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Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and wet room facilities

Find your haven amidst woodland views and coastal vistas. Savor sunsets on the raised decked area or gather round an outdoor fire-pit for unforgettable memories.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and wet room facilities

GROUND FLOOR LIVING The ground floor comprises a fantastic open-plan living area with comfy sofas, a magnificent stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, Sky television, a dining table seating over 16, a superb designer kitchen with AGA stove, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler, and granite work surfaces. A recent addition is a fantastic conservatory / garden room. There is a cloakroom with toilet and wash basin, plus a utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer. The cottage has underfloor heating, finished with lovely, tiled floors, rugs, contemporary furnishings and decorations.

GROUND FLOOR SLEEPING To the left of the hallway are two spacious bedrooms. The first is a twin bedroom (that can be converted to a super king) with an en-suite with both bath and shower. The second has a double and a single bed. The large en-suite has a wet-room style walk-in shower area, which is wheelchair and disabled friendly. It has a large washbasin that you can actually get a wheelchair under and a large, illuminated mirror that comes down to the basin, so that you can see yourself in it, whilst in a wheelchair. We have also installed stylish grab-rails by the toilet and a large fold-down seat within the shower.

FIRST FLOOR The first floor comprises a large family bedroom, containing a king-size bed, and a single bed, and an en-suite shower room. There are also 2 double bedrooms – one with an en-suite shower room and the other with an en-suite bathroom. The sleeping accommodation is completed by a spacious twin bedroom (with two single beds that can be converted into one super-king-size bed on request), with an en-suite shower room, plus a small single bedroom especially suitable for a child.

COTTAGE GARDEN To the rear of the cottage is a raised decked area that has artificial grass, looking out into woodland with outdoor dining furniture and a private garden where you will see and hear the resident woodpeckers! Creating an ideal spot in which to enjoy the afternoon sun and sunsets, we have also added a new covered outdoor seating area at the side of the cottage, which offers great views across to the coast and towards the Lake District, and a huge fire-pit built into a seating area at the front.

Property manager

Terry & Sue Sharples

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

407406
Vrbo Property

About the area

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Preston, Lancashire

What's nearby

  • Dewlay Cheese Factory - 9 min drive
  • Beacon Fell Country Park - 14 min drive
  • Lancaster University - 14 min drive
  • Lancaster Castle - 20 min drive
  • University of Central Lancashire - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Carnforth Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bellflower - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auction Eats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Th'Owd Tithe Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Barn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and wet room facilities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and wet room facilities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and wet room facilities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and wet room facilities located?

This family-friendly Preston cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of River Wyre, The FIG Tree and Garstang Arts Centre. Old Holly Farm and Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and wet room facilities Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Enjoyed all the facilities tennis court, pizza oven and firepit.
Enjoyed all the facilities, tennis court, Pizza Oven and firepit. The lounge with log burner was a perfect place to enjoy a read and play board games.
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Families weekend
We had an absolutely fantastic stay and I would highly recommend the cottage. The hosts were exceptionally kind and the guidebook and all other information provided was incredibly helpful. We had the most wonderful time!

10/10 Excellent

Beverley R.

Wonderful stay
We had a really enjoyable stay at Woodpecker Cottage. We were celebrating a 60th birthday and 60th anniversary, there was plenty of room for all 13 family members inside the property and we enjoyed the outside space using all the facilities. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. The bedrooms/bedding/towels all lovely and clean. We would recommend a stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cousins together
Had a fantasic reunion for 7 cousins and 5 partners. Woodpecker was clean, warm and great value for such an event. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Our great time at the woodpecker
Fantastic time had by all. We loved it, our children loved it and our grandchildren loved it. We would thoroughly recommend this holiday to others. Lots of walks , plenty for the kids to do. First class holiday and the staff are great and helpful. Millers x
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10/10 Excellent

Bryony R.

Comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped, with great host communication. Perfect!
This is a very comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped cottage, with great host communication. It was perfect for our family gathering over New Year, with one of the great assets being all the en-suite bathrooms. Lovely rural location with great walks locally and further afield. The only negative I can think of is the constant hum from the M6, which is a very minor point.
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10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

The Best Property we've ever hired
This super-clean, well equipped, accessible property with fantastic views was a joy to stay in. The owner's personal welcome visit was nice touch along with starter supplies of essential. items. NB This property's very rural location makes driving on very narrow country lanes essential.
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property. Home from home.
Thank you so much for a wonderful, magical Christmas stay that brought our extended family together for the first time ever! We loved the welcoming atmosphere - gorgeous Christmas decorations, very cosy and everything we needed. The Aga was a new experience and your guidance helped it to be less overwhelming. In the end we mastered it and had the most amazing meals. All rooms were comfortable and my Dad particularly liked the accessibility of his groundfloor room - one of the main reasons for choosing the property. The stove was beautiful and we appreciated the logs that you provided to provide the cosiness that Christmas demands. The views were amazing on the clear days and will stay with us forever. The property had everything we needed and our one request to sort something was promptly responded to. A home from home which was comfortable for all of us and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our Christmas together. We would definitely recommend this property for a large group and we hope to return one day.
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10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Beautiful house and view.
We LOVED our holiday at Woodpecker. Both for 2 of us for a few days peace and quiet and for 14 of us when our family arrived to celebrate a big birthday. Everything we needed was there for a fabulous time. Already recommended to several people we know with mobility problems
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10/10 Excellent

Dads 80th birthday
Wow - amazing property & just what we all needed as a family with parents with mobility issues. We would definitely book again. Such special memories made for our dads 80th birthday. Thank you so much
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10/10 Excellent

A return visit - it didn't disappoint
As a group of 6 couples, this is the third time we have stayed in this property. The facilities meet the needs of the group perfectly. The communication with the owners is excellent, as is the location, the cleanliness, condition and location. Using the AGA in the kitchen takes some getting used to, but it's not a problem. The property isn't cheap to rent, but I guess you get what you pay for. I would certainly recommend this property. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal location for friends reunion.
Excellent Accommodation for a birthday gathering of friends. Everyone appreciated that their bedrooms were all en-suite, affording them privacy and ease of use. It was great to be able to gather in the conservatory around the wood burner on the autumnal evenings. Kitchen and dining facilities excellent. We were all delighted with the venue. Thanks to Beth and team for getting it ready for our arrival. The app that is available for the property was extremely easy to use providing comprehensive and useful information. Thank you ,
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10/10 Excellent

Family celebration
I booked 4 of the 5 Barnacre cottages and Woodpecker was the hub of all our celebrations. The large open plan kitchen/ living area/ conservatory was perfect to accommodate all 32 of my family. 4 generations gathered comfortably and the downstairs bedroom with disabled en-suite was perfect for my elderly Dad. In addition the outside fire pit enabled us to celebrate bonfire night with a roaring fire and schmorz. The location is a little remote, but the plus side was that we didn’t disturb anybody with our noisy crew and the large field to the front of the cottage is perfect for family games. It is a little expensive, but if you want quality and luxury then you get what you pay for.
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10/10 Excellent

Cheran M.

Amazing cottage for large family
We stayed at Woodpecker cottage over October half term with our family, children and dogs. The house was fabulous with 6 out of 7 bedrooms having en suite bathrooms plus a downstairs toilet in the utility room, so there was never any queuing for the loo. The living space was big enough for 12 of us to spread out comfortably and the open plan kitchen was very well equipped. It took us a while to get the hang of the Aga, but were amazed that it seemed to keep the whole house warm..( we didn’t even need to light the wonderful log burner in the conservatory). We really enjoyed the outside space where we had a BBQ, homemade woodfired pizzas and a fire pit….all the logs were provided. On one clear night we even lay down on the picnic benches to stargaze and another night we could see a firework display as far away as Bleckpool. The owners were very helpful and provided everything we needed. I can highly recommend this beautiful place in a beautiful part of the country.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

