BEECH TREE COTTAGE, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Description from the manager

Located in an area of unspoilt outstanding natural beauty, Beech Tree cottage sleeps six people and is perfect for a family holiday or for a group of friends celebrating a special occasion.

The beautiful and tranquil Forest of Bowland is located in an unspoilt area of outstanding natural beauty, a hidden part of rural Lancashire in the Ribble Valley. There is an abundance of country lanes to provide walking and cycling opportunities together with a scattering of pretty villages and traditional village Inns, local shops and cafes to cater for your every need. Within a short drive are more shopping opportunities in Preston, Manchester and... Liverpool together with the coastal resorts of Blackpool and Southport and easy access from the nearby M6 (10 miles) to the Yorkshire Dales and Southern Lakes.

For the more energetic the slopes of Pendle Hill provide an impressive base for dry skiing and horse riding is available at several equestrian centres throughout the area. Superb golf courses at nearby Clitheroe, Longridge and Whalley and for the water sport enthusiast there are local swimming and canoe clubs. There are well stocked trout lakes and rivers for the fisherman, both coarse and game anglers.

The walking and cycling enthusiast is well catered for with the 70 mile long “Ribble Way” following the course of the River Ribble from its source at Ribble Head to the estuary at Preston. There are Heritage trails including dramatic heather and forest walks on the edge of the Forest of Bowland and a cycle trail of 10 miles.

Wolfen Mill is an award winning development of luxuriously appointed, 5 star apartments that have been created to provide a romantic and memorable stay at any time of the year. The family run complex is guaranteed to offer you a warm welcome from the moment your holiday commences to enable you to enjoy not only the superb standard of accommodation but also this idyllic woodland setting.

The apartments offer self contained accommodation of the highest standard and have the advantage of being able to be used for family groups, including private weddings of which the owners have a wedding license and can provide a marquee and catering facilities. There is a communal dining room and kitchen available and in addition a superb lounge with French windows leading to the decking on the banks of its own private “lake”. A more relaxing setting would be hard to find.

The 300 year old mill has been converted to provide a charismatic property that oozes charm and character and is located in a tree lined fold on the banks of the bubbling Chipping brook and has its own well stocked Lake with ample seating to enable you to enjoy the birdlife and the views to “Palick Pike” and “Wolf Fell”.

Wolfen Mill is located just 1 mile north of the picturesque village of Chipping which has won a number of best kept village competitions over the years. The village is known to be at least 1000 years old and is named in the Doomsday book as Chipping Den. The village now has a 17th century school and Alms houses, 15th century church, several traditional Inns and some lovely stone built cottages that date from its industrial past.

Located close to Wolfen Mill, this beautiful two storey spacious cottage comprises:

* Comfortable lounge with TV, DVD player, CD and radio and patio windows leading to the flagged garden area.

* Farmhouse style dining kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave.

* Utility room with washing machine. WC and hand basin facility,

* Ground floor twin bedroom.First floor:

* Double bedroom and en-suite bathroom with power shower over bath, hand basin and WC.

* Double bedroom and en-suite shower room with power shower, hand basin and WC.

* All electric, bed linen, towels and dressing gowns provided for adults.

* Cot and highchair available.

* Ample parking per property.

* Shared use of the gardens and Lakeland Lounge.

There is also a communal kitchen and dining area underneath Lakeland Lounge which is ideal for larger groups bookings and can seat 36 people it is great for a get together with family and friends, there is a surcharge of £100 for the use of this facility.Read more

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Additional notes from owner

All prices include all taxes, gas, electric and bed linen. Please check property description to see if towels, logs, coal and cots are included free of charge or at a supplement. If a pet friendly property, the charge is £20 per pet per week/part week. Please telephone or email us for short break availability and prices.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Kate & Bill & friends
  Edinburgh

  totally relaxing great place to share with friends

  Left on 10/06/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  This is our second visit to Wolfen Mill. The service is excellent, white robes and chocolate on the beds on arrival.
  The house is very comfortable and welcoming. Great walks around the property, walked to the Whitewell Inn and had lunch. The Sun Inn where we had a couple of meals was excellent. No complaints whatsoever, will be back.
  
  Kate & Bill Lipscombe and party

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• Jane Gaskell
  Hook, Hampshire

  Relaxing break, beautiful cottage, stunning location.

  Left on 11/07/2011 for a stay in October 2011
  
  

  We were very pleasently surprised by the standard of comfort cleanliness and decor.The owner was friendly and helpful. Great kitchen, comfy beds. All rooms tastefully decorated and a very peaceful and beautiful spot.

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