Dog-friendly Lancashire

This terraced, former coastguard’s cottage is a few yards from The Mount with its uninterrupted views across Morecambe Bay. Fleetwood makes a good base to explore the Fylde Coast by car, tram or on the ferry across the Wyre to Knott End and Pilling marshes. Visit the Marine Hall and Gardens, Fleetwood Market, Freeport Outlet Shopping Village and marina, Fleetwood Museum and the beach. Blackpool is 9 miles away with Pleasure Beach, zoo, indoor water park, Sea Life Centre, waxworks and tower, or take a trip to Thornton, Cleveleys or Lytham St Annes, with golf courses, shops, bars and eateries. Wyre Estuary Country Park is 5 miles and within easy driving distance are the Lake District, Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales (about 1 hour). Lancaster and Preston about 50 minutes. Shop 400 yards, pub 50 yards, restaurant ½ mile.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of Beacon Fell, this wonderful holiday cottage boasts spectacular views over the stunning surrounding countryside from both the open plan living space and all-important hot tub.

Full of character throughout once you enter Woodpecker Cottage, you’ll immediately notice the double height beamed vaulted ceiling, and spiral stairs that lead to a mezzanine bedroom. Quite uniquely within the bedroom itself includes an en-suite shower discreetly hidden behind a frosted screen. You’ll also enjoy fabulous luxury touches such as underfloor heating to the lower level, a wood burner for cosy winter evenings and externally the spacious hot tub is set beneath a superb wooden gazebo meaning you can relax and recoup no matter what the weather. Patio doors open from the open plan living space onto the spacious patio which overlooks a lake and beautiful countryside as far as the eye can see.

Located in the tiny hamlet of Whitechapel, a stone’s throw from not one but two award winning gin distilleries, one a gin school, one has a quirky gin distillery where you can call in for tastings and a cake. There’s also a local pub with great food within walking distance. The surrounding area is full of charming villages which also provide a good selection of quality restaurants, quaint tea rooms, shops and traditional pubs to accommodate most taste.

The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 312 square miles and you’ll find the landscape has immense diversity with spectacular woodland, moorland and farmland to explore. You’ll find ample paths and lanes to follow direct from the door and many closer by including the popular Nicky Nook and Grizedale Valley. The summit of Beacon Fell is 266 metres above sea level and as you’d imagine offers spectacular views over the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay, and on a clear day it’s even possible to see the Isle of Man. Lancaster, the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and the Lake District are all within easy reach for days out, and finally if you fancy a change of scenery, the Fylde Coast and popular resorts of Blackpool and Lytham St Annes.

In central Blackpool yet tucked-away on a quiet residential side street away from the hustle and bustle is the wonderfully calm and serene Little Om. Upon entering the cottage you’ll find a beautifully presented living room with a double sofa bed, and a well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs is the master bedroom, with its peaceful décor and a sumptuous kingsize bed, pride of place together with the family bathroom. Four legged furry friends are welcome to stay, and there’s permit parking available for one car.
Blackpool needs little introduction and offers plenty to do for the entire family, with most of the action taking place around the popular promenade which stretches for 6 miles. Little Om is around a 10-minute walk from North Pier, meaning a vast majority of great attractions are easily accessible by foot. To name but a few, Madame Tussauds and SeaLife Blackpool are around a 20-minute walk, the famous Blackpool tower is 15 minutes, and the historic Winter Gardens around 10 minutes. The closest tram stop is North Pier which operates a regular service from Blackpool South right the way up to Fleetwood, meaning you can really travel in style.
Having so much to do and explore right on your doorstep, you’ll be hard pushed to know where to start. Pub within a mile.

Marrion House is set in the peaceful village of Overton, an historic fishing village, and 1 mile to Sunderland Point, surrounded by salt marshes between Lancaster and Morecambe. There are wonderful views of the Lancashire countryside and the Lake District fells in the distance.
Marrion House is a spacious bungalow offering two bedrooms and a family shower room. The property has a large living/dining space and separate, fully equipped kitchen. The back courtyard offers a sunny south facing area to enjoy all day long!
In the village there is a family-run garden centre, a church and a pub which has lots going on for the whole family. Sunderland Point is set at the mouth of the River Lune on the southern shores of Morecambe Bay. It’s remote and secretive split of land allows the chance for nature to thrive, and thus, is a perfect spot for bird watching. The popular seaside resort of Morecambe hosts many attractions from picking up the freshly caught shrimp at the daily farmers market to afternoon tea’s on the seafront, there is lots to offer. There is an abundance of fun to be had for the family including bowling, cinema and arcade centres or why not try out the quirky cafés, pubs and cocktail bars along the sea front?
The property is just a 5-minute drive from the M6 motorway making it easily accessible to the south Lake District National Park and North Yorkshire. For golfers, Heysham Golf Club is just 2 miles away, and there are also courses at Morecambe, Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale and Silverdale. Beach 3 miles.

