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Rural Roosts, Manor Farm Holiday Lodges, Stainfield, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8

Description of the self catering property

Peaceful, rural retreats. Situated 10 minutes drive east of Lincoln, 6 beautiful pine lodges surround a fishing lake in a peaceful, spacious setting on part of our farm. High quality, self-catering accommodation, great for walking, cycling, fishing, wildlife, playing and relaxing. Also fantastic location for exploring Lincolnshire’s wonderful countryside and attractions. Very well equipped, a warm welcome awaits. Each lodge sleeps up to six people.

Best Features

Family Break / Get together with friends. Base for touring & exploring Lincolnshire. Fishing Break. Romantic Hideaway. Walking / Bird watching Holiday. Peaceful Rural Retreat.

Sleeps: 6

Pets: Yes

Contact Details

Contact Name: Katie Olivant

Telephone: 01526 398492

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36 of 69 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 07/2013
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A stunning location, brilliantly managed, beautiful location. The peace and quiet, combined with fantastic views and real luxury in the lodges made this one of the best holidays we've ever had. We'll be back!

Make up of party:  We booked 2 lodges next to each other for us, the in laws and daughter.
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: Vixtwo Review Added: 10.08.2013
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31 of 73 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 07/2012
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exelent accomodation fishing was poor we had chavs dogs running around swimming in the pond not enough pegs to fish if all lodeges are full of fisher men people having visitors staying over so even less room for fishing 9 pegs i think in total had to clear weed for my kids to fish with 3m whip my advise is try redhouse farm fishing holidays at north scarle linc if you dont want dogs swimming in the pong and cleanig other peoples dog mess up so kids can play on grass

Make up of party:  family with 2 kids age 7 and 11
Cleanliness: good Location: good
Facilities: good Views: good
Value: adequate Overall rating:
Review Added by: reganbmw3 Review Added: 10.08.2012
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32 of 68 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 06/2012
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We have had 6 great holidays here and the 7th is booked. Right from arrival at Woodpecker Lodge, in a beautiful setting ther is a welcoming homely feeling. The accomodation is really excellent and the welcome food package gets you off to a good start.

Your hosts (Tim and Katie) could not be more kind and helpful. The fishing is really good and we have never \"blanked\". Mirror, Common and Ghost Carp are plentiful with the odd cross with Koi. There are also Rudd, Bream, Tench and Perch all in great condition. There are plenty of nice walks with a good variety of wildlife to observe. There is a good play area for children to play, or you can just lay back and enjoy the beautiful rural setting

Make up of party:  Husband and Wife, Bob and Mave
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: good
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Review Added by: bobnmave Review Added: 26.09.2012
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30 of 63 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 06/2012
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This was our first visit to Rural Roosts and we were not disappointed. Little Owl is where we stayed and i relaxed as soon as we landed. The lodge was superb, spacious, clean and well kitted out. Could have stayed for ever. Will return. [Added at Editor's discretion since it appears to be a helpful review and the reviewer has been authenticated]

Make up of party:  family of 3 plus dog (who loved the gentle walks)
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: mych editor Review Added: 12.06.2012
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37 of 68 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 07/2011
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a very well laid out property.

lovely surrounds and very quiet area with lots of peace and quiet, ideal for a relaxing break with a bit of fishing thrown in.very friendly staff make you feel very welcome and nothing is to much for them to do to make your stay better. the lodges themselves are of a very high standard and very comfortable.there are some nice nature walks for you to take in and the fishing is excellant.

will be returning again in the new year.i have been three times and still tell people about it as it is that good. look forward to seeing them in the new year.

Make up of party:  two couples with two teenagers
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: magone Review Added: 26.08.2011
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36 of 71 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 07/2011
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We stayed in Badger Lodge. Is superbly

built to a very high standard, and overlooks the large lake. The welcome pack provided is well thought through, bread, butter, milk, tea, coffee, sugar and a home made Lemon Drizzle cake which went so quickly !! A nice place to relax, with the coastal resorts just an hour away if you really do want a day at the Fun Fair. All-in, a good relaxing place to spend a few days. We will be back !

