Moorings

This is a cottage shaped by the sea. Green Porth stretches out below, with its pale sand, clear water and view towards Blockhouse Castle, while Old Grimsby Quay brings boats, island-hopping and the gentle comings and goings of harbour life close to the door. From here, days can drift easily between high-tide swims, beach picnics, sailing adventures and long lunches along the coast at The Ruin Beach Café.

Inside, Moorings feels light, airy and generous, with high ceilings, exposed beams and plenty of space for larger families or friends to settle in. The lounge, warmed by a log-burning stove, offers a cosy place to gather after beach days or breezy walks, while the cottage’s relaxed layout makes it easy for everyone to find their own rhythm.

The sun room is the true showstopper. Wrapped in light and warmed by underfloor heating, it takes in an extraordinary sweep of Green Porth, from the beach below to Blockhouse Castle beyond. It is the room you will naturally drift towards: for slow breakfasts, quiet reading, watching the tide come and go, or simply sitting with the view a little longer than you planned.

Moorings sleeps eight across four bedrooms, with flexible zip-linked beds that can be arranged as superking or twin by prior request. Two bathrooms, an ensuite shower room and a separate WC make the cottage practical for multi-generational stays or larger groups sharing.

Outside, the cottage is framed by two of Old Grimsby’s prettiest beaches, with Hut 62 Boat Hire and the Ruin Beach Café close by. Whether you are heading out on the water, wandering down for a swim, or returning home sandy-footed from Green Porth, Moorings places the quiet pleasures of the east side right at your feet.

Spacious, light-filled and wonderfully placed, Moorings is a classic Old Grimsby cottage for those who want beach days, harbour life and a view that stays with you long after you leave.

Please note: the floor plan is indicative only; fixtures, fittings and furniture may vary