12 best Vrbo holiday lets in Lincoln city centre & nearby

1. The Minster Apartment

📍 near the Cathedral Quarter | 🛏️ 1 bedroom / sleeps 4

The Minster Apartment is in a leafy, quiet area of uphill Lincoln that is just a few minutes’ walk away from the Cathedral Quarter. Check out the setting in the photo above, with the cathedral and castle almost within touching distance!

We love this location because you couldn’t be closer to the city’s historic highlights while still having lovely peaceful surroundings to retreat to when you’ve finished exploring.

The apartment is on an upper floor of a refurbished period property, with lots of space, high ceilings and some historic features preserved in the design.

2. Hursley Lodge

📍 a short walk from Bailgate | 🛏️ 1 bedroom / sleeps 3

Hursley Lodge is another beautiful apartment within a period property in a great uphill location, just around the corner from Newport Arch at the the top of Bailgate, and a short walk from the cathedral.

The apartment is bright with a lot of natural light, very comfortable, and brought to life by its period features. There’s a log fireplace to keep you warm and snug if visiting in winter.

3. Priory Annex

📍 near Boultham Park | 🛏️ 1 bedroom / sleeps 4

Priory Annex is located about a mile and a half from the city centre, in a quiet area very close to where we live ourselves. The walk from here into town is a very nice scenic one along the River Witham.

The property itself is a self-contained annex that is colourfully furnished, with a modern and well equipped kitchen. It has a large and well kept garden, in a picturesque setting close to a catchwater drain waterway.

Some of the best parks in Lincoln are within a short walk from Priory Annex. Boultham Park, which we use regularly for dog walks, and the South Common, which has amazing views of the city from its hill, are both close by.

4. Cosy Log Cabin (South Carlton)

📍 South Carlton | 🛏️ 1 bedroom / sleeps 4

If you don’t mind staying a little way out from the city, this cosy log cabin in South Carlton is tailor-made for a couple’s escape.

South Carlton is a pretty rural village about 4 miles north of Lincoln. It’s not far away from the Lincolnshire Showground, so the location works well if you’re heading to an event there, and it’s also the same side of the city as Burton Waters and the Pyewipe Inn, where you can go for a picturesque canalside walk.

The cabin is beautifully decorated and furnished, and set within a camping grounds surrounded by open Lincolnshire countryside. It’s a tranquil escape, while still being a 10-minute drive away from Lincoln city centre for some sightseeing and exploring. See our rundown of things to do in Lincoln for ideas.

5. Arch Cottage

📍 Newport Arch | 🛏️ 4 bedrooms / sleeps 9

You won’t find a more historic location in Lincoln than Arch Cottage, which is built into Newport Arch, the only Roman archway in the UK that is still used for traffic.

The cottage is the single most beautiful property we’ve found on Vrbo in Lincoln. It is a Grade II listed detached cottage that emanates history, with stone walls, ceiling beams, wooden antique units and stunning period features.

With four double bedrooms, the cottage is perfect for a large family or friends group. The wooden-beamed dining room has a long mahogany table, perfect for hosting a special family dinner.

Newport Arch is the gateway onto Bailgate, so once you step outside you are right in the heart of uphill Lincoln’s shopping and dining scene.

6. Castlegate House

📍 heart of the Cathedral Quarter | 🛏️ 3 bedrooms / sleeps 6

Castlegate House is another Lincoln Vrbo property with an iconic location on Drury Lane, standing right in front of the walls of Lincoln Castle. You can see both the castle and Lincoln Cathedral from the house’s main bedroom, which has a Juliet balcony.

The interior of the house is full of character while also feeling very modern, clean and comfortable. It has everything you need for cosy nights in around the TV and fireplace or family dinners at the table. There is also a small courtyard outside with seating.

While the house is in a quiet little spot away from the main tourist walkways, you also couldn’t be more centrally located in the Cathedral Quarter, with Castle Square being only two minutes’ walk away.

7. Chorister Mews

📍 near the Cathedral Quarter | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms / sleeps 6

Chorister Mews is a holiday home in a restored Grade II listed cottage on Nettleham Road, right on the threshold of the Cathedral Quarter.

The spacious cottage can comfortably accommodate a family of six. It has a lounge-diner area featuring a super comfy sofa, a private outdoor courtyard for al fresco dining, and a modern-feeling kitchen with a range cooker.

This is also one of the not-so-common dog-friendly cottages in Lincoln, so it is ideal if you want to bring your furry friends on a family adventure.

8. Luxury and Comfort Home

📍 just off Burton Road | 🛏️ 2 bedroom / sleeps 4

For smaller families, this luxury home is an absolute gem. With all the charm of uphill Lincoln’s old terrace rows, it has been pristinely restored with a true home-away-from-home feel.

The house has a master bedroom with king-sized bed, and a second twin room (which can also be combined as a king-sized bed if needed). There is a cosy, private garden area that is immaculately kept, with a table and seating for four.

Location-wise, this is a nice quiet part of the city, close to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life. The attractions of the Cathedral Quarter are a few minutes’ walk away. If you’re here over the weekend, the nearby Stag’s Head does one of the best Sunday carveries in Lincoln.

9. Luxury Lofthouse

📍 High Street (downhill) | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms / sleeps 4

This duplex luxury lofthouse apartment is located at the liveliest part of Lincoln High Street, close to the historic Guildhall and Stonebow, and surrounded by some of the best pubs and restaurants in the city.

With two large double en-suite bedrooms and a spacious open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area, the apartment is perfect for two couples on a city break.

The apartment is right next door to Crust restaurant, where you will encounter one of Lincoln’s most unique dining experiences (you will need to call in advance to book).

10. 31 Bailgate

📍 Bailgate | 🛏️ 4 bedroom / sleeps 8

You will find a lot of Roman history in Lincoln, and there is a genuine piece of it inside the building of the recently renovated 31 Bailgate. An exposed stone wall in the kitchen was once part of an original Roman building.

The house itself has plenty of its own history, dating back to the mid 18th century. Lots of the original features are still on show around the Grade II listed building.

Add all this to the fact that the house is at the heart of Bailgate, and you have a one-of-a-kind place to stay for exploring Lincoln’s historic centre with a group of friends.

There are four bedrooms across the building’s three floors, with a master en suite on the top floor. You can dine together at the large table or in the private garden to the rear, which is like an oasis of calm among the buzz of Bailgate.

11. 32 Bailgate

📍 Bailgate | 🛏️ 2 bedrooms / sleeps 4

Next door to 31 Bailgate and run by the the same hosts, 32 Bailgate is a slightly smaller property but with the same historic charm.

With two king-sized bedrooms, this place would make a special treat for a group of two couples. Like the adjoining property, it has recently undergone a renovation to integrate a full compliment of modern facilities while preserving the historic character, and there is a cosy private garden outside.

12. Love Lane Villa (with hot tub)

📍 near the Arboretum | 🛏️ 3 bedrooms / sleeps 8

Love Lane Villa is a red-brick Victorian villa just outside Lincoln city centre on the east side, close to a beautifully sculpted green park, the Arboretum.

There is a lot more space in this place than first meets the eye. It has the typical high ceilings of the period, and with three bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room there’s plenty of room for a friends group or a large family. Up to two dogs are allowed as well.

The decked patio area has a hot tub, a BBQ and plenty of seating, perfect for spring or summer evenings. When you want to explore, it’s about a ten-minute walk into the city centre.