Petwood Hotel - Woodhall Spa

Historic hotel in Woodhall Spa with Dambusters heritage and 30-acre award-winning gardens

History & Heritage

The Petwood Hotel served as the Officers' Mess for 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, during World War II. The Squadron Bar houses the largest Bomber Command museum in the UK, with a prototype of Barnes Wallis's bouncing bomb. Guests can view memorabilia and tributes to the officers in the bar, which is also available for private hire.

Accommodations

Guest rooms at The Petwood Hotel include garden rooms with views of the 30-acre grounds, and the Maple Suite with a four-poster bed. The hotel provides family rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and a lift to upper floors. Daily housekeeping, room service, and packed lunches are available from the 24-hour front desk.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant serves fine cuisine influenced by locally sourced produce, with options for special diet menus and kids' meals. The Terrace Bar offers Lincolnshire's finest cuisine and a traditional afternoon tea served on the terrace. Guests can also order breakfast in the room and enjoy wine and champagne from the bar.

Gardens & Grounds

The Petwood Hotel Woodhall Spa is surrounded by 30 acres of award-winning gardens and woodland, recognized for their beauty. Guests can stroll through the grounds, relax on the terrace with outdoor furniture, and find a prototype of the bouncing bomb in the garden. The hotel provides board games and a games room for indoor recreation.

Amenities

The hotel offers bicycle rental, a games room with billiards, and secure bike storage for cycle-friendly stays. A full-service beauty and wellbeing studio is located on site for guest treatments. The hotel is pet-friendly, providing dog blankets and bowls, and has an electric vehicle charging station in the car park.

• History: Former Officers' Mess for Dambusters 617 Squadron
• Accommodations: Garden rooms, Maple Suite, and family rooms
• Dining: Fine dining with local produce and traditional afternoon tea
• Gardens: 30-acre award-winning gardens with woodland
• Pet-Friendly: Dog blankets and bowls provided
• Events: Squadron Bar available for private hire