Cottages in Louth

Spend your next holiday in a time capsule town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Louth will capture your heart with its family-run bakeries, butchers and market stalls passed down from generation to generation since Victorian times. Take long walks through the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Natural Beauty. Have a pint at one of the pubs. Take your family to the theatre, or get lost in time through the narrow streets with Georgian terraces. Louth is a destination to cherish.

Indulge in all the timeless beauty of Louth from the comfort of a self-catering cottage. These classic cottages come with all the bells and whistles including a fully equipped kitchen, cosy living room and quaint gardens. Tell stories by the fireplace. Have tea in the garden while planning the day. Walk to town and buy the freshest foods from the market to prepare in your private kitchen. Perfect for romantic escapes and small group travels, these beautiful cottages will make your holiday dreams come to life!

Alive with history and heroic tales, Louth is a fascinating place to visit and should be on any history connoisseur’s bucket list. Start your history trail with St. James’ Church. Historically important for being the oldest parish church in England, visitors can climb 198 steps to the top and admire the incredible view. Then, lounge at the café and find gifts for friends and family at the souvenir shop. For a little 20th century history, pay a visit to RAF Stenigot. This historic site looks like something from a sci-fi movie with gigantic tropospheric dishes that were used as radar stations during WWII.

Nestled on the eastern foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, Louth is a prime place to enjoy the rolling hills of Lincolnshire’s lush countryside. One of the most convenient ways to fully take in the contrasting gentle hills and steep valleys is to take a road trip, with frequent stops to take pictures along the way. Avid walkers, alternatively, can participate in the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival which takes place every year in May. There are so many ways to enjoy these serene landscapes.

Louth is a town full of fun and varied things to do. Animal lovers should venture over to Rushmoor Country Farm Park to get a taste of the farm life and interact with furry creatures like goats, sheep, horses and more! Dedicated farm lovers can sign up to be a farmer for the day and learn all the tricks of the trade. Alternatively, admire the Art Deco façade of the Playhouse Cinema and catch a movie at one of the most old-school traditional cinemas in the country where films are still paused for intermission ice creams.

A town where time has practically stood still, Louth is a place where you’ll get lost among the family owned bakeries, pubs, tearooms, and pie shops, some of which have been privately owned for over a century. Take a walk through the narrow streets and old cottages, especially on a Saturday when Louth is most alive for market.

The busiest market in the area, Louth Market sets the bar high both visually with Georgian architecture and traditionally with its Victorian setting. Visitors will find produce, cheeses, arts and crafts, Food Fridays and more! Definitely worth stopping for!

Browse the fascinating galleries of Louth Museum and see artefacts from a historic carpet factory, printing shop and more! Learn the story of the 1920 Louth Flash Flood from the Town Gallery Mezzanine or visit the Panorama Gallery for detailed insights of Louth’s vibrant past.

Gifted to the town in 1902 by a Swiss man who married a local farmer’s daughter, Hubbard’s Hills is a fantastic place to visit, especially during the summer months. This park is a lovely place for walks and family picnics. Be sure to visit the shrine dedicated to Annie Pahud, the former owner of the land’s wife.

Louth Riverside Theatre is a fabulously entertaining venue where you can catch musicals, tribute bands, travelling artists, poetry recitals and much more! You and your fellow travellers will enjoy every minute.

There’s plenty to eat in Louth. Whether you're craving traditional fare, local food stalls or have a fetish for ethnic cuisine, you’ll have no lack of choices in this market town. The Serendipity at the Priory and The Waggon and Horses are a must for a fresh take on local delicacies. And, The Istanbul Barbeque will slake your appetite for Middle Eastern cuisine.

The Great Northern Railway, established in 1848, once connected East Lincolnshire with London. Now it runs 1.5 miles between Ludborough and North Thoresby, and in the future will include Louth. Take a short ride on this historic train or weave your way through the museum. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your time at this station.