Bowland Barn in Yorkshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Bowland Barn

Resting in Ellel near Lancaster, Lancashire is where you'll find this fabulous, contemporary barn conversion, Bowland Barn. The property offers six bedrooms, sleeping a total of 13 guests, with spacious living areas, ample off-road parking and a hot tub for a comfortable retreat to suit the whole family.

Upon arrival, admire the beautifully-finished property sitting within an idyllic, rural setting, before stepping inside to make yourself at home. Find entertainment, sumptuous leather sofas and rustic features in the social heart of the house, a sitting room with a mezzanine games room; start the woodburning stove for added comfort, gather to watch your favourite movie on the Smart TV or challenge your guests to a game of pool.

Floor to ceiling windows also frame pleasant views across the countryside, whilst the exposed brick walls retain the original character of the barn, making for a perfect spot to curl up with a good book even on rainy days. Head into the large, spectacular kitchen/diner with all the modern-day comforts needed for a self-catering stay, including an electric double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, ideal for the group's chef to rustle up delicious home-cooked meals.

Set the large dining table set on a beautiful tiled floor to enjoy dinner together and toast to your fabulous holiday home! A snug sitting area awaits after dinner to sink into the sofas and catch up on the day's adventures whilst the woodburning stove gently warms the room.

After a busy day touring the city of Lancaster or walking through the diverse landscapes of the Lake District, six inviting bedrooms await for you to rest your head; choose from four doubles with en-suite shower rooms, a ground-floor double or a triple with three singles. A convenient ground-floor bathroom hosts a bath for long, relaxing soaks in the tub as well as a walk-in shower for quick rinses.

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Need To Know

Biomass central heating and underfloor heating with woodburning stove
Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
Smart TV, WiFi, pool table
Fuel and power included in rent
Starter pack of logs provided, additional logs can be puchased from the owner
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Ample off-road parking & electric car charge point
Patio area with furniture, barbecue and hot tub
Cycle shelter
Enclosed astro turfed area
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 3 miles
Note: Guests are welcome to bring their own horse
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Note: No hen/ stag parties, or similar
The property accepts holiday rentals only, no commercial bookings

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Bowland Barn Reviews

Amazing property. Perfect for my family of 12 adults to celebrate Christmas together. Games room, kitchen with everything you could need, lovely log burner, football goals comfortable furniture and plenty of room. Thanks so much. Loved meeting the horses too.

Sheila

We had a great weekend with family at this wonderful property

Patricia

Hosts allowed us to go in early which was appreciated. Barn was fantastic, as large family , plenty of large bedrooms and showers and baths. The beds are so so comfortable. Lovely fluffy quilts and bedding. Not slept like that for so long, and with it being so dark and quiet was so relaxing. Showers powerful and lots of hot water , lovely soak in bath. Plenty of games. Games table. Cooking utensils etc. . Barn very remote but in perfect location to travel to so many places like the lakes Blackpool. Etc. All only being at the most around hour away. Williamson park is a must. Phil was so helpful and around somewhere if needed him. It was so nice to cosy up with the wood burner when we returned home after our adventures everyday. We had Halloween party For the children whilst we were there and all had great time. It was funny watching the chickens strutting by tantalising the dogs. The only thing I would say is watch the cooker hood extractor as we all banged head on this during week We will definitely be returning again.

We loved Bowland Barn, where we celebrated our son's 40th Birthday. A mixture of toddlers adolescents and adults were all kept entertained by everything the the barn had to offer. Our hosts were amazing and the kids loved the opportunity to see the horses and chickens. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area too! Thanks for everything.

Absolutely loved it all of us couldnt recommend this place more. So peaceful, amazing views, the whole barn is beautiful with great facilities. Hot tub, bbq and pool table went down a treat! will definitely be going back for longer next time. Owners are lovely too! Thankyou so much for the loveliest weekend.

Deborah

Hosts are very welcoming . Lovely welcoming pack of wine , biscuits, milk and dog treats . Good quality appliances, crockery and utensils. Comfortable beds . The Property as add Luxuries to make your holiday perfect..

Yvonne

Not enough outside space pictures misleading

As only there Friday to Sunday the check in and check out times have a major effect on the stay. Check in from 4pm and check out at 10am pretty much means its one day on the saturday. A change in these times would make a huge difference in the stay, to make it a longer stay for more of the weekend. However it was a lovely weekend, the owners were lovely and friendly. The house was well equipment and it was a very comfortable stay. Would rebook the property.

George

Great property and ideal for a family gathering or large group of friends. Well kitted out kitchen and ensuite bedrooms. EV charging an added bonus. Phil and Claire are on hand to keep you right. Loved our short stay.

Cristy

An absolutely beautiful barn within the perfect setting. Myself and friends from work group of nurses had the best weekend here. The hosts were perfect, nothing was too much trouble. The beds were amazing and comfy, kitchen to dream of with everything you could want and so much space. We will all definitely be back. Thank you so much for an amazing weekend.

Lovely place in a delightful setting. Plenty of room for a large group there were 12 of us and lots of pots pans and crockery in the kitchen. Large fridge freezer helped as well. Owner has very friendly in laws who looked after us very well. Note that there are lots of steps and stairs. Fine for all of us but definitely not for those with mobility issues.

