Dog-friendly Lancashire

A large, characterful, detached house located in Paythorne near Gisburn, Lancashire. Off-road parking. Woodburning stoves. Annex. Open-plan living. External games room. Large garden. Settle 10 miles; Clitheroe 11.6 miles; Skipton 13.6 miles.

This delightful lodge is a home away from home and an ideal choice for families and friends to enjoy local attractions and walks right on your doorstep. Altham is a quiet village in the borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire.
Entering the property from the wraparound decking you will find a cosy living room with plenty of space for everyone! Benefitting from contemporary sofas, a huge 75" TV and a modern wood burner, this room is the heart of the lodge and perfect for a movie night or place to rest of your feet after a day exploring! This room really sets the scene for a family night in or a place to rest and plan your days’ activities. Through to the next room you will find a double bedroom with a bunk bed comprising a double and single bed. Then on to a good-sized kitchen where there is plenty of space to prepare those home cooked meals. There is also a modern and spacious bathroom benefitting from a walk-in shower, low level toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. The master bedroom consists of a modern double bed with TV at the bottom and two bedside tables.
Outside to the front of the lodge you will find a spacious enclosed decked area, a hot tub and enough parking space for two cars. Stunning scenery overlooking Pendle hill and fields of livestock. A warm welcome will always await you at Pendle View lodge where your memories will be unforgettable!
A village pub, local shops, petrol station and takeaways all within a few miles. A popular and scenic area, Pendle Hill is within easy reach of the site as is the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers ample opportunity for remote walking and cycling away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. An easy journey under one hour will take you to the city of Preston in one direction and historic Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the other. Pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

Nestled in a quiet residential area in the wonderful seaside town of Cleveleys, this delightful bungalow offers a perfect base just ½ mile from the main beachfront promenade. Completely refurbished in 2022, you’ll find The Bungalow beautifully maintained, with a multitude of rooms in which to relax and re-charge.
The back garden is enclosed, making this a great space to enjoy the outdoors when the weather allows, whilst indoors, each of the bedrooms features its own Smart TV, so lazy Sunday mornings are catered for.
Cleveleys has a real holiday atmosphere and is home to plenty of shops, pubs, bars and restaurants, all within easy reach from the property. As you’d expect on the seafront, you’ll find benches and pavement cafés from where you can watch the world go by, as well as fish and chip shops and ice cream parlours for those traditional holiday treats. You can jump on the tram to visit the neighbouring fishing town of Fleetwood, or the ’glitz and glamour’ of Blackpool, which needs little introduction.
For a change of scenery, why not visit the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? It will take around a 30-minute drive, or the Lake District National Park can be reached in around an hour. Coast or countryside, relaxing or exploring - however you plan to enjoy your stay, you won’t be disappointed with The Bungalow. Beach ½ mile.

Inner Lodge is a beautiful cottage very quietly situated in Holden, a little hamlet in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This beautiful white stone, chocolate box cottage framed with climbing plants is as beautiful inside as it is out.
Enter into the fully equipped kitchen/dining room, which is the very heart of this holiday home, the perfect space to enjoy your evenings sat around the large dining table. Cosy up by the wood burner in the living room with a good book or glass of wine. Upstairs, choose from two double bedrooms and a third room with hand crafted bunk beds perfect for younger family members. The elevated patio area to the side of the cottage is the ideal spot to enjoy a balmy summers evening where you can sit back and listen to the babbling brook that runs at the front of the property.
Holden is situated less than a mile from the historic village of Bolton-by-Bowland, first recorded in the Doomsday book in the 11th Century, where you can find the celebrated Coach and Horses serving good food and locally crafted beers, or you can spoil yourself at the Coach House Beauty Retreat. This wonderful area offers an array of activities, walks over the fells and through endless green fields with a wide variety of local pubs serving food to satisfy a weary walkers belly. The winding country lanes take you through the Ribble Valley, Trough of Bowland and onto the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Fylde Coast making this a mecca for cyclists and walkers of all abilities. Nearby Gisburn Forest has an abundance of walking and cycling routes as well as some fantastic fishing on the stocks reservoir that surrounds it. Pendle Hill has some great hikes for the more hardy of walkers and for those seeking a challenge, the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Ingleton Falls are also within easy reach. Other country pursuits such as horse riding, golf and even clay pigeon shooting are all offered close by.
The market town of Clitheroe, 7 miles, with its Norman Fort standing proud, has a fantastic selection of independent boutiques, restaurants and bars. Head to Holmes Mill and peruse the magnificent food hall for some local, seasonal produce. During your stay you can also treat yourself to a sumptuous tasting menu at the Michelin star restaurant Northcote Manor or indulge in a spa day at Stanley House. Skipton, known as the gateway to the Dales, 14 miles, is another great day out with shops, restaurants and cafes dotted along cobbled streets running alongside the canal. Then drive on a few more miles to the beautiful village of Grassington, where they recently filmed All Creatures Great and Small, filled with local boutiques, cafes and restaurants. When you’re finished exploring, relax, and simply take in the stunning countryside views right from your very own doorstep.

