Dog-friendly Lancashire
With wonderful scenery and awe-inspiring landscapes, Lancashire is absolutely bursting with natural beauty. From countryside and moorlands to coastline and the infamous seaside town of Blackpool, there's plenty of amazing sights for you and your canine companion to discover on your dog-friendly short break.
- Preston, Lancashire , England
A beautiful Grade II listed Georgian house set in three acres of mature lawns and gardens, dog-friendly Farington Lodge in Lancashire is a wonderfully tranquil, rural retreat offering a delightful blend of historic grandeur and contemporary luxury.
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- Blackpool, EnglandThis 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.£234From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Carnforth, England£80From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Blackpool, EnglandSeaview House is a superb, beachfront townhouse boasting stunning sea views in the heart of Cleveleys. Set across three floors, there is a double bedroom on the ground floor as well as a twin with an amazing Star Wars theme in recognition of the recent filming of the movie in the town. On this floor you’ll also find a beautifully designed shower room, a laundry area with washing machine and drier, and access out to the garden which has a decking area with seating perfect for al-fresco dining. The first floor has a bright and spacious open plan layout with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and living room complete with a corner sofa, 55 inch TV and stylish electric fire with LED lighting. Upstairs on the third floor, you’ll find the master bedroom with gorgeous views out over the beach and a fourth bedroom with kingsize bed as well as a bathroom with shower over the bath.
Located in the very centre of this bustling seaside resort, Seaview House is just yards away from the seafront as well as being close to a number of bars, restaurants, shops and cafés. There are miles of beach to explore with lots of dog friendly sections for your furry friends. The bright lights of Blackpool are just 4 miles away and can be reached on foot following the promenade along the seafront. Here you’ll find its many attractions including, Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Zoo. Just a few miles further will take you to the rolling sand dunes of Lytham St Anne’s and the cosmopolitan Lytham which holds annual events such as The Proms and a kite festival. Venture inland and you’ll find the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its picturesque country villages, wonderful walking and friendly local pubs. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is also within easy reach as is the Lake District National Park.£106From price per night based on 7 night stay
- EnglandLocated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of Beacon Fell, this wonderful holiday cottage boasts spectacular views over the stunning surrounding countryside from both the open plan living space and all-important hot tub.
Full of character throughout once you enter Woodpecker Cottage, you’ll immediately notice the double height beamed vaulted ceiling, and spiral stairs that lead to a mezzanine bedroom. Quite uniquely within the bedroom itself includes an en-suite shower discreetly hidden behind a frosted screen. You’ll also enjoy fabulous luxury touches such as underfloor heating to the lower level, a wood burner for cosy winter evenings and externally the spacious hot tub is set beneath a superb wooden gazebo meaning you can relax and recoup no matter what the weather. Patio doors open from the open plan living space onto the spacious patio which overlooks a lake and beautiful countryside as far as the eye can see.
Located in the tiny hamlet of Whitechapel, a stone’s throw from not one but two award winning gin distilleries, one a gin school, one has a quirky gin distillery where you can call in for tastings and a cake. There’s also a local pub with great food within walking distance. The surrounding area is full of charming villages which also provide a good selection of quality restaurants, quaint tea rooms, shops and traditional pubs to accommodate most taste.
The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 312 square miles and you’ll find the landscape has immense diversity with spectacular woodland, moorland and farmland to explore. You’ll find ample paths and lanes to follow direct from the door and many closer by including the popular Nicky Nook and Grizedale Valley. The summit of Beacon Fell is 266 metres above sea level and as you’d imagine offers spectacular views over the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay, and on a clear day it’s even possible to see the Isle of Man. Lancaster, the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and the Lake District are all within easy reach for days out, and finally if you fancy a change of scenery, the Fylde Coast and popular resorts of Blackpool and Lytham St Annes.£87From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Blackpool, EnglandThe Ascot is a superb semi-detached property that can be found less than half a mile from Blackpool’s main promenade. Boasting private parking for three cars, six bedrooms, an action-packed games room, and a spacious enclosed garden area to the rear, it makes the perfect property for fun-loving families and group breaks of up to ten guests in one of the UK’s most iconic seaside destinations. There is a family suite with a private landing comprising two bedrooms and a shared bathroom, and all other bedrooms enjoy their own en-suite facilities. Blackpool’s been the traditional home of seaside family holidays for over a century, and The Ascot is within a stone’s throw of many of its famous attractions.
The Winter Gardens entertainment complex is a mere 5-minute walk, which dating back to 1878 is an impressive building with a number of venues for the year-round glitz and glamour of shows and events. A 10-minute walk will take you to the Central Pier, Blackpool Tower & Dungeon, the Sea Life Centre, Madame Tussauds, and Coral Island on the bustling Golden Mile to name but a few! The award-winning green space of Stanley Park is a 15-minute walk, and here you’ll find everything from pedal boats to pitch-and-putt, train rides to trampolining and BMX to bowling and not forgetting the famous Blackpool Zoo.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Water Park are around a 30-minute walk, or you can jump on The Central Pier or Tower tramway, which are both easily accessible and convenient also for the annual illuminations light show. If you can bring yourself to leave Blackpool, slightly further south along the coast you’ll find the cosmopolitan seaside town of Lytham St Anne’s, which has five championship golf courses and is home to beautiful rolling sand dunes and colourful beach huts, or heading north for some nostalgia in the Fleetwood museum or retail therapy at Affinity Outlet.
