First visit to Skybarn Farm, and a lovely welcome from Nicola, who is friendly, helpful and informative, without being intrusive. It was a pleasure to finally meet her, after numerous emails (answered very swiftly). Booking is easy, via their online booking service, payment via bank transfer. A deposit should have been taken at time of booking, but at that point it was uncertain whether COVID would mean cancellation, so it was several weeks before a deposit was requested.
The site has all hardstanding, level, fully serviced, pitches,(electric, water tap and waste drain), CDP, dog/boot wash, free WIFI and information hut. There is a dog walk around the fields and also to the pub in nearby Aubourn (we didn't venture this time, due to the pandemic). Yes there is some road noise from the A46 if the wind is blowing in the wrong direction, but the easy access far outweighs this.
Lincoln is easily accessible, with the Cathedral, castle and Steep Hill in the older part of the city, there are lots of shops, both chains and independents, as well as supermarkets. Newark, in the opposite direction, is also easily reached. Whisby Nature reserve and Doddington Hall are both within easy reach. The Lincolnshire coastal resorts are about an hours drive. Lincolnshire Wildlife park is probably the same, and worth a visit. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage at East Kirby airfield is a good day out, with the Lancaster bomber, Just Jane, in the process of restoration, plus access to the various buildings, housing WW2 displays.
Must also recommend Fish King in North Hykeham (about 4 miles away), excellent fish and chips and very generous portions at a reasonable price. ordered and paid online, they email when your order is ready to collect, the restaurant is closed at present due to COVID.
Thoroughly enjoyed our week at Skybarn Farm and would readily recommend to anyone wishing to visit Lincolnshire.
