Meet Fran
Family Hobbies
Running, Cooking, Camping, Hill walking, Music, gigs, festivals
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Set within walking distance of a historic medieval market town, Boston boasts a plethora of fascinating history and heritage to discover. The grandness of our 700 year old church St Botolph's with its imposing tower reaching 272 ft towards the heavens, and 365 steps of climbing provides a fabulous 360 degree view of our town its an outstanding monument to medieval stonemasons and connections to some of Boston's famous sons and daughters and their American connections. The Guildhall illustrates merchant medieval life and bringing to life the plight of the Pilgrim Fathers whom were imprisoned here.
With the land flat and much reclaimed the restored fully working Maud Foster windmill, the tallest working mill in the country, provides a detailed example of wind power and the millers tour is well worth the personal animated talk of the ancient art of milling and how these glorious buildings still function, with a small shop the products of the mill are available to purchase. Blackfriars Art Centre is a thriving community lead theatre and provides live entertainment from its remaining medieval friary.
Boston has always been a great trading centre, from the 13th century a lively port, with the area now predomitlary food growing after the draining of the fens in the late 18th century the availiabily of local produce and artisan purveyors is rich, there is a farmers market is held every third Wednesday of the month, and a stunning weekly market held on both Saturdays and Wednesdays and a open air auction that for the last 450 years has been providing locals and visitors with everything to fresh food to bycycles!
An excellent choice of family ran and independent shops, restaurants and cafes surround the market place lining the medieval lanes.
The river Witham provide a pleasant walk along this old train line, its possible to walk or cycle to Lincoln following the river course -
Boston is great for cycling and walking the Marshes of the wash with the RSVP Frieston shore reserve and Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve - the area is great for lovers of nature and big skies with sightings of wildfowl and breeding waders over the saltmarshes a visit will be well rewarded.
My home is bright and natural and I love my large town garden, I live with my Weinerwarner , its a friendly haven all room are bright and airy and the garden provides a great spot for taking breakfast or just a little time out. Bedrooms have a cotton sheets and towels and comfy beds
Local produce is provided for breakfast so you are able to sample local fayre.
I am a friendly host, a cook by profession whom welcomes travellers. With interests in nature, family history, travel and culture and the arts.
French and a little Italian is spoken
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
My house is located a 10 minute walk to the town centre. Boston is well serviced with trains and buses and coaches running frequently.
The town has a lively commercial centre with a market.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Coeliac
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Please keep noise to a minimum after 11pm
No smoking
Please do not invite strangers into our home.
Foot wear is not permitted upstairs.
Sorry I am unable to take in pets
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house you would your own
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
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When can I share my contact details?
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