Dog-friendly Lancashire

Comfortable and spacious detached house in scattered Chapel-le-Dale. Tranquil rural setting with wonderful views of Ingleborough. Ingleton 5 miles, Hawes 12 miles.

Enjoying a rural location that is just 1 mile from the bustling town of Clitheroe, this semi-detached barn is ideal for families and couples, offering well-proportioned and comfortable accommodation in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley. Holgate’s has open plan living accommodation with underfloor heating and three comfortable bedrooms. On-site parking also means that guests can leave the car behind when heading into the town centre, which if you don’t fancy a mile’s walk is just a short bus or taxi ride.
The market town of Clitheroe is regarded as the capital of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley and apart from its Norman castle, has a great selection of shops, bars, cafés and restaurants. Other popular towns and villages within the Ribble Valley include Longridge, Chatburn, Ribchester, Waddington and Whalley. With stunning scenery and lots of charming country pubs, the Ribble Valley is perfect for walkers and cyclists. The Forest of Bowland, which is one of the UK’s designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covers over 300 square miles of rural Lancashire, and North Yorkshire is right on the doorstep. Other popular walks include Pendle Hill and the Tolkien Trail. The Forest of Gisburn is just 12 miles away. Other popular activities nearby include golf, fishing and swimming.
Families with children will enjoy Clitheroe Castle Museum, 1½ miles, Bashall Barn, 4 miles, and Bowland Wild Boar Park, 10 miles. Should you wish to venture further afield, the barns are ideally placed for touring thanks to their proximity to the motorway network, and there is easy access for both coast and country. Blackpool, whose many attractions include the famous tower, Pleasure Beach, zoo, Sealife Centre and Madame Tussauds, is within a 45 minute drive. Shop and pub 1 mile, restaurant ½ mile.
Holgate’s Granary and 5 The Granary (UKC398) can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Located in the small, pretty village of Barley, Fairfield offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, ideal for families wanting to explore all that this beautiful part of the country has to offer. Enjoying an elevated position within the village, the property has lots of space inside and out with a fantastic conservatory overlooking the enclosed garden, which slopes down towards the stream. Barley, which has won the title of Lancashire’s best kept village several times, is within 150 yards of the property so the local pub, café and restaurant are all within a very short walk. The village also has a picnic area which is one of the prettiest in the North West being situated at the foot of Pendle Hill. The area is very popular with walkers who want to climb the hill, follow the Pendle Way or take the Witches Trail.

Barley is located within the Forest of Bowland (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and is surrounded by beautiful Lancashire countryside. The Ribble Valley with its stunning scenery, pretty villages and country inns is right on the doorstep. The market town of Clitheroe with its Norman castle and variety of shops, bars and restaurants is just 8 miles away.

The Lake District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales and the Fylde Coast, whose popular resorts include Blackpool, Morecambe and Lytham St Annes can all be reached in under an hour by car making this a great base for a touring holiday. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 150 yards.