Arch Cottage in Lincoln | Stunning Lincolnshire Group Cottage

About Arch Cottage

Arch Cottage is a Grade II listed property built into Lincoln's Roman Newport Arch. This extraordinary group accommodation sleeps 9 guests in the heart of Lincoln's Old Town. The property combines Roman and medieval architecture with antique furnishings throughout. Groups love the central location just a 2-minute walk from Lincoln Cathedral and Castle.

The Old Town setting puts you amongst independent shops, cafes and historical landmarks. Lincoln's cobbled streets and ancient walls create an atmospheric backdrop for group breaks.

The cottage offers 4 bedrooms including 3 doubles and 1 family room with double and single bed. Two bathrooms serve the group - a ground-floor shower room and upstairs bathroom with shower over bath. The well-equipped kitchen/diner features gas oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A separate living/dining room provides additional space with gas fire and TV.

Lincoln Cathedral (2-minute walk) and Lincoln Castle (2-minute walk) top the nearby attractions. Doddington Hall sits 5 miles away (15 minutes). Whisby Nature Park offers outdoor activities 4 miles south (12 minutes). Hartsholme Country Park provides family fun 3 miles away (10 minutes).

This historic Roman arch location offers groups something truly special. Perfect for families, friends and celebration groups wanting central Lincoln access. Book with Arch Cottage for an unforgettable group break.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with gas fire
✓Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, dishwasher, smart tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
✓Private driveway parking for one car and permit is available within the property for a nearby car park, this is for one additional car
✓In addition there is overnight on street parking which is located very close to the property
✓Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 mile
✓Note: this property accepts stays with a minimum duration of 2 nights

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Arch Cottage

Perfect Central Location

Just 2 minutes walk to Lincoln Cathedral and Castle with shops and restaurants on your doorstep.

Historic Roman Architecture

Built into the Newport Arch from the second century, combining Roman and medieval features throughout.

Spacious Group Accommodation

Sleeps 9 guests across 4 bedrooms with separate living and dining areas for group gatherings.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Full kitchen with gas oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer plus separate dining space.

Antique Character Features

Grade II listed property with period furnishings and authentic historical atmosphere throughout the cottage.

Private Outdoor Space

Enclosed front garden with lawn, patio furniture and barbecue for group meals and relaxation.

Getting To Arch Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Arch Cottage by car, head into Lincoln city centre and follow signs for the Old Town. The cottage is located within the Newport Arch area with one private driveway parking space available.

By Train

Lincoln Central Station is the nearest railway station, approximately 1.5 miles from the cottage. From there, it's a short taxi ride or pleasant walk through the city to reach the Old Town location.

One private driveway parking space

Lincoln Central Station (1.5 miles)

Located within Lincoln's historic Old Town

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lincoln Cathedral

Distance: 2-minute walk

LN2 1PX

Lincoln Castle

Distance: 2-minute walk

LN1 3AA

Doddington Hall

Distance: 5 miles

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Whisby Nature Park

Distance: 4 miles

LN6 9BW

Hartsholme Country Park

Distance: 3 miles

LN6 0EY

Lincoln Arboretum

Distance: 1 mile

LN2 4QX

Bailgate Shopping

Distance: 1-minute walk

LN1 3AR

Lincoln High Street

Distance: 10-minute walk

LN2 1JF

St Marks Shopping Centre

Distance: 15-minute walk

LN5 7DF

Lincoln Bus Station

Distance: 10-minute walk

LN2 1JF

Lincoln Central Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

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Lincoln Tourist Information

Distance: 3-minute walk

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Lincoln Cathedral

Distance: 2-minute walk

LN2 1PX

Lincoln Castle

Distance: 2-minute walk

LN1 3AA

Doddington Hall

Distance: 5 miles

LN6 4RU

Whisby Nature Park

Distance: 4 miles

LN6 9BW

Hartsholme Country Park

Distance: 3 miles

LN6 0EY

Lincoln Arboretum

Distance: 1 mile

LN2 4QX

Bailgate Shopping

Distance: 1-minute walk

LN1 3AR

Lincoln High Street

Distance: 10-minute walk

LN2 1JF

St Marks Shopping Centre

Distance: 15-minute walk

LN5 7DF

Lincoln Bus Station

Distance: 10-minute walk

LN2 1JF

Lincoln Central Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LN5 8LD

Lincoln Tourist Information

Distance: 3-minute walk

LN2 1PX

Is Arch Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Arch Cottage provides a cot and highchair for families with young children. The enclosed front garden offers safe outdoor space for kids to play. Lincoln's attractions like the castle and cathedral fascinate children with interactive exhibits and historical displays. The central location means easy walking access to family-friendly cafes and shops.

