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Cottage Woodpecker cottage: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14

 
 
 
Preston cottage rental - Old Stables conservatory
Old Stables conservatory
 
Preston cottage rental - Old Stables conservatory

Old Stables conservatory

Mole End Garden

Mole End Garden

Old Stables Garden

Old Stables Garden

Woodpecker cottage

Woodpecker cottage

Old Stables Kitchen

Old Stables Kitchen

Piggeries Cottage

Piggeries Cottage

Woodpecker Orangery

Woodpecker Orangery

Old Stables Ground Floor Bedroom

Old Stables Ground Floor Bedroom

Climbing Adventure

Climbing Adventure

April 2012 help bottle feeding lambs!

April 2012 help bottle feeding lambs!

Woodpecker twin bedroom

Woodpecker twin bedroom

Woodpecker family bedroom

Woodpecker family bedroom

Woodpecker Lounge

Woodpecker Lounge

Our new stable block and Fluff the pony

Our new stable block and Fluff the pony

Old Stables lounge area

Old Stables lounge area

Old Stables double bedroom

Old Stables double bedroom

Country walks with our pony Fluff

Country walks with our pony Fluff

Sunset view from the Cottages

Sunset view from the Cottages

Partridge Exterior

Partridge Exterior

Mole End Kitchen

Mole End Kitchen

Pet chickens

Pet chickens

Entrance to the Cottages

Entrance to the Cottages

Weekly (GBP) £1,650 - £2,950
  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps14
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 1 Separate WC

Photos and Description of this 6 bedroom holiday cottage in Preston - Barnacre Cottages
Five Fantastic Luxury Cottages Sleeping 4,6 & 10 And 12 In An Amazing Location

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 ground floor, 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 décor 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.

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.

Our cottages and location are very child friendly. We have 14 acres of fields surrounded by woodland. A big well equipped children’s play area. All weather tennis court. Baby lambs in Spring for children and adults to help bottle feed. Pet chickens, egg collecting and our own pony and stables.

The cottages all have individual gardens and outdoor seating areas. We have BBQs available to borrow.

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 near 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.

Details for holiday cottage Woodpecker cottage, 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC

Large detached stone cottage. English Tourism Council 5*Gold awarded and inspected annually With 6 bedrooms, 5 of which have en suite bath/shower rooms. 2 bedrooms on ground floor. Fabulous open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area. Mark Wilkinson 'Cooks' oak and hand painted kitchen. 4 oven Aga, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer with ice and water dispenser. Decked area to the rear with tables and chairs for outdoor dining. Utility room WC, washing machine and tumble dryer. Separate cloakroom. 2 Ground floor en suite bedrooms, particularly suitable for the less mobile. Upstairs, 1 family room with king bed and single in alcove, en suite bath. 2 twin bedrooms with en suite shower rooms.Space to add two additional single beds for additional charge. Small pretty single bedroom. All floors oak with rugs. Ground floor limestone with underfloor heating. New from Easter 2012 is the addition of a large conservatory/garden room with stone fireplace and wood burning stove.
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Preston cottage rental - Old Stables conservatory

Old Stables conservatory

Mole End Garden

Mole End Garden

Old Stables Garden

Old Stables Garden

Woodpecker cottage

Woodpecker cottage

Old Stables Kitchen

Old Stables Kitchen

Piggeries Cottage

Piggeries Cottage

Woodpecker Orangery

Woodpecker Orangery

Old Stables Ground Floor Bedroom

Old Stables Ground Floor Bedroom

Climbing Adventure

Climbing Adventure

April 2012 help bottle feeding lambs!

April 2012 help bottle feeding lambs!

Woodpecker twin bedroom

Woodpecker twin bedroom

Woodpecker family bedroom

Woodpecker family bedroom

Woodpecker Lounge

Woodpecker Lounge

Our new stable block and Fluff the pony

Our new stable block and Fluff the pony

Old Stables lounge area

Old Stables lounge area

Old Stables double bedroom

Old Stables double bedroom

Country walks with our pony Fluff

Country walks with our pony Fluff

Sunset view from the Cottages

Sunset view from the Cottages

Partridge Exterior

Partridge Exterior

Mole End Kitchen

Mole End Kitchen

Pet chickens

Pet chickens

Entrance to the Cottages

Entrance to the Cottages

Nearest Airport : Manchester/Liverpool at 40 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Heysham/Fleetwood at 20 Miles
Nearest Train : Lancaster at 9 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Junction 32/33 at 7 Miles
Nearest Beach : Lytham/Blackpool at 20 Miles
Nearest Golf : Garstang at 2 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Lots of local restaurants within few minutes drive at 2 Miles
Car: necessary

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.

