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Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral shares with Durham the most spectacular placing of any of the British cathedrals and, perched on the hilltop overlooking the city, it can be seen from over 20 miles away. The cathedral is the 3rd largest in Britain after St Paul's and York Minster, and the tower is the tallest medieval tower in Europe. Lincoln, with the magnificent cathedral, the bishops’ old palace and one of Europe’s northernmost vineyards, makes for a pleasant daytrip from Honeysuckle cottage. See www.lincolncathedral.com
"I have always held that the cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of
architecture in the British Isles” – John Ruskin
Doddington Hall
Doddington Hall is a very fine late Elizabethan Mansion, completed in 1600 by Robert Smythson, containing a wonderfully varied collection of furniture, textiles and paintings that have been accumulated over the last 400 years. It also boasts of some beautiful gardens. For more info visit www.doddingtonhall.com
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Grimsthorpe Castle
Dating from the 13th century, Grimsthorpe is a treasure house of fine furniture, paintings and tapestries, surrounded by extensive gardens and ancient parkland. With a Red deer herd, an adventure playground, guided park ranger tours and a family cycle trail, there is plenty to entertain the whole family. For more info visit www.grimsthorpe.co.uk/
Burghley House
Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age and is situated in the stunning park that is home to British Eventing’s Burghley Horse Trials, as well as a herd of fallow deer. Nearby the historic market town of Stamford and only half an hour from Oasby, Burghley House is an ideal day trip from the cottage. See www.burghley.co.uk/ |
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