The Masons Arms, Louth

The Masons Arms Hotel is largely of the 18th century, but possibly with earlier origins in the late 17th century, and is recorded as being well established by 1715. The hotel was original called the Bricklayers Arms, but had to change its name to the Masons Arms by at least 1794, after it had become the meeting place for the local Freemasons.

The Masons has 10 beautiful contemporary en-suite bedrooms, a day-time Bistro and a stunning Ballroom.

Louth is a rural market town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Louth is the principal town and centre for a large rural area of eastern Lincolnshire. Visitor attractions include St James' Church, Hubbard's Hills, the market, many independent retailers, and Lincolnshire's last remaining cattle market.

This beautiful Georgian market town is a gastro delight for ‘foodies'

Hailed by TV Chef’s The Hairy Bikers as a “food mecca”, Louth is one of the UK’s best-loved foodie hot-spots and certainly not to be missed.

Visit the bustling weekly markets and sample some of Lincolnshire’s finest produce, selling everything from speciality cheeses through to Lincolnshire Plum Loaf.

If you can’t visit on a market day, you will not be disappointed. Louth has such a lot of fabulous food shops to explore, including butchers, bakers, fishmongers, greengrocers and a cheese shop.

Whether you have a passion for shopping or an interest in history, this charming market town offers an array of attractions and activities: from the stunning St James’ Church sporting the tallest parish spire in the country, to the shopping area dotted with countless inns, cafes and magnificent Georgian and Victorian houses.

Spout Yard is a great sun-trap park complete with an outdoor theatre, children’s play area and picnic tables. There is also a purpose built art gallery and exhibitions of local artists run throughout the year.