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The Old Forge, Bashall Eaves

The Old Forge is a wonderful stone farmhouse situated in its own lawned gardens, surrounded by glorious views of luscious open fields, four miles from Clitheroe. Inside are three bedrooms and four bathrooms comprising of two en-suites, a wet room on the ground floor and a bathroom on the first floor. The bedrooms include a spacious master room with a super king-size bed, comfy sitting area and en-suite shower and bath. There is also a flexible room with zip/link beds that can be a king-size double or two singles with en-suite, along with a single room and a double sofa bed in the study downstairs. The kitchen is large and bright with two dining tables, each seating six. The sitting room has an open fire and large bookcases, as well as a door to the study. There is off road parking for three cars and a good gastro pub just up the road. The Old Forge is an excellent base for walking and relaxing with friends and family.

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Accommodation Details

Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with sitting area and en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x single bed, Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with two dining areas (each seats 6) and woodburning stove. Utility. Sitting room with open fire. Study with sofa bed.

This magnificent, detached stone farmhouse is situated on the outskirts of Bashall Eaves, close to the town of Clitheroe in the Forest of Bowland AONB. With glorious views of open fields glimpsed from every window, and big bright rooms offering comfortable accommodation, it is the perfect holiday home for friends, families and couples exploring the Ribble Valley. The property is surrounded by large, lawned gardens where you can dine in the sunshine when the weather is warm. Inside, the rooms are filled with elegant antique furniture and shelves upon shelves of books, whilst the hallways are hung with wonderful portraits of the owner’s ancestors. There are three beautifully-decorated bedrooms, the master of which has a splendid super king-size bed, a sitting area complete with winged armchair and chaise-lounge, and a wonderful en-suite shower and roll-top bath. The second room has flexible zip/link beds with a large bright en-suite shower room. There is a single four-poster in the third bedroom and downstairs, in the study, is a double sofa bed. As well as the two en-suites, there is also a second bathroom on the first floor and a wet room downstairs. The kitchen is amazing, with plenty of work surfaces, a double oven and a large fridge/freezer so you can stock up and enjoy cooking with delicious local produce, purchased from the local farm shop. There is a woodburning stove in one corner and two dining tables; one in the centre of the kitchen and the other framed by windows on every side, providing lovely country views. The sitting room has comfy seating set around an open fire and bookcases filled with interesting reads. It also provides access to a study where you will find a sofa bed and a writing table - the perfect spot to pen your postcards home. There is an excellent gastro pub a short walk up the road, where you can enjoy dinner or just visit for a drink without worrying about designating a driver home. The location is perfect for walkers, so pull on your walking boots and climb Pendle Hill and Longridge Fell. For the real adventurers, you can even trek to the centre of Great Britain at the famous Whitendale Hanging Stones. For less strenuous days out you can always visit Browsholme Hall, Whalley Abbey, or explore the farm and gift shops at Bashall Barn. An excellent holiday base for exploring the Ribble Valley!

Bashall Eaves is a small village located in the Ribble Valley, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as the Forest of Bowland. The village has a well-regarded gastro pub and a short distance away, you can find a wonderful farm shop selling fresh local produce at Bashall Barn. The area is excellent for walkers, with the peaks of Pendle Hill and Longridge Fell close by, as well as the Whitendale Hanging Stones known as the centre of Great Britain. Surrounding by glorious, unspoilt scenery, Bashall Eaves is an excellent holiday destination!

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with woodburning stove and an open fire. Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, TV with Freeview, Nintendo Wii, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove and fires inc. in rent. Additional fuel can be purchased and delivered locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for three cars. Lawned garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Farm shop 2 miles, supermarket 3.5 miles, pub 3 mins walk.

Location Details

Bashall Eaves is a small village located in the Ribble Valley, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as the Forest of Bowland. The village has a well-regarded gastro pub and a short distance away, you can find a wonderful farm shop selling fresh local produce at Bashall Barn. The area is excellent for walkers, with the peaks of Pendle Hill and Longridge Fell close by, as well as the Whitendale Hanging Stones known as the centre of Great Britain. Surrounding by glorious, unspoilt scenery, Bashall Eaves is an excellent holiday destination!

The North West of England has something for every discerning traveller. Whether it is the fabulous sandy beaches of its famous seaside resorts or the historic backdrop of some of the country's oldest cities, it has something for everyone.

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Thu 30th Light rain 6°C 0°C 14mph 0.2mm 1,021mb
Fri 31st Moderate rain 7°C 2°C 5mph 1.9mm 1,025mb
Sat 1st Broken clouds 6°C 1°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Sun 2nd Sky is clear 7°C 2°C 16mph 0.0mm 1,019mb
Mon 3rd Overcast clouds 9°C 4°C 10mph 0.0mm 1,021mb
Tue 4th Broken clouds 9°C 4°C 18mph 0.0mm 1,019mb
Wed 5th Light rain 5°C 3°C 13mph 3.1mm 1,026mb

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