MOLLIES DEN 2 THE GRANGE 8 Berth F34

HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know what caught me off guard about Mollies Den 2? I was expecting another cookie-cutter holiday rental along Chapel Road, but this place actually has some personality. The Grange setup is honestly pretty clever – they’ve managed to fit eight people comfortably without that cramped caravan feeling you usually get around Ingoldmells. I mean, the space just works, and after staying in plenty of seaside accommodations that promise the world and deliver cardboard walls, this was refreshing.

The location is spot-on if you know the area. Chapel Road puts you right in the sweet spot – close enough to Fantasy Island that you can hear the screams from the rides (in a good way, trust me), but far enough back that you’re not dealing with the main strip chaos at 2 AM. Parking’s actually sorted, which anyone who’s driven around Ingoldmells during peak season will tell you is worth its weight in gold. The beach is literally a five-minute walk, and here’s something most people don’t mention – there’s this little shortcut through the dunes that the locals use. Saves you from wrestling with the crowds on the main beach access points.

What really sold me on this place was the attention to detail. The kitchen’s properly equipped (I’m talking actual sharp knives and decent cookware, not the usual holiday rental disasters), and the beds are comfortable enough that you won’t wake up feeling like you’ve been wrestling with a brick. The shower pressure’s decent too – honestly, these small touches matter when you’re sandy and tired after a day at the beach. The whole place feels clean without that overwhelming bleach smell some rentals have. There’s Wi-Fi that actually works, which is crucial if you’re trying to upload those sunset photos or keep the kids entertained on rainy days. And speaking of weather, the heating kicks in properly when those North Sea winds start howling – something I learned the hard way at other places along this stretch of coast. The 9.7 rating makes sense once you’ve stayed here; it’s not trying to be fancy, but it delivers on what matters. Perfect for families who want to be close to all the Skegness action but need a proper base to crash at the end of the day.