Welcome to Glenesk No 1
A ground floor apartment set in an elegant Edwardian villa centrally located in a prominent position on the bustling Broadway in Woodhall Spa. Recently renovated the property has been sympathetically restored combining original Edwardian features & contemporary styling paying homage to the history of the area.
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History
Places to eat & drink
Aviation Heritage
Woodhall Spa came about by accident in 1811 after John Parkinson of Old Bolingbroke made several attempts to find coal. After spending several thousand pounds and sinking a shaft over 1,000 feet deep, the enterprise was abandoned on account of the rising spring water.
In 1834, Thomas Hotchkin the then Lord of the Manor, erected the Spa B
Woodhall Spa came about by accident in 1811 after John Parkinson of Old Bolingbroke made several attempts to find coal. After spending several thousand pounds and sinking a shaft over 1,000 feet deep, the enterprise was abandoned on account of the rising spring water.
In 1834, Thomas Hotchkin the then Lord of the Manor, erected the Spa Baths, as well as building the Victoria Hotel in 1839.
Visitors flocked to the healing waters and the pretty village welcomed train loads of new guests.
Now famous for its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere and with many fine hotels and guest houses it is the perfect location for a short break or holiday. Set amidst magnificent pine woods on the Southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, 6 miles from Horncastle and 15 miles from the historic city of Lincoln with its Cathedral and Castle.
The village has a variety of attractions including two top class golf courses, the unique 'Kinema in the Woods', Cottage Museum, Jubilee Park and several aviation heritage sites associated with 617 Squadron “The Dambusters” close by as well as a wide range of bars and restaurants.
Famous for its 1940’s weekend the village welcomes 50,000 visitors during the 1st weekend in July each year.
Aviation Heritage
Places to eat & drink
Aviation Heritage
LINCOLNSHIRE AVIATION CENTRE
The only place in the World where you can experience a running Lancaster and Mosquito together,
Now widely seen as a living memorial to the 55,573 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives during WW2. It holds two of the rarest aircraft, an Avro Lancaster Bomber MKVII and DH Mosquito NFII.
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER
LINCOLNSHIRE AVIATION CENTRE
The only place in the World where you can experience a running Lancaster and Mosquito together,
Now widely seen as a living memorial to the 55,573 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives during WW2. It holds two of the rarest aircraft, an Avro Lancaster Bomber MKVII and DH Mosquito NFII.
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE
Opened in 2015 the IBCC is a memorial to mark the service and sacrifice of World War II aircrew, ground crew and support staff that lost their lives whilst serving with Bomber Command. At the heart of the centre sit the Memorial Spire and the Walls of Names. The spire is 102ft - the same height as the wingspan of a Lancaster bomber. Walking through the spire, the view leads you directly to Lincoln Cathedral; the same view that informed the Bomber Command unit that they were almost back from their missions.
RAF CONINGSBY
A mere 10 minutes away, home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF Visitor Centre) sporting the last remaining flying Lancaster Bomber in the UK, along with a range of Spitfires and Hurricanes and not forgetting the Dakota.
WE’LL MEET AGAIN MUSEUM
An award-winning WW2 Home Front Museum, based at Freiston Shore, near Boston. As well as displaying a vast collection of WW1 and WW2 artefacts the museum offers the only virtual reality Lancaster flight simulator experience in the country.
Things to do
Places to eat & drink
Places to eat & drink
THE NATIONAL GOLF CENTRE
The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa, also the home of England Golf, offers world-class golf courses and Academy. Offering two magnificent courses – the Hotchkin currently ranked number 61st best in the world.
JUBILEE PARK
Located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Woodhall Spa village Jubilee Park is
THE NATIONAL GOLF CENTRE
The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa, also the home of England Golf, offers world-class golf courses and Academy. Offering two magnificent courses – the Hotchkin currently ranked number 61st best in the world.
JUBILEE PARK
Located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Woodhall Spa village Jubilee Park is 10 glorious acres of picturesque, ornamental gardens and bandstand, children’s play area, sensory garden, bowling green, croquet lawns, cricket pitch, tennis club, a café and crowned by a fabulous heated lido
KINEMA IN THE WOODS
Located at the centre of the Pinewoods, next to the old Spa Baths and opposite the site of the former Victoria Hotel.
TATTERSHALL CASTLE
Just 4 miles away is Tattershall Castle an impressive moated building owned by the National Trust. Built by Robert de Tateshale in the 15th century having received permission from Henry VIII.
LINCOLN
15 miles away, a cathedral city with a rich and interesting history. During the Roman era Lincoln was known as 'Lindum Colonia' developed from an Iron Age Settlement on the River Witham. The two most notable attractions are the spectacular 11th century Lincoln Cathedral an iconic landmark that has been standing tall over the city of Lincoln for centuries and was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years. As well as Lincoln Castle at the heart of the city's cultural Cathedral Quarter.
Places to eat & drink
Places to eat & drink
Places to eat & drink
There is an extensive range of places to eat & drink all within walking distance of Glenesk No 1.
WOODLANDS CAFE
Situated directly across the road perfect for breakfast, brunch and light bites as well as an extensive range of homemade ice creams and cakes.
THE BAKERY & DELICATESSEN
BAR ELEVEN
POCO TAPAS BAR
INDIA VILLAGE
KITCHENETTA
THE DOWER H
There is an extensive range of places to eat & drink all within walking distance of Glenesk No 1.
WOODLANDS CAFE
Situated directly across the road perfect for breakfast, brunch and light bites as well as an extensive range of homemade ice creams and cakes.
THE BAKERY & DELICATESSEN
BAR ELEVEN
POCO TAPAS BAR
INDIA VILLAGE
KITCHENETTA
THE DOWER HOUSE
TEA HOUSE IN THE WOODS
ZUCCIS MEDITERRANEAN
LORENZO'S RISTORANTE
REG ARCHERS FISH & CHIPS
THE INN
THE PETWOOD HOTEL
PIZZA LATINO
ABBEY LODGE INN
VILLAGE LIMITS
THE MALL
THE LEAGATE INN
GOLDEN PHEONIX
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