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5-star hotels in Lincoln
A shortlist of the 16 five-star stays listed in Lincoln, from Bailgate townhouses and Steep Hill apartments to barns and lodges in the surrounding villages. It is for travellers who want the top class of room in and around Lincoln and are choosing between a city base and a rural retreat.
Staying in Lincoln
Lincoln is an old cathedral city, and the addresses on this list sit either in its historic core or in the villages and farmland around it. Bail House Hotel is on Bailgate, The Rest is on Steep Hill, and Creston Villa Guest House is on St Catherine's, all within about 2 km of the centre. Strugglers Retreat Uk32878 and Victoria's Retreat Uk41475 sit on Neustadt Court, 0.5 km out. Further away are Little Redlands B&B on Doddington Road and the three Lincoln Holiday Retreat properties on Pig Lane, between 2.6 km and 3.5 km out, while Justaura Retreat lies 6 km away and the barns and cottages at Ashlin Farm Barns, Stainton By Langworth, Dorrington, Stragglethorpe and Sleaford Road are 9.6 km to 20.8 km out.
The split matters more than the star rating. Couples and short-break visitors who want to walk to the cathedral quarter are best served by the Bailgate and Steep Hill addresses, which are also the closest to the centre. Families and groups do better in the self-catering properties outside the city, where kitchens, gardens and parking are standard. Business travellers are a smaller fit here, since the city-centre rooms are guest-house style rather than full hotels.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Bail House Hotel
34 Bailgate Lincoln Lincolnshire Ln1 3Ap Uk, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Self Parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on Bailgate in the heart of historic Lincoln, this 5-star hotel puts the city's landmarks within easy reach, just 0.9 km from the centre. Guests rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 64 reviews. Unwind in the bar or lounge after a day out, and take advantage of the terrace and picnic area when the weather is kind. Self parking is available, and non smoking rooms come with free wifi, a TV and hairdryer. It suits couples and sightseers who want to stay central.
See Bail House HotelBrant House B&B
Stragglethorpe, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star bed and breakfast in Stragglethorpe, Brant House is a rural retreat around 19.9 km from Lincoln's centre. Free car parking makes it straightforward for guests arriving by road, and the garden, terrace and picnic area give you somewhere green to relax. Rooms are non smoking and come with free wifi. It suits travellers who prefer a quiet countryside base with the city a drive away.
See Brant House B&BThe Rest
55A Steep Hill, Lincoln, United Kingdom
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePositioned on Steep Hill, only 0.6 km from the centre, The Rest gives guests a 5-star base right in Lincoln's historic quarter. Each stay includes free wifi and a kitchen or kitchenette with microwave, oven and refrigerator, so self-catering is easy. There is also a garden and terrace for warmer days, plus laundry service and luggage storage. It works well for couples or small groups who want to cook and explore on foot.
See The RestLincoln Holiday Retreat Cottage with Private Hot Tub
Pig Lane Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThis 5-star cottage sits on Pig Lane about 3.5 km from Lincoln's centre and comes with its own private hot tub. A kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator makes longer stays comfortable, and the fireplace and garden add to the retreat feel. Free car parking, free wifi and a patio are provided, and pets are allowed. It suits families or groups wanting space, privacy and a soak after a day in the city.
See Lincoln Holiday Retreat Cottage with Private Hot TubLincoln Holiday Retreat Lodge with Private Hot Tub
Pig Lane Skellingthorpe Road., Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFound on Pig Lane roughly 2.6 km from the centre, this 5-star lodge pairs a private hot tub with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine for genuinely self-sufficient stays. Free car parking and free wifi are included, and there is a garden and terrace to enjoy. Extras include a sofa bed and cots, and pets are welcome. It is a good fit for families or small groups who want a lodge base with leisure facilities nearby.
See Lincoln Holiday Retreat Lodge with Private Hot TubLincoln Holiday Retreat View with Private Hot Tub
Pig Lane Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAlso on Pig Lane, about 2.6 km from Lincoln's centre, this 5-star retreat offers a private hot tub and views. The kitchen with dishwasher, oven and refrigerator supports longer visits, while the balcony, fireplace and garden provide places to unwind. Family rooms, cots and sofa beds are available, and pets are allowed. Free car parking and free wifi complete the package. It suits families and groups who value space and privacy.
See Lincoln Holiday Retreat View with Private Hot TubCreston Villa Guest House
27 St Catherine S, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn St Catherine's, about 1.8 km from the centre, Creston Villa Guest House is a 5-star guest house with a lounge and garden for relaxing. Free car parking and free wifi are provided, and thoughtful touches include bathrobes and slippers in the rooms. Housekeeping, laundry service and luggage storage are on hand, and special diets can be catered for. It suits guests who want a comfortable, well-serviced stay close to the city.
