This unique home was a bakery in the 1950s but it was converted by the host's parents, who both worked at the Lincoln School of Art. As well as being a day job, they also had a strong interest in artistic endeavours and they filled the interior with hand-crafted ceramics, fabrics and paintings. Today, much of their collection remains and it lends the feel of part-museum, part-period home — especially with the hardwood floors and wood-burning fireplace. The large garden is equally special too, with a pond full of frogs and plenty of lawn space on which to lie back with a book borrowed from the packed shelves in the dining room. When you fancy exploring your surroundings, the city of Lincoln is thirteen minutes away in the car, while the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty can be reached in just over twenty. Closer to home, there's a pub two minutes' walk around the corner.

Home truths:
*Some of the spaces have been updated since the photos were taken
*There's bed space for up to six, but only one bathroom, so it's recommended for fewer people
*The piano is out of tune
*There's a carport with room for one vehicle and space on the drive for a further car
*The home is split across two storeys so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The bunk beds are better suited for children
*Safety gates can be provided on request
*The host requests that no outdoor shoes be worn inside to protect the wooden floors
*The bath has shower taps