Eco-lodge also at www.ecolodge.me.uk 

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The Ecolodge is one of 10  friendly boltholes recommended by the Guardian, the Idler and the Times Online.

The Eco-Lodge, opened in 2003, is located near Old Leake (just north of Boston, Lincolnshire). It has been built from wood grown and harvested in Lincolnshire. It was part funded by a European Union, Lincwoods project grant. The energy sources are wind and solar power and a large wood-burning range. It is open all year round. Drinking water is supplied from the mains; filtered rain water is supplied for washing. 

The eco-lodge provides comfortable living accommodation including kitchen, open plan living and dining room, two bedrooms, a shower room and a veranda.

It is set in 8 acres of tranquil wood and meadowland. A large pond provides a home for mirror carp and other fish. Native tree species as well as conifers make up the wood and park.

Visitors can relax in these surroundings; picnics by the pond, or strolling in the woods. There is room for a relaxing game of bowls, kite flying, or a game of footie. Alternatively, lounge on the veranda, or in the lodge and get lost in a good book. This is your chance to get away from traffic and television and find the quieter side of life.

Situated 6 miles from the sea marshes in fenland, there is plenty of opportunity for bird watching, cycling and walking. The Lincolnshire Wolds provide beautiful walking country, interspersed with occasional country pubs.

Nearby towns such as Boston, Spilsby, Skegness and Spalding , all have their own secrets: markets, ports, rivers, seaside, museums, cinemas: everything for the athlete or the ambler.

Visitors can either make their own food on the wood burning range or gas cooker provided or eat out at a variety of tea shops, pubs or fish and chip shops in the area. More formal dining is available from local English, Indian, Thai, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese and Italian restaurants.

How Much? Fees for 2009 reduced

Mon-Fri or Fri - Mon  £180. 00 

Friday - Friday        £360. 00 

Alternative Bookings on request. Two bedrooms, twin beds, sleeps four maximum. Lighting, linen [sheets etc. and towels], and fuel included.

Dogs may be welcome. Please enquire.

Local Produce

Organic Fruit & Vegetables

Tel. 01790 763582    www.edenfarms.co.uk 

Local  Eggs

Tel. 01205 870689  email  dbullen@farmlink.fsnet.co.uk 

Local Butcher   

 Tel.01205 760200   www.woodcockbutchers.co.uk    

Produce is extra but can be pre-ordered. Please contact suppliers direct

Transport

Travel by rail or coach to Boston.  Public transport details can be sent with booking. There are taxis at Boston railway and bus stations to get directly to the Ecolodge.

Main roads to Boston include A52 and A16. Maps are sent with bookings

Bicycling

To encourage all  potential ecolodge visitors who would like to reduce their carbon footprint and leave the car at home, we are offering a 10% discount  on booking fees, if you travel by train and bike to the Eco-lodge for your short break or holiday.

The Ecolodge is 10 miles from the train station at Boston, so this is not for the feint hearted or those with young children.

Trains to Boston are run by Central Networks and there are through trains from Nottingham, Derby and  points further west. Visitors from the North or South can travel by GNER and change at Grantham. An increasing number of trains now take bicycles again.

Once here, there is now a good selection of biking route maps available at the Ecolodge and there are also the longer routes such as the Lincolnshire Cycle trail and the Sustrans Hull- Harwich routes to selectively  travel while you are here.

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Contact?

To Book, request leaflet, obtain price lists or for any further information please contact:

Geri Clarke/Andy Reynolds   (01205) 871396/870062

 Payments

20% deposit [non-refundable] payable with booking.  Please make cheques payable to G. Clarke and post to:

The Eco-lodge, Rose Cottage, Station Rd,

Old Leake, Boston, Lincs. PE22 9RF

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