The quiet staycation holiday break your kids will love – with zorbing, axe-throwing and outdoor adventure classes

AFTER two years of seeking out new and undiscovered staycation locations, there aren’t many corners of the country left unexplored by the masses.

The Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty hidden between Lincoln and the Skegness coastline, might just fit that bill, however.

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In a practically empty corner of the county, the Wolds offer endless rolling hills, quaint villages and rustic country pubs, plus walking, cycling and adventure aplenty.

Our launch pad for exploring this often overlooked gem, Landal Kenwick Woods, is a village of cabins surrounded by lush trees and on the edge of a hotel estate and golf course.

It’s a sort of back-to-basics Center Parcs, with very similar adventure-style activities and facilities, but all tuned down in favour of simplicity.

There’s a huge indoor pool, yes, but no slides or wave machine. Instead, a tranquil space allows you to make your own fun — and unlike other popular holiday resorts, you won’t need to queue.

Better still, this more stripped-back approach is reflected in a bargain price — three nights cost less than £600 for our family of four.

We’d taken our tireless youngsters, aged five and nine, to tackle the narrow country lanes and rain-swelled fords of the Wolds, but it’s not just families who head here.

Accommodation at Landal Kenwick Woods ranges from giant cabins with enough room for eight to our two-bedroom pad with one double and one twin room.

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The dog-friendly cabins are immaculate, with hotel-standard bedding, a big kitchen with enough gear for cooking up regular feasts and a huge deck, the perfect place to enjoy a cuppa in moments of sunshine.

But the biggest hit with our family was the private Jacuzzi, screened from neighbours, where we kicked back with bubbly and Appletiser — plastic flutes are provided.

A ten-minute walk from here is the main hub with the Kenwick Park Hotel, a well-equipped gym and full spa where guests have free use of the foot spas, hydro-pool, Jacuzzi, ice baths, saunas and steam room.

The red-brick hotel goes relatively unnoticed amid the spectacular countryside, which includes the far-from-busy 18-hole golf course.

It’s set for a massive refurb, so the decor will get a little refresh, and the restaurant is fantastic for a laid-back dinner with standard pub fare done well and at the weekend, a lively bar atmosphere.

The cabins are run separately from this area, although all the facilities are shared, and include activities such as zorbing sessions, where guests run around, hamster-style, in a huge inflatable ball floating on water.

For the adventurous youngsters, there’s the outdoor centre with shelter building and bushcraft lessons, as well as archery and axe-throwing.

You could certainly lose older kids for days on end here, but you’ll want to save some time to take advantage of the stunning walking routes that weave across the grassy Wolds.

Boots on, dog ready, we headed for the Viking Way — a historic trail stretching from Rutland to the Humber.

Even through the cold and wet, it was difficult not to be awed by the same striking views that the invading Norsemen would have soaked up while climbing these same trails more than 1,000 years ago.

Today, there is even more beauty to admire. Looping through small villages such as Belchford in the south Wolds, we looked out towards the impressive Lincoln Cathedral, a magnificent Grade I-listed building and possibly the most remarkable piece of Gothic architecture in the UK.

A 20-minute drive from here, the picturesque and secluded village of Tealby is worth a visit too, with Cotswold-esque thatched cottages, village green and a vintage tearoom.

It’s safe to say that the Wolds worked their magic, tiring us all out in a corner of the world we knew nothing about.

And if you’re looking for an action-packed getaway with enough fun for families of all ages, then Lendal Kenwick Woods is the place for you.

By 9pm we were driving back to our cabin with two exhausted children snoozing in the back.

Time to hit the hot tub?

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