Groups Will Love...

The cottage's historic Roman Newport Arch setting creates an extraordinary group experience. Built into second-century Roman walls, guests literally sleep within ancient history. The Grade II listed property combines Roman and medieval architecture with authentic antique furnishings throughout. This unique historical backdrop makes group celebrations and gatherings truly memorable and special.

Pet Friendly

Arch Cottage operates a strict no pets policy and does not welcome any animals. The Grade II listed historic property maintains this restriction to preserve the antique furnishings and Roman architecture. Groups travelling with pets will need to find alternative accommodation. The policy applies to all types of pets including dogs, cats and other animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Arch Cottage

The Jews House Restaurant

Located 2-minute walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: LN2 1JS

The Bronze Pig

Located 3-minute walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: LN2 1JD

Bunty's Tea Room

Located 1-minute walk from your accommodation.

Postcode: LN1 3AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Arch Cottage

How many guests does Arch Cottage sleep?

Arch Cottage sleeps 9 guests across 4 bedrooms. The accommodation includes 3 double bedrooms and 1 family room with a double and single bed.

Is Arch Cottage pet friendly?

No, Arch Cottage does not allow pets. The property has a strict no pets policy for all bookings.

What kitchen facilities are available for groups?

The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen/diner with gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There's also a separate dining area in the living room for larger group meals.

How many bathrooms does the property have?

The cottage has 2 bathrooms to serve the group. There's a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower and an upstairs bathroom with shower over bath.

What parking is available at Arch Cottage?

The property provides 1 private driveway parking space. Additional parking permits are available for a nearby car park to accommodate more vehicles.

What historical features does the cottage have?

Arch Cottage is built into the Roman Newport Arch dating from the second century. The Grade II listed property combines Roman and medieval architecture with authentic antique furnishings throughout.

What outdoor space is available for groups?

The cottage has an enclosed front garden with lawn and patio area. Garden furniture and a barbecue are provided for outdoor dining and group gatherings.

How close are Lincoln's main attractions?

Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle are both just a 2-minute walk from the cottage. The property sits in the Old Town surrounded by independent shops, cafes and historical landmarks.

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Arch Cottage Reviews

Sophea

We enjoyed our stay at the Arch Cottage. Its truly a home away from home. We love the location, the well stocked kitchen, the uniqueness and history of the cottage. This is our second time staying there. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us.

We arrived at the cottage and were delighted to find a lovely message on the chalk board welcoming us. The fridge had welcome goodies which were delicious and gratefully received. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need, washing up liquid, dishwashing tablets, cloths and dish cloths. There was even a coffee grinder with coffee beans. Also, lots of cutlery and kitchen utensils if you wanted to cook. There was a slight fusty smell in the cottage but its a very old building and its to be expected. All the beds were comfortable and towels were clean and plentiful. The cottage is very central and was near the cathedral and the castle which was our main priority. We felt as a group the garden area could have been better maintained for our stay. The grass hadnt been cut and the garden furniture very tired and with green mould on. We spent a lot of time in the garden because the weather was so hot, but obviously it didnt spoil our stay and would definitely book again.

Lovely cottage in quiet top end of the city , but easy walk into the old area and then down to waterside and major shopping centre good walk back up steep hill ! Very comfortable and homely . Fantastic welcome treats in the fridge best ever received. Cleanliness of the property could be better , but bathrooms and toilets spotless . Would definitely recommend .

Rebecca

Arch Cottage is brimming with character and is in an amazing location. We loved being able to walk to the cathedral and castle within 5 minutes but it still felt quiet and peaceful in the house. We ranged in age from 16 to 83 and we could easily do things together and separately. The kitchen was the heart of the house, with a lovely big table to seat all of us. The weather was cold but the house warmed up well. We enjoyed the fire in the sitting room and playing games around the dining room table. The welcome pack was great especially the pork pies! It was also easy to communicate with the owner. We had a great time, thank you!

We have stayed in many Sykes Cottages but this was the first one that provided dishwasher tablets and washing powder and an adequate supply of toilet rolls and even spare light bulbs. They also provided a wonderful supply of local food. The cottage was warm and cosy and in the perfect location, being in a quiet area bur very close to the castle and cathedral and transport.