Make up of party:  A family party of 5
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: good Overall rating:
Review Added by: mikeksalisbury Review Added: 28.08.2011
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33 of 67 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 06/2011
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The lodges at rural roosts are absolutely perfect. Clean, impressive, roomy, homely, with all essentials covered, i.e. Pristine clean towels. There is also a welcome pack waiting on arrival, including, fruit, tea, coffee, sugar, lemon drizzle cake (very nice!), bread, butter etc. Impressively the toilets are sanitized for protection! Bonus.

The location is perfect for fishing, walking, riding, exploring, picnics, bbqs, relaxing generally. Very peaceful. Also, for a bargain price you can order free range eggs and they are delivered in the morning for you! And they taste divine!

10 out of 10.

Make up of party:  Families sharing (upto 8), friends, couples etc.
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: eliesa Review Added: 03.08.2011
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29 of 64 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 03/2011
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We return to Rural Roosts every year! What a beautiful place to stay!everything you could wish for..... Everyone is made to feel so welcome even our doggies love it! Just booking up for this years visit

Make up of party:  Family of 14 staying in 5 lodges
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: Leanne Review Added: 01.04.2012
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30 of 62 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 12/2010
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We came for a New years Eve break. With everyone dotted all around the country this made for a sensible meeting place for us all. Although a little off the beaten track ( no bad thing) it was easy enough to find. The reception on arrival was great. Cake and other essentials made for a relaxing welcome. Very clean, Spacious yet cosy feel to the cabins. We will definately return.

Make up of party:  4 couples sharing + 1 little one
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: good
Facilities: exceptional Views: good
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Review Added by: 0 Review Added: 26.02.2011
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36 of 67 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 11/2010
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lodge was beautifull very homely and welcoming,the lemon drizzle cake on arrival is a must to try,we didnt expect too catch any fish but we did,it was a very peacful and relaxing weekend away,recommend to everyone

Make up of party:  friends,mr and mrs asher,mr and mrs lester.
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: lestfra Review Added: 23.11.2010
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30 of 65 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 08/2010
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Excellent accomodation, everything that is needed to make your stay comfortable is included. Extremely quiet, lots of nice walks, my man was fishing from early morning to late afternoon so must have been good.

Make up of party:  couple
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: good
Facilities: exceptional Views: good
Value: good Overall rating:
Review Added by: trevsmissus Review Added: 16.09.2010
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38 of 112 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 06/2010
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the lodge was a very high standard, welcome by katie was lovely, if you want a quiet & peaceful break its ideal, wildlife in abundance! welcome pack & lemon cake brilliant, will definatey be back!

Make up of party:  daughter + elderly parents
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: good
Facilities: exceptional Views: good
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: kazann Review Added: 31.07.2010
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28 of 66 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 06/2010
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The return of Fishing 1 yet again we found the lodge to be excellent could not fault the welcome pack. The fishing this year was brilliant a total catch of 176 Ib of carp over 4 days + 3 roach. Dont be fooled by the size of the fish they put up a good fight and are in very good condition. I said to Tim has we left that we could retire here and relax all the time its so nice and peacefull. Watch out for the barn owl its beautiful in flight [Added at Editor's discretion since it appears to be a helpful review and the reviewer has been authenticated]

Make up of party:  Couple Returning for 2nd year
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: mych editor Review Added: 11.08.2010
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91 of 133 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 06/2010
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It was a big birthday suprise that my wife bought me this year the return to Rural Roosts. Yet again top accomadation with a very nice welcome pack with yes(Lemon drizzle cake)The fishing was excellent with a total catch of 176lb of mixed carp the weather was brilliant making our holiday very good. The cottage (Woodpecker) was of high standered and Tim & Katie were very pleasnt friendly people. Watch out for wild life especially the Barn Owl and watch out for the big fish he sneaks up on you. The saying for fishermen is snoze you loose be warned. Once again T + K thank you

Make up of party:  Couple Returning 2ND year
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: fishing1 Review Added: 11.08.2010
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32 of 71 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 05/2010
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Brilliant break, spotless comfortable thought of everything. Sound of the birds only broken by th efish jumping out of the lake. Will be going back for longer next time [Added at Editors discretion since it appears to be a helpful review and the reviewer has been authenticated]

Make up of party:  2 adults and two dogs
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: mych editor Review Added: 21.06.2010
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34 of 71 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 04/2010
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The pine lodge was really first class in every respect. The welcome pack was excellent, especially the lemon drizzle cake. Both Katie and Tim were very helpfull and friendly. My wife and I found it very relaxing and were suprised by how roomy it was in the lodge as well as very comfortable. I enjoyed the fishing in the well stocked lake. The points of interest mentioned on the Rural Roosts web site were well worth the visits. We would recommend this to anyone.