Other Activities: Shooting days, both clay and pheasant. Quad biking, country craft courses. Hedge Laying.

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.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental rates for this holiday cottage in Preston, Lancashire

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Rental Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
 
late spring
10 May 2013 - 23 May 2013
£1,400
£1,650
3 Nights
 
 
Bank holiday/half term
24 May 2013 - 6 Jun 2013
£1,750
£2,150
3 Nights
 
 
Early summer
7 Jun 2013 - 27 Jun 2013
£1,500
£1,850
3 Nights
 
 
Summer
28 Jun 2013 - 18 Jul 2013
£1,700
£2,200
3 Nights
 
 
PEAK summer
19 Jul 2013 - 5 Sep 2013
£1,700
£2,450
3 Nights
 
 
Late summer
6 Sep 2013 - 26 Sep 2013
£1,700
£2,200
3 Nights
 
 
Autumn
27 Sep 2013 - 17 Oct 2013
£1,550
£1,850
3 Nights
 
 
Autumn half term
18 Oct 2013 - 7 Nov 2013
£1,750
£2,200
3 Nights
 
 
Winter
8 Nov 2013 - 12 Dec 2013
£1,450
£1,750
3 Nights
 
 
Festive season
13 Dec 2013 - 20 Dec 2013
£1,600
£1,850
3 Nights
 
 
Christmas
22 Dec 2013 - 28 Dec 2013
£2,950
6 Nights
 
 
New Year
29 Dec 2013 - 3 Jan 2014
£2,950
5 Nights
 

Notes

  • All bed linen, towels, heating, fuel for the wood burning stove included. Tea towels, dishwasher tabs, cleaning materials.
    Free WiFi
    Full weeks and short breaks available all year round.
    Flexible arrival days by arrangement.
    Real decorated Christmas Tree provided for the festive season.

Accommodation and facilities for Woodpecker cottagein Preston in Lancashire

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Forms of Payment:
  • accepts credit card
Meals:
  • Self-catering
Location Type:
  • rural
Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Family
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Activities Guide
  • Wood Stove
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Parking Off Street
  • Living Room
  • Firewood
  • Internet
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hair Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking ...
    Parking bay next to cottage for 5/6 cars.
  • Wireless Internet ...
    All cottages have free wifi accessed by password.
  • Washing Machine ...
    Miele washing machine
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Miele tumble dryer
  • Fireplace ...
    Magnificent huge stone fireplace in conservatory/orangery, with woodburning stove.
  • Heating ...
    Underfloor heating on groundfloor. Radiators and towel radiators on 1st floor.
  • Local Maps
  • Water Cooler
Kitchen:
  • Ice Maker
  • Coffee Maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher ...
    Miele dishwasher
  • Refrigerator ...
    Large American fridge freezer with ice and water dispensers.
  • Microwave ...
    Miele microwave
  • Kitchen ...
    Fantastic 'Mark Wilkinson' designer Cooks painted and oak kitchen with 4 oven Aga.
  • Hob ...
    Aga hotplates
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Plastic for children, everyday crockery and glassware. Crystal glasses and fine crockery. Ample selection of earthenware, bowls and serving dishes.
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • Dining ...
    Large dining table with 12 chairs. Additional chairs can be provided if required.
  • seating for 12 people
Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 1 Separate WC
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet , Bath with Shower , wet room
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet , Bath with Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 5 - Toilet , wet room
    Bathroom 6 - wet room
  • Two of the bedrooms with the en suite bath/showers are on the ground floor of the cottage, making them particularly suitable for the less mobile. They are level access wet room type shower areas with ample room for wheelchairs.
Bedrooms:
  • 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Bedroom 6 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed , 1 Large Double Bed , 1 Single Bed , ensuite bath
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed , ensuite bath
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed , ensuite shower
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed , ensuite shower
    Bedroom 5 - 2 Single Bed , ensuite shower
    Bedroom 6 - 1 Single Bed
  • Ground floor room 1. King size bed, en suite bath/walk in shower. Ground floor twin room, large wet/shower room. Upstairs, large family room, king size bed, single bed in alcove, space for additional single bed if required, seating area, large bathroom. Single bedroom. Two twin rooms with large en suite showers. Can add two single beds to the larger bedrooms if required at an additional charge.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Radio
  • Books - Fiction / Non-fiction
  • Games for Kids
  • Games
  • Books
  • Television
  • Toys
  • Books for Kids
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Basic Sky package
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Barbecue
  • Tennis Court
  • Gated Community
  • Balcony
  • Veranda
  • Child's Swing
  • Terrace
  • Wood Decking
  • Tennis
  • veranda
  • Conservatory
  • 12 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • children welcome ...
    A large childrens play area with swings, climbing frame, play house and fort. All weather tennis court and 7 acre field to run around and play.
  • pets considered ...
    We live in great dog walking countryside and welcome well behaved pets subject to sensible conditions and a charge of £25. We also have our own stables for those wanting to fetch their own pony or horse.
  • Low Allergen Environment
Onsite Services:
  • Car Available
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • forests
  • pond
  • library
  • water parks
  • churches
  • playground
  • zoo
  • theme parks
  • live theatre
  • botanical garden
  • recreation centre
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • outlet shopping
  • beachcombing
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
  • horse riding
Local Services & Businesses:
  • Babysitter
  • fitness centre
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • massage therapist
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • fly fishing
  • caving
  • golf
  • pier fishing
  • roller blading
  • freshwater fishing
  • jet skiing
  • tennis
  • ice skating
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • bay fishing
  • equestrian events
Notes: Although we are in the middle of the countryside and the cottages all have thick stone walls,. we do have an internet system installed via antennae which enables most of our guests to access the internet via a broadband connection and password. Occasionally, guests arriving from abroad, have had to adjust their laptop settings to get connected. Although, surprisingly, the children have had no trouble connecting via their iphones and other gadgets.