This is a lovely property which is bigger than it looks and was really comfortable. The house was very clean and welcoming even decorated for Christmas and with some welcome goodies in the fridge thank you. The owners were really helpful with pre holiday queries and there was lots of information about Arch Cottage's history in the information pack. There was lots of space and it was nice and warm with good wifi connectivity. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you need including a slow cooker and there were some welcome goodies in the fridge. Arch Cottage is an excellent location with just enough space for a large car. All in all a lovely place to stay.

Lovely traditional cottage ,lots of room and well equipped Perfect location to explore Lincoln.

Lovely to stay in a piece of Lincoln history, facilities all good ,perfect ... Lovely to stay in a piece of Lincoln history, facilities all good ,perfect location, delicious welcome pack ,and all the homely extras meant that we didn't have to head straight for the shops, all in all a great base

Lovely, welcoming, historic cottage. Short walk to all the sites in Lincoln. One of the best homes we have ever stayed in.

Everything about Arch Cottage is excellent location, layout, facilities, local info . .. Only minor suggestion the 'welcome pack' in the fridge milk, butter, orange juice, plum bread etc! was gratefully received. It would have been helpful to know in advance that these supplies would be there as we brought similar with us.

Our 2nd visit to this lovely cottage and will definately be back. The location is second to none and a lovely place to visit.

Beautiful cottage ideally placed in a wonderful city with lots of cafes, ... Beautiful cottage ideally placed in a wonderful city with lots of cafes, restaurants & boutique shops fantastic cathedral

The house itself is lovely, set in the arch wall. Everything was great and the food provided was both practical and delicious. The location is wonderful. So close to the cathedral and castle. And Lincoln has much to offer. Highly recommended indeed.

Serena

We're a group of old uni friends and we had a great stay at Arch Cottage. Spacious, comfortable, and well equipped. Brilliantly located for the city centre, cathedral, castle, shops etc yet somehow an oasis of calm. Splendid stay, thank you so much

Had a lovely stay at Arch Cottage. The cottage was very impressive with a well appointed kitchen and was well placed for all Lincoln's main attractions. We very much appreciated the pork pie & plum bread. An excellent place to stay.

Arch cottage was a very comfortable and homely place for my family to gather and spend time together after travelling from Australia for a family wedding. There was plenty of space for people to be together and apart, it was warm and welcoming with great facilities to share meals and a few drinks would love to come back and stay here again.

We loved Arch Cottage, such a lovely, cosy feel to the place and in a great location for walking into Lincoln and seeing the sights. The cottage also came with parking for two cars, a real find in a busy location. Plenty of space in the cottage for us to chill and catch up and not feel on top of each other. We were left a lovely welcome pack, filled with local delicacies. There was lots of information left about places to visit and recommended restaurants. We all really enjoyed our stay at Arch Cottage, it was a shame the Christmas Market had been cancelled, but we managed to get booked into Christmas wreath making in the cathedral.

We had a fantastic week at this charming cottage, rich in history, . .and with plenty of room for eight people. It was very well equipped with some lovely goodies left for us to enjoy. It is located in walking distance to the castle and cathedral and a number of shops, restaurants and pubs. Would thoroughly recommend

A fantastic location we know Lincoln really well and picked it for the location and it did not disappoint. The place was perfect for us for a big family anniversary. The welcome was wonderful thank you for the goodies in the fridge we really appreciated it.

Andrew

Please if we are back in Lincoln can we stay again we loved it . Such a refreshing change from many homes that are no more than a commercial venture. Plenty of character, well furnished, nicely prepared, easy access and a surprise welcome pack in the fridge to get you going. We didn't have time to visit all the great places due to a 90th birthday celebration but managed to squeeze in the cathedral and a whistle stop castle visit, which was fine as it was only at the end of the road. Having a pub over the road allowed us to tag in and out on baby sitting duties for one of the evenings and the 3 year old was fascinated that her bed was over the pathway tunnel. The local history is fascinating and we felt privileged to be allowed to stay in a building with such a connection to that old history and had fun working out the changes that had happened over the years We genuinely hope to have reason to visit Lincoln and stay here again.

Elaine

We really enjoyed our short stay and the property was excellently located for the visits we had planned. The welcome pack was unexpected and gratefully received. We did feel parts of the property could do with a little tlc and the background heating updated. We couldn't find a bin for recycling despite the instructions. It did'nt spoil our stay though and we would definitely consider visiting again. Elaine

Hayley

Home yesterday after a lovely long weekend in Arch Cottage. The cottage is located in wonderful position. Right at the top of Lincoln hill near the cathedral and you just come out of the garden gate straight into the old street. The owner couldnt look after you better providing two bottles of orange juice with bits and without bits, Lincoln fruit bread with butter, flapjacks biscuits, a large pork pie and milk. Very well stocked with dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid and clothsponge a tea towel. We took things that we usually need on rented holiday home and didnt need any of it. Loads of loo rolls as well. We will definitely be back for a lovely family get together. Very much recommend.

