ARTISAN LODGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Longridge

Artisan Lodge in Longridge, Lancashire sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

Artisan Lodge, a single-storey lodge, consists of an open-plan living space with a breakfast bar seating four, dining seating for six, electric oven, halogen hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, kettle, and toaster, a utility with washing machine, and a sitting room with Smart TV, selection of books and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size with an en-suite shower room and two king-sizes. There is a bathroom with a bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, a starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Travel cot and highchair are available upon request. Outside, there is a non-enclosed rear garden with lawn, decking, furniture, and off-road parking for two cars. One well-behaved dog is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Guests can find the closest shop in 0.5 miles, and a pub in 0.4 miles. Enjoy your countryside trip to Artisan Lodge.

Amenities: Underfloor heating. Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, selection of books and board games, hairdryers, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available upon request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Non-enclosed rear garden with lawn, decking, parasol, and patio furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles. Note: The property is on a farm so dogs must be kept on a lead in all outside areas

Region: Benefitting from its Georgian capital city Lancaster, popular for its tourist attractions of Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and the wonderful Way of the Roses cycling route, Lancashire offers a range of hidden gems you won't want to miss. With Blackpool close-by, you won't be short of things to do with Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower, the SEA LIFE centre and its 32-acre Zoo.

Town: Longridge is a small town and civil parish in the borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Situated 8 miles north-east of the city of Preston, at the western end of Longridge Fell, above the River Ribble. Longridge initially developed outwards from an area around St. Lawrence's Church, at the boundary of the townships of Dilworth and Alston and to the south of the modern-day town centre. Many of the buildings are built of locally quarried sandstone and despite modern developments; the town centre remains largely as it was when it was first established. The town holds a portfolio of gift shops, cafes, antiques and art studios together with a quaint cinema, plus numerous food outlets from takeaways to gastro pubs. Its nearest neighbours are Grimsargh and the Roman town of Ribchester, with its Roman museum and beautiful church of St Mary’s on the banks of the river Ribble. Clitheroe castle is only 20 minutes down the road. Here there is another wealth of interest, from the historic Browsholme Country Estate, host to regular Farmers Markets. To the southeast Longridge Field Day is a long-standing annual event that consists of a parade through the town, and various attractions on the town's recreational playing field. The Forest of Bowland (AONB) shows off an expanse of fells criss-crossed with dry stone walls and dotted with picturesque farms and villages. The hen harrier is the bird symbolised on the Forest of Bowland’s logo as it is their most important breeding ground in England. Beyond the Harrier there is a wealth of other wildlife to be spotted from Kingfishers to the Red Grouse. The rivers Ribble, Calder and Hodder converge near the prestigious Catholic Stonyhurst College, providing idyllic landscapes and walks, not least of which – The Tolkien Trail – lead to an abundance of pubs to quench the thirst afterwards. The area sports numerous agricultural shows, art exhibitions and day festivals of all sorts throughout the summer and is within reach of the Lancaster canal and city, Blackpool and the Lake District, so there is plenty to keep everyone occupied.