Guests say
Woodpecker Cottage receives glowing praise for its tranquil setting, immaculate presentation, and abundance of wildlife, including unique animals like an emu and llamas. Guests consistently highlight the spotless cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, luxurious hot tub, and thoughtful touches throughout. The peaceful countryside location offers beautiful views and easy access to local walks and pubs. Hosts are described as friendly and helpful, ensuring a welcoming stay. While a few minor suggestions are made regarding lounge seating, the overwhelming sentiment is one of relaxation and delight, making this cottage a highly recommended rural retreat.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and beautifully presented, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised for its peaceful, scenic countryside setting, proximity to walks, pubs, and local towns. Only positive remarks are made, with one minor mention of occasional vehicle noise.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as cosy, warm (with underfloor heating and a log burner), and comfortable. One review suggests comfier lounge chairs, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is described as exceptionally well-equipped, with high-end furnishings, a luxurious hot tub, smart TV, board games, and all necessary amenities. Facilities are consistently praised, with only a minor suggestion for lounge seating improvement.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as a welcome bottle of prosecco or fizz and helpful hosts. Please note, while these gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Whether you’re looking for a walking holiday or a romantic break in the countryside, Woodpecker Cottage makes the most perfect choice and comes complete with a hot tub.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Front garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Covered hot tub for 4 (private). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a lake in the garden, 25 metres from the property.. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of Beacon Fell, this wonderful holiday cottage boasts spectacular views over the stunning surrounding countryside from both the open plan living space and all-important hot tub.
Full of character throughout once you enter Woodpecker Cottage, you’ll immediately notice the double height beamed vaulted ceiling, and spiral stairs that lead to a mezzanine bedroom. Quite uniquely within the bedroom itself includes an en-suite shower discreetly hidden behind a frosted screen. You’ll also enjoy fabulous luxury touches such as underfloor heating to the lower level, a wood burner for cosy winter evenings and externally the spacious hot tub is set beneath a superb wooden gazebo meaning you can relax and recoup no matter what the weather. Patio doors open from the open plan living space onto the spacious patio which overlooks a lake and beautiful countryside as far as the eye can see.
Located in the tiny hamlet of Whitechapel, a stone’s throw from not one but two award winning gin distilleries, one a gin school, one has a quirky gin distillery where you can call in for tastings and a cake. There’s also a local pub with great food within walking distance. The surrounding area is full of charming villages which also provide a good selection of quality restaurants, quaint tea rooms, shops and traditional pubs to accommodate most taste.
The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers 312 square miles and you’ll find the landscape has immense diversity with spectacular woodland, moorland and farmland to explore. You’ll find ample paths and lanes to follow direct from the door and many closer by including the popular Nicky Nook and Grizedale Valley. The summit of Beacon Fell is 266 metres above sea level and as you’d imagine offers spectacular views over the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay, and on a clear day it’s even possible to see the Isle of Man. Lancaster, the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and the Lake District are all within easy reach for days out, and finally if you fancy a change of scenery, the Fylde Coast and popular resorts of Blackpool and Lytham St Annes.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Forest of Bowland
- Lancaster University
- Clitheroe Castle and Museum
- Whalley Abbey
- Lancaster Castle
- Worden Park
- Blackpool Zoo
Reviews (29)
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Zoe Toone
Everything was perfect, Nothing too much trouble for hosts, Cottage beautiful, hot tub great! Fantastic walks , great pub close by !
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Claire Malone
Chairs in lounge would change for comfier ones maybe two comfy sofas But all in all a lovely place loved the emu x
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Confirmed Guest
A beautiful cottage set in stunning scenery, quiet, comfortable and relaxing! Our little one was delighted by the geese that we could watch from the window, and the emu which we paid daily visits to say hello!