo and an all-inclusive water park.
Twinlakes is a 100-acre family theme park just north-east of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. A large share of the rides are aimed at young children, so it suits families better than thrill-chasing adults. The park bills itself as all-action and all-weather, and says its water park is all inclusive, with unlimited rides, slides and splashes.
Tip: Book tickets online in advance, as the park says this usually gets the best savings.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