Fantastic place to stay . We were a party of 11 adults and 2 children , we stayed 4 nights but weren't ready to come home Accommodation has so much space .Highly recommend

Just back from a great long weekend at the stunning Bowland Barn to celebrate my 40th birthday and it was the perfect place to spend time with all the family 8 adults and 4 children. The house is perfect for entertaining and surpassed my already high expectations! It is grand, rustic and cozy all at once! The views and surrounding scenery are beautiful and theres plenty to see and do nearby. I definitely hope to return in the future.

Our stay was great fantastic place had everything required. Only criticism was under floor heating set to 18 and locked which made house cool. We mentioned to owner who stated it warmed up with fire on! Showers amazing. Hot tub bit off putting with slightly brown water.

Joanne

Brilliant stay at Bowland Barn. Great space, facilities and views. Hosts were on site to help with any queries. We would definitely return.

Absolutely beautiful place, everything it said and more. We had a fabulous weekend in this fantastic accommodation. A great start to our festive season.

Amazing 2 night family weekend at Bowland barn. We stayed as a party of 12 and 2 Dogs. The property was amazing and the barn supplied everything you could need. The whole property was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. The layout of the barn gives you great social spaces but with plenty of space for everyone so never felt crowded. The hot tub, games table and sports pitch were all an added bonus. Lovely owners who left us to it but we're always on hand if we needed anything. Can't wait to stay again and would highly recommend.

The property was stunning, really spacious with plenty of facilities and activities. The hot tub, out door area, small football pitch and pool table were great especially with the rainy weather. The hot tub could have done with more maintenance but we didnt make the owners aware of any issues.

Andrew

A great barn wonderfully restored. Very comfortable and spacious. The owners Clare and Phil are very welcoming and the added little treats, were a very nice touch.

Matthew

The property has beautiful surroundings with many walks to go on which were perfect for our family and the dogs. We had an amazing week, ensured we used the hot tub and log burner to make it stay very relaxing. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept very well each night. The hosts were very friendly and always a viable if we needed anything at all. I would definitely recommend the property for any families looking to relax and go on beautiful walks.

Whilst we had a lovely stay at Bowland Barn and the facilities are excellent, and Phil is very warm and affable, I was not happy that, although he was aware of an electrical issue which resulted in none of the bathroom radiators working, he hadn't had the time and opportunity to carry out any repairs. Not only were none of the bathrooms warm, it was not possible to dry the towels. In addition the ambient temperature throughout the house created by the underfloor heating was also inadequate. Two ladies in our party were constantly cold.

30th Birthday Booked as a surprise for my boyfriend for his 30th birthday, 8 adults and 2 kids ranging from 70 1year old. Amazing stay!! Everyone just kept saying how beautiful the house was.. so many things to do from hot tub to games room to basketballfootball at the back! Kitchen is the best for entertaining and all being together round the table. Each room was just lovely and the most comfiest beds and helped that each room upstairs had an ensuite. Was able to get a Tesco food delivery to the property which helped loads! Was greeted by Phil who was so friendly and helpful and done a quick show round with me and then basically left us to it, the stay was the best and would 100 love to come back!

Absolutely fantastic stay. Property is wonderful with plenty of space and all facilities you could want. Spectacular views! Owners we very welcoming and always at hand if needed. But otherwise left us to it. Would highly recommend.

Steven

Friendly owners and nothing seemed to be too much trouble to make our stay stress free. The views were fantastic and the house was amazing.We would definitely like to return.Thanks Phil and Claire

Ronnie

A wonderful property in all respects. The accommodation was spacious and well equipped. Beds were spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The only thing that would have improved our stay is more outdoor lounge seating to enable us to sit comfortably outside on the warm summer evenings.

Rachel

Stayed for a week with our family of 11 & 2 dogs in July. Had a brilliant time & the property catered for all our age group was 23mths 69 years old. Phil & Claire were great at hand if you needed anything but left us to it otherwise. The pictures on the website do not do the property justice, it is amazing, spacious & very well equipped. We all enjoyed playing with the board games there is a cupboard full. The pooltable tennisair hockey table was enjoyed by all & a few tournaments played. I do think it is worth mentioning that all upstairs 4 double bedrooms are all ensuite & the 2 bedrooms downstairs share a bathroom. There is also a separate W.C just off the entrance. I have not seen a property with the same amenities. We had some lovely family meals sat around the large dining table the kitchen has everything you could think of from washing up liquid to wash powder to herbsspices. The separate wine cooler was a big thumbs up too. Really looking forward to returning again next year. There are some lovely places to visit & we had some cracking cycle rides hills not for the faint hearted. Would recommend to all our family & friends.

Claire

Amazing break for us all. Great owners looked after us. Lovely place with amazing space and facilities

Rachael

The perfect property for a family get together. Huge open spaces inside and out. The dining table could seat us all without feeling squished and that was a huge bonus. We could happily hang out in the kitchen while food was being cooked and natter away, not to mention the benefit of two ovens and more cutlery and plates than you could possibly need in one sitting so there was never any need to continually wash and reuse. The owners are wonderful helpful and friendly and have thought of everything to make your stay perfect. Highly recommend!

Jennifer

We had an amazing family catch up