Thimble Cottage | Minutes from Stamford | Sleeps 6

Welcome to Thimble Cottage, a stylish stone cottage in Uffington, named one of the Telegraph's 50 most desirable English villages. Just 5 minutes from the Georgian town of Stamford, voted Sunday Times' Best Place to Live. Sleeps up to 6, ideal for couples, families or small groups. Private courtyard garden, traditional village pub and play park nearby, scenic walks. Burghley House 10-15 minutes via Barnack. Peterborough station 20 minutes (London King's Cross 50 mins). The space Thimble Cottage comfortably sleeps up to six guests. Thoughtfully modernised while retaining its original character, the cottage offers a stylish yet cosy place to stay. The décor has been carefully designed to create a bright, airy and calming space. Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: King-size bed Bedroom 2: Double bed Living area: A high-quality double sofa bed provides additional sleeping flexibility. For bookings of 5–6 guests, the sofa bed will be prepared with bed linen and is enclosed with sliding doors to create a private, cosy sleeping space. Good to know: For groups of fewer than 5 guests who require an additional sleeping space, the sofa bed can be prepared upon request for an additional fee. Please message ahead of your stay to arrange this. A travel cot and high chair are available upon request at no extra charge. Outside Space: Outside, there is a private courtyard garden, along with private parking for two cars. Location & Local Area: Thimble Cottage is perfectly located for a relaxing countryside stay - on the outskirts of the beautiful Georgian town of Stamford. A short stroll away is The Bertie Arms, a traditional thatched village pub serving excellent food. There is also a children’s play park nearby, along with scenic walking routes, including a 30-40 minute walk into Stamford (depending on route). The magnificent Burghley House is only a 10-15 minute drive away via the picturesque village of Barnack - perfect for a family day out or for guests attending the renowned Burghley Horse Trials. Tallington Lakes is just 5 minutes away with watersports, a swimming pool, dry skiing and tobogganing - a brilliant family day out. Rutland Water is 15 minutes and offers cycling around the reservoir, sailing, and several great waterside pubs. Good to Know: For convenience, supermarkets including Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose are all just a short drive away. Guest access The whole house, private courtyard and parking. Other things to note An additional guest fee of £20 per person, per night applies for guests 5 and 6. We’re happy to welcome dogs for an additional fee, which can be added at the time of booking. Please let us know in advance if you’ll be bringing a dog. To help us keep the cottage clean and comfortable for all guests, including those with allergies, we kindly request that pets are not allowed on sofas, beds, or other soft furnishings. We recommend bringing your dog’s own bed or blanket so they can relax comfortably during their stay. Self check-in is via a secure keypad, and we’ll send your unique access code via Airbnb message before your arrival.