Dog-friendly Lancashire

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.

Immerse yourself in the stunning views from Cobden View, looking across Sabden Valley, towards Pendle Hill. This detached cottage is set on the owner’s working farm (Cobden Farm), in the Forest of Bowland (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). All on one level, Cobden View offers well presented and comfortable accommodation, ideal for couples and families wanting to explore the area. Walkers and cyclists are particularly well catered for, with many walks available right from the doorstep. Other activities within a few miles include horse riding and golf. Pendle also has its own dry ski slopes. Sabden village, less than a mile away, has two general stores/off licences/post office, Sandwitches Café at Union Mill, a beauty salon and two pubs. The village also has a children’s playground and big play area. A wider range of amenities can be found in Clitheroe, with its impressive ancient castle, or Whalley, with its historic abbey. Both offer individual shops and good quality restaurants, and are within a 10-minute drive. The market towns of Settle and Skipton, the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and North West Coast are within easy driving distance. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Located in the village of Wrightington, this semi-detached, garden-fronted, period 1930s house, offers comfortable accommodation, ideal for families and groups of friends. There is plenty of off-road parking, and it has an enclosed rear garden, which is ideal for al fresco dining.
Next door is Derby House, which has a great café, restaurant, and food hall, with local award-winning butchers, as well as a substantial shopping area for clothing, toys, and gifts. Wrightington also has a couple of good pubs and restaurants within the village. The nearby Wrightington Hotel and Country Club also offers great spa and golf packages. A wider range of amenities can be found in Wigan, and from here you can take a train to Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Birmingham, or even London! Thanks to its proximity to the motorway network, less than 2 miles from junction 27, off the M6, there are so many places to visit within easy driving distance. Blackpool, whose many attractions include; the famous Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Zoo, Pleasure Beach, Sealife Centre, Madame Tussauds, water park, and annual illuminations, is just a 40-minute drive away. The popular cities of Liverpool, Manchester, and Lancaster are all within a 45-minute drive, and just over an hour away is Cumbria’s stunning Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Within a short drive, you can also find Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley, with its quaint villages, excellent walks, and welcoming country pubs, as well as the Forest of Bowland (Area of Outstanding National Beauty).
There are plenty of walks and cycling opportunities around the area, and there is storage on site for bicycles. Other activities available locally include; golf and fishing. Families will enjoy Martin Mere Wetland Centre and Haigh Hall Country Park, which offers; 350 acres of wood and parkland with an adventure playground, miniature railway, mini golf, craft gallery, gift shop, and café. Further afield but well worth a visit is Chester Zoo. Shop 100 yards, pub, and restaurant ½ mile.

Lying between the Yorkshire Dales, Lancashire and the Lake District National Parks, these two holiday homes are perfect for those wanting to explore the surrounding areas. Treacle Cottage (ref UK12912) is a first floor apartment, whilst Threagill Cottage (ref UK12913) is on the ground floor. They are situated next to the owner’s working dairy farm, which has been in the family for over three generations and has been supplying fresh milk for the villagers for years. So why not sit back and relax from the comfy sofa and enjoy views over to Ingleborough all while watching the cows coming in for milking twice a day. As you arrive at the property there will even be some fresh milk for you to try!

A short walk away is the village of Warton village with its local pub, where you can enjoy a traditional pub meal and local ales. If you like walking, Warton Crag is close by and is a prominent limestone crag which offers a fantastic opportunity to see views right across Morecambe Bay. There is a lovely picnic area at Warton Crag Quarry and many walks leading to surrounding nature reserves. The walk is within the spectacular Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Beauty. This region is also very popular with nature lovers, bird watchers and cyclists all taking in the shoreline, woodlands and marshlands (where you will also find the RSPB Leighton Moss close by).

The property is situated between Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire, which makes exploring the North West of England incredibly easy, and the motorway is just a few minutes’ drive away. The Yorkshire Dales offers fantastic walking, waterfall trails, caving, the Three Peaks challenge and stimulating cycling routes, and is only a 30-minute drive. If shopping and history is more up your street, then just 15 minutes’ south you can be in the wonderful city of Lancaster, boasting a bustling high street and food markets every Wednesday and Saturday. The south Lakes is a short 30-minute drive north where there are an abundance of outdoor and indoor activities, and tourist attractions to keep you busy! Beach 5 miles. Shop 2¼ miles, pub and restaurant 530 yards.

The Beach House is a wonderful semi-detached period property which can be found on the picturesque Fylde Coast, in the family friendly resort of St Annes-on-the-Sea. A mere half mile from the sandy seafront and promenade are ample amenities, with the continental and spacious St Annes Square just around the corner. On the way to St Annes Square you will pass Ashton Gardens which is home to play areas and bowling greens, along with the Pavilion Tea Room and Restaurant.
Just south of the bright lights and razzmatazz of Blackpool, St Annes is brimming with tradition, with bandstands, paddling pools, cafés, tea rooms and golf courses, including the illustrious Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. Pride of place on the seafront, you’ll find the laughing statue of the late, great Les Dawson, and on the other side of Fairhaven Lake, you’ll find the neighbouring town of Lytham. For people who love this stretch of the North West UK coastline, you can also explore Fleetwood, Cleveleys and the market town of Poulton-le-Fylde, all of which are all easily accessible in under half an hour. Finally for those who want to give their cars a rest, St Annes on the Sea train station is just ½ mile from the cottage. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

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