The Poplars Boutique BB

Lovely place in a great location. Very warm welcome, on arrival. Shown around and up to our room. Super king bed, lovely bathroom, everything you could need. An amazing view too. The whole place is very clean. A couple of minor downsides that may or may not bother you. It’s is in a fantastic location at the top end of the city, very close to both the castle and cathedral, however if you have any mobility issues it is a problem as there is no avoiding quite steep gradients. Going up to the castle and cathedral you have quite a steep 100 yards to negotiate. Down to the new shopping side where the canal is you have a lot further and very steep hill, aptly named ‘steep hill’. The other thing that was a minor down side for us was the breakfast room. You sit at the same table with other guests in a silent room. Separate tables and some low key music would make it a lot better, it just made us feel very uncomfortable. Parking is also very tight if you are a nervous driver. The negatives are far outweighed by how lovely the place is and its location and we would definitely stay again. Lincoln and the poplars are lovely lovely places.

We had a one night stay at the Poplars. A lovely room with very helpful greeting. All above expectations with very comfortable furnishings. Even a mini bar and fresh milk which you don't often get. Good guide to things to do and great access in less than 5 minutes to the Castle and Cathedral. Prior ordering breakfast with different options meant that this was cooked to perfection. Very helpful hosts.

A beautiful, clean, friendly place to stay in a perfect location. We arrived to a very pleasant welcome from our host Martin who even took us up to our room and showed us around, a welcome change from just being pointed in the direction of a room from behind a desk!!! Room was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. Breakfast was lovely,ordered the night before and served in a lovely room with beautiful views. Just a short walk through the back gate and your right by the castle and cathedral and also many lovely bars and restaurants...couldn't be in a better location !!!! Will definitely stay here again if ever we are in Lincoln in the future.

A fantastic place, in a great location, with friendly and helpful owners and team. The rooms are very comfortable and have high end hotel standard bathrooms. The breakfast menu is locally sourced and comprehensive. This year, the venue also had a green award and provided recycling bins in rooms. Fridges are provided in each room along with fresh milk. Am planning a return trip next year.

Can’t speak highly enough of the Poplars. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. Such a warm welcome from everyone we met, even a helping hand to take luggage up to our room. Location was perfect as we were visiting the castle and cathedral, which was only a couple of minutes walk away. Car park is an added bonus too. Large spacious bedroom with a large en-suite including a walk in shower. Breakfast was beautiful, locally sourced and made to order at an agreed time. Absolutely faultless!

It was absolutely delightful to be welcome by one of the two hosts of this beautiful property upon arrival. The warm welcome made me feel extremely comfortable. The nearby attractions were very well outlined, and the walking routes to the Cathedral and castle were very helpful. The room I had at the rear on the top floor was spacious and very comfortable and clean. The bed was great, as was the linen. The views out were great, and the bathroom was a good size, with a very large shower. The toiletries were plentiful, as were the different teas on offer. The fresh milk in the fridge was appreciated. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The property is a short walk to the cathedral and surrounding areas. If you are walking from the station, it is up a slight hill, so not for the faint-hearted.

I don't normally write hotel reviews, but The Poplars was a bit of an unexpected treat. I booked at the last minute when I had to stay the night in Lincoln. It was a really lovely treat compared to the usual chain hotels I tend to end up in when I'm working away. Thoughtfully designed room, super clean and very comfortable. It's also in a great location just 5 mins away from Lincoln centre but in a quiet street so best of both worlds. Martyn was very welcoming and kind and helped with recommendations for dinner that were spot on. Breakfast was lovely - lots of attention and consideration had gone into the choices on offer and although I didn't have the cooked breakfast, it looked and smelt fantastic! In hindsight, I would probably have parked on the street as I'd had a long drive, next to no luggage and was a bit intimidated by the driveway up to the house. I would add though, that I'm not the most confident of drivers. All in all, a nice surprise in a lovely city. Will stay there again if I'm back that way...

Fabulous little b and b. Great owners Martyn’s and heike. Cant do enough for you. Great breakfast great room and lots of very helpful info from owners. It’s a 5/10 min walk to castle and cathedral which is where you can walk down steep hill to the more normal high street stuff and the water front. It is a very steep hill so prob not good for people with knee or hip problems but there are some lovely cafes and shops on the way down. Would defo return.

I booked The Poplars as it was rated highly on various review sites and my wife and I just wanted a stop over for just one night. It fitted the bill as we wanted to be close to the Cathedral. We were welcomed by Cassia, and she was very helpful in showing us the room and explained about everything we may possibly need. The B&B is boutique/unique and the decor which is kept in pretty good order, reflects this. Our room was on the first floor and it was comfortable with period furniture. The en-suite was behind an almost ‘secret door’ as the door was wall-papered the same as the walls in the room. A tad quirky, yet fun and practical. The en-suite was ultra modern, so it was completely different to the bedroom. Again, a surprise yet not unpleasant. The shower was electric but powerful enough to serve its purpose. It did need a little adjustment, periodically, to keep it upright as it kept slipping in it’s mounting. Not the biggest problem in the world right now, just saying… The B&B is situated in an area surrounded by considerable steep hills and you need to take this into consideration. Personally, I enjoyed the workout! Also, the driveway up to The Poplars off the road is quite narrow and steep. If you aren’t a confident driver this could be an issue to you, but then again, for the vast majority of drivers, it just needs a little care and it will not be a problem. Breakfast was very enjoyable and the staff are very friendly and efficient with getting your order to you. You note down on the form provided your breakfast choices, the night before, and they collect your order from your door. It is a well run establishment, and Martin, the owner, does try very hard to ensure your stay is as welcoming as possible.