Dog-friendly Lancashire

This stunning semi-detached barn conversion provides spacious and luxurious accommodation. Located in the quiet rural village of Stalmine, the property is ideally placed for exploring Lancashire, the Fylde Coast and beyond. Thoughtfully designed both inside and out, the barn offers luxury comforts including a beautiful and well-equipped kitchen, contemporary bathrooms, attractive comfortable bedrooms, Wi-Fi, and a wood burner which is perfect for those winter evenings.
Outside is equally impressive with a decked patio area that enjoys far reaching countryside views. The patio provides a wonderful space for hosting a barbecue, whilst the children can play games on the large lawned garden. The property boasts a private hot tub which can be enjoyed all year round, and should the great British weather take a turn for the worse, you can retreat to your ‘Cave’. This has been built by the owner as an indulgent folly and is weatherproof and with a means of heating.
Stalmine is located approximately 5 miles from the small market town of Poulton-le-Fylde which has a good selection of shops, bars, and cafés. Other places that are worth a visit along the Fylde coast include Thornton Cleveleys with its old-fashioned charm and promenade, 7 miles, Fleetwood with its Freeport Outlet Shopping Village, 10 miles, and of course Blackpool, 9 miles, whose many attractions include The Tower, Blackpool Zoo, Pleasure Beach, Sea Life Centre, and Madame Tussauds.
Apart from being accessible for the coast, Carr End Barn A is also well-placed for exploring rural Lancashire. Ribble Valley with its pretty villages is within an hour’s drive, and it’s an excellent choice for walks and country pubs. The Forest of Bowland, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, can also be reached within an hour’s drive. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are also very accessible by road and can be reached in an hour. The city of Lancaster is just 13 miles away and Preston is 19 miles. Beach 9¾ miles. Shop and pub ½ mile, and restaurant 3 miles. This property can be booked together with ref. LR8 to accommodate up to 18 guests.

These lovely barn conversions stand adjacent to the owner’s home, and boast a favourable position in a rural location. Located on a working sheep and beef farm, they are just 330 yards from the centre of the pretty village of Kelbrook. Guests at Moorgate Farm can enjoy the wonderful views of Pendle Hill and the surrounding countryside, whilst being close enough to the centre of the village to be able to walk to the local pub. With an abundance of local walks from the doorstep, these are a perfect retreat for families, couples or groups of friends.
The small village of Kelbrook lies near the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, which means that guests can take advantage of everything these two rural counties have to offer. Just 9 miles from the charming market town of Skipton, the ‘Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales’, guests can enjoy the local market and the selection of pubs, shops, cafés and restaurants available. Clitheroe and the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is just 10 miles away and offers an abundance of walking, cycling and local gastronomy to try. After a long day exploring and sightseeing, the private hot tub is a welcome retreat in which to relax and recharge. Shop, pub and restaurant 550 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.

Enjoying an elevated position in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, from the moment you drive through the electric gates towards Annabelle’s Cottage you won’t be disappointed. Surrounded by approximately 25 acres of land, it offers the perfect opportunity to experience countryside living and a quieter pace of life.

Set out over one level, charming period features have been beautifully blended with modern day luxuries such as superb stone flag flooring complete with underfloor heating. The spacious living room boasts a wood burner, and in the en-suite bathroom is the most unique walk-in shower plus a luxurious roll top bath. Outside you’ll find a patio area perfect for a morning coffee or al-fresco dining, and the fields beyond stretch out as far as the eye can see. The landscaped grounds that are shared with the friendly owners who live on-site, include a large duck pond and 800 metres of wonderful river frontage where you can picnic and barbecue during the warm summer months.

The small market town of Garstang can be reached in a 10-minute drive, and provides a full range of amenities including a large supermarket, pubs, restaurants and a selection of independent shops and casual eateries. The cities of both Lancaster and Preston are also easily reachable in around a 30- minute drive. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 312 square miles, and once more provides the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with peaceful, remote walking and cycling available. The Lake District National park can be reached in around an hour, or for those wanting to swap countryside for coast, the seaside resorts of Blackpool and Lytham St Annes are around a 45-minute drive. You really are spoilt for choice.

Outstanding barn conversion in rural hamlet of Tatham near Bentham. Offering 3 bedrooms, underfloor heating and views of magnificent three peaks. Kirkby Lonsdale 8 miles.

An idyllic, detached lodge settled in South Lakeland Leisure Village near Warton, Cumbria. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. Private decking. Arnside 7.7 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 9.7 miles; Kendal 14.1 miles.

A large, characterful, detached house located in Paythorne near Gisburn, Lancashire. Off-road parking. Woodburning stoves. Annex. Open-plan living. External games room. Large garden. Settle 10 miles; Clitheroe 11.6 miles; Skipton 13.6 miles.

This lovely farm cottage situated in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, refurbished in 2021, provides an idyllic country retreat for couples and families. The bedroom has patio doors looking out over fields so you can enjoy watching the wildlife without leaving bed. Outside, the private garden is the ideal spot to enjoy al fresco dining in the sunshine or for sitting out on a summer’s evening watching the stars. The living room provides a cosy corner to snuggle up on the sofa next to the wood burner with a glass of wine at the end of a busy day.
Acre Hill Cottage is an ideal choice for guests who love the great outdoors. You are in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Yorkshire Dales and Pendle Hill both within a 30-minute drive. The area is popular for those keen on walking with various routes taking you through some of the most scenic countryside in the UK. Nearby Gisburn Forest is a brilliant base for walking, horse riding and mountain biking as well as fishing on Stocks Reservoir.
There is storage for bikes at the property and the winding country lanes will take you through the Ribble Valley. Your dog is welcome to join you on your stay and they are sure to have the holiday of a lifetime, exploring the surrounding countryside. The picture postcard village of Bolton-by-Bowland is 3 miles away, offering two village greens and a friendly local pub serving delicious food. The many picturesque rural villages within the Trough of Bowland including Slaidburn, Newton and Downham, to name just a few, can all be reached within 15 minutes, and all have a village pub.
Pendle Hill, and the historical story of the Pendle Witches can be reached within 20 minutes. The bustling market town of Clitheroe, which is considered to be the capital of the Ribble Valley, is just 7 miles away. Here, the streets are strewn with bunting and are home to a delightful selection of boutique shops, cafes, wine bars, pubs and restaurants.

