Dog-friendly Lancashire

A lavish lodge based in the stunning South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth. Smart TV. Dog-friendly. Luxury. Carnforth 1.7 miles; Silverdale 5.5 miles; Morecambe 7.5 miles.

This former farm house at West Boundary Farm has been thoughtfully converted into two bright and comfortable holiday cottages (ref. 27557 and ref. 27558). An interconnecting door between the two cottages means that they can either be enjoyed independently or as one larger holiday home. Situated down a private lane on the outskirts of the small village of Pilling, these properties are ideal for exploring the North West coast. Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Fleetwood and Poulton-le-Fylde are all within a short drive. Alternatively, the Trough of Bowland, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales are all easily accessible by car. Two well stocked fishing lakes can be found within the farm’s extensive grounds and this is offered free of charge to guests. Shop and pub ½ mile, restaurant 3 miles.

These three terraced, converted barns have spectacular views of the Cumbrian Fells and Morecambe Bay. In a picturesque setting, on the owner’s working beef and sheep farm, these holiday properties are situated on the edge of the beautiful Trough of Bowland, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in great walking territory. Each property has a patio area with picnic benches, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. In the parish of Quernmore, the properties are just a short drive from the historic town of Lancaster where there are numerous pubs and restaurants. Leisure facilities nearby include golf courses and the historic Williamson’s Park, which has the beautiful Ashton Memorial and the Butterfly House. Lancaster also has a castle, where the Pendle witches were brought for trial. Other places to visit include the seaside resort of Morecambe, 8 miles, Ingleton and the Yorkshire Dales, 18 miles, Kendal, known as the Gateway to the Lakes is 27 miles, Blackpool, 35 miles, and the cities of Manchester and Liverpool are just over an hour’s drive. Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.
Valley View (ref 29530), Clougha View (ref 29531) and Lakeland View (ref UKC3985) can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.

These three terraced, converted barns have spectacular views of the Cumbrian Fells and Morecambe Bay. In a picturesque setting, on the owner’s working beef and sheep farm, these holiday properties are situated on the edge of the beautiful Trough of Bowland, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in great walking territory. Each property has a patio area with picnic benches, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. In the parish of Quernmore, the properties are just a short drive from the historic town of Lancaster where there are numerous pubs and restaurants. Leisure facilities nearby include golf courses and the historic Williamson’s Park, which has the beautiful Ashton Memorial and the Butterfly House. Lancaster also has a castle, where the Pendle witches were brought for trial. Other places to visit include the seaside resort of Morecambe, 8 miles, Ingleton and the Yorkshire Dales, 18 miles, Kendal, known as the Gateway to the Lakes is 27 miles, Blackpool, 35 miles, and the cities of Manchester and Liverpool are just over an hour’s drive. Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.
Valley View (ref 29530), Clougha View (ref 29531) and Lakeland View (ref UKC3985) can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Located on a quiet residential street in Fairhaven, within 2 miles of Lytham and St Annes, this semi-detached holiday cottage provides spacious and comfortable accommodation. Fairhaven lake is a short walk, offering tennis, boat hire and bowling amongst its attractions. There is also a cafe and RSPB discovery centre. Nearby is a cinema, indoor swimming pool, a beach and a variety of coastal walks. Within a short drive, there are four 18-hole golf courses. The attractive towns of Lytham and St Anne’s offering bars, restaurants and cafes, are within 2 miles. Blackpool is approximately 8 miles. The Lake District is approximately 1-hour. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Just a short stroll from Morecambe’s delightful promenade, this spacious house is ideal for family holidays, boasting a large enclosed garden and sun room. Very close to Morecambe Golf Club and Happy Mount Park, where children can enjoy the paddling pool, playground, miniature train, crazy golf and trampolines. Morecambe has lots to offer including the award winning jetty, multiplex cinema and Festival Market. Morecambe is ideally located for touring, with the Lake District, Flyde coast, Trough of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales all accessible. Shop and pub 100 yards.

Conveniently located on the doorstep of The Lake District, the village of Silverdale sits on the coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This semi-detached holiday property boasts sea views from the top floor, comfortable accommodation for families and groups of friends, and the benefit of a rear garden, surrounded by a 3ft high, stone wall, to sit out and relax after a day exploring. For the cooler evenings, it has the added beneift of a cosy woodburner. Just a stroll away from the shore and enjoying glorious views of Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland fells, Rock Villas is in an ideal location for enjoying this special area. A fabulous collection of local walks including the ’Pepperpot’ and ‘Jenny Browns Point’ make this location ideal for keen walkers and nature lovers, along with guests who wish to explore The Lakes, Kendal, Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale, which are all within an hours drive. Further along the coast, Morecambe and Blackpool are a fantastic option for a day out. Silverdale is home to RSPB’s Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, where BBC’s ’Autumnwatch’ has been filmed. Beach 600 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1/4 mile.

