The Lake House is a single-storey lodge at Wagtail Country Park near Marston in Lincolnshire. It sits just 0.1 miles from the lake's edge with a private fishing jetty directly accessible from the lodge. Rated 5 stars by guests across 42 reviews, this is a seriously well-presented property that guests return to again and again.

Wagtail Country Park is a peaceful countryside setting surrounded by trees and two well-stocked lakes. Kingfishers fly low over the water, woodpeckers work through the trees and deer are spotted in the park. There's a wildlife walk around the perimeter, dog-friendly food vans Friday to Monday and an on-site pop-up pub.

The lodge sleeps 2 and has two bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC. The second is a double bedroom. There's also a separate shower room. The open-plan living space has a plush settee, electric fire, Smart TV and Sky TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas hob, oven, dishwasher and washing machine.

Belton House (NT) is 4 miles away (10 mins). Grantham town centre is 4 miles (10 mins). Newark Castle is 15 miles (25 mins). The Stag pub in Barkston is 2.9 miles away and highly rated by guests.

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome and the enclosed veranda is safe for them. The Lake House suits anglers, couples and dog owners who want a peaceful, immaculately kept lakeside base in Lincolnshire. Book it guests rarely leave without rebooking.