This charming village of Winewall is close to the town of Colne and just a short drive from the Yorkshire Dales. Well known for its ideal location with everything you need in town, and the countryside right on your doorstep.
This delightful well-equipped property is an ideal base for any holiday maker to explore the local area. Enjoy the best of both worlds with shops, restaurants, and pubs all within a short drive. in addition, plenty of scenic walks and country parks in the vicinity. There is also a friendly pub right at the end of your street; dog friendly, beer garden and live music, perfect after a long day exploring!
On arrival, there is a shared garden overlooking the river side at the front, you can park your car on the street parking outside and enter into a cosy living room with two sofas, a TV and a wood burner perfect for those winter nights! Double doors assist in separating the living space, leading to the newly renovated kitchen and dining room. The kitchen area has everything you need to prepare a home cooked meal or why not try the local pub just a few seconds walk from your home? Wander upstairs where you will find a double bedroom with two single beds and the shower room and toilet. Climb the next flight of stairs to find your cosy master bedroom on the second floor, benefiting from a double bed, plenty of storage and two skylights with black out blinds. Outside to the rear the cottage benefits an enclosed patio.
A warm welcome will always await you at Waterside Cottage, its ideal location will leave you wanting more!

Located in the rural hamlet of Moss Side on the outskirts of wonderfully cosmopolitan Lytham, this wonderful complex of six holiday cottages provide a perfect base for friends and family alike wanting a fabulous seaside getaway. Newly renovated in 2022 they’re set around a pretty courtyard and surrounded by superb countryside despite being just 3 miles from the coast.
There’s a variety of single and two-storey cottages all comfortably accommodating four guests, plus an additional three bedroom cottage that comes complete with hot tub. Careful thought and design has gone into each of the conversions making great use of original features where possible. Large windows have also been included to many of the open plan living arrangements to ensure a bright and airy space, and to really make the most of the countryside views.
The centre of ‘Leafy Lytham’ is less than 3 miles away, or a 4 minute train journey from Moss Side station which is around a 10 minute walk. Lytham is a lovely seaside town where you can enjoy everything from fish and chips to fine dining plus lots of coffee shops. It’s famed for its iconic ‘Windmill on the Green’, as well as the annual Lytham Festival and Lytham Proms. A direct train service will also take you to neighbouring St Annes in 10 minutes where you’ll find a huge beautiful sandy beach, and then in 20 minutes you’ll reach Blackpool. Blackpool is home to a massive amount of tourist attractions including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower, the Sandcastle Water Park, SEA LIFE Blackpool and of course the annual illuminations light show.
For any golfers, there’s plenty of championship courses in the area and the reeds and marshes of the Ribble Estuary are popular with birdwatchers and wildlife lovers. Swapping the coast once more for countryside, slightly further afield the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Lakes can be reached within an hour. Beach 5 miles. Pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 30 guests.

A large, detached house sitting near Fence, Lancashire. En-suites. Hot tub. Cinema. Luxury. Nelson 3 miles; Burnley 4 miles; Blackburn 12 miles.

This charming and delightful holiday home has been modernised in early 2022 and is well equipped with everything you need. An ideal base for any holiday maker to explore the local area. Enjoy the best of both worlds with an abundance of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs and wine bars a short stroll away, along with parks and scenic walks.

You will enter the apartment and go up one flight of stairs to reach the first floor. A cosy living room awaits you benefitting from a stunning view across to surrounding hills from the dual aspect window; a perfect place to unwind after a day exploring. Open plan to the kitchen area, which has everything you need to prepare a home cooked meal and serve at a table. Don’t fancy cooking - why not try one of the many local pubs, restaurants or takeaways? Walk through to the bedroom which enjoys the same view, you will find a double bed with en-suite bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, low level toilet and pedestal wash hand basin. Outside to the rear, the property benefits from a private parking space and an enclosed private sunny garden with a range of potted plant pots to make you feel at home, along with table and chairs, a great place to enjoy a bistro style breakfast, barbecue or just to sit and enjoy the sun while planning your day’s activities.

This 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.

This traditional mid-terrace cottage lies in the historic village of Hurst Green, in the heart of the Ribble Valley, and on the edge of the beautiful Forest of Bowland. Hurst Green is a pretty, popular village, surrounded by picture-perfect countryside. There’s much interest in the village itself, from the historic Almshouses opposite the cottage to the spectacular Stonyhurst College, just around the corner. The area is rich in wildlife, home to a variety of flora in the hedgerows, and small herds of wild deer living in the woods and you’ll hear a symphony of birdsong as you walk the local paths. J. R. R. Tolkien wrote much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy whilst staying at Stonyhurst College.
The area is also perfect as a base for cyclists with cycle trails through the woods up onto Longridge Fell and beyond. Gisburn Forest, famous for its amazing cycle routes, is only a short drive away from Hurst Green. Eating out is easy with The Bayley Arms and the Shireburn just a short walk away. There are many great takeaways nearby - you’ll find a list of our favourites in our cottage info pack. The Ribble Valley is a famous foodie area, home to the Michelin-starred Northcote, the long-standing fabulousness of The Inn at Whitewell, The Freemasons at Wiswell, and many other great establishments. Clitheroe’s Holmes Mill, a “unique celebration of Lancashire food, drink and entertainment”, boasts the longest bar in Britain, as well as an Everyman Theatre and Food Hall that is well worth a visit.
On a clear day you will be able to see the whole of the Ribble Valley and as far as the Yorkshire Dales to the North and Morecambe Bay to the West. Other nearby attractions include the Bowland Wild Boar Park, the breathtaking Whalley Arches, and the National Trust-owned property of Gawthorpe Hall, or head to the coast and spend a day at the seaside resort of Blackpool or Lytham St. Annes. Shire Nook is a perfectly charming base for touring the North West of England and the Ribble Valley.