See Creston Villa Guest HouseHolly Tree Barn
Ashlin Farm Barns Ashing Lane, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHolly Tree Barn is a 5-star property at Ashlin Farm Barns, around 9.6 km from Lincoln's centre. It offers a jacuzzi, a garden and a terrace, with free car parking and free wifi included. Non smoking rooms come with a TV and hairdryer, and a washing machine adds convenience for longer stays. Pets are allowed. It suits couples or small families seeking a quiet rural bolthole with easy access to the city by car.
See Holly Tree BarnWild Cherry Barn
Ashlin Farm Barns Ashing Lane, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Ashlin Farm Barns, roughly 9.6 km from Lincoln's centre, Wild Cherry Barn is a 5-star rural stay with a jacuzzi, garden and terrace. Free car parking and free wifi are available, and the non smoking rooms include a TV and hairdryer. A washing machine is provided for longer visits. Note that pets are not permitted here. It suits guests who want countryside calm within a short drive of Lincoln.
See Wild Cherry BarnFair Lea Barn
Fair Lea Barn Stainton By Langworth, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFair Lea Barn is a 5-star property in Stainton By Langworth, about 10.6 km from the centre. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven, refrigerator and toaster, and there is a fireplace and garden for cosy evenings. Free car parking is provided, and cots are available. The non smoking rooms have a TV and shower. It suits families or couples who want a self-catering countryside base with parking on site.
See Fair Lea BarnCoach House
46 Main Street_X000d_Dorrington_X000d_, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet on Main Street in Dorrington, about 20.8 km from Lincoln's centre, Coach House is a 5-star stay with a jacuzzi, fireplace and garden. The kitchen has a dishwasher and washing machine, and free wifi and free car parking are included. Fishing is possible nearby, and pets are allowed. It suits guests who want a spacious rural retreat with self-catering facilities and room for dogs.
See Coach HouseStrugglers Retreat Uk32878
1 Neustadt Court, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereStrugglers Retreat is a 5-star property on Neustadt Court, only 0.5 km from Lincoln's centre, making it exceptionally convenient for exploring the city. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine, and free wifi and free car parking are provided. A garden offers outdoor space, and cots are available. Fishing is an option nearby. It suits couples or small families who want central access with the independence of a self-catering stay.
See Strugglers Retreat Uk32878Little Redlands B&B
Little Redlands 1 Doddington Road Ln6 7En Lincoln United Kingdom, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLittle Redlands B&B sits on Doddington Road, around 4.1 km from Lincoln's centre. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers room service and express check in, with bathrobes and free wifi in the non smoking rooms. Free car parking, a garden and a lounge are available, and special diets can be accommodated. It suits guests who want a polished, service-led stay with straightforward parking and a short drive into the city.
See Little Redlands B&BVictoria's Retreat Uk41475
3 Neustadt Court_X000d_, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereVictoria's Retreat is a 5-star property on Neustadt Court, just 0.5 km from the centre, so Lincoln's sights are within easy reach. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine, and free wifi and free car parking are included. A garage is available, and cots can be provided. Non smoking rooms have a TV and shower. It suits couples or small groups wanting a central, self-catering base with parking.
See Victoria's Retreat Uk41475Justaura Retreat
3 Brayland Court Sleaford Road Linclon Ln4 1Ll, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJustaura Retreat is a 5-star property on Sleaford Road, about 6.0 km from Lincoln's centre. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is a fireplace and terrace for relaxing. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, along with a washing machine and a sofa bed. It suits families or groups who want self-catering space and a short drive to the city.
See Justaura Retreat
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bail House Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 0.9 km |
| Brant House B&B | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 19.9 km |
| The Rest | ★★★★★ | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Lincoln Holiday Retreat Cottage with Private Hot Tub | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 3.5 km |
| Lincoln Holiday Retreat Lodge with Private Hot Tub | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 2.6 km |
| Lincoln Holiday Retreat View with Private Hot Tub | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 2.6 km |
| Creston Villa Guest House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 1.8 km |
| Holly Tree Barn | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 9.6 km |
| Wild Cherry Barn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 9.6 km |
| Fair Lea Barn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 10.6 km |
| Coach House | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 20.8 km |
| Strugglers Retreat Uk32878 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Little Redlands B&B | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 4.1 km |
| Victoria's Retreat Uk41475 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| Justaura Retreat | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 6.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
These four sit inside the built-up city: Strugglers Retreat Uk32878 and Victoria's Retreat Uk41475 at 0.5 km, The Rest at 0.6 km on Steep Hill and Bail House Hotel at 0.9 km on Bailgate. Everything is walkable from these addresses, which is why they suit short breaks.
