Dog-friendly Lancashire

Woodworth Cottage is a pleasant property providing everything you need for a comfortable stay for up to four guests. On entering the property, you are greeted by an open plan design with an allocated living area, comprising of a sumptuous sofa and a wood burner, the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the local area. Follow through to find the kitchen and dining area which is a great space for hosting and entertaining guests. The kitchen provides everything you need for those home cooked meals. If cooking is not on the agenda, then why not venture out to the local pubs or organise a meal to be delivered right to your door! Upstairs you will find two comfy bedrooms to choose from, both benefitting from plenty of storage space. There is a double bedroom and a bunk bedroom, which additionally benefits from private access to a rooftop terrace. The family bathroom can also be found on the first floor with a ¾ bath with shower over, wash hand basin and towel rail. Street parking can be found at the front of the property and nearby is a public car park.
Barnoldswick is a market town and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle, and within the boundaries of the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. Barnoldswick and the surrounding areas of West Craven have been administered since 1974 as part of Lancashire. This was when West Riding County Council and Barnoldswick Urban District Council were abolished and the town was transferred to the Borough of Pendle. With so many local attractions far and wide, there really is something for everyone. Fancy venturing out further afield? Why not visit Manchester, Blackpool, Skipton and Preston, with so many places to visit you are sure to have a great time.

Mill Cottage provides comfortable and cosy accommodation for up to four guests. This delightful holiday home makes a wonderful retreat for family and friends to explore a stunning part of Lancashire. Boasting original features throughout the house, you are greeted by an allocated area to kick off your muddy boots and coats. Follow through to find a welcoming living room, providing the perfect place to settle down for the evening and plan your daily activities. Wander through to find the dining room, with plenty of space to prepare those home cooked meals and spend quality time together. A variety of adult and children’s games have kindly been left by the owner to use should you wish during your stay. The kitchen is provided with everything you need to make you feel at home, and is fully equipped to be a real home from home experience. Don’t fancy cooking? Why not try a local restaurant or get food delivered straight to your door? Wander upstairs to choose from two double bedrooms and enjoy a good night’s rest ready for the day ahead! Both bedrooms offer plenty of storage for all your belongings. The family bathroom can also be found on the first floor. Heading outside, the private south-facing area provides a safe enclosed patio area with seating for up to two guests. Providing a great spot to enjoy a bistro-style breakfast and plan your next adventure! Guests are able bto unload luggage and shopping outside the property. A warm welcome will always await you at Mill Cottage, its historic and ideal location will be sure to leave you wanting more!
Clitheroe provides the best of both worlds, from local gift shops, restaurants, takeaways and cafés, but is also a wonderful escape for keen walkers, nature lovers and cyclists too. Situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley, you are simply spoilt for choices of walks and local attractions. Explore the famous Forest of Bowland, known for being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are plenty of opportunities for golf, fishing, horse riding and hiking. The ancient Roman town of Ribchester is just a couple of miles to the south, home to the Ribchester Roman Museum and a fantastic choice of pubs and restaurants.

This large, imposing, Victorian, terraced property has been the subject of a full renovation in 2022. The entrance hall leads to the open plan living/dining room where you will find plenty of comfy seating, a gas fire, and Smart TV to cosy up in front of after a day at the seaside. The dining area has a large dining table and chairs to be able to sit and enjoy a hearty meal with the group. The stylish contemporary kitchen is located to the rear of the property and boasts all integrated appliances for convenience and a breakfast bar at the window. A master double bedroom with a freestanding bath and vanity sink to the front of the property, a twin room and a single room can be found on the first floor, together with a shower room and separate toilet.
Up a second flight of stairs are three more bedrooms - the bedroom to the front with a vanity sink, a double room with a vanity sink and a further bedroom to the rear with a triple bunk bed. A four-piece bathroom is also on this floor having a corner bath and shower cubicle. There is one small parking space to the rear of the property and additional parking on the road in front. Two small dogs are also welcomed to this property.
Morecambe is a seaside resort with a sandy beach and long promenade. On the north end of the promenade, you can find Happy Mount Park, open all year round. A traditional park with an adventure playground, summer splash area, sports pitches, events, and cafe. On the southern end of the promenade an internationally renowned Art Deco hotel, designed by Oliver Hill and restored for the 21st century. Non-residents can enjoy sophisticated glamour, afternoon tea and classy cocktails here. For wetter days or evening entertainment, a bowling alley is located on Central Promenade with its ten bowling lanes, a restaurant and a bar. If you wish to venture further, historic Lancaster is a short drive away. Lancaster Castle is a must see, as is a visit to Willamson Park and Butterfly House. West End Bay is ideally located for a trip to Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland and of course The Lake District which are all areas of outstanding natural beauty. Beach ½ mile.

