Converted Stable Cottage in East Keal, Lincolnshire

Each of the three cottages features beautifully styled interiors and a private patio with sun loungers, perfect for slow mornings and golden afternoons.

The Laurels Holiday Cottages are a place to disconnect from the everyday and enjoy refined rural living — where both you and your dog are truly welcome.

East Keal is conveniently placed for traditional Lincolnshire market towns:

• Spilsby — just a few minutes’ drive north, with local shops, pubs and a weekly market, perfect for picking up local produce or enjoying a coffee.
• Woodhall Spa – Cafes, delis, lovely boutiques and some fantastic restaurants
• Horncastle & Louth — within comfortable day-trip distance, these attractive towns offer antique shopping, cafes and places to explore. 15 mins drive for dinner

At The Laurels Cottages, we welcome up to two dogs per Cottage.

Lovely Walks & Routes

• East Keal circular walks: There are at least three well-signposted circular footpaths of 2–3 miles that explore hedged farmland and open fields with lovely views — ideal for walking dogs.  
• Longer countryside routes: Extend your outing with walks in neighbouring villages, including routes around West Keal and Old Bolingbroke with undulating terrain and panoramic views.  
• Nearby Gunby Hall estates: A few miles away, there are dog-friendly walking trails through parkland and estate grounds — great for more relaxed strolling with your pet.  

Although East Keal is inland, you’re within an easy 20-minute drive of the Lincolnshire coast:

• Skegness & surrounding beaches: The wide, sandy beaches around Skegness and neighbouring coastal villages have extensive dog-friendly areas, especially outside the busiest central zone during peak season (dog-friendly year-round in many places).
• Moggs Eye (Huttoft) & Saltfleetby beaches: Further north and south along the coast, there are beautiful dune-fringed beaches and nature reserves where dogs can roam and explore the sand and shoreline.