COL'S MERE - Your Stay in Upton (Lincolnshire)

Col'S Mere offers two 2-bedroom lodges: Jakes Retreat and Bens Den, each with a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The chalets include a dining area, outdoor seating, and a barbecue for lakeside meals. Guests have free on-site private parking and can bring pets along for an additional fee.

Fishing is available directly outside each lodge on a well-stocked lake, with guests catching carp up to 10lb and reports of larger fish. The property features a garden, terrace, and BBQ facilities for outdoor relaxation. Wildlife sightings include sparrowhawk, oystercatcher, barn owl, and greater spotted woodpecker during the stay.

The chalets are a short walk from Upton village, home to a historic fish and chip shop with a coal-fired fryer. A nearby airstrip offers breakfast and good value meals. Lincoln University is 24 km away, and Marshall's Yard is 9 km from the property.

Guests report spotlessly clean lodges with comfortable beds and high-standard showers. Hosts are described as friendly and informative, ensuring a smooth stay. Evening highlights include sunsets and occasional shooting stars over the lake.

The property is non-smoking throughout, with heating and CCTV in common areas for security. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed in each lodge. An invoice is provided at check-out, and reception staff speak English.

Accommodations: 2-bedroom lodges with private bathrooms and kitchens

Fishing: Well-stocked lake with carp up to 10lb, fish directly outside lodge

Location: Walk to historic fish and chip shop and airstrip breakfast

Wildlife: Sparrowhawk, barn owl, woodpecker sightings on site

Policy: Free parking, pets allowed, non-smoking