Dog-friendly Old Bell Works, Lancashire

Overview

Hidden away in the quaint village of Pilling in Lancashire is Old Bell Works. This fabulous, detached holiday home benefits from off-road parking, a spacious rear lawn with hot tub and a stylish, contemporary interior melded with characterful features such as exposed stone walls, flagged flooring, and exposed beams welcoming six guests for a countryside retreat. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and unwind on the plush corner sofa while the designated chef gets acquainted with the fully-equipped kitchen and the woodburning stove crackles soothingly. Enjoy a delicious meal at the dining table or step outside to the covered patio to delight in an alfresco affair upon the garden furniture. Indulge in a soothing soak under the stars in the hot tub before stepping inside to wash away the day’s adventures in shower room. When sleep calls, choose from three beautifully-presented bedrooms; the ground floor houses a super king-size with zip and link and the first floor has two more with handy en-suite shower rooms. When you’re ready to explore head into the hamlet of Stake Pool to stock up on necessities at the local store, have evening drinks at the Elletson Arms or travel to Knott End-on-Sea to test your swing at the golf club which lies alongside the River Wyre before celebrating your wins at The Bourne Arms. Take a day trip to the city of Lancaster to marvel at its medieval castle, the impressive cathedral with stunning architecture or tour Lancaster City Museum and Lancaster Maritime Museum. The city is home to Williamson Park, a vast area filled with woodland, play areas, butterfly house and nature reserve. Those seeking to experience more of the great outdoors can take a scenic drive to the Lake District National Park to visit idyllic lake towns like Windermere and Ambleside famous for their watersports and the walks and trails surrounding them. If you’re feeling brave, why not scale Scafell Peak or head to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to follow the route of the three peaks challenge. Adventure awaits at Old Bell Works.

Bedrooms & Suites

Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor super king-size with zip and link (can be 2 singles on request) Tv in every bedroom. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Utility

Location

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Stake Pool, or Stakepool as it is more commonly known, is a small hamlet in rural Lancashire, England, located midway between the bustling seaside resort town of Blackpool and the ancient hilltop city of Lancaster. Stake Pool is conveniently located near the Forest of Bowland AONB, as well as the many tourist hotspots in the neighbouring Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park. Although it is a small community, there is the Elletson Arms, a village pub, serving a variety of drinks and tasty pub meals, making it perfect for those nights when you don't feel like cooking. It's not far to the coast, where you can bask in the sun on Fleetwood Beach, or families can visit Blackpool to check out all the fun things to do along the boardwalk. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is home to a variety of thrilling rides, including the historic wooden roller coaster Big Dipper (erected in 1923) and the observation deck of Blackpool Tower, where visitors can take in breath-taking views of the sea. In addition to the beach, visitors can visit the SEA LIFE aquarium and the world-famous wax museum Madame Tussauds, both of which are located right on the boardwalk. You may also go the other way, to Lancaster, and learn more about the area's past at Lancaster Castle and the museum. You can get a great overview of the Northwest from Stake Pool.