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 Abbotts Farm
Horbling, Nr Sleaford.,United Kingdom
Set on the owners' non-working farm in the pretty village of Horbling, this spacious detached farmhouse and barn conversion are situated in the heart of the Fens, making an ideal touring base for visiting the area's wealth of historic attractions. Abbotts' Farm (Ref RI2) has been refurbished to provide comfortable family accommodation while sympathetically retaining many of its original features, including exposed woodwork, an ornate cornice in the dining room and a traditional farmhouse-style kitchen. There is a second sitting room, a well-stocked library and huge video and DVD collection (including latest releases), providing plenty of entertainment for everyone. Outside is a large, private, rear lawned garden with apple, pear and plum trees, as well as gooseberries which guests are welcome to pick in season, and a large patio with garden furniture and barbecue. Paddock View (Ref REE6) offers `upside-down' style accommodation for a group of four. The flat fenlands make ideal walking and cycling country, an excellent way to view the landscape with its rich farmlands, huge skies and wonderful sunsets; lovely walks can be enjoyed from the doorstep, while those with a passion for golf, fishing or horse riding will find ample facilities nearby. Within easy driving distance a wealth of interesting places can be discovered, including the delightful old towns of Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford, full of beautiful mellow stone buildings. On the edge of Stamford stands Burleigh House, one of England's greatest Elizabethan houses. Nearby Spalding is an attractive, Dutch-influenced town and centre of the flower-bulb industry, where the Springfields show gardens and the annual flower festival in May are popular attractions. Other places well worth a visit are the splendid medieval Tattershall Castle (NT), Belton House and Coningsby, noted for its huge one-handed church clock, and also the home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. One of the landmarks of the Fens is the magnificent octagonal lantern tower of St Botolph's Church in Boston, which greets visitors from miles around. Good pub with food ½ mile in Billingborough, or pub 300 yards in village.
Large living room and separate dining-room with ornate cornice, each with open fire. Large beamed farmhouse-style kitchen with Neff 6-ring gas/elec double oven cooker and twin sink. Utility. Second sitting-room with multi-fuel stove. Well stocked library with sofa-bed (for +2). Shower room/W.C. First floor: Seven bedrooms, all with TV/DVD, four with wash basin and one with en-suite bathroom/W.C. with over-bath shower; for 2008: all twin-bedded with zip & link beds; for 2009: one double with half-tester bed, six twin-bedded (five with zip & link beds). Bathroom/W.C. Bathroom with whirlpool bath and shower cubicle. Shower room/W.C.
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Features of Abbotts Farm |
 2 night short breaks |
3 pets welcome |
| All year short breaks |
Bed linen & towels inc |
| Cot Available |
Detached |
| Games room |
Garden |
| Open fire |
Outdoor pool |
| Pub nearby |
Shower |
| Telephone |
Television |
| Washing machine |
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