Walcot Hall | Cottage in Alkborough with Pool

Escape to Walcot Hall, our gorgeous Grade II listed Georgian mansion set just outside the village of Alkborough in North Lincolnshire countryside.

Built in 1726, our stately home is beautifully situated on five acres of wonderfully landscaped formal gardens within twenty-two acres of parkland. The peaceful location, stunning architecture and beautiful gardens combine to make it a unique escape from the modern world.

The approach to the Walcot Hall takes you through the wrought iron gates and along the sweeping driveway to reveal the splendour of the mansion itself.

Large, lavish and luxurious, its graceful sash windows and traditional layout echo back to an era of gracious entertainment. Step through the beautiful front door into the warmth of the reception hall with its sweeping cantilevered staircase for the grandest of entrances.

Its four ground floor receptions are well equipped for modern entertainment and relaxed afternoons in front of the fire. Celebrate in the decadent drawing room overlooking the gardens, with plenty of cosy seating, and a grand open fire to keep you warm. Gather for dinner in the elegant dining hall. Or curl up in the library/snug and lose yourself in a book or nurse a glass of brandy in front of a blazing fire. This room opens into the Amdega conservatory overlooking the gardens, creating space that lends well for entertaining.

The spacious breakfasting kitchen is well-equipped with country-cottage style units and a stunning Aga, as well as a larder room and separate utility room. If you don't fancy cooking, we can arrange all kinds of catering for special occasions and events - from a simple buffet, to a summer barbecue or a fully catered holiday.

When the day is done, discover the six bedrooms on the ground, first and second floors accessed by the grand sweeping staircase. They are superbly furnished with antiques and hung with fine paintings. Characterised by high ceilings, large sash windows overlook the beautifully manicured majestic lawns and fill the rooms with light. Two bedrooms benefit from en-suite facilities and there are a further two bathrooms.

Spend your days wandering through the many acres of delightful garden, private woodland and parkland - see what wildlife you can spot and let the kids run wild. There are also ample dog-friendly local countryside and woodland walks right on the doorstep. And, if you fancy getting a bit active, head over to the summer tennis court. You can even bring your horse on holiday as there are stables in the grounds with paddocks and fields.

Built for reunions, Walcot Hall is the perfect place to gather all your friends and family, with easy access to both the north and south of England.

Alkborough is a vibrant and well served village with a friendly local inn and a lovely tea room. A haven for walkers, you can walk down to the Alkborough Flats Nature Reserve - a flood plain at the confluence of the Rivers Trent and Ouse as they flow into the Humber. The area is a haven for wildlife and ideal for bird watching and the walk includes Julian's Bower, a fine example of a turf cut maze thought to have been created by 13th century monks.

The Hall is well placed for discovering the countryside, cathedrals and culture-packed cities of Lincolnshire as well as the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In a tranquil, peaceful location, Walcot Hall is just eight miles from the town of Scunthorpe which offers a fine range of amenities as well as a cinema, a museum and Visual Arts Centre.

The Hall is also within easy reach of Hull, a magnificent city just the other side of the River Humber that has a vibrant events calendar and excellent museums. Or venture to the historic cities of Lincoln or York and enjoy an array of attractions and shopping facilities!

The charming town of Barton-upon-Humber often described as the "jewel in the crown" of North Lincolnshire sits just 20 minutes' away. You can also visit the seaside resort of Cleethorpes or the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty should you want a day by the seaside or in luscious countryside.