A lovely antique cottage in the heart of Lincoln with loads of pubs and restaurants on your door step. We had a wonderful holiday in this charactor home which is attached to a Roman 3rd century stone arch and has the remains of the wall in the garden. In summary a large comfortable house in a good historical location with lots to do close by, would highly recommend.

Our group loved our stay at Arch Cottage. The location was ideal for our needs and we felt very welcome at the cottage. Its a wonderful property with lots of character & charm. Our only complaint is that we had to leave and go back home!

Jennifer

This cottage is perfect. We had a wonderful time and made many memories. The location couldnt have been better. PS I will mail back the parking pass for the church today. Apologies for driving off with it.

Jackie

Lovely, homely property in a great location. Generous welcome pack of local produce was very enjoyable.

A really lovely cottage in the centre of Lincoln fantastic location. We had a great stay with my elderly parents. Very comfortable and steeped in history. Welcome goodies very much appreciated. Lovely to sit in the garden when the sun shone.

What a gorgeous cottage. Built in 1350 into the Roman arch at the entrance to Lincoln, it is steeped in history but has all modern comforts. It is located just a few steps away from the Cathedral and Castle, and plenty of pubs and restaurants and interesting shops. A great base for visiting nearby castles and stately homes Burghley Gainsborough Old Hall Doddington Grimsthorpe Woolsthorpe Isaac Newton's home and Tattersley Castle. Lincoln is a delightful city and the cottage is perfect.

We had a wonderful stay here A perfect location , a high level of comfort and well equipped inside . I would like to recommend that the garden furniture is updated . Such a treat to have that pretty sunny space.

Perfect location for exploring Lincolns history, garden was a bonus in the lovely warm few days we had. Showers were temperamental and water wouldnt stay in the Bath so maybe plug doesnt fit. Very well equipped kitchen but some chipped plates and cups. Neither stopped us having a fabulous stay.

A lovely comfortable house with all the facilities we needed. So convenient for shops, pubs and restaurants.

Debbie

A great cottage in a perfect location for exploring Lincoln. My family enjoyed a lovely weekend at Arch Cottage. The property owner was very helpful and quick to reply to messages. The additional parking space is very close by and convenient. The welcome pack was also lovely.

Loved the picturesque look of the cottage and perfect location. Very homely inside and all necessary amenities. Loved the folder with the history of the cottage. Also loved all the old photos of the cottage. It is clearly well loved and the history has been considered. Lovely welcome note for the party which was a nice touch. Very warm and cosy and didnt get cold. Instructions for arriving, parking, entry and leaving the property were all carefully given.

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage! !!It is situated in a perfect place and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The owner also went above and beyond to solve a problem for me thank you.

Graham

This was our second stay at Arch Cottage. It's roomy for seven of us, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The welcome pack is exceptional and the pork pie is something we were looking forward to after our first visit. One tiny point nonslip mats are needed for both showers. We hope to come again in the future.

Louise

Lovely cottage in a very good location! Very old house but well furnished and equipped, very clean for us on arrival. Wonderful welcome pack and warm message on the board. Would have liked comfier beds but that was our only slight niggle and wouldnt stop us booking again. Parking for 1 car on the space out front and although the chapel parking was busy on arrival managed to find a spot eventually and its very close. All in all a great stay.

Denise

Fantastic cottage, location perfect, 7 ladies having a much needed weekend away, ... Fantastic cottage, location perfect, 7 ladies having a much needed weekend away, we were not disappointed, we will definitely return, the cottage was very well stocked and loved the gifts that were left, loved the fact that there was an abundance of toilet rolls where usually you just get a couple of rolls xx love love love it

Really great cottage, spacious, lots of crockery and cutlery. Fantastic location and the food left by the hosts was really kind.

Our second stay in your beautiful cottage and we are already planning next years visit. So characterful and comfortable and in a perfect location to explore the town.

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Arch Cottage, Lincoln

About Arch Cottage

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Perfect Central Location

Historic Roman Architecture

Spacious Group Accommodation

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Antique Character Features

Private Outdoor Space

Getting To Arch Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Arch Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Jews House Restaurant

The Bronze Pig

Bunty's Tea Room

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Arch Cottage Reviews