A picturesque detached spacious single storey cottage with magnificent views across to the coast and Lake District. English Tourism Council 5*Gold awarded and inspected annually. Formerly the original Piggeries and converted just 3 years ago into a 5star luxury cottage. Superb designer hand painted kitchen with granite work surfaces, Miele appliances, gas hob, oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The kitchen is open to the living area with a cosy wood burning stove and French doors leading to the garden area. There are original exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, terracotta tiled and wooden floors throughout. For evenings in, there is a CD player, video, TV and DVD player. A double and twin bedroom with an attractive shower room make this an ideal cottage for a couple or small family.
Whilst in a fantastic countryside location down a quiet country lane, away from busy roads and up a long driveway, we are within travelling distance of many attractions of the North of England. With the market town of Garstang just over 5 minutes by car and the historic city of Lancaster 20 minutes away, plus both Manchester and Liverpool airports just an hour away, makes our luxury cottages an ideal base for sightseeing guests to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales as well as those visiting family and friends in the area.
We have an amazing variety of visiting wildlife. Watch the deer,hares, rabbits, squirrels, pheasants from your windows. There are great country walks from our doorstep, including to the nearby village of Scorton via the many footpaths. The area hosts a number of local events each year, country fairs, garden and flower festivals, for 2012 the Open Golf.
For seaside lovers,the famous town of Blackpool with the promenade and illuminations is just 35 minutes drive.
Old Stables, Piggeries and Partridge cottages were the original stone farm buildings, converted into luxury cottages just a few years ago. Woodpecker ( 6 bedrooms) and Mole End (3 bedrooms) were added recently. These two spacious detached cottages, built from new and designed with two en suite bedrooms each on the groundlfoor, have proved to be popular for those guests with mobility restrictions.
The interior design of each cottage is quality contemporary/cottage with Natuzzi leather or Tetrad sofas, and hand painted decor by a local artist. . Fantastic Mark Wilkinson Cooks kitchens, painted and oak with granite surfaces, fully equipped, three have Aga's, lots of crockery, crystal glasses, plastic ware for children.
All are fully equipped with Miele washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, microwaves,Sky tv, WiFi, fridge and freezers. The welcoming open fires and wood burning stoves, logs and fuel included, provide everything to ensure a warm, comfortable stay all year round
5* Gold Luxury in the Lancashire countryside.: Our small hamlet of stone luxury self catering cottages were the first 5* cottages in Lancashire, North West England. Over the years we have won many local and national awards. Four of our cottages are mobility 1 assessed and all are rigorously inspected annually by the English Tourism Council.
We are resident owners and live next to the cottages. There is always a family member on hand to give assistance or information if required.
Open all year round for short breaks and longer stays. Suitable for family gatherings, special birthdays and celebrations.
Down a quiet country lane, away from busy roads, up a long driveway in an elevated position which gives amazing views across to the coast and Lake District, even the Isle of Man on a clear day.
Ideally placed for countryside activities, walks from our door, pony trekking, fishing, coarse and fly, clay shooting, quad biking, cycling, golf, even hedge laying courses!
Local events, country shows and festivals.
Sightseeing, historical cities and shopping: We have guests coming to stay with us from all over the world. Happy to drive a couple of hours to see famous places that they have read or heard about. One family from Australia went to 'see a wall some guy built' Hadrians Wall! They went off and came back the same day, distance no object. Here in the North of England, beautiful historical towns such as York and Chester can be reached in less than a couple of hours.
The famous football grounds of Manchester United, Old Trafford and Manchester City, the Etihad Stadium, plus Liverpool are just an hour away. The city centres of both these places are worth a visit. Manchester centre is a fantastic shopping place, with Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. The architecture of the Trafford Centre nr Manchester. Loads of shops, Selfridges, plus the Orient eating area and cinemas. All under cover and free parking!
For discount shopping, the outlet areas of Cheshire Oaks, a smaller one at Freeport in Fleetwood, or even Boundary Mill at Colne are great for bargain hunters.
Golf:
Garstang town just over 5 minutes drive by car has a pay and play golf course. There are other local courses at Lancaster, Longridge and the famous Royal Lytham and Royal Birkdale are within easy travelling distance.
Other Activities:
Shooting days, both clay and pheasant. Quad biking, country craft courses. Hedge Laying.
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2012 | 28 Jan 2012 | £395 | n/a | £295 | 3 nights |
| 03 Feb 2012 | 09 Feb 2012 | £395 | n/a | £295 | 3 nights |
| 12 Mar 2012 | 29 Mar 2012 | £445 | n/a | £325 | 3 nights |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 05 Apr 2012 | £575 | n/a | £425 | 3 nights |
| 06 Apr 2012 | 11 Apr 2012 | £675 | n/a | £495 | 3 nights |
| 16 Apr 2012 | 19 Apr 2012 | £475 | n/a | £345 | 3 nights |
| 22 Apr 2012 | 03 May 2012 | £475 | n/a | £345 | 3 nights |
| 14 May 2012 | 24 May 2012 | £475 | n/a | n/a | 3 nights |
| 08 Jun 2012 | 14 Jun 2012 | £595 | n/a | £445 | 3 nights |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 12 Jul 2012 | £745 | n/a | £545 | 3 nights |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 30 Aug 2012 | £845 | n/a | £625 | 3 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: per week £395 - £845
The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pound), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Additional information about rental rates
All prices include bed linen, towels, heating, electricity, fuel for the fires and cleaning materials, dishwasher tablets etc.
Depending on the time of year a discount can be given for 2 persons occupying the cottage.
| Property type | Cottage |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Activity, Away from it all, Golf Holiday, Luxury, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Pets, Low allergen environment, Families, Couples, Groups, Disabled |
| Bedrooms |
2 bedroom(s), sleeps 4 max.
1 double, 1 twin, 1 cot |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
1 bathroom(s)
Very pretty shower room with walk in shower and heated towel rail |
| Kitchen |
4 ring stove, Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine, Utensils |
| Meals |
Not included self-catering |
| Dining room |
Seats 4 |
| Living room |
Seats 4 DVD, CD player, Fireplace, TV, Stereo system, Wood burning stove |
| Onsite facilities |
BBQ, Bicycles available, Car parking, Garden, Tennis court, Terrace, Outdoor furniture 1 car parking space |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Safe, Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided, Central heating |
| Other notes |
In front of the cottage is a raised paved area with wooden dining furniture enabling guests to enjoy the views and the visiting wildlife. A large grassed area with flower beds and parking for guests. Guests do have access to WIFI internet broadband via a password. Occasionally guests arriving from abroad with laptops have had to adjust their settings. |
| Location type |
Rural |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
recommended |
| Local leisure activities |
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Watersports, Fishing, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Walking, Beach |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Terry & Sue Sharples
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Language(s) spoken:
English
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