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✓Detached farmhouse set on the owners' non-working farm in Horbling village in the heart of the Fens
✓Property located within a designated conservation area with a request to keep noise and music to a minimum from 11PM onwards
✓8 bedrooms accommodating up to 18 guests
✓5 bathrooms including a ground floor shower room and four first floor bathrooms with baths, showers, and toilets
✓Open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs throughout the property (accessibility note)
✓Private on-site parking for 6 vehicles
✓Pets allowed with a maximum of 4 pets and applicable pet charges
✓No smoking allowed inside the property
✓Oil central heating throughout the house
✓Electricity and WiFi included in the rental price
✓Bed linen and towels included for indoor use; towels for pool and hot tub not provided
✓Fuel for open fires and multi-fuel burner available locally at extra cost
✓Traditional farmhouse-style kitchen with original exposed woodwork
✓Kitchen appliances include 2 fridge freezers, electric oven, electric hob, 3 microwaves, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
✓Utility room equipped with washing machine and tumble dryer
✓Living room with Freeview TV, Sky Sports, Sky Movies, CD player, DVD player with DVDs, and an open fire
✓Second living room featuring Freeview TV, Sky Sports, Sky Movies, multi-fuel burner, and a double sofa bed
✓Dining room with original ornate cornice and open fire
✓8 bedrooms detailed as follows: - Ground floor bedroom with 2 single 3ft beds near a ground floor shower room - First floor bedroom 2 with half tester double bed (4ft 6in), Freeview TV, ensuite bath with shower over and toilet - First floor bedrooms 3 and 4 each with double beds (4ft 6in) and Freeview TV - First floor bedrooms 5 and 6 with zip and link beds (configurable as 2 x single 3ft beds) and Freeview TV - First floor bedrooms 7 and 8 each with 2 single 3ft beds and Freeview TV
✓Well-stocked library and a video/DVD collection including latest releases
✓Games room with table football, pub-size pool table, table tennis, and a selection of games
✓Private outdoor heated swimming pool (27ft 6in x 15ft 9in, 5ft deep), heated and open April to September; towels not provided for pool use
✓Private hot tub on site; towels not provided for hot tub use
✓Large private rear lawned garden with fruit trees (apple, pear, plum) and gooseberries; guests may pick fruit in season
✓Patio area with garden furniture and a 3-burner gas barbecue
✓Original features retained including exposed woodwork, ornate cornice in dining room, and traditional farmhouse kitchen
✓Check-in from 16:00 and check-out before 10:00
✓Nearby amenities include a shop and good pub with food ½ mile away in Billingborough and a village pub 300 yards away
✓Nearby activities include golf, fishing, and horse riding facilities
✓Local attractions within reach include historic towns (Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford), Burleigh House, Spalding with its flower festival, Tattershall Castle (NT), Belton House, Coningsby, and St Botolph's Church in Boston
✓Suitable for families and celebrations with multiple bathrooms, games room, swimming pool, hot tub, and large garden

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Local Insights: Abbotts Farm

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Grantham, Lincolnshire

Weather & Local Conditions

15°C

Overcast

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:55am

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15.40°C

Temperature

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18 km/h

Wind Speed

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85%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Abbotts Farm sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

11m

(36 feet above sea level)

Abbotts Farm sits in a peaceful Lincolnshire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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11m

Elevation

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Grantham

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Grantham are typical Lincolnshire lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.9037780° N | Longitude: 0.338223° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Grantham (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

3:51am

Sunrise

7:23pm

Golden Hour

8:23pm

Sunset

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3:51am

Sunrise

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8:23pm

Sunset

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7:23pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:23pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Grantham, you have approximately 16.53 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Abbotts Farm.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Lincolnshire. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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Abbotts Farm, Grantham

About Abbotts Farm

Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Abbotts Farm

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Abbotts Farm Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

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