A delightsome, detached lodge settled in a holiday village on the outskirts of Tewitfield, Lancashire. Ground-floor living. Near a lake. Dog-friendly. Carnforth 2.3 miles; Kendal 17.1 miles; Windermere 24.5 miles.

Oak Tree Cottage is the perfect holiday home for friends and family to relax and enjoy quality time together. This semi-detached annexe has been recently renovated in 2022 with comfort in mind. Briefly comprising a cosy living room with Sky TV, it also has a large open plan kitchen/dining room, the perfect place to plan your days’ activities or enjoy a local takeaway. One double bedroom can be found on the ground floor, and upstairs is a further double bedroom, a twin room and a family bathroom consisting of a walk-in shower. Outside, an enclosed outside space awaits summer activities and is a great place for the children and dogs.

Oak Tree Cottage lies in a beautiful, rural location and is ideally situated to visit Manchester, Blackpool and the Yorkshire Dales, all of which area within an hour’s drive. With plenty of walks, cycle routes and train destinations you’re sure to be back for more! A warm welcome will always await you at Oak Tree Cottage.

As you step through the front door, you’ll be greeted by the warm embrace of character-filled wooden beams that crisscross the ceiling, creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The heart of this delightful retreat is the open-plan space that seamlessly combines the dining room, kitchen, and living room. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, allowing you to whip up delicious meals while enjoying the company of your fellow travellers. The wooden dining table, set against the backdrop of the exposed beams, provides the perfect spot for intimate meals or lively conversations. The living room area is designed for relaxation, featuring a comfortable sofa and tub chair arranged around a central focal point—the wood burner. Imagine curling up with a good book or sipping on a glass of wine while the flames dance and cast a warm glow throughout the room.
Ideally situated, nestled in the small village of Sabden within the Ribble Valley on a small working farm, enjoy rolling countryside views and the tranquil sound of the farm animals. Located in Sabden, a village in the heart of Pendle, The Boskins is the ideal base for walking, cycling and exploring everything that this area of natural beauty and engaging history has to offer.
Walking routes are abundant for all abilities in the surrounding countryside, taking you up to the top of Pendle Hill where the views stretch out right across the Ribble Valley - you can even see the Yorkshire Peaks and Fylde Coast out in the distance on a clear day. The Pendle district of Lancashire is famed for its connections to the Pendle Witches. The Pendle Way walking route starts in Sabden offering plenty of scenic walks from your doorstep, taking you past the famous ’lairs’ of the Pendle Witches. Wycoller is also nearby - popular for its Bronte connections. The picturesque hamlet is steeped in history and is home to the 1000-year-old Clam Bridge across the Wycoller Beck, which is now listed as an ancient monument.

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.

A wonderful barn conversion resting in Tatham, near Bentham, Lancashire. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. En-suite wet room. Ground-floor living. Kirkby Lonsdale 8 miles.

Lovely conversion in idyllic rural setting, near Kirkby Lonsdale Quality accommodation, solid oak floors, balcony and exposed beams. Garden by woods and stream. Kirkby Lonsdale 3 miles.

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.