Dog-friendly Lancashire

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.

Foxstones Farm House dates back to the 1600s, originally being one large hall, now functioning as three properties. Formerly a dairy and beef farm, the property has been carefully looked after for over 80 years, the current owners being the third generation of the same family! A truly special and tranquil place, the owners are opening the doors to holiday makers to continue to create more lasting memories for others to enjoy! Foxstones Farm house provides a comfortable, grand and unforgettable stay! The spacious master bedroom benefits from a double bed, a settee & ample storage. Soak up the sun through the double windows and enjoy the peace of the countryside. The second bedroom has two single beds and a further third bedroom has an additional single bed.

Situated in the quiet village of Cliviger, near Burnley Lancashire. Ideally located to visit the whole of the North West of England, with countryside, bustling cities and the seaside, all accessible within an hour. The village has a hairdressers, a shop, petrol station, pubs and much more! Down the stone steps you are greeted by a cosy front garden with table and chairs perfect area for BBQs or a quiet breakfast while planning your days activities. Entering the property you will find a grand entrance hallway, to the right you will find a spacious living area containing everything you need for a relaxing break. There is a three-seat sofa and armchair, TV and table.

Through the door you will find a separate utility room housing a washer and dryer, with a door leading to the rear enclosed patio. Through to the modern kitchen there is a dining table seating five where you can enjoy your home cooked meal or relax and experience a local take away. The kitchen is provided with everything you need to make you feel at home. Fully equipped for anything, the property benefits from a large electric aga which the owners would use as a source of heating in the winter! The property benefits from a downstairs bathroom with a shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Wander upstairs where you will find the spacious master bedroom, a perfect place where you can unwind from a fabulous day of exploring. The second bedroom consists of two single beds and the third bedroom another single bed. A traditional and spacious house bathroom benefitting a large corner bath, low level WC and sink. A warm welcome will always await you at Foxstones Farm House, its historic and ideal location will be sure to leave you wanting more!

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

This family-friendly lodge sits on the South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth, Lancashire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. On-site facilities. Capernwray 3.5 miles; Silverdale 4.7 miles; Lake District National Park 9.9 miles.

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.

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.

An impeccable, mid-terrace mews resting in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Crooklands 6.5 miles; Ingleton 6.8 miles; Kendal 12.4 miles.

Highfield Cottage can be found in a desirable rural location in the Lancashire village of Hambleton, near Poulton-le-Fylde. Detached and surrounded by stunning gardens the property boasts both the main house plus a quaint separate annex across the courtyard.
The accommodation is perfect for those special group occasions with the main house itself incredibly spacious, beautifully furnished and with a selection of living and dining rooms. The farmhouse style kitchen is equipped to cook a storm, and there’s a study for anyone needing to catch up on emails. The pièce de resistance however is its own fabulous bar area complete with darts board and full size snooker table. The first floor contains four bedrooms of which two have their own dressing rooms and en-suite facilities, and in the family bathroom you’ll find a spa bath for that extra bit of added luxury. There’s a final shower room on the ground floor and then across the court yard and up some steps is an open plan studio annex for those couples who prefer a little more privacy.
In Hambleton you’ll find a food serving pub, farm shop, grocery store and takeaway. A little further is the market town of Poulton-le-Fylde is where you’ll find plenty of shops and places to eat and drink together with a vibrant nightlife. The beautiful Fylde coast can be reached in around 15 minutes including Thornton Cleveleys with its old fashioned charm and promenade, Fleetwood with the Freeport Outlet Shopping Village and of course the razzle, dazzle, glitz and glamour of Blackpool. To name a few of the many Blackpool attractions you have the famous Tower and Ballroom, Blackpool Zoo, the Pleasure Beach, Coral Island, the Sea Life Centre and Madame Tussauds. Aside from being accessible for the coast, the location is also well-placed for exploring rural Lancashire. The Ribble Valley, Forest of Bowland AONB, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks can all be reached around an hour. The city of Lancaster is just 16 miles away and Preston 18 miles. Beach 7 miles.

Offering truly fantastic far reaching countryside views, Wesley Old Hall Annexe can be found nestled in a rural location in the small Lancashire hamlet of Old Clough. Adjoining the friendly owner’s home, this spacious property was completely renovated throughout in 2021 and benefits from an on-site games room to help keep everyone entertained. Outside you’ll find an enclosed garden with seating, perfect for a peaceful morning coffee or evening glass of wine, with the Rossendale Way passing straight by easy access to an abundance of countryside just waiting to be explored.
The Lancashire mill town of Bacup is around a 2-mile drive, and here you’ll find a comprehensive range of shops and amenities. Located on the Lancashire/Yorkshire boundary, it’s also home to Stubbylee Park which has an outdoor gym, tennis courts and an off road cycling ‘pump track’. Rawtenstall is around a 15-minute drive and boasts cobbled streets, a thriving market and local independent businesses. It has one of the best dry ski slopes in England and is also the northern point of the heritage East Lancs Railway.
The mountain bike trails of Lee and Cragg Quarry can be picked up just outside Bacup, and the surrounding countryside including the nearby Rossendale Valley is popular with walkers and hikers. Other local attractions include The Whitaker Art Gallery, the ’Singing Ringing Tree’ and the ’Halo’, Burnley and Rossendale’s panopticons, and the National Trust’s Gawthorpe Hall. Finally, the city of Manchester is around a 40-minute drive or a 30-minute direct train from Walsden or Todmorden train stations.

Located within the extensive grounds of a larger estate this superb, single-level, detached property comes complete with hot tub and was beautifully renovated throughout in 2021. Boasting impressive, uninterrupted views to the front, it provides the perfect opportunity to relax at a country hideout, with both the convenience of nearby village amenities and the Fylde Coast within easy reach. Once inside you’ll find three good-sized, comfortable bedrooms and a spacious open plan living/dining area that opens up onto the stunning grounds. Outside you can enjoy relaxing in the hot tub and on the terrace whilst taking in the peaceful surroundings.
The small village of Elswick is set between the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the beautiful Fylde Coast. You’ll find two food serving pubs and an established ice cream parlour, all of which are around a 15-minute walk from the property. Further amenities can be found in the market towns of Kirkham and Poulton-Le-Fylde which are around a 15-minute drive and home to ample places to eat and drink, together with a vibrant nightlife.
The Fylde coastal resorts of Blackpool, Lytham, St Annes and Cleveleys can be reached in around a 20-minute drive and between them is much to see and do. In wonderfully cosmopolitan Lytham there is a variety of bars, cafés, boutique shops and restaurants, and in St Annes you will find a beautiful sandy beach with colourful beach huts. The area is internationally famous for golf and the towns also host various events throughout the year, including the Lytham Proms and St Annes Kite Festival. Blackpool needs little introduction with its many attractions including the famous tower, Madame Tussauds Waxworks, the Sealife Centre, Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Zoo. For a change of scenery the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is much loved for its stunning countryside and picturesque villages, can be reached in about half an hour. An hour’s drive can take you to the Lake District or city centres of both Manchester and Liverpool. Beach 9½ miles.