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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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 7
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 4
- Changeover Friday
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Pub Nearby
- Great Views
- Parking Available
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.
Reviews
We booked the old forge for my husband to be along with his mum to stay in the night before our wedding and the Saturday night following (3 nights total) when myself, my mum and maid of honour joined them. Oh my goodness, what a treat! Absolutely beautiful, from the massive kitchen, to the plush beds, the cosy lounge with log burner to the abundance of history surrounding us, it was not only an escape but unexpected delight and pleasure. Huge thank you to Fiona and Elaine for a wonderful trip, we cannot wait to return. P.S. the surprise goodies were a massive hit thank you xx
The Old Forge is a superb property - we have never stayed in such a welcoming, comfortable, amazing house - the history you can browse through is incredible. We felt extremely privileged to spend time there and will be visiting again, and again, and again!
Wonderful welcome and lovely cottage one of the nicest places I’ve stayed in. Loved the area and enjoyed walking in every direction. Lots to see and do locally with a nice pub very close by. Elaine who looks after the cottage was very kind and very helpful. Me and my two friends who met at college in the 1970’s had a lovely catchup and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
This is such a welcoming house in a lovely unspoilt location. It has every amenity anyone could want, and really unusual to find so much of the family history to add to the general interest. There is walking from the door, and a huge choice without having to drive too far- allowing us to explore an area previously unknown to us. We have never before experienced such generous welcome baskets and flowers, and our thanks to Elaine for the spotlessly clean accommodation. Very highly recommended!
We stayed for a long weekend in this stunning cottage, extremely comfortable and with plenty to offer in the local neighbourhood. We went for walks, had some delicious meals in local pubs and enjoyed the beautiful landscape. The house has been recently redecorated throughout I can not recommend it highly enough for a relaxing break.
Stunning cottage in a beautiful location. A lot of effort has been put into this cottage to make it as welcoming as possible. The local host went out of her way to assist us and this was much appreciated. The bed was also one of the most comfortable that I have ever slept in!
We were looking for somewhere to stay in this area as we had heard good things about the Forest of Bowland. For seven of us this was a great choice and everything that we could have wanted. The house is really interesting, comfortable and a good size and it was spotless and really welcoming on arrival, with the fire set ready to be lit and a basket of goodies that we really appreciated. We thought that this was an ideal base with a great pub just down the road that we walked to a couple of nights and many others within a short drive. The area is great for walking (we went up Pendle Hill, did a local walk from the cottage and the Tolkein Trail) and we had an amazing drive across the Trough of Bowland on a frosty morning to Lancaster. I enjoyed the great views from the cottage itself with Pheasants, Grouse and Hares darting around in the fields outside. I would not hesitate to recommend it.
What a truly wonderful cottage. Beautifully furnished and equipped. It's like staying in a family home. Spotlessly clean too. We were so comfortable - didn't want to leave! We will definitely book this cottage again.
The Old Forge is the perfect country retreat and a sight for sore, city eyes! Nestled in amongst green fields and rural winding roads, this house delivered on all counts. Tasteful decor, oodles of comfortable sofas and kingsize beds and a well appointed kitchen with a yummy welcome basket of thoughtful essentials. I can feel by blood pressure lowering, just by thinking about this place...and relax!
We had an absolutely fantastic, relaxing weekend stay here. The house and gardens are immaculate and full of interesting history and quirky features. The house was spotless and had everything we needed to relax and unwind. The views are breathtaking and there are plenty of beautiful walks nearby. The house is in a fantastic location, Booth's the local supermarket was packed with fantastic local produce and even had a band of elderly gents playing music inside when we went. The local pub served great grub and had a great selection of local ales & produce too. I am struggling to think of a negative about this house, I guess the only one is it doesn't belong to me!!!
We were so impressed with the Old Forge. The building is very traditional, and done up to a modern standard so the best of both worlds. Outside the garden is lovely, with an outside dining area which was great for the weather we had. If you don't get the good weather, the house has such a lovely comfy feel. You could sit infront of one of the fires playing board games, or investigating the interesting book collection and intriguing ornaments. The kitchen also has everything you can need, so it makes it simple to cook in. I'd definitely go back again.
Our family had a very relaxing week in this beautiful home. Its a great location for exploring nearby attractions, we even made it to Blackpool to experience the Pleasure Beach. The house has been decorated to a high standard, the rooms are comfortable and spacious, we had a bathroom each(!), its a real home from home. We were very sad to leave.
The house is great - 3 good sized rooms, great kitchen diner and wonderful views out over the fields front and back. Stayed with friends and family - 4 adults and a 2 1/2 year old. We all enjoyed our stay very much. The Red Pump Inn is very close and easy for a well earned pint or some food after a walk.
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