We came for a hen do and the property and location was absolutely excellent.
The settimg was beautiful and the house was so spacious Especially good for my friend who is in a wheelchair. We will most definitely come back here and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Cottage
From the moment we arrived until we left everything was fabulous. We were a group of 11 women and couldn't fault the cottage. Cottage really isn't a proper description because the property is huge and there was plenty of room for us all. It was spotlessly clean and bright and airy. Beth and Terry were so helpful. Terry even towed out one of our vehicles which got stuck on a grass bank. The only recommendations I would suggest to the owners would be a) to supply toiletries and b) an electronic insect killer. The latter because the Cottage was very warm we had to keep all the windows open and we were bombarded by flies. These are only minor because everything else was wonderful.
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10/10 Excellent

We love this cottage. The great memories with the family here will last forever.
Everything is just right.We have been coming to Barnacre Cottages for years and it is a well kept cottage. Somewhere that we can chill. Lovely walks, lovely scenery. We could not ask for more.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage for a family gathering
If you need a large cottage for a family gathering in this part of Lancashire, look no further. My multi generational family group of 15 plus an infant (who had travelled from the south of England and USA) had a wonderful week here. Being originally from Preston, but having long since moved south, the ninetieth birthday of my mother was the spur to gather my children and grandchildren in Lancashire for a week to celebrate that event and enjoy time together exploring some of the places I remember so fondly from my childhood days. Woodpecker Cottage was the perfect venue for us. With en-suite facilities the bedrooms were great. We loved the open plan space in the kitchen and lounge areas. And we made great use of the outside kitchen with its bbq and wood fired pizza oven. Sitting round the outside fire pit making s’mores and playing guitars as the sun set over the Irish Sea and Morecambe Bay was pure magic. Away from the cottage we enjoyed the local joys of places like Beacon Fell and Bock Bottoms where countless children must have enjoyed paddling and making dams in the river Brock over the years. On our one rainy day we enjoyed the delights of the Flower Bowl, trying our hand at Curling. I’m not sure when or if I will be able to gather my family together again in the North West, but if we do Woodpecker Cottage will be our first choice of venue. Thank you for a wonderful cottage to make special family memories.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Excellent property and location for 4 generation family celebration
Customer service from the property owners was outstanding with rapid response to questions and requests. The electronic guide book is brilliant. Property was perfect for 4 generations to get together, with enough space for everyone. Outside facilities are great too and the location is fab.
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8/10 Good

Spacious property for large group
Loads of space, every room en suite which was brilliant. Owners couldn’t be more helpful. Bathrooms very modern but could do with some update in other areas, for example the outside area. Bar stools rusted, tables in need of repair, general weeding and tidy up.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen Overton

Lovely family holiday
Great place to stay for our family, wheelchair accessible, although not so easy to access conservatory. The swings, chickens and pigs were enjoyed by the children The fire pit, pizza oven and BBQ we're enjoyed by all, especially those who like fires! The aga in the kitchen took a bit of getting used to, very hot all the time, so had to try and block it off from crawling babies. Managed a swim in the sea at Blackpool and Fleetwood, the sea was too far out at Morecambe! Williamson Park, Lancaster, worth a visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Reunion
Second stay at Woodpecker just as enjoyable as first. We really appreciate the disabled facilities which are excellent. The accommodation is spacious, comfortable and well appointed. I highly recommend a visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Family Get Together
We spent the Platinum Jubilee with extended family. Location was perfect for travellers across the country to gather. Lovely walks and wildlife. Tennis was fun. Blackpool close by. The property was perfect for a large group with two dogs. Facilities were fantastic. A great time had by all.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

My wedding at the Barnacre cottages
We hired 4 cottages for our wedding, absolutely amazing venue, amazing cottages, clean, beautiful everything you want within the cottages Beth was lovely and helpful, definitely will be booking again Just wished I lived there
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10/10 Excellent

Thelma W.

Another wonderful week!
We have stayed in Woodpecker several times and would recommend to anyone. There are 14 family members - 3 generations who all enjoy it. Our granddaughter is severely disabled but because of the ease of access for wheelchairs she too is able to benefit from this wonderful property. The hosts are so friendly and helpful and the facilities both inside and outdoors are excellent. We will be returning again next year!