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Preston, United Kingdom

Woodpecker cottage
average rating of 5.0 based on 30 reviews
business
Woodpecker cottage
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p16930?uni_id=85030
+44 01995600918
Preston Lancashire
Owner Submitted Review
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A little part of heaven.

Review Submitted: 23 January 2012 Date of Stay: August 2011
What a superb place! we just wanted somewhere not too far from home, where children and grandchildren could spend time helping to fill in the LONG school holidays.
BARNACRE has turned out to be the perfect place. Ideal for the little ones. (they loved the playarea, tennis courts and feeding the hens).
Super cottage, you have worked very hard to create the perfect holiday venue. Truly a little part of heaven in this lovely part of England.
Thank you so much for your help and advice (especially regarding our ignorance of AGA's)
Will recommend to our friends and hope to return.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Woodpecker cottage
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p16930?uni_id=85030
+44 01995600918
Preston Lancashire
Owner Submitted Review
-1

Norway comes to Barnacre!

Review Submitted: 23 January 2012 Date of Stay: July 2011
Three familys were gathered in the cottage and had fantastic times.
The tennis court were often used and the children have played on the playing ground.
Fantastic cottage with marvellous views and great hospitality.
We have visited Blackpool, Liverpool, Preston and Manchester.
Thank you for our stay and your hospitality.
Best reagard.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Woodpecker cottage
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p16930?uni_id=85030
+44 01995600918
Preston Lancashire
Owner Submitted Review
-1

Three generations reunion

Review Submitted: 23 January 2012 Date of Stay: May 2011
Three generations of the family had a lovely reunion here.
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The weather has been great and the local walks were enjoyed by all.
The cottage suited us all and has been very comfortable.
Thanks again.
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
Woodpecker cottage
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p16930?uni_id=85030
+44 01995600918
Preston Lancashire
Owner Submitted Review
-1

Stunning Views

Review Submitted: 23 January 2012 Date of Stay: April 2011
We have had a lovely time staying in this beautiful cottage.
The stunning views abd playground kept us all entertained, as well as the tennis, the children loved collecting the eggs (and eating them!) and feeding the lambs.
12 of us were very comfortable here and will recommend Barnacre cottages to all our family and friends.
We enjoyed the walk into Scorton and the food at the Priory.
We were blessed with the most amazing weather for the time of year, and spent a lot of time outdoors and even at the beaches in Morecambe Bay.
What a lovely place to explore. We will be back as we felt a week was far too short!
Thank you for your hospitality Terry & Sue.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Woodpecker cottage
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p16930?uni_id=85030
+44 01995600918
Preston Lancashire
Owner Submitted Review
-1

Fantastic cottage - more comforts than home!

Review Submitted: 23 January 2012 Date of Stay: April 2011
Fantastic cottage - more comforts than home.
We have all had a great time meeting half way between Surrey and Fife.
A great cottage for two families of all ages.
The children loved collecting the eggs and feeding the lambs.
We also managed a bbq.
Thanks to all the Sharples family.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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