The Dower House Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (803 reviews)
Manor Estate , Woodhall Spa , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff service
Fantastic New Year's Eve gala
Cons:
Food quality inconsistent
High cost of the Christmas Package

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
The room was spacious and clean, which was appreciated but some minor details were missing.
Service
9.63
Staff were professional and accommodating, addressing concerns positively.
Location
9.67
Conveniently located with good access, as noted by the use of an efficient lift.
Room Quality
9.62
The room was well appointed with a comfortable bed and nice decor.
Amenities
9.15
Amenities were satisfactory, although some were missing like air conditioning.
Value for Money
8.61
The high cost of the Christmas Package was not justified due to mixed quality in services.
Food and Beverage
8.16
Food quality was inconsistent; some items were not up to standard and lacked flavor.
Overall Experience
9.63
Despite some issues, the gala and breakfast exceeded expectations, leading to a positive overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 12:42

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms with Free Parking and Wi-Fi

The Dower House Hotel offers luxurious rooms just a short walk from Woodhall Spa Golf Club and the Kinema in the Woods. Each elegantly furnished room comes with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, and tea/coffee facilities. Enjoy the convenience of free parking and Wi-Fi during your stay.

Seasons Restaurant with Freshly Cooked Dishes

Indulge in a culinary experience at the hotel's Seasons Restaurant, where you can enjoy a variety of freshly cooked dishes while overlooking the beautiful gardens. For a more casual dining option, the bar offers light meals in a relaxed setting.

Ideal Wedding Venue near Historic Attractions

With its picturesque 2 acres of gardens and woodland, The Dower House Hotel is a popular choice for weddings. Located just a short drive from Lincoln, Boston, and Skegness, this country house hotel offers a convenient and charming setting for your special day.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Dower House Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note, guests who wish to dine in the on-site restaurant are advised to make a reservation in advance.

Guests on a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast package can enjoy a 3 course meal in the Dower House Hotel Restaurant, with steak available at a supplement charge.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

This is a non-smoking property, public areas including guest accommodations and subject to a penalty of £100.00

Valid credit card details must be provided upon arrival.

Service Animals Welcome

Dining Service Times

Monday – Saturday:
 • Set Lunch Menu: 12:00 – 15:00
 • Light Bites Menu: 12:00 – 17:00
 • A La Carte Menu: 17:30 – 20:30

Sunday:
 • Sunday Lunch Menu: 12:00 – 17:00

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 17 years old stay for £26 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 803 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 9.62
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.16
Overall Experience: 9.63
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Carrie • couple • gb
10
Loved location, cleanliness, had everything we wanted
Pros:

Excellent spacious room and bathroom ,ample tea,coffee& biscuits & toiletries,very quiet , excellent location close to kinema shops pubs, very nice selection of food at breakfast very clean and inviting, ample parking would definitely stay again . No complaints

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Wiebke • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful rooms in a gorgeous location. We will be back.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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dave • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything, the staff were excellent. Great room very spacious, would definitely go back

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • couple • gb
8
Really good stay .Welcoming staff. Rooms good.Food good. Excellent location for walks .
Pros:

Staff were friendly and professional .

Cons:

There wasnt anything we didnt like !

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Joan • extended_group • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Menezes • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent hotel would stay again
Pros:

Clean and modern interior

Cons:

No desk light and room was very warm

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Wright • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The staff were very friendly service was good , our room was large and very clean a good location

Cons:

Our ground floor room in the lodge was more or less on a car park , a car was parked directly under our window , the lodge was very noisy doors banging , inconsiderate people shouting about in the foyer adjacent to our room , breakfast not worth the money the bacon so hard you couldn't chew it , I asked for mushrooms with my scrambled egg got one flat mushroom yogurt in a jar to spoon out no separate pots of different flavours pastries were very dry

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
9
Pleasant, slightly disappointed in the lodge more new build, water stained ceiling probably from an old leak, looking ti
Pros:

Period property, which was why I booked, so a little disappointed to be put in the new external bedroom. Having to put your coat on to go to breakfast, that was served in the main building.

Cons:

Location was fantastic, near to the antique shops in Horncastle and a shot drive to the seaside.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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judith • extended_group • gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay here, the staff were brilliant, polite, courteous and friendly. Breakfast was very good as was
Pros:

Beautiful buildings, short walk to village, rooms were large, very clean and nicely decorated.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
Recommended, breakfast sets you up for the day. All the staff were very personable. Superb.
Pros:

From the moment we arrived the staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. The room was a great size for us, good internet connection which was useful as unexpectedly I had work to do whilst there. The breakfast was sufficient, lovely flavoured and high quality, poached eggs were perfect. Recommended.

Cons:

I wish they had a less formal option for dining in the evening. Maybe a club sandwhich and chips, a burger option or somethin more 'bar snack' style of food. There were quite a few of us who actually went out one evening for food so I'm afraid Dower lost out on good income. My wife had a starter and I had a main course on one evening, and although very good indeed it was a case of needs must.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Room beautiful, bed comfortable
Staff always smiling and helpful

Cons:

The light outside my room shone under the door all night and kept me awake - I was in room 8 in The Lodge. I couldn't find where to switch it off.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Amazing stay, will definitely go back
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic.
Staff were very friendly
Real fire in the snug which was lovely

Cons:

The room was cold but we found a heater in the cupboard.
The bathroom had. Lear glass in the window which was unusual and lacked privacy.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • family_with_children • gb
9
Exceeded expectations, lovely stay
Pros:

Beautiful location, ideal being in the lodge no outdoor hotel corridor noise. Lovely big room, very clean and well equipped

Cons:

Could do with plumper pillows

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Olha • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Big clean room

Cons:

We stayed at Lodge house. No connection, the bathroom was cold.
Breakfast was ok but waited 45 minutes to get it.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Relaxing place to stay, great for walking
Pros:

Beautiful place to stay, staff very friendly and helpful, evening meal was excellent

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Orhan • couple • gb
1
Memnun kalamdık
Pros:

Oda temiz

Cons:

Kahvaltı çok geç geldi
Oda soğuk

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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DiR434 • Friends getaway • Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England
10
A perfect place for a cup of something tasty.
Pros:

The Dower House has been my go to place for coffee with friends for quite some time now & is most certainly my favourite!
Very cosy, comfortable space, varied choice of drinks & very nice views out of the large windows.
The young staff are all friendly, polite, efficient & chatty (if that’s what the customer wants) & everywhere is spotlessly clean.

2026-02-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Notsavy349 • Couples
10
Fabulous first visit to hotel
Pros:

First visit to the hotel due to a vist in a nearby village.. had b/b & when we arrived enjoyed a fabulous lunch served by fabulous team of people.. will certainly visit again & if we do move to Lincolnshire it maybe our please to go

2026-01-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Phaedra • couple • gb
9
Customer service from the team was lovely we felt welcomed and look after. The evening meal and breakfast were delicious
Pros:

Beautiful building large rooms great parking

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee