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4- and 5-star hotels in Sleaford

A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star stays in Sleaford, from a 5-star barn conversion to a 4-star inn with 448 reviews. It is for travellers who want country quiet, self-catering space or a room above a village pub.

11 hotels2 rated 4.5+473 guest reviews

Staying in Sleaford

Sleaford is a small Lincolnshire market town, and the 11 places on this shortlist are spread between the town itself and the villages that ring it. The rest are in hamlets such as Howell, Burton Pedwardine, Ewerby, Great Hale, Brant Broughton and Swaton, so a car is the practical way to reach them. Couples looking for a quiet 5-star base should look at Howell Hall Barn, The Glebe and The Ostlers Cottage, all with Jacuzzi, kitchen and pets allowed. Families tend to do better in the cottages with high chairs and gardens, such as The Coach House and Sunnyside Cottage.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Howell Hall Barn

    ★★★★★

    Howell Hall Barn_X000d_Howell_X000d__X000d_, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereHowell Hall Barn is a 5-star barn conversion in the hamlet of Howell, kitted out with a Jacuzzi and a full kitchen with dishwasher, so self-catering groups can settle in properly rather than eat out every night. Fishing and horse back riding are both on the doorstep list of things to do, and free parking means you can leave the car and walk. Pets are welcome. Best for families or friends who want space, quiet and their own cooking.

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  2. The Glebe

    ★★★★★

    The Glebe_X000d_Burton Pedwardine_X000d__X000d_, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereThe Glebe, a 5-star property at Burton Pedwardine, pairs a Jacuzzi with a garden and a kitchen, which suits guests who want to cook, soak and then sit outside with nothing on the agenda. Fishing and horse back riding are available, and the whole place is non smoking with free car parking. Bring the dog and the children; a cot is provided. Good for a slow, self-contained stay in the countryside around Sleaford.

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  3. The Ostlers Cottage

    ★★★★★

    The Old Rectory_X000d_Howell_X000d_, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereA full kitchen and kitchen-adjacent essentials make longer stays easy, and pets are allowed. Fishing and horse back riding appeal if you would rather be outdoors than in. Suits couples or small groups wanting a private, quiet base.

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  4. The Finch Hatton Arms

    ★★★★4.5448 reviews

    43 Main Street Ewerby, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Family rooms

    Why stay hereThe Finch Hatton Arms on Main Street in Ewerby is the one 4-star hotel on this list with a restaurant, bar and banquet facilities, so you can eat and drink without driving anywhere. It scores 4.5 out of 5 from 448 reviews, which says plenty about how consistently it satisfies guests. Family rooms, a garden, a terrace and a picnic area give you options beyond your room. Best for travellers who want a proper hotel with service and meals on site.

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  5. The Old Stable

    ★★★★5.025 reviews

    Church Street Great Hale, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereThe Old Stable on Church Street in Great Hale holds a perfect 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews, and its setup explains why: a fireplace, a kitchen with oven, microwave and toaster, and a terrace and garden to use when the weather cooperates. Free parking and free wifi cover the practical side. Pets are welcome. Ideal for self-catering couples or small families who want a well-equipped cottage with a spotless record.

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  6. Rose Cottage

    ★★★★

    40 High Street Brant Broughton, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Lounge
    • Free Wifi

    Why stay hereRose Cottage sits on High Street in Brant Broughton and is a 4-star base with a garden and lounge, which gives you somewhere to spread out rather than just sleep. Non smoking rooms, free wifi and free parking keep the stay straightforward, and special diets can be catered for. It suits guests who want a calm, small-scale place within reach of Sleaford and the surrounding villages.

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  7. The Mallards

    ★★★★

    6 East Gate, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers · Breakfast

    • Parking
    • Breakfast
    • Free Wifi

    Why stay hereRooms are non smoking and come with a desk, hairdryer and toiletries, and there is parking on site. Best for guests who want to be in town, close to everything, with breakfast taken care of before the day starts.

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  8. The Coach House

    ★★★★

    Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereThe Coach House is a 4-star self-catering property in Sleaford with a kitchen including dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, plus a garden and high chairs for younger children. Pets are allowed and parking is free. It works well for families or a group of friends who want to cook together and come and go as they please rather than keep to hotel hours.

