Chaplin House B & B

Lincolnshire Colder than Antartica!!

Apparently, with an overnight temperature of -14 degrees last night, Lincolnshire was officially colder than Antartica which was only -10!  At Chaplin House, we managed to keep warm but we did have an issue with frozen pipes which David has worked at valiantly all day to thaw out.  The temperature has not risen above -6.2 all  day so it's not been easy!

    Looks picturesque, doesn't it?  But like Anne Widdecombe, it's time for it to go.

 Lincoln Christmas Market

    We were very sorry that the Lincoln Xmas Market was cancelled, both for all our disappointed guests and for the traders who will have lost a lot of money, but it did seem the right decision, given the atrocious weather conditions. 

What do you think?  Was it the right decision?

Merry Shopping!!

Special Offer: Christmas Shopping two night break!

 

 

 

 

How about some hassle free Christmas shopping, browsing in small independent shops or antique shops for presents with a difference?  Why not book a couple of nights at Chaplin House B & B and then be free to explore after enjoying a wonderful breakfast? 

Chaplin House is offering £10 off a two night shopping break during November.  The offer includes tea and Margaret's homemade Chaplin House mincepies on arrival, a double en suite room for two nights, our delicious local and organic breakfast and a small Christmas gift - all for a total price of £120 instead of £130.

You could stroll down  Lincoln's Steep Hill, dropping into the boutiques and second hand bookshops before pausing for coffee or lunch at the Cheese Society shop and cafe, www.thecheesesociety.co.uk.  Or drive through the Lincolnshire Wolds to the delightful market town of Louth with its elegant eighteenth century buildings and good selection of small shops.  If antiques are your thing, then either head for Horncastle and enjoy searching through its wide selection of antique shops, or spend the day at Hemswell where you will be spoilt for choice.

For an exciting range of contemporary art and crafts, visit  the National Centre for Craft and Design at The Hub in Sleaford.  There are exhibitions to enjoy as well as beautiful items of jewellery, textiles, glass and ceramics to purchase before relaxing in its riverside cafe, http://www.thehubcentre.info.

 

A Peek into Chaplin House Visitors' Book

When they arrive, many of our guests sit and read through Chaplin House visitor's book.

We thought we would publish a few.

These are all from August 1010, in date order:

'Fantastic service, made to feel at home... made a fantastic weekend.'

'Many thanks for such an excellent stay. Hope to come again.'

''A lovely welcome, a beautiful room, and the best breakfast in Britain.' (translated from French)

'This is our fourth annual trip for Ma's birthday and it is as good as ever, if not better.'

'Our first English breakfast was amazing.'

'Lovely, lovely time, Thank you very much.'

'We just can't stay away.'

'We love staying that is why we come back.'

'Lovely to be welcomed with coffee and plum bread at the end of a long drive, and fantastic breakfast.'

'What a lovely haven of tranquillity. Many thanks. Hope to see you again.'

Lancaster Birthday Treat

Many Chaplin House guests have thoroughly enjoyed the Lancaster taxi run at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby (www.lincsaviation.co.uk)  David has long been intrigued by their enthusiastic feedback and was rewarded with his own trip by a combined birthday and Christmas present in one wonderful package.

David enthused:  'What an aeroplane!  Gripping history, all the attention you require, good food and as near to walking in the footsteps of those World War 2 heroes, without being one  of the crew, as  you can get.

And don’t be put off by threatening weather... a spot of rain on the Perspex bubbles adds an air of authenticity.

You are given a full and extensive tour of the aircraft before you settle into your chosen spot. Mine was the bomb aimer’s location (see photos) ...  not easy to get into – though not as confined as the rear gunner’s.

Our group had a bonus aboard in the form of a real rear gunner: 31 trips and not  a scratch on him or the aircraft.  Listening to this dignified gentleman, complete with recent new hip, revealed a great deal about matter of fact bravery.

An informative and  ‘where they crawled I crawled’ experience to remember for a long time.

Gre....at!'

Chaplin House Special Offer

Book a 3 night midweek stay in August and enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine worth £10!

Prize Winners at Chaplin House

Pictured below are Nick Cooke and his partner Tracy who won the Chaplin House prize draw for a free two night stay, including a three course evening meal.  Here they can be seen enjoying their main course.

Find out what they thought about it all by reading their review on www.tripadvisor.com

and search for Chaplin House B & B Lincolnshire.

Watch this space for our forthcoming offers!

Awards and Competitions - and Seals!

Award News

First of all, wonderful news for us that we won a Silver Award at the East Midlands Enjoy England Excellence Awards last month.  We were delighted to be shortlisted again this year, but even more delighted to have won Silver!  The ceremony was at the Athena in Leicester at a glittering evening  with BBC One Show host Des Coleman  overseeing the night’s festivities.

Competition News

In the Spring, we ran a prize draw for all guests who stayed 2 nights or more during February, March or April.  The prize was a complimentary 2 night stay and a 3 course evening meal.  The lucky winners are actually coming this weekend and we have been in close consultation about the menu!  Local produce features prominently, with the main course being Lincoln Red beef cooked in red wine.  We will post photos after the event.

Donna Nook Again !

Once again, we've been on our annual visit to the grey seal colony at Donna Nook.  It is always a magical experience being so close to these beautiful mammals and seeing the bond between mother and pup in the first few days of the pup's life.  It is one of the wildlife treats of Lincolnshire:  the pupping takes place during November and December and gradually tails off by mid January so if you want to visit you need to plan it now!  Useful link:http://www.lincsuk/donnanookseals.htm