Make up of party:  Husband and wife
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: john robb Review Added: 23.05.2010
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38 of 79 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 11/2009
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Perfect in every way, they couldn't do enough for you. The place is spotless and well equipped.

Make up of party:  Couple
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: shimano kid Review Added: 04.01.2010
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33 of 85 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 10/2009
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Booking was really easy and Katie is extremely polite and helpful regarding all aspects of your holiday. I can't find anything to fault. The free welcome pack is excellent, tea, coffee, milk, butter, bread and fruit, not to mention a wonderful lemon drizzel cake which alone would be worth the trip!

The lodge was clean and cosy, all linen etc was provided; you really didn't need to think of anything. We would recommend that each day you are there, you make an effort to be up for daybreak, around at sunset and a look at the stars at night - peaceful bliss is the only way to describe it. We will certainly return.

Make up of party:  40 Something - Husband and Wife
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: gillian kent Review Added: 19.11.2009
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39 of 76 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 09/2009
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Beautiful location, we went to chill out and that is exactly what we did. The ambiance was peaceful and quiet - the lodge was superb comfy and cosy with just about everything you could think of in it, obviously a lot of thought had gone into the whole set-up. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves my husband fishing and myself painting and we will definately be back (which by the way is something we don't normally do - pastures new and all that).

Make up of party:  Myself and my husband
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: sheilah Review Added: 21.10.2009
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36 of 105 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 08/2009
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excellent accomodation, everything you need for a holiday. Absolutely perfect for a nice relaxing time. The wind was howling when we were there but there was no noise inside the lodge and it was lovely and warm. Fishing was great as well from a pleasure fishing point of view. if it is specimen fish you are after then you might not think so. We will be back!

Make up of party:  me and my girlfriend.
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: sinzine Review Added: 04.09.2009
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35 of 81 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 08/2009
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Exceptional accommodation. On arrival you can see that Katie and Tim (Owners) have put a lot of thought and attention into even the slightest details.

Fishing was great, lodge was comfortable and never felt a chill whilst inside.

Best self catering fishing holiday we have experienced, would look to visit again!!

Make up of party:  4 adults - family
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: fishy Review Added: 15.09.2009
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41 of 79 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 07/2009
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Wow, fantastic lodge for a relaxing family holiday. We stayed in Lapwing and the standard of cleanliness and internal fixtures and fittings were the best I have ever had self catering.

We will certainly return in 2010 cannot praise highly enough, 10/10

Make up of party:  Two adults and three children, 10, 7 and 3
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: good
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
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Review Added by: footy mum Review Added: 10.08.2009
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39 of 72 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 06/2009
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what a wondefull rest at a top location myself and wife had a very nice relaxing rest. The quality of the lodge was second to none. It was like home from home. I had a lovely time fishing and my wife was reading/supplying coffe for me

Make up of party:  2 adults staying in the Tawney lodge
Cleanliness: good Location: good
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Review Added by: fishing1 Review Added: 18.08.2009
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46 of 89 people found this review helpful
Recommended?  Definitely Date of visit: 05/2009
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My Husband & I spent a really wonderful peaceful week at Rural Roosts, Katie and Tim the owners couldn't be more helpful, everything you needed right down to a lovely lemon cake waiting for you when you arrive, the lodges are very spacious and beautifully laid out fully equipped. The location is very handy for all the local attractions and if anybody is interested in aviation history all the airbases are close by that were used in the war, we visited the BBMF very interesting day out.

There is fishing right on your doorstep just walk out you door and you're there, all in all a truly magnificent place, if you are looking for a place that is peaceful and relaxing it's definitely for you.

Make up of party:  Couple
Cleanliness: exceptional Location: exceptional
Facilities: exceptional Views: exceptional
Value: exceptional Overall rating:
Review Added by: glenda Review Added: 28.06.2009
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