For a change of scenery and a greener landscape the Forest of Bowland area of outstanding natural beauty, Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill and Lake District National Park can all be reached in around an hour.£204From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Blackpool, EnglandWharfdale Lodge is a superb semi-detached bungalow that can be found in a quiet residential area of the Fylde coastal resort of Thornton-Cleveleys. Set between the two neighbouring towns you’ll find a wealth of shops, restaurants and coastal attractions are easily accessible.
In Thornton there are shops and pubs together with an 18th-century windmill and the Wyre Estuary Country Park. In the bustling seaside town of Cleveleys, you’ll find pavement cafés and restaurants, together with miles of beach to explore. Cleveleys seafront is home to the Mythic Coast Artwork trail, where striking giant sculptures bring to life ’The Sea Swallow’ story. The vast beach is made up of sand and shingle, and you’ll find traditional past times of sandcastle building, and kite flying are as popular as ever.
The bright lights of Blackpool, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Tower are just 4 miles round the coast and can be reached by the famous Blackpool Tram which passes through Cleveleys. If you drive a few miles further you’ll reach the beautiful sandy beaches of St Annes and, wonderfully cosmopolitan, Lytham which is home to annual events such as the incredibly popular Lytham Festival. If you venture inland, you’ll find the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its picturesque country villages, wonderful walking and friendly local pubs. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is also within easy reach as is the Lake District National Park.£86From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Blackpool, EnglandJust 1.5 miles from Cleveleys main promenade, Coleridge Lodge is a delightful semi-detached bungalow that can be found in a quiet and desirable location in the seaside town of Thornton-Cleveleys. Tastefully decorated, and with all modern amenities it provides a real home from home experience. The south facing garden is perfect for relaxing in after a day of exploring what this part of the Lancashire Fylde Coast has to offer. There are plenty of shops, pubs, bars and restaurants and all within easy reach. On the seafront you will find plenty of benches and pavement cafés to sit and watch the world go by as well as fish and chip shops, ice-cream parlours and street entertainers, there’s a real holiday atmosphere!
Simply jump on the tram to visit the neighbouring fishing town of Fleetwood or the glitz and glamour of Blackpool, home to miles of sandy beach, amusements galore, and of course the Pleasure Beach! For a change of scenery the Forest of Bowland an Aera of Outstanding Natural Beauty is around a 30-minute drive away and the Lake District National Park around an hour. Coast or countryside, relaxing or exploring, the choice really is yours. Beach 1½ miles. Pub 1 mile.£69From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Blackpool, EnglandSet in a quiet and desirable area of the popular seaside town of Thornton-Cleveleys is Newcastle Lodge. Refurbished in late 2021 this semi-detached bungalow is perfectly placed for a peaceful seaside break on the wonderful Fylde Coast.
Just 1.2 miles from Cleveleys seafront the property offers bright and spacious accommodation, benefitting from off road parking and the bathroom boasting a bath and separate walk-in shower. Split between the two neighbouring towns of Thornton and Cleveleys a wealth of shops, restaurants and coastal attractions are easily accessible. In Thornton there’s shops and pubs together with an 18th century windmill and the Wyre Estuary Country Park. If you head towards Cleveleys you’ll find a traditional bustling seaside resort with shops, cafés, restaurants, and an award-winning promenade.
From Cleveleys you can take the tram in one direction to the coastal fishing town of Fleetwood, which is home to the outlet village, or in the other towards the glitz, glamour, and razzamatazz of Blackpool. Blackpool is home to an endless list of attractions including the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower, Sandcastle Water Park, Madam Tussauds and the Sealife Centre. Alternatively, a short car journey round the beautiful Fylde Coast will take you to leafy and cosmopolitan Lytham through to St Annes, and finally if you want to swap the coast for the countryside, the Forest of Bowland Area of Natural Beauty is around a 30-minute drive, and the Lake District National Park around an hour.£81From price per night based on 7 night stay
- EnglandThis delightful cottage is a home away from home and an ideal choice for families and friends to enjoy local attractions and walks right on your doorstep. The quiet village of Lumb rests in Rossendale. Home to a village pub, church, and local shops. Nearby attractions include the Forest of Bowland, Bolton Abbey, Preston and Yorkshire Dales National Park. The East Lancashire Railway line, famous for its historic steam trains, runs through Rawtenstall, which is only 4 miles from Courtyard Cottage.
Entering the property from the allocated parking area you will find a modern open plan design on the ground floor level. With a cosy lounge allowing plenty of space for everyone! Benefitting from contemporary sofas, a TV and a small dining area. This really sets the scene for a cosy night in or a place to rest and plan your day’s activities. A well-equipped kitchen awaits you with plenty of storage and cooking facilities including an oven, hob and microwave. Wander through to find two bedrooms with storage facilities, and a bathroom which benefits from a bath with shower over, low level toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. Outside to the rear of the cottage you benefit from a spacious garden with outdoor furniture perfect for a bistro style breakfast in the sun! Washing facilities outside can be found in the courtyard – please ask the owner for access. A warm welcome will always await you at Courtyard Cottage where your memories will be unforgettable!
Courtyard Cottage can be booked together with Middle Bank Top Farm (ref UK39183) to accommodate up to 18 guests.£141From price per night based on 7 night stay