Skendleby holiday manor house rental with jacuzzi/hot tub, internet access, balcony/terrace and walking

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  • Manor house
  • 14 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 28
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 10 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Skendleby Hall is a magnificent English Grade II listed country house available for rent. This beautiful large mansion is situated within the Lincolnshire Wolds. Skendleby Hall has far reaching views across gently rolling countryside. The mansion was designed by renowned architect S S Teulon, as a country residence for the Gainsford family and originally dates from the mid 18th Century. Other additions were made in the 19th century including the impressive Victorian clock tower.

Skendleby Hall is also well positioned for the Lincolnshire seaside resorts and nature reserves, with UK renowned seal reserve Donna Nook and Gibraltar Point only a drive away. It offers stately home accommodation for people wishing to combine a rural idyll with local attractions.

Every room in Skendleby Hall has its own character and each one is tastefully furnished with furniture and soft furnishings of the highest quality. This includes the beautiful large drawing room, which has many original features, 3 additional reception rooms, 2 kitchens, a large dining room seating 26, a billiards room, 13 bedrooms, 13 bath/shower rooms and 2 separate toilets. It is ideal for family reunions, birthday celebrations, corporate functions, small wedding parties or just a get together with your friends.

Nearby, outdoor activities include golf, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and go-kart racing.

Further details

All prices are from and in pounds sterling. A 25% deposit is payable upon booking and the balance must be paid 8 weeks before arrival. The 25% deposit made to confirm your booking is non-refundable.

A refundable deposit against damages of £500 is payable with your balance and will be returned within a week once everything has been checked.

Further details indoors

Every room in Skendleby Hall has its own character and each one is tastefully furnished to the highest standard. In brief, the substantial accommodation includes 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, billiards room, 13 bedrooms all with en-suites.

A marble-floored Reception Hall leads onto 3 magnificent reception rooms:

The Drawing Room
The rooms 31'x 20' has a large period fireplace and retains the original coving, which is carved with Masonic emblems. Three large comfy sofas and elegant window seats make this an ideal room for your champagne reception.

The Music Room
This lovely room has beautiful views and has a Yamaha grand piano which is available for your use.

The Library
This has window seats and working shutters. It is the “Games Room” with a wide selection of books, games and 2 cards table.

The Lounge
This large, attractive room is the 'Media Room” and has state-of-the-art surround sound 50” TV with Sky Plus, DVD, video and karaoke. A wide selection of DVD's, CD's and videos are available.

The Main Kitchen
This has an extensive range of National Trust Heritage Farrow and Ball painted units, granite worktops, twin butler sinks, twin gas hobs, double electric ovens, 2 dishwashers, fridges, washing machine and dryer. It is fully equipped for 26 people. There is a refectory table with seating for 8.

2nd Kitchen
This is fully fitted with American oak units, sink, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. There is a table with seating for 6.

The Conservatory
This can be accessed from the front of the house and has space for muddy boots and wet clothes.

The Dining Room
Leads directly off the kitchen. It is a beautiful and an unusual shape being directly under the chapel. It has space for 26 to dine in comfort.

The Sauna Room
This holds the sauna and steam shower and leads out to the walled garden which enjoys the morning sun andis perfect for a quiet coffee.

The Billiards Room
This is a superb room (27' x 20') containing a professional full size billiards table with light above. This is fully equipped with everything required to play snooker including a scoreboard.

The Games Rooms
Located in the clock tower are 2 games rooms. One has a full size table tennis table and the other has table football and air hockey. There is also a well equipped kiddies playroomwith TV, videos, DVD's and a wide selection of games and toys for the under 7's.

The Bedrooms
There are 13 bedrooms – 7 doubles/King and 4 twins, 1 single and 1 triple providing flexibility for families or singles within a party of 26.
There are 12 bathrooms/shower rooms (9 en-suite.) and 2 extra toilets.

The Master Bedroom is a lovely room with a Super King Size four-poster bed and dressing room leading through to the en-suite.

The Chapel is also a magnificent and unusual room with a King size 4 poster bed. All the rooms are furnished to the highest standards and provide very comfortable sleeping accommodation.

Victorian bedroom 2 has recently been renovated and has a disabled friendly period en-suite with shower and free standing slipper bath

Further details outdoors

The property itself occupies a secluded position on the edge of the village.The grounds are a particular feature and are in excess of 2 acres. The Hall is approached via a long gravelled driveway leading through protected woodland to a turning area and carriagecircle.

The gardens are principally laid to lawn with stunning views across undulating countryside to the south west and over the ha-ha, and adjacent to pastureland with views of the Church to the north.

Skendleby provides a peaceful and secluded setting for holidaymakers searching some tranquility in today's busy world.

We have table tennis, table football and air hockey in our 2 games rooms as well as the full size snooker table. There is a Playroom for the under 7's which is packed with games and toys and has its own TV with videos. For music lovers there is a stereo system and selection of CDs in the main lounge.

There is a 5-a-side football goal on the main lawn and a Jacques croquet set available in the conservatory

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Super King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 4: 3 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 5: King Bed
  • Bedroom 6: King Bed
  • Bedroom 7: King Bed
  • Bedroom 8: King Bed
  • Bedroom 9: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 0: 3 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 1: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: King Bed
  • 13 En suites, 2 Toilets only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Games room
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £500.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

We allow a maximum of 2 pets per stay. This must be agreed with the owner prior to booking.

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About the owner

Ruth L.
Calendar updated:
26 Mar 2024

Years listed:
12

Languages spoken: English
This Manor house has 14 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and sleeps 28. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 31 Jan 2012. Located in Lincolnshire, it has 84 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £5668.
The Owner has a response rate of 82% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 26 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

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LauraHoskison

A Grand Labyrinth
Nov 2022

We've been coming to Skendleby Hall for years now, and each time it remains a joy to drive down the driveway and visit once again. It's grand and ornate, with each room having a character of… More 

Reviewed 28 Nov 2022

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gvickygraham

brilliant
Sep 2021

stayed here over lock down just 6 of us kids and adults had the most amazing time played hide and seek as we had the whole house owners were lovely would deffo go back here would recomend to anyone

Reviewed 21 Jul 2022

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Superb House
Sep 2021

Skendleby Hall was great, good location and is a very well appointed and resourced house. Loved our stay, 18 adults and plenty of space. Hosts were really helpful and friendly and very reactive to que… More 

Reviewed 27 Sep 2021

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beckyboofaerie
London

Brilliant place, highly recomended!
Oct 2019

We loved Skendleby! We hired it for our joint 40th in October and had a wonderful time. We had 7 kids ranging from 4 - 13 and they all had a wonderful time. Felt a very safe place for them to go off a… More 

Reviewed 4 Nov 2019

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Owner's reply:
Thank you Becky - so pleased you had a good birthday celebration - we really enjoyed meeting you all and hope you will return to Skendleby one day

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jebr0
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

50th Birthday Celebration
Oct 2019

24 of us stayed at Skendleby Hall for my Husbands 50th - what a brilliant venue, it has every thing and Ruth is so helpful, would definitely recommend it is beautifull, so well equipped and spotless. … More 

Reviewed 24 Oct 2019

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Why can't I call Ruth (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Ruth (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Ruth (the owner) a message.

If Ruth (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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