Strugglers Retreat Uk32878 · Victoria's Retreat Uk41475 · The Rest · Bail House Hotel
For families and groups
Houses rather than rooms. The three Lincoln Holiday Retreat properties on Pig Lane have family rooms, kitchens, gardens and table tennis, and two take pets. Fair Lea Barn at Stainton By Langworth and Coach House at Dorrington add fireplaces, cots and full kitchens for longer stays.
Lincoln Holiday Retreat Cottage with Private Hot Tub · Lincoln Holiday Retreat Lodge with Private Hot Tub · Lincoln Holiday Retreat View with Private Hot Tub · Fair Lea Barn · Coach House
For couples
Bail House Hotel pairs a Bailgate address with a bar and terrace, while Holly Tree Barn and Wild Cherry Barn at Ashlin Farm Barns offer jacuzzis and gardens in the countryside. Little Redlands B&B on Doddington Road is the quiet, serviced option, with room service and special diets.
Bail House Hotel · Holly Tree Barn · Wild Cherry Barn · Little Redlands B&B
With a jacuzzi or hot tub
Six of these stays list a jacuzzi: the three Lincoln Holiday Retreat properties and Coach House, plus Holly Tree Barn and Wild Cherry Barn at Ashlin Farm Barns. All six also have their own gardens, and most include parking and kitchen facilities.
Lincoln Holiday Retreat Cottage with Private Hot Tub · Lincoln Holiday Retreat Lodge with Private Hot Tub · Lincoln Holiday Retreat View with Private Hot Tub · Holly Tree Barn · Wild Cherry Barn · Coach House
Where to stay in Lincoln
Pig Lane, Skellingthorpe Road
A rural address to the south-west of Lincoln, 2.6 km to 3.5 km from the centre. The three Lincoln Holiday Retreat properties here are cottages and lodges with private hot tubs, gardens, kitchens and free car parking; two of them take pets. Choose this if you want space and a hot tub rather than a walkable city base.
Our picks here: Lincoln Holiday Retreat Cottage with Private Hot Tub · Lincoln Holiday Retreat Lodge with Private Hot Tub · Lincoln Holiday Retreat View with Private Hot Tub
Ashlin Farm Barns, Ashing Lane
A barn conversion setting 9.6 km from Lincoln. Holly Tree Barn and Wild Cherry Barn both have gardens, jacuzzis, free car parking and free wifi, and Holly Tree Barn takes pets. This suits a self-catering stay with a car, away from the city streets.
Our picks here: Holly Tree Barn · Wild Cherry Barn
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Lincoln?
Strugglers Retreat Uk32878 and Victoria's Retreat Uk41475 are the closest, both 0.5 km from the centre on Neustadt Court. The Rest on Steep Hill follows at 0.6 km and Bail House Hotel on Bailgate at 0.9 km.
Do any of these 5-star hotels in Lincoln allow pets?
Yes. Coach House, Holly Tree Barn and the three Lincoln Holiday Retreat properties on Pig Lane all list pets allowed. The remaining stays on this shortlist do not list pets among their facilities.
Which 5-star hotels in Lincoln have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Brant House B&B, the Lincoln Holiday Retreat properties, Creston Villa Guest House, Holly Tree Barn, Wild Cherry Barn, Fair Lea Barn, Coach House, Strugglers Retreat Uk32878, Victoria's Retreat Uk41475, Little Redlands B&B and Justaura Retreat. Bail House Hotel instead lists self parking.
Which 5-star hotels have a jacuzzi or hot tub?
Coach House, Holly Tree Barn and Wild Cherry Barn all list a jacuzzi, as do the three Lincoln Holiday Retreat properties on Skellingthorpe Road. Each of these also has a garden.
Which are the best 5-star choices for families?
The Lincoln Holiday Retreat cottage and lodges on Pig Lane list family rooms, kitchens, gardens and table tennis. Fair Lea Barn and Coach House both provide cots, and Coach House and Strugglers Retreat Uk32878 add a garage and fishing.
Which 5-star hotel in Lincoln has the highest guest rating?
Bail House Hotel has a guest rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews, the only rating given among these 5-star stays. Brant House B&B is the furthest out at 19.9 km; Coach House is 20.8 km from the centre.
Do any of these 5-star stays serve breakfast?
Little Redlands B&B lists special diets alongside room service and express check in, and Creston Villa Guest House and The Rest also list special diets. The hotels here otherwise provide kitchen or kitchenette facilities rather than a served breakfast.
Which 5-star stay is best for a business trip?
Little Redlands B&B is 4.1 km from the centre and lists room service, express check in and a lounge. Justaura Retreat, 6 km out, has a desk and luggage storage. Neither is a full-service business hotel.