Rosewood Waters Retreat

First stop is pretty Woodhall Spa (10 minutes’ drive), to spend a morning rummaging in antique shops, fending off a rainy day by catching a classic film at The Kinema In The Woods or pottering around the local history museum. Also worthy of your attention in this folksy little village is the Dambusters Memorial, celebrating the daring of 617 Squadron in World War II. You can tee off on several golf courses within a 15-minute drive, or swim laps in Woodhall Spa’s heated outdoor pool (10 minutes). Should you wish to up the ante with a spot of wild swimming, head for the dune-backed beaches at Skegness (50 minutes) or Mablethorpe (an hour), where kids and dogs can also tear around safely. Historic Lincoln (40 minutes) makes a lovely spot for day trips; you can tour the soaring Gothic cathedral, home to a 17th-century library designed by Sir Christopher Wren, walk the medieval ramparts and check out a copy of the Magna Carta in the castle. The lovely Old Town is crammed with indie boutiques and pubs, or you can dine on the romantic riverside at Brayford Waterfront.