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Herons Mead Cottages

Orby, Central England

🚆 Nearest station: · 2.5 mi

Herons Mead Cottages
  • Two well-stocked fishing lakes with carp, tench, rudd and roach
  • Peaceful countryside setting close to the coast
  • Range of luxury holiday cottages and lodges on site
  • Miniature donkeys Pedro and Pablo on site
  • Waterlilies and dragonflies on the lakes from June
Herons Mead Cottages sits in Orby, Lincolnshire, a peaceful spot nestled in the countryside yet close to the coast. The family-run holiday park offers a choice of luxurious cottages and lodges, sleeping up to 4, alongside two well-stocked fishing lakes home to carp, tench, rudd and roach, with waterlilies and dragonflies appearing from June. Miniature donkeys Pedro and Pablo are among the park's newer residents. Some cottages feature extras such as an outdoor hot tub, and there's a bar on site. Thorpe Culvert station is 2.5 miles away, while Skegness beach, rated Excellent for water quality, is 4.6 miles away, with Church Farm, Skegness Aquarium and Skegness Water Leisure Park all within easy reach for a day out.

How far to…

Station
2.5 miles
Beach
4.6 miles

Accommodation on site

  • Cottages

Details taken from the operator's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Hot Tub
  • ✓ Bar
  • ✓ Pet Friendly

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Church Farm

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.6 mi

Church Farm

The Village Church Farm, formerly known as Church Farm Museum, is an open-air museum of local and ag...

Skegness Aquarium

🐠 Aquariums · 4.4 mi

Skegness Aquarium

Skegness Aquarium sits on the seafront in Skegness, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, and takes you on a p...

Skegness Water Leisure Park

💦 Water Parks · 4.4 mi

Skegness Water Leisure Park

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Natureland Seal Sanctuary

🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 4.5 mi

Natureland Seal Sanctuary

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Fantasy Island

🎢 Theme Parks · 5.3 mi

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island is a theme park in Ingoldmells, on the Lincolnshire coast near Skegness, with over 30...

Hardys Animal Farm

🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 5.4 mi

Hardys Animal Farm

Hardy's Animal Farm is a family-friendly attraction set in over 7 acres of Lincolnshire countryside...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Gunby Hall

National Trust · 2.7 mi

Gunby Hall

Fantasy Island

Theme Park · 5.3 mi

Fantasy Island

Tattershall Castle

Castle & Heritage · 18.2 mi

Tattershall Castle

Sandringham House

Stately Home & Palace · 24.9 mi

Sandringham House

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Red Lion

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 2.2 mi

Red Lion

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Charnwood Tavern

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 4 mi

Charnwood Tavern

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The Red Lion

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 4.1 mi

The Red Lion

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The View

🫖 Tea Rooms · 4.8 mi

The View

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