The Area
North Thoresby is a village halfway between Louth and Grimsby with shops, pubs, restaurants, and a heritage railway station where steam trains operate at weekends. There are many pleasant walks in and around the village. Open countryside is on our doorstep. The Lincolnshire coast has sandy deserted beaches and traditional seaside resorts and is within easy reach. You can enjoy horse racing at Market Rasen, motorcycle racing at Cadwell Park or golf at several local courses. North Thoresby is on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, a 200 square mile Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which can be explored by car, bike or on foot using The Saddlery as your base.
The Saddlery
The Saddlery is a one-bedroom, detached, holiday cottage in North Thoresby. You can park by the cottage in your own off-road space. There's a table and chairs on the flagstone patio to enjoy the gardens and outside space. This luxurious accommodation consists of an entrance/utility area, kitchen/diner and lounge on the ground floor and a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare your own meals making The Saddlery suitable for longer stays. The lounge has a 3-piece suite and combined TV/Radio/DVD. There's a double bed with 4 seasons duvet and high thread count bed linen in the bedroom and also a chest of drawers, a dressing table and a large wardrobe with full length hanging space. The bathroom has a full-size white bath, a separate shower cubicle and plenty of white, fluffy towels. The Saddlery offers free high-speed wifi Internet and is centrally heated for year-round comfort.
History
The Saddlery dates from the 1830s and from 1880 until the 1950s, it was the workshop of Ernest "Baggy" Larder. He was a leather craftsman who made and repaired saddles and harnesses. The property was converted to a home in the 1980s and after a complete renovation, was opened as The Saddlery Holiday Cottage in June 2017. Since its opening, it has won awards and welcomed over 400 guests from the UK and around the world. Many have become regulars and some liked the area so much that they moved to North Thoresby!
Amenities
The comfortably furnished lounge has a combined TV/Radio/DVD. The whole property has 100Mbps wifi coverage. The modern, fully fitted kitchen has everything you need to prepare your own meals and a dining area to enjoy them. There's even a utility room. The Saddlery is beautifully decorated with fine antiques and original artwork.