Mulberry House is situated in the heart of beautiful Lytham St Annes. Benefiting from off-road parking and being right on the doorstep of all the town’s shops, bars and restaurants, this is the ideal holiday base from which to explore all that the popular coastal town of Lytham and the surrounding area has to offer. The property provides comfortable accommodation with all the comforts guests would expect from a holiday home. One of the most popular and cosmopolitan towns along the Fylde Coast, and voted one of the best places to live in the UK, Lytham is perfect for families who like to be active.
It is a great area for walking and cycling, and there is a wide choice of entertainment and leisure facilities, which includes 5 championship golf courses, as well as facilities for sailing, bowling and swimming. Due to its proximity to the reeds and marshes of the Ribble Estuary, the area is also popular with birdwatchers and wildlife lovers. In complete contrast, the bright lights of Blackpool, with its famous tower, Pleasure Beach, zoo, Sea Life Centre and Sandcastle Waterpark, is just 9 miles away. Other towns worth visiting on the northwest coast include Thornton Cleveleys and Fleetwood, whose designer shopping outlet is very popular.
Should you fancy a change from the stunning coastal scenery, there are so many other places to visit that are within easy reach, thanks to its proximity to the motorway network via the M55 and M6. The Ribble Valley, Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District are all very accessible and can be reached in just under an hour. Lytham hosts many popular events throughout the year, including the famous Lytham Proms, which takes place at the beginning of August, making it the ideal year-round coastal destination. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Hazel Grove House is a wonderful Georgian residence, originally a farmhouse, which has benefited from extensive upgrading. Notable changes were made by a gentleman doctor owner in the 1840s, and full renovation by the current owner, who lives in an adjoining cottage, means that the property offers an excellent level of comfort and facilities. Spacious and well-presented living spaces provide families and groups the flexibility to spread out a little and utilise the space to their own requirements. The kitchen flows beautifully into the dining area, sure to be a hub for socialising and enjoying time shared around the table. The more formal drawing room is complemented by the cosy snug, complete with a decorative wood-burning stove for cosy evenings in, and the additional relaxation area on the top floor allows guests a separate TV or quiet area. The generous bedrooms are beautifully presented and benefit from bathroom facilities for each room. Guests will no doubt appreciate the convenience of such an arrangement when holidaying in larger numbers.
Whilst first impressions portray a grand country residence with a formal frontage, the charm of the original farmhouse remains, giving a homely and comfortable feel to this spacious property. Sitting in 2 acres and tucked away in countryside on the edge of the Lakes, this fabulous holiday property has a lot to offer families and groups of friends looking for a high standard of accommodation in a most convenient location.
The delightful formal gardens, with year-round interest, are a joy to wander around, being well stocked with a variety of colourful and scented plants. Nature lovers will delight in the regular visits to the gardens of the roe deer and fallow deer which inhabit the surrounding fields, as well as hedgehogs, frogs, toads, a green woodpecker, curlews, herons, pheasants and owls. A short drive away in the Silverdale and Arnside Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you can explore the Leighton Moss RSPB Centre great for nature lovers.
Hazel Grove House offers an ideal location from which to explore a choice of popular destinations within a 30-minute drive, including The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and the Forest of Bowland. The popular market towns of Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale are both well worth a visit, offering a selection of cafés, bars and restaurants for all tastes and occasions, along with a good mix of independent traders and popular stores. For those drawn to the coast, the Kent Estuary and Morecambe Bay are within easy reach, and walkers and cyclists will enjoy the routes available for all abilities. Inland, Farleton Knott is a popular local attraction and visible from the gardens, and from here and neighbouring Hutton Roof Crags, the Lake District Fells across Morecambe Bay can be seen, as well as the Howgill Fells and Middleton Fells in the Yorkshire Dales, together with the moors of Bowland Forest. Farleton Knott has some of the best-preserved limestone pavements in Britain and is a designated SSSI. Beach 4 miles. Shop 500 yards, pub 1 mile, restaurant 2 miles.

Offering spacious, luxurious holiday accommodation, Castlebar is ideal for families and friends wanting comfortable surroundings with excellent amenities in a very accessible location. Set back from the main road with gated access and plenty of parking, Castlebar is a substantial detached home which offers all the comforts one expects from a holiday home including Wi-fi and Sky TV. The entrance hallway features a cocktail arcade machine, and the ground floor offers contemporary living with a large living room and a spacious, well-equipped kitchen/dining room leading to a games room which overlooks the garden. There are also 2 bedrooms on the ground floor, one with an en-suite shower room. There are a further 4 bedrooms on the first floor, all of which have a Freeview TV. The master bedroom also has its own dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Enjoy a barbecue in the large enclosed garden, complete with a private hot tub and cycle store. There is an electric vehicle charging point available free of charge.

Thanks to its proximity to the road network and with so much to see and do within easy driving distance, Castlebar makes the ideal touring base. It is conveniently located close to the Fylde Coast and just 5 miles from the popular seaside resort of Blackpool. Poulton-le-Fylde is just 1½ miles away which has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. There are also lots of family friendly pubs in the area as well as play centres for the children. Activities available locally include golf, fishing and horse riding, as well as plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling.

Blackpool, whose many attractions include the famous Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, Sea Life Centre, Madame Tussauds, Blackpool Zoo and Sandcastle Water Park, is just 5 miles away. For a more laid back seaside experience, Cleveleys, 5 miles, has an award-winning seafront, and the cosmopolitan town of Lytham St Annes, 13 miles, is famous for its 5 championship golf courses and annual Proms. Other places within easy driving distance include Preston, 15 miles, and Lancaster, 20 miles. Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are all within an hour’s drive. For those who prefer to leave their car behind, there is a good public transport network in the area with buses from the main road into Blackpool. Alternatively, trains run from Poulton-le-Fylde to Blackpool, Manchester and Preston. Beach 5 miles. Shop 50 yards, pub 1 mile and restaurant 1½ mile.