1 / 16Clay Lake Cottages - Dad’s Shed
Alvingham, Lincolnshire
A single storey lakeside retreat for two and one small dog at Alvingham near Louth, with a private hot tub, an enclosed garden and an unfenced fishing lake close by.
A conservatory looks out over a private hot tub to the first of two coarse fishing lakes, and that lake is unfenced, 20 yards from the house. Dad's Shed is a detached dog friendly retreat for two at Clay Lake Cottages, near Alvingham, between Louth and the coast, and one small dog is welcome.
Behind the house an enclosed garden with furniture is the place for the dog to be off the lead. Beyond it, the water is open, so a dog that likes to swim is best kept on a lead around the grounds. Guests have free use of both lakes for fishing, which gives the stay its particular rhythm: a line in the water in the morning, the dog tethered beside the rod, and nobody in any hurry.
Indoors, every room is at ground level. An electric stove and a smart television furnish the open plan living space, the kitchen has a breakfast bar, and the king size bedroom sits beside a shower room. French doors lead from the conservatory into the garden, and the hot tub, private to the house, takes two. It is a couple's place with a small dog: a long walk, a soak, and the lake going still as the light fades. There is a welcome pack with doggy extras.
Covenham Reservoir is close for a level circuit with the dog, and the coast is about 10 miles east, miles of quiet sand at Mablethorpe and Saltfleetby, with the seal colony at Donna Nook, where up to 200 pups are born each year. Louth, the Georgian market town, is a short drive inland.
We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.
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from £777 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with garden furniture
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £777 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
Clay Lake Cottages - Dad’s Shed from £777 for 7 nights
Book with cottages.comFrequently Asked Questions
Is Clay Lake Cottages - Dad's Shed dog friendly?
Yes, Dad's Shed welcomes one small dog. There's an enclosed garden where your dog can be off the lead, and a welcome pack with doggy extras is included for your stay.
Are dogs allowed at Clay Lake Cottages - Dad's Shed year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's best to check directly with the owners when booking to confirm availability for your dates.
What should I know before visiting Clay Lake Cottages - Dad's Shed with my dog?
The enclosed garden behind the house is the safe space for your dog off the lead, but beyond it the grounds are open and the coarse fishing lake is unfenced and just 20 yards from the house — so a dog with a fondness for water will need to be kept on a lead around the wider grounds. Only one small dog is permitted, so it's worth checking with the owners if you're unsure whether yours qualifies. Nearby, Covenham Reservoir offers a level circular walk, and the quiet sands at Mablethorpe and Saltfleetby are around 10 miles east.
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Clay Lake Cottages - Dad’s Shed from £777 for 7 nights
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