THE SADDLERY, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Description from the manager

Save 20% when you book a 7 night stay over the next 4 weeksThe beautiful and tranquil Forest of Bowland is located in an unspoilt area of outstanding natural beauty. With a double bedroom and luxary shower room this apartment is perfect for a romantic break.

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 r...esorts 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.

The Saddlery is a one bedroom apartment. is individually furnished and designed and comprises:

* Lounge with gas stove fire, digital LCD TV/radio, DVD/CD player.

* Kitchen with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge and microwave.

* Double bedroom.

* Luxury shower room with hand basin and WC.

* All gas, 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

• Peter
  Ormskirk

  Brilliant.

  Left on 05/23/2013 for a stay in May 2013
  
  

  After a hard week in work the girlfriend said that we should just get away. Booked this break very last minute online. The owner called me & gave me extra discount as I have stayed there before. So was over the moon. Accommodation was clean & upto date. No faults what so ever. Happy with the experience & 5 star service given.
  Only negatives was the bed too hard for my liking (but that's just my preference).

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  Recommended for: Romantic, Families, Rugged

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• Lynda and Brian and Sammy the dog
  Crewe

  Fantastic, Sooo glad we chose Wolfen Mill

  Left on 11/28/2012 for a stay in November 2012
  
  

  Everything about Wolfen Mill is superb! The owners so helpful and friendly, have thought of everything to ensure a lovely, comfortable relaxing stay for their guests, really well stocked cottage with every amenity (even provided a to dog/boot wash area with hot and cold water!!!). We were well chilled during our stay. As for the area, superb walking right on the doorstep, amazing vistas and excellent local amenities in Chipping and Longridge. Can't praise Wolfen Mill enough, has tomgomdown as one of the best places we have ever visited.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Luxury, Families

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