Anchor House

2 East Street 2 east street, Alford, LN13 9EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>480</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
480 reviews

Really taste full English that wasn't swimming in grease.

Al United Kingdom
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Anchor House

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Anchor House features rooms in Alford. Providing an evening menu, the property also features a garden. The bed and breakfast has newspapers and luggage storage service that guests can use. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. Anchor House offers some units with garden views, and all rooms have a kettle. The units feature a desk. The daily breakfast offers vegetarian and Full English/Irish options. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Lincoln is 30 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Humberside Airport, 31 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Alford
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  • Al
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really taste full English that wasn't swimming in grease.”
  • Spooner
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “the owners were brill, breakfast was very good, it was 1st class. will stay again when in the area.”
  • Jeanette
    United States of America United States of America
    “The breakfast was great and plentiful. Our hosts were amazing. It was unseasonably warm and when we asked about fans, they immediately supplied them. They were also very informative about the area. Alford is off the beaten path - which is what...”

Managed by Mine Hosts Nicola & Paul

Company review score: 9.9Based on 478 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Nicola & myself have owned the Anchor now for 15 years. Nicola has been in the hospitality & Catering trade for a lot of years (34) I didn't tell you that. Myself i was a Programmer Setter in Engineering before we bought the Anchor. Alford has been our home now for 15 years.

Property info

Anchor House is situated 75 metres from St. Wilfred's Church, Which is convenient for Weddings, Christenings & Funerals. Anchor House was the Anchor Inn and has had a total refurbishment over the last 12 months. We now offer 4 Beautiful en-Suite bedrooms. 2 on the ground floor with easy use for wheelchairs and 2 on the 1st floor. This is a beautiful place for the Bride & Family to prepare themselves for the big day. Easy access for Donna Nook come see all the baby Seals. Cadwell Park is just on the doorstep. Sutton on Sea with its beautiful beaches is only 6 miles away. Skegness is 14 miles away.

Neighborhood info

Alford is a fantastic small town of roughly 3500 people. They are warm and very welcoming. Alford was mentioned in the Magna Carta when 13 people lived here. Things of interest in Alford. The August Bank Holiday Fair has so many attractions it has got to be one of the best in Britain. Cadwell Park Motorbikes is on regular. There have been quite a few people of interest that have come from here. Just one or two to mention Captain John Smith. Yes, Captain John Smith. From Disney's Pocahontas. No, he was not a cartoon first. He lived just down the road at Willoughby. He went to Queen Elizabeth 1st School in St. Wilfred's Church Alford. Also, Thomas Paine went to America and was said to have coined the phrase The United States Of America. When they signed The Declaration of Independence. Alford is well worth a visit. Alford is a quaint, quiet, and convenient place to visit. August Bank Holiday is Fantastic.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Anchor House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Anchor House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Anchor House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

EV Chargers

Please inform Anchor House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Anchor House

  • Room options at Anchor House include:

    • Family
    • Double

  • The prices at Anchor House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Anchor House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Anchor House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Anchor House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Breakfast to go

  • Anchor House is 1,500 feet from the center of Alford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.