Explore the Area
Use your bus, pod, tent or hammock as a base to explore the local area
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Spend some time on the water with Phil and Yellowbelly SUP, our local paddleboarding school. Whatever your standard or ability, enjoy the fastest growing recreational sport of the last decade on a nearby waterway.
“Phil at Yellow Belly SUP was brilliant; I'm so pleased I booked a session with him while staying at Big Sky Hideaway. It was my first time doing SUP, along with my 10 year old son and 15 year old daughter. Phil catered for all of us, making it great fun while teaching us the basics. All four of us managed to stand up and get paddling within 15 minutes of being on the river, and the kids voted it the best part of our stay! The setting is beautiful and it's only a 20 minute cycle along the river (or a 5 min drive) from Big Sky Hideaway. All are keen to do it again, highly recommended!.”
— Rebecca Jones
“The flat and quiet back roads around Big Sky Hideaway make it perfect for family cycling. Nearby you'll find the Water Rail Way, a 33 mile cycle trail linking Lincoln to Boston. We enjoyed the beautiful 5 mile stretch along the river into Boston, treating ourselves to a delicious raspberry scone, cookie, coffee and a huge hot chocolate at the lovely Boston Lock Cafe. I understand there's also a nice cafe half way along by Anton Gower lock if you don't fancy the full distance. It was a great way to see the area and is right on the doorstep of the campsite!”
- Rebecca Jones
The Beach
The Lincolnshire coastline north of Skegness is a popular destination for our guests. Straight, sandy beaches and dunes invite a lovely Summer splash, and endless cafes and pubs make for a great day out.
Activities for kids
it depends what you like to do usually but on site we can introduce them to our chickens and we have alpaca feeding (as well as plenty of footballs and space to frolic). Off site the beach and Skegness (if you like a bit of arcade action!) is a popular target for some of our family guests.
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Appletree splash zone, frisbee and football golf - https://www.awayresorts.co.uk/parks/lincolnshire/appletree/facilities/
www.arkwildlife.co.uk has gone down well with young kids too.
“Phil at Yellow Belly SUP was brilliant; I'm so pleased I booked a session with him while staying at Big Sky Hideaway. It was my first time doing SUP, along with my 10 year old son and 15 year old daughter. Phil catered for all of us, making it great fun while teaching us the basics. All four of us managed to stand up and get paddling within 15 minutes of being on the river, and the kids voted it the best part of our stay! The setting is beautiful and it's only a 20 minute cycle along the river (or a 5 min drive) from Big Sky Hideaway. All are keen to do it again, highly recommended!.”
— Rebecca Jones
“The flat and quiet back roads around Big Sky Hideaway make it perfect for family cycling. Nearby you'll find the Water Rail Way, a 33 mile cycle trail linking Lincoln to Boston. We enjoyed the beautiful 5 mile stretch along the river into Boston, treating ourselves to a delicious raspberry scone, cookie, coffee and a huge hot chocolate at the lovely Boston Lock Cafe. I understand there's also a nice cafe half way along by Anton Gowt lock if you don't fancy the full distance. It was a great way to see the area and is right on the doorstep of the campsite!”
- Rebecca Jones
Local rides
Get on your bike!
FOOD
PUBS & RESTUARANTS
Mountain's
Abbery Farm
Lincolnshire sausages and BBQ packs for the family, Mountain's is a good bet for those stocking up for their campsite BBQ!​
11 minutes by car
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Dinky Green Kitchen
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, this lovely little place caters for all dietary needs and can be found just a few miles away at Anton's Gowt
9 minutes by car
20 minutes by bicycle
75 minute walk
Boston Lock Cafe
If you like a cycle or a long walk, follow the Water Rail Trail path alongside the River Witham and stop for a coffee and breakfast at the Lock Cafe in Boston.
12 minutes by car
30 minutes by bicycle
120 minute walk
Cob Shop
The home of the Mighty Cobstopper, the most mind boggingly huge cooked breakfast you'll ever try!​
17 minutes by car
50 minutes by bicycle
180 minute walk
The Lea Gate
Conningsby
15 minute drive
45 minute cycle
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Malcolm Arms
Anton's Gowt
9 minute drive
20 minute cycle
75 minute walk