Dog-friendly Lancashire

This 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.

Mulberry House is situated in the heart of beautiful Lytham St Annes. Benefiting from off-road parking and being right on the doorstep of all the town’s shops, bars and restaurants, this is the ideal holiday base from which to explore all that the popular coastal town of Lytham and the surrounding area has to offer. The property provides comfortable accommodation with all the comforts guests would expect from a holiday home. One of the most popular and cosmopolitan towns along the Fylde Coast, and voted one of the best places to live in the UK, Lytham is perfect for families who like to be active.
It is a great area for walking and cycling, and there is a wide choice of entertainment and leisure facilities, which includes 5 championship golf courses, as well as facilities for sailing, bowling and swimming. Due to its proximity to the reeds and marshes of the Ribble Estuary, the area is also popular with birdwatchers and wildlife lovers. In complete contrast, the bright lights of Blackpool, with its famous tower, Pleasure Beach, zoo, Sea Life Centre and Sandcastle Waterpark, is just 9 miles away. Other towns worth visiting on the northwest coast include Thornton Cleveleys and Fleetwood, whose designer shopping outlet is very popular.
Should you fancy a change from the stunning coastal scenery, there are so many other places to visit that are within easy reach, thanks to its proximity to the motorway network via the M55 and M6. The Ribble Valley, Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District are all very accessible and can be reached in just under an hour. Lytham hosts many popular events throughout the year, including the famous Lytham Proms, which takes place at the beginning of August, making it the ideal year-round coastal destination. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Hazelgrove Lodge Barn is a luxurious home away home perfect for spending quality time with the people you love. Built by the owners themselves, this impressive barn stands proudly against a backdrop of spectacular scenery. The panoramic views must be seen to be believed and are captured throughout the building so you can wake up to the most incredible sunrises across the valley, watch the deer in the fields below as you sip your morning coffee or gaze at the stars while you cosy up on the sofas. issues which include, separate entrances on the lower two floors as well as a bedroom with wet room style bathroom on the lower ground floor. The main living area is open plan and the real heart of this home. Enjoy dinner with a view as you look out across the moors, and sip cocktails on the internal balcony which can be enjoyed in all weathers. Upstairs, there are a further four bedrooms. The master has a luxurious kingsize bed with its own private balcony as well as a dressing room and ensuite bathroom. The second, kingsize bedroom also has an ensuite bathroom and a balcony with the most amazing views. There is also another kingsize bedroom and a twin bedroom, plus a family bathroom. As dog lovers themselves, the owners have gone above and beyond to make your dog’s stay just as wonderful as yours with a warm dog shower outside – perfect for washing muddy paws (and wellies) after a long walk.
Set on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire, with two National Parks within 30 minutes, there is an abundance of things to do in this amazing area. The property itself is nestled down a farm track, which also makes up part of the Pennine Bridleway, so there are plenty of walks from the very doorstep taking you across the rugged Lancashire moors. Wycoller and Bronte Country is just 6 miles away, where you can follow in the footsteps of Heathcliff and Cathy. The bustling market town of Skipton, known as ‘The gateway to the Dales’ is just 8 miles away where guests can enjoy the local market and a selection of pubs, shops, cafés, and restaurants. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, can be reached in under 40 minutes offering an abundance of walking, cycling and fantastic local gastronomy to try including two Michelin Star restaurants. Pendle Hill with its rich history, most notably for the witch trials, is also nearby and has fantastic walking and cycling through the surrounding villages and over the hill itself where you’ll be rewarded with views across the Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales, and Lancashire Moors. A 9-holf golf course can be found just a 7-minute drive away. If you fancy going slightly further afield, The Lake District, Fylde Coast and Peak District National Park can all be reached in an hour.