The two bedroom lodge has a family bathroom with shower and open plan living space with 55" Smart TV. There is a spacious decking area to enjoy on the summers nights. The Lodge is located just 1 minutes’ walk away from all the main facilities the park offers, including a basketball court, heated indoor swimming pool, an arcade and restaurant. The indoor facilities are open March-October and passes can be purchased for a small fee at the park’s reception.
If you like to be beside the seaside, Morecambe promenade is just a short walk away. It has a fantastic sandy beach, plenty of amusement centres, a cinema, shopping and lots of local eateries. The city of Lancaster is just 5 miles away with a fantastic shopping, bars and restaurants as well as the famous Lancaster Castle & Ashton Memorial.
To the north you can reach Kendal, ’The gateway to the Lakes’ in around a 25-minute drive, from there you are in the heart of the South Lakes and the Lake District National Park. Visit the famous steamers on Lake Windermere or the popular towns of Bowness, Windermere and Ambleside for a truly unique Lake District experience.

Nestled in a quiet residential area in the wonderful seaside town of Cleveleys, this delightful bungalow offers a perfect base just ½ mile from the main beachfront promenade. Completely refurbished in 2022, you’ll find The Bungalow beautifully maintained, with a multitude of rooms in which to relax and re-charge.
The back garden is enclosed, making this a great space to enjoy the outdoors when the weather allows, whilst indoors, each of the bedrooms features its own Smart TV, so lazy Sunday mornings are catered for.
Cleveleys has a real holiday atmosphere and is home to plenty of shops, pubs, bars and restaurants, all within easy reach from the property. As you’d expect on the seafront, you’ll find benches and pavement cafés from where you can watch the world go by, as well as fish and chip shops and ice cream parlours for those traditional holiday treats. You can jump on the tram to visit the neighbouring fishing town of Fleetwood, or the ’glitz and glamour’ of Blackpool, which needs little introduction.
For a change of scenery, why not visit the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? It will take around a 30-minute drive, or the Lake District National Park can be reached in around an hour. Coast or countryside, relaxing or exploring - however you plan to enjoy your stay, you won’t be disappointed with The Bungalow. Beach ½ mile.

This charming village of Winewall is close to the town of Colne and just a short drive from the Yorkshire Dales. Well known for its ideal location with everything you need in town, and the countryside right on your doorstep.
This delightful well-equipped property is an ideal base for any holiday maker to explore the local area. Enjoy the best of both worlds with shops, restaurants, and pubs all within a short drive. in addition, plenty of scenic walks and country parks in the vicinity. There is also a friendly pub right at the end of your street; dog friendly, beer garden and live music, perfect after a long day exploring!
On arrival, there is a shared garden overlooking the river side at the front, you can park your car on the street parking outside and enter into a cosy living room with two sofas, a TV and a wood burner perfect for those winter nights! Double doors assist in separating the living space, leading to the newly renovated kitchen and dining room. The kitchen area has everything you need to prepare a home cooked meal or why not try the local pub just a few seconds walk from your home? Wander upstairs where you will find a double bedroom with two single beds and the shower room and toilet. Climb the next flight of stairs to find your cosy master bedroom on the second floor, benefiting from a double bed, plenty of storage and two skylights with black out blinds. Outside to the rear the cottage benefits an enclosed patio.
A warm welcome will always await you at Waterside Cottage, its ideal location will leave you wanting more!

A lovely two-bedroom lodge set on the South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Private decking. On-site facilities. Off-road parking. Smart TVs. Capernwray 3 miles; Lake District 10 miles.

A luxury two-bedroom terraced cottage resting in Whalley, Lancashire. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private garden. Clitheroe 3.7 miles; Ribble Valley 4.3 miles.

Chattox Cottage, originally a weaver’s cottage, is set above a row of shops. Ideally situated within walking distance of a range of shops, cafés, and pubs right around the corner. Barrowford is close to local amenities and within short driving distance to local attractions such as Bolton Abbey, Skipton, Thornton Hall Farm and much more!
Entering the property on cobbled streets, you are greeted by a well-equipped farmhouse style kitchen/diner, the perfect place to prepare a home cooked meal with everything you need or why not try the local cuisine.
Resting behind the kitchen is a cosy lounge with sumptuous sofas, coal effect gas fire and TV, a place to rest after a long day exploring the countryside. Upstairs, choose from two large bedrooms one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. Make your way to the family bathroom, a relaxing bath with a shower over, low level toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. A warm welcome will always await you at Chaddox Cottage.