Historic Lincolnshire stay with award-winning dining

Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa

Time-limited

Lincoln
Classic room
Lincoln
Lincoln

Property details

  • Fit for a king (and the Dambusters): Aviation fans have plenty to look forward to at this country house set in 30 acres of stunning gardens in Lincolnshire's charming Woodhall Spa. Built in 1905 as a private home for an Edwardian baroness who entertained many illustrious guests - King George VI famously played tennis in the grounds - this charismatic property was later requisitioned by the RAF as the WWII Officers’ Mess of the legendary 617 Dambusters Squadron.

  • Home from home: Nowadays, Petwood Hotel is a historic charmer with immaculate gardens for romantic midday strolls, a full-size snooker table to put your skills to the test and a real home-from-home vibe. On the accommodation front, the individually designed guest rooms seamlessly mix characterful quirks with modern-day comforts.

  • Award-winning restaurant: But the pièce de résistance is the AA-rosette awarded flagship restaurant - an elegant dining space helmed by a creative chef who cooks fine British fare prepared with locally sourced and fresh ingredients. Add to the mix award-winning afternoon teas and yummy Sunday lunches, and it’s easy to stay cocooned in this place for days without ever stepping outside the front door.
How to get there

For guests arriving by train, Petwood Hotel is just five miles from Metheringham station, which has connections to Lincoln Central, Leicester and Peterborough. There is no taxi rank at Metheringham station, so guests are advised to contact the hotel directly for the telephone numbers of reputable taxi firms in the area. There is a train from London King's Cross to Metheringham station, via Peterborough, that takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes. By road, Petwood Hotel is situated 19 miles southeast of Lincoln and 50 miles from the M1.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Fit for a king (and the Dambusters): Aviation fans have plenty to look forward to at this country house set in 30 acres of stunning gardens in Lincolnshire's charming Woodhall Spa. Built in 1905 as a private home for an Edwardian baroness who entertained many illustrious guests - King George VI famously played tennis in the grounds - this charismatic property was later requisitioned by the RAF as the WWII Officers’ Mess of the legendary 617 Dambusters Squadron.

  • Home from home: Nowadays, Petwood Hotel is a historic charmer with immaculate gardens for romantic midday strolls, a full-size snooker table to put your skills to the test and a real home-from-home vibe. On the accommodation front, the individually designed guest rooms seamlessly mix characterful quirks with modern-day comforts.

  • Award-winning restaurant: But the pièce de résistance is the AA-rosette awarded flagship restaurant - an elegant dining space helmed by a creative chef who cooks fine British fare prepared with locally sourced and fresh ingredients. Add to the mix award-winning afternoon teas and yummy Sunday lunches, and it’s easy to stay cocooned in this place for days without ever stepping outside the front door.
How to get there

For guests arriving by train, Petwood Hotel is just five miles from Metheringham station, which has connections to Lincoln Central, Leicester and Peterborough. There is no taxi rank at Metheringham station, so guests are advised to contact the hotel directly for the telephone numbers of reputable taxi firms in the area. There is a train from London King's Cross to Metheringham station, via Peterborough, that takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes. By road, Petwood Hotel is situated 19 miles southeast of Lincoln and 50 miles from the M1.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6QG

You’ll be staying in the Lincolnshire village of Woodhall Spa, just 19 miles from Lincoln - the historic city celebrated for its spectacular medieval cathedral and as home to the original copy of the Magna Carta. Must-dos right on your doorstep include catching a movie at the pavilion-style Kinema in the Woods, visiting East Kirkby Visitor Centre for a look into the Second World War as a living memory to the bomber command. Why not finish off your heritage trail with a visit to the superb Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre.

For something a little more energetic, book a round of golf on the Hotchkin Championship Course at Woodhall Spa Golf Club. Further unmissable sights include Lincoln Castle, with its Victorian prison, and the Bailgate shopping area.