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Nr Spilsby, Lincolnshire

Whitegates Cottage

The pretty exterior of Whitegates Cottage, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The exterior of Whitegates Cottage, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Whitegates Cottage, Lincolnshire
The dining room at Whitegates Cottage, Lincolnshire

Whitegates Cottage

A gorgeous traditional thatched cottage on the Gunby estate with walks all around.

The sitting room at Whitegates Cottage, Lincolnshire
The dining room at Whitegates Cottage, Lincolnshire
The pretty exterior of Whitegates Cottage, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
Double bedroom at Whitegates Cottage, Lincolnshire
The pretty garden at Whitegates Cottage, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The rear of Whitegates Cottage, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire
The stunning local area at Whitegates Cottage, nr Skegness, Lincolnshire

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A gorgeous traditional thatched cottage on the Gunby estate with walks all around.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
007013
Acorn rating

About Whitegates Cottage

Whitegates Cottage is a cosy, two storey cottage constructed of traditional mud and stud walls. The thatched holiday home has been carefully restored and retains many original features including doorways, floors and low beamed ceilings.

Head out from the cottage on a short drive and you'll arrive at the heart of the Gunby estate. Discover the pretty walled garden before enjoying complimentary entry to the 18th-century Gunby Hall.

Explore a little further afield and have an adventure on the Lincolnshire Wold AONB. This stunning area is the ideal place to enjoy a long walk, surrounded by breath taking scenery. 

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath, utility, dining room, sitting room with open fire.

First floor layout

One double bedroom with 5' bed.

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-filled electric heaters in sitting room, dining room and bedroom. Night storage heaters in kitchen, bathroom and utility. 

Induction Hob: Guests with a pacemaker should note that there is an induction hob in this cottage.

Parking: There is parking available for one car.

*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: Partially-enclosed garden. 

Television: There is no television at this cottage. 

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 12pm. 

Please note: This cottage is not suitable for children under the age of 12. 

There is restricted head height throughout the cottage and a steep and narrow staircase.

We currently have Japanese Knotweed growing along the back of the house. We are taking the necessary steps to eradicate this. As this weed is so highly invasive and can grow from small fragments broken off, can we please ask guests to avoid the area where it is growing so that they do not stand on it and inadvertently break a piece, which will root and grow, thereby increasing the problem.