Woodpecker Cottage★★★★★
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Assessor comments
"A fully equipped, cosy holiday cottage."
Overview
The largest of the Barnacre self-catering holiday cottages, Woodpecker Cottage is a detached, luxurious, stone-built cottage with seven bedrooms, six of which are en-suite, making it especially suitable for groups of six couples and large families. Standing on the brow of the hill at the top of the seven-acre field, Woodpecker Cottage enjoys panoramic views towards the coast and the Lake District.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland 5 Star Self Catering Accommodation
Gold Award
Our assessor loves...
Very well equipped - Excellent levels of equipment and fit out.
Excellent housekeeping - High standards of housekeeping and cleanliness in evidence.
Days out - Easy access to the Lake District and Blackpool Coastline for days out.
Local walking - Many local walking routes available.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Changeover day: Mondays and Fridays, but we can be flexible.
- Rooms
- Maximum occupancy: 16
- Ground floor bedrooms: 2
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Single-level
The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.
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Wheelchair-accessible bedroom
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. -
Wheelchair-accessible bedroom (restricted space)
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. Wheelchair turning space is at least 1200mm x 1200mm. -
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a level floor, including a roll-in shower. -
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower (restricted space)
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a level floor, including a roll-in shower. Wheelchair turning space is at least 1200mm x 1200mm. -
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom - bath only
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom which has a bath, with a transfer seat and grab rails, rather than a roll-in shower. -
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom - bath only (restricted space)
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom which has a bath, with a transfer seat and grab rails, rather than a roll-in shower. Wheelchair turning space is at least 1200mm x 1200mm.
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Ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom
There is at least one ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. -
Standard bathroom with separate shower unit
There is at least one bathroom for a standard bedroom with a separate shower unit or wetroom, instead of a shower over a bath.
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Enclosed outdoor area
There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
Location
Arkwright Farm, The Old Shippon, Eidsforth Lane, Garstang, PRESTON, Lancashire, PR3 1GN
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About the area
Lancashire was at the centre of the British cotton industry in the 19th century, which lead to the urbanization of great tracts of the area. The cotton boom came and went, but the industrial profile remains
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