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.

In lovely surroundings of peaceful open countryside, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this award-winning, detached barn conversion, with its own small garden, is built around a cobbled courtyard and reached by a ¾-mile long farm track. Ingenious design has retained the barn’s unique character, while creating very spacious and well-equipped accommodation, ideal for holidays at any time of year. Set away from the farmyard, it is surrounded by farmland where sheep and cows quietly graze. There are wonderful walks straight from the door, with the fells and mighty Ingleborough in sight. At Ingleton (6 miles), there are miles of paths with steps and bridges along a wooded valley where waterfalls abound, and nearby White Scar Caves display classic features of limestone caverns. The very pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is just 4 miles away, offering shops, inns, restaurants and a golf course.
Cowder Barn is ideally located between two National Parks – the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District – both within easy touring distance and offering some of England’s most dramatic scenery. Rushing rivers flow down the main dales of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale, surrounded by the high peaks of the Pennines, and high waterfalls, such as Hardraw Force near Hawes, make spectacular sights. Everywhere grey-stone villages blend effortlessly into an unspoilt landscape. The Lakes offer a land of exciting contrasts – high mountains and deep lakes in an ever-changing array of colours. Fishing and water sports can be enjoyed, or for the less energetic, sheepdog trials, Cumberland wrestling and fell races make good spectator sports. The coast is easily accessible, with the wide sandy beach at Morecambe only 16 miles away. Shops 4 miles, pub 1 mile.

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.

Hawett Farm is a beautifully unique, interior designed property offering a wonderful mix of rural character and charm. Set in two acres of grounds, the location is tranquil boasting far reaching countryside views to the sound of birdsong. Inside is incredibly spacious, encompassing three floors with the real heart of the home being the exquisite family kitchen. As you walk in, the vaulted ceiling and incredible views are simply impressive. The kitchen itself is a bespoke, handmade design and a central breakfast bar island, dining table and comfortable sofa in front of a wood burner have all been incorporated. There’s a separate huge living/dining area with open fire, and where you’ll find the television discreetly hidden behind an oak cabinet bookcase. For children (and adults!), the games room has a half-size snooker and pool table, together with a projector for films and music videos, yet another wood burner and a single bed. Lastly on the ground floor there’s a utility room and toilet.
Moving upstairs to the first floor you’ll find the family bathroom and three large bedrooms, each with stunning rural views to wake up to. The jungle mural bedroom is spectacular! Split and twist stairs take you to the second floor which is the luxurious master suite, with super kingsize bed and an en-suite with stand-alone tub, table-mounted twin wash basins and a walk-in rainfall shower. The television rises out of a wooden chest, and to add to the intrigue further, a full length mirror conceals the dressing room – it’s brilliant! Outside in the grounds, badminton and croquet is available to set up on the lawn. Finally there’s the opportunity to play with the tame goats, sheep and chickens, including the collection of eggs!
The village of Parbold is 1½ miles away and includes a train station with direct service to Manchester in just under an hour. Several good country pubs are within easy walking distance, and the Leeds to Liverpool canal runs through the village for waterside strolls and narrowboat/kayak hire. Fabulous walks and hikes are available direct from the door, and the beautiful sandy beach of Southport is a mere 30-minute drive.