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Skegness, Lincolnshire

Gunby Old Rectory

The exterior of Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The exterior of Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire | © National Trust / John Miller
The sitting room at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The kitchen at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire

Gunby Old Rectory

A classic Georgian rectory house with a fine regency-style interior to match.

The sitting room at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The kitchen at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The exterior of Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The dining room at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
One of the double bedrooms at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
One of the double bedrooms at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The single bedroom at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
One of the twin bedrooms at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
One of the twin bedrooms at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The games room at Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire
The exterior of Gunby Old Rectory, Lincolnshire

© National Trust / John Miller

A classic Georgian rectory house with a fine regency-style interior to match.

At a glance

Guests
11
Bedrooms
6
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
007012
Acorn rating

About Gunby Old Rectory

Gunby Old Rectory is a fine example of an 18th-century regency rectory and has an exquisite interior to match. Like stepping into a scene from a Jane Austen novel, much of its original regency character has been retained. Striped wallpaper, high ceilings, a formal dining room, wood panelling and period fireplaces run throughout this luxury Georgian house. It has six spacious bedrooms and overlooks a perfectly pruned garden and open countryside. 

It’s the perfect retreat for large groups wanting to explore the Lincolnshire Wolds, AONB and the coast. It sits at the foot of this stunning area of rolling countryside and is just a 15-minute drive from the coastal town of Skegness. 

Also close by are the historic properties of Gunby Hall, Tattershall Castle and Belton House. By staying at our holiday cottages, you are helping to keep these beautiful places open for all.  

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Large entrance hall, study, sitting/dining room with open fire, kitchen, utility room and separate lavatory.

First floor layout

Six bedrooms (3 doubles - 1 with antique brass 5' half tester bed, 1 with 5' bed, 1 with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request with en-suite bathroom, 2 twins and 1 single), two bathrooms with separate showers.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070. 

Heating: Oil central heating included. 

Parking: There is parking for six cars and there is an in-out driveway laid with gravel.

Induction hob: Please note there is an induction hob at this cottage. Guests with pacemakers are advised to check with their doctor to ensure there will be no interference with their pacemaker. Guests with pacemakers are also advised to keep a distance of at least 60cm (2ft) from the hob when cooking.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Garden: The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with large shrub borders. In the front garden there is an old air raid shelter that his locked for your safety.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free entry to all National Trust properties during the period of their stay. Full details in the confirmation email upon booking.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm. 

Please note: Gunby Old Rectory is next to the Church and parishioners may sometimes use the drive as access by mistake and there is access to the cottage grounds by third parties.

Having a celebration? We’re pleased that you’re using one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests, we’d like to have a chat. We’d be grateful if you could complete the group booking form at the bottom of the page and send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk so that we can ensure the day is right for you.

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Having a celebration? 

We’re pleased that you'd like to use one of our cottages for a celebration. If you’re planning on inviting more than two day guests to your holiday accommodation, we’d like to have a chat and ensure the day is right for you. Please complete the group booking form, send it in to guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk and we'll get back to you - thank you.