Hotel
 Bail House

Bailgate, Lincoln, LN13AP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 635 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.5
Good
635 reviews

Location. We like being at the top of Steep Hill. Security excellent It was an interesting building tucked away. The telephone was always answered promptly and the questions answered with friendliness and efficiency. We were lucky enough to get a parking space……a real bonus!

Margaret United Kingdom

We liked the location , the information prior to arrival was excellent, no issues with our visit whatsoever and would recommend to friends and will book again

Mike United Kingdom

the four poster bed, very comfortable, nice size room, good location, nice house, good clean and tidy

Martin United Kingdom

Fantastic location in the heart of the old city. Despite being a very old property it was well maintained and was excellent value being very competitively priced compared to similar properties.

John Spain

The location is perfect. Everything that one needs for a great day out is within a stone's throw.

Jason United Kingdom

We very much liked Bail House - on the best and most beautiful street in Lincoln. Excellent parking instructions. All fine.

Jane United Kingdom

Excellent location, good value for money, spacious and comfortable.

Nicholas United Kingdom

Property was clean and close to cathedral and castle, parking close by.

Jason United Kingdom

Location is perfect for seeing the scenic parts of Lincoln. Hotel full of character.

Hadyn United Kingdom

A large adequately furnished room, with view of the castle and ideally situated in the old town with parking

Anne United Kingdom
7.5
Good
635 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location. We like being at the top of Steep Hill. Security excellent It was an interesting building tucked away.”
    Margaret Margaret United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We liked the location , the information prior to arrival was excellent, no issues with our visit whatsoever and would recommend to friends and will book again”
    Mike Mike United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the four poster bed, very comfortable, nice size room, good location, nice house, good clean and tidy”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic location in the heart of the old city. Despite being a very old property it was well maintained and was excellent value being very competitively priced compared to similar properties.”
    John John Spain Spain
  • “The location is perfect. Everything that one needs for a great day out is within a stone's throw.”
    Jason Jason United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We very much liked Bail House - on the best and most beautiful street in Lincoln. Excellent parking instructions. All fine.”
    Jane Jane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location, good value for money, spacious and comfortable.”
    Nicholas Nicholas United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Property was clean and close to cathedral and castle, parking close by.”
    Jason Jason United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location is perfect for seeing the scenic parts of Lincoln. Hotel full of character.”
    Hadyn Hadyn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A large adequately furnished room, with view of the castle and ideally situated in the old town with parking”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff7.8
  • Facilities 7.2
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7
Low score for Lincoln

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Just 350 yards from Lincoln Cathedral and the medieval castle, Bail House offers luxury rooms, secured parking and a cosy guest lounge. Dating back to 1350, this property has a central location in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter.

The spacious rooms have been decorated to compliment the architecture and history of the building. Each room has a unique view of the castle, cathedral spires or the Bailgate. All rooms benefit from tea/coffee making facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi and free local/national phone calls.

Guests at the Bail House can enjoy a large guest lounge and a bar with 24-hour access.

Restaurants, pubs, and a wealth of independent retailers can be found just meters from the property.

This is our guests' favourite part of Lincoln, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Bail House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 4 Feb 2008.

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Most popular facilities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Lincoln, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

7.5
Good · 635 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff7.8
  • Facilities 7.2
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.7
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  • Margaret
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location. We like being at the top of Steep Hill. Security excellent It was an interesting building tucked away. The telephone was always answered promptly and the questions answered with friendliness and efficiency. We were lucky enough to...”
  • M
    Mike
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We liked the location , the information prior to arrival was excellent, no issues with our visit whatsoever and would recommend to friends and will book again”
  • Martin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the four poster bed, very comfortable, nice size room, good location, nice house, good clean and tidy”
  • John
    SpainSpain
    “Fantastic location in the heart of the old city. Despite being a very old property it was well maintained and was excellent value being very competitively priced compared to similar properties.”
  • Jason
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location is perfect. Everything that one needs for a great day out is within a stone's throw.”
  • Jane
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We very much liked Bail House - on the best and most beautiful street in Lincoln. Excellent parking instructions. All fine.”
  • Nicholas
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent location, good value for money, spacious and comfortable.”
  • Jason
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Property was clean and close to cathedral and castle, parking close by.”
  • Hadyn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location is perfect for seeing the scenic parts of Lincoln. Hotel full of character.”
  • Anne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A large adequately furnished room, with view of the castle and ideally situated in the old town with parking”
Property questions and answers
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  • What are the access hours to the rooms for example can you get ti your room after midnight?
    Yes, you can get to your room anytime. We give you the codes to access the building once the building has been locked in the evening.
    Asked about: Double Room with Four-Poster Bed with Shared Bathroom • Answered on 6 November 2019
  • Is an evening meal available
    Unfortunately we offer no meals at the bail house. However the bailgate has many delicious restaurants and cafes nearby
    Answered on 3 August 2021
  • Hi do you have onsite parking?
    Yes - Parking is on a first come, first serve basis as we only have a few spaces available onsite. We are unable to reserve car parking spaces.
    Answered on 20 October 2020
  • Where do your guests normally have breakfast?
    Thank you for your question. At the Bail House Hotel, we are in a prime location of historic Lincoln, with an abundance of restaurants, cafes, bars and bakeries all within the immediate area (We are happy to give recommendations!) We also have a communal lounge area, stocked with an honesty bar, tea and coffee station and crockery / cutlery - guests are more than welcome to bring food into the hotel. Kind regards Bail House and Mews.
    Answered on 26 February 2020
  • Can smoke in the room
    Thank you for your enquiry. Sorry, no smoking in the rooms. We are a non-smoking establishment. Please note, smoking within the hotel will incur a minimum charge for deep cleaning of £250.00 plus VAT. We do have an area outside of the hotel for guests to use to smoke.
    Answered on 4 February 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Lincoln Christmas Market
    0.1 miles
  • Lincoln Castle
    0.1 miles
  • Lincoln Cathedral of St. Mary
    0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace
    0.2 miles
  • Lincoln Central Library
    0.5 miles
  • Bishop Grosseteste University
    0.5 miles
  • Lincoln University
    0.7 miles
  • University of Lincoln
    0.7 miles
  • Lincoln County Hospital
    0.8 miles
  • Somerton Castle
    8.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Ole Ole
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar The Prince of Wales
    0 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Witham
    1 miles
Closest airports
  • Humberside Airport
    25.2 miles
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport
    25.5 miles
  • East Midlands Airport
    43 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Bail House

Most popular facilities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
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House rules Bail House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 21:00

Check-out

07:00 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo Bail House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Car parking works on a first-come-first-served basis and is charged at GBP 10 per car, per night.

Please contact the hotel directly prior to arrival to arrange remote check-in.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

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

FAQs about Bail House

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Bail House by:

    • Car 1h

  • Check-in at Bail House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Bail House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

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

    • Bail House is 600 yards from the centre of Lincoln.

    • The prices at Bail House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.