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  9. Tythe Lodge

    ★★★★

    Tythe Barn Howell, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereTythe Lodge at Tythe Barn in Howell is a 4-star cottage with a fireplace and Jacuzzi alongside a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave. Golf course access is listed among the facilities, which will please anyone packing clubs. High chairs and a cot are provided and parking is free. Suits families or couples wanting a comfortable countryside base with room to relax indoors and out.

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  10. Sunnyside Cottage

    ★★★★

    Sunnyside Cottage High Street Swaton, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets

    • Free car parking
    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereSunnyside Cottage on High Street in Swaton is a 4-star cottage with a fireplace, garden and kitchen equipped with dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator. Golf course access gives you something to do nearby, and pets are welcome. Cots and high chairs mean young children are accounted for. A good fit for families or small groups who want a quiet village stay with self-catering freedom.

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  11. Riverside Guest House

    ★★★★

    West Banks 47, Sleaford, United Kingdom

    Best for: Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Air conditioning
    • Free Wifi

    Why stay hereRiverside Guest House on West Banks is a 4-star option in Sleaford with air conditioning, which is unusual here and welcome in a warm spell. Rooms are non smoking and come with a desk, hairdryer and toiletries; housekeeping and laundry service are available, and a garden and free parking round things off. Special diets can be arranged. Best for guests who want a serviced stay in town.

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The shortlist side by side

HotelClassParkingPets
Howell Hall Barn★★★★★YesYes
The Glebe★★★★★YesYes
The Ostlers Cottage★★★★★YesYes
The Finch Hatton Arms★★★★YesYes
The Old Stable★★★★YesYes
Rose Cottage★★★★Yes–
The Mallards★★★★Yes–
The Coach House★★★★YesYes
Tythe Lodge★★★★Yes–
Sunnyside Cottage★★★★YesYes
Riverside Guest House★★★★Yes–

From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.

How to choose

For families

These four have the practical kit families ask for: cots at all of them, high chairs at The Coach House, Tythe Lodge and Sunnyside Cottage, and family rooms at The Finch Hatton Arms. The cottages add gardens, kitchens and washing machines, while the inn gives you a restaurant and bar on site.

The Coach House · Sunnyside Cottage · Tythe Lodge · The Finch Hatton Arms

For pets

Several of these also have a garage or free car parking and a garden.

Howell Hall Barn · The Glebe · The Ostlers Cottage · The Finch Hatton Arms · The Old Stable · The Coach House

For couples

All are outside the town itself.

Howell Hall Barn · The Glebe · The Ostlers Cottage

Best reviewed

The Old Stable on Church Street in Great Hale holds a guest rating of 5.0 from 25 reviews, the highest on this shortlist. The Finch Hatton Arms on Main Street in Ewerby follows with 4.5 from 448 reviews, the largest review count here. Both are 4-star and both allow pets.

The Old Stable · The Finch Hatton Arms

Questions, answered

Which shortlist hotel is best for families?

The Finch Hatton Arms has family rooms, a restaurant and a bar, and takes pets. The Coach House, Tythe Lodge and Sunnyside Cottage add high chairs, kitchens and gardens, which suits families who want to self-cater.

Do the hotels allow pets?

Yes, several do. Pets are allowed at Howell Hall Barn, The Glebe, The Ostlers Cottage, The Finch Hatton Arms, The Old Stable, The Coach House and Sunnyside Cottage.

Is parking available?

Free car parking is listed at Howell Hall Barn, The Glebe, The Ostlers Cottage, The Finch Hatton Arms, The Old Stable, Rose Cottage, The Coach House, Tythe Lodge, Sunnyside Cottage and Riverside Guest House. The Mallards lists parking.

Which hotels have a pool or spa?

None of the shortlist hotels lists a pool or spa.

Which hotel is closest to the centre of Sleaford?

The Mallards on 6 East Gate and Riverside Guest House on West Banks 47 both have Sleaford addresses in the town centre. The Coach House is also listed as Sleaford. The other hotels are in surrounding villages.

Which hotel has the best guest rating?

The Old Stable on Church Street in Great Hale has a guest rating of 5.0 from 25 reviews. The Finch Hatton Arms in Ewerby scores 4.5 from 448 reviews.

Do any hotels serve breakfast?

Breakfast is listed at The Mallards on East Gate. The Finch Hatton Arms has a restaurant and offers lunch, and Rose Cottage notes special diets.

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