Self-catering near the Forest of Bowland

The Forest of Bowland is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the north west of England. A wonderful wilderness for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.

Find self-catering holiday accommodation in the area for a holiday with a difference. One such exceptional large and spacious holiday house is in the Trough of Bowland:

Higher Lee is a highly unusual magnificent country house that offers a stunning rural retreat - sleeps up to 10

This beautiful 17th-century country house in breathtaking surroundings, just 45 minutes drive from the Lake District - is undoubtedly the finest holiday home in the Trough of Bowland and offers a truly special self-catering experience

An unusual house in every way, from its monastic origins, through elegant period living to a comfortable home set in a 2 acre garden with extensive lawns, maze, orchard and stream.

Higher Lee, in keeping with its period, retains the original features such as sculpted columns, antique furniture, an Aga in the kitchen, as one would expect, but also incorporates modern essentials such as dishwasher, washing machine, SKY TV, Games rooms offering table tennis, darts, table football.

This is an absolutely fabulous house for a large family or group of up to 10 people, click on the photographs of the house to view prices and details.

Board House 15 minutes south of Lancaster, in the Forest of Bowland - sleeps 9

A truly comfortable and spacious 5 bedroom family house overlooking a reservoir in the Forest of Bowland in the north of England.

This stone house was originally built some 200 years ago and has been beautifully renovated to an exceptionally high standard. Be it walking, fishing, cycling, shooting or ultimate relaxation this house offers it all. Fly fishing is available by daily/weekly permit some 10 - 15 paces from the door.

Wild birds including Grebes, Oyster Catchers, the renowned Hen Harrier and Canada Geese have all made their homes on the waters surrounding the property. Deer, pheasants and garden birds abound.

Balconies to the rear of the property which overlook the reservoir and surrounding countryside make perfect alfresco dining areas and magnificent view points to unwind and absorb the beauty of this unspoiled habitat.

Please click on the photograph of the house for full details and internal views of this simply wonderful self-catering house in the Forest of Bowland.

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