Offering truly fantastic far reaching countryside views, Wesley Old Hall Annexe can be found nestled in a rural location in the small Lancashire hamlet of Old Clough. Adjoining the friendly owner’s home, this spacious property was completely renovated throughout in 2021 and benefits from an on-site games room to help keep everyone entertained. Outside you’ll find an enclosed garden with seating, perfect for a peaceful morning coffee or evening glass of wine, with the Rossendale Way passing straight by easy access to an abundance of countryside just waiting to be explored.
The Lancashire mill town of Bacup is around a 2-mile drive, and here you’ll find a comprehensive range of shops and amenities. Located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire boundary, it’s also home to Stubbylee Park which has an outdoor gym, tennis courts and an off road cycling ‘pump track’. Rawtenstall is around a 15-minute drive and boasts cobbled streets, a thriving market and local independent businesses. It has one of the best dry ski slopes in England and is also the northern point of the heritage East Lancs Railway.
The mountain bike trails of Lee and Cragg Quarry can be picked up just outside Bacup, and the surrounding countryside including the nearby Rossendale Valley is popular with walkers and hikers. Other local attractions include The Whitaker Art Gallery, the ’Singing Ringing Tree’ and the ’Halo’, Burnley and Rossendale’s panopticons, and the National Trust’s Gawthorpe Hall. Finally, the city of Manchester is around a 40-minute drive or a 30-minute direct train from Walsden or Todmorden train stations.

Hazelgrove Lodge Barn is a luxurious home away home perfect for spending quality time with the people you love. Built by the owners themselves, this impressive barn stands proudly against a backdrop of spectacular scenery. The panoramic views must be seen to be believed and are captured throughout the building so you can wake up to the most incredible sunrises across the valley, watch the deer in the fields below as you sip your morning coffee or gaze at the stars while you cosy up on the sofas. issues which include, separate entrances on the lower two floors as well as a bedroom with wet room style bathroom on the lower ground floor. The main living area is open plan and the real heart of this home. Enjoy dinner with a view as you look out across the moors, and sip cocktails on the internal balcony which can be enjoyed in all weathers. Upstairs, there are a further four bedrooms. The master has a luxurious kingsize bed with its own private balcony as well as a dressing room and ensuite bathroom. The second, kingsize bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom and a balcony with the most amazing views. There is also another kingsize bedroom and a twin bedroom, plus a family bathroom. As dog lovers themselves, the owners have gone above and beyond to make your dog’s stay just as wonderful as yours with a warm dog shower outside – perfect for washing muddy paws (and wellies) after a long walk.
Set on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire, with two National Parks within 30 minutes, there is an abundance of things to do in this amazing area. The property itself is nestled down a farm track, which also makes up part of the Pennine Bridleway, so there are plenty of walks from the very doorstep taking you across the rugged Lancashire moors. Wycoller and Bronte Country is just 6 miles away, where you can follow in the footsteps of Heathcliff and Cathy. The bustling market town of Skipton, known as ‘The gateway to the Dales’ is just 8 miles away where guests can enjoy the local market and a selection of pubs, shops, cafés, and restaurants. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, can be reached in under 40 minutes offering an abundance of walking, cycling and fantastic local gastronomy to try including two Michelin Star restaurants. Pendle Hill with its rich history, most notably for the witch trials, is also nearby and has fantastic walking and cycling through the surrounding villages and over the hill itself where you’ll be rewarded with views across the Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales, and Lancashire Moors. A 9-holf golf course can be found just a 7-minute drive away. If you fancy going slightly further afield, The Lake District, Fylde Coast and Peak District National Park can all be reached in an hour.

These two beautiful shepherds huts enjoy an elevated position in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From the moment you drive through the electric gates towards Oakenclough House you won’t be disappointed. Surrounded by approximately 25 acres of land, these they offer the perfect opportunity to experience countryside living and a quieter pace of life.
Newly built in 2022 and 2023 they are larger than average and even boast a kingsize bed. Accessed via a footpath from the owner’s main house, they’ve been beautifully decorated with wonderful attention to detail. There’s a wood burner, perfect for cosy winter months, and a private patio area with BBQ for morning coffee and al fresco dining. The fields beyond stretch out as far as the eye can see, and the magnificently landscaped grounds include a large duck pond, 800 metres of wonderful river frontage and alternative picnic and barbecue areas which are shared with other onsite properties.
The small market town of Garstang can be reached in a 10-minute drive and provides a full range of amenities including a supermarket, pubs, restaurants and a selection of independent shops and casual eateries. The cities of both Lancaster and Preston are also easily reachable in around a 30-minute drive. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 312 square miles, and once more provides the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with peaceful, remote walking and cycling available. The Lake District National Park can be reached in around an hour, or for those wanting to swap the countryside for the coast, the seaside resorts of Blackpool and Lytham St Annes are around a 45-minute drive. You are spoilt for choice.