Arch Cottage, Lincoln

Booked Arch Cottage for a few days for our daughter's graduation. Perfect location for the castle and Cathedral. Superb cottage with so much history. Had everything and more that we required for our stay and the items in the fridge were a nice surprise. The Owners were lovely and responded very quickly to our communications. Very close to restaurant's and bars and no need to walk up Steep Hill, which was nice as we normally stay down by the marina. Loved reading about the cottage's history in the cottage's folder. Would definitely stay again.

The Arch Cottage is well placed in Lincoln, and everything is close to hand. I picked this property as my wife, and I have lived in Lincoln previously and still have family based there. Accommodation was a big space to accommodate the 7 of us comfortably. We all had a room and as said the space is good and gives a cottage feel, I have the bumps on my head to prove that.haha. There was a pleasant surprise with some goodies in the fridge, milk was good as a cuppa was well needed. But Im afraid that is where it ends. The accommodation whilst it has that cottage feel it does seem a little tired in places. Carpets are worn and stained. The place seems like it is stuck in the 80s along with the cooker and lights switches throughout. The window above the gas cooker was covered in greasy as we went to open it, not a pleasant experience when we tried to open it. Whilst we appreciate the age of the house and accept the spiders there are a lot of cobwebs both inside on the widows and outside. The ones outside are a given but not inside and especially as the day before checking the guest book there were other guests so there should not have been any excuses for a cleanup. The weather was good so we thought we would sit outside only to find the garden furniture dirty, falling apart and the garden was unkept, not good. We did leave a couple of notes for fixes one being the kitchen smoke alarm not working correctly, upstairs bathroom toilet seat broken and not fixed correctly which would indicate the cleaner had not picked that up during the cleaning the day before. We didnt light the gas fire as there seems to be a leak on it with black soot and several cracks on the surround. We placed the rubbish out that was landfill in the bin provided but there was not one for the green was so we placed it bags next to it but up the side was very messy. I would have expected a better service considering the amount of money spent on the stay. It was supposed to be a big celebration, and it took the edge off it slightly. Considering this was booked a while ago and the exceptions of it fell slightly short.

Beautiful well kept character cottage in a very convenient location. Spacious , clean and everything we needed. We were delighted with the welcome pack that was left for us. Would thoroughly recommend if you are visiting Lincoln.

We loved it here. Arch Cottage is full of oldworld charm, in a magical spot within Lincoln's Bailgate. We booked this cottage for a family gathering and we'll be booking again. The kids aged 615 got stuck into the games drawer and just chilled and hung out, and everyone got together around the large kitchen table at meal times, and to chat. We cooked quite a bit in the kitchen which was very well equipped and even had washing up liquid and a sponge. It would have been good to know this as we packed some just incase, but very much appreciated. The location of this cottage is second to none it's built into Newport Arch and had great views of the Bailgate from 2 of the bedrooms. A little out of the way of the buzz of the highstreet but a 5 minute walk to the cathedral and 2 minute walk to the shops. This cottage would be idyllic at Christmas we would love to return again at some point. Highly recommended!

Lovely cottage well situated for pubs and restaurants in old and new Lincoln and the surrounding area.

A lovely property in a great location for the cultural area of Lincoln. Great access to the castle, cathedral and the Duke William pub!!

A lovely property in a great location for the cultural area of Lincoln. Great access to the castle, cathedral and the Duke William pub!!

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.