Lincoln Green Inn

Delightful in almost every way. With a few changes it would be a perfect place. It wouldn't be far off to say we stay here just to wake up and walk through the enchanting garden; however, there's more than the garden that makes us stay. It's so nice to have a separate cottage for privacy, quiet, and peace. We stay in Little John and love the whole aesthetic but especially the little banquette in the kitchen where we take our breakfasts. We also especially appreciate the number of lighting options in the living room, which lends itself to creating coziness. We sleep well on the king-size bed with very fluffy pillows and find the bedding to always be the right weight for the season. The gas fireplace is lovely in the living room on chilly summer evenings, as well. Breakfast is excellent as an expanded continental option, though my husband prefers a more hearty breakfast and we sometimes end up going out to meet his needs. Much appreciated are the other small touches--full ice trays, restocked coffee packets, cold bottles of water. I would say the one thing that lets the experience down slightly is the friendly-enough but not attentive service. We stayed once before and received a very warm welcome with an overview of the Inn's offerings, an explanation about breakfast, etc. This time we received "Here's your key!" in an envelope, with no inquiry as to whether we had any questions. It seems like the staff member thought we were checking in late (which we weren't and hadn't indicated at any point), so she was anxious to leave even though it was two hours before the stated closing time of the office. The second morning we were there, breakfast was delivered 25 minutes later than the time we had indicated. As we wake up at 5:30am, waiting until 8:30am to eat breakfast can be difficult--and waiting until nearly 9am is much harder.

Enchanted cottages in the heart of Carmel-By-The-Sea? Yes please! My husband and our senior dog just spent a simply delightful weekend at the Lincoln Inn and we cannot stop raving about it. We are both 40, work way too much, and it’s hard to for us to “turn off,” but this place did the trick. From its exquisite gardens to delicious morning breakfast, this place really lets you relax and enjoy the magic of Carmel. (Oh, and you are probably a 5 minutes MAX walk to the beach!) Beautiful accommodations and excellent service make this slice of the English Cotswolds in Carmel a splurge that is worth every cent.

My sister and I stayed here for the second time in less than a year. We absolutely love this place! The garden is absolutely gorgeous and the cottages are spacious and comfortable. We love that it's a little off the beaten path so it's quiet and peaceful. We are close to a fabulous walking path along the coastline so this is a fantastic way to start or end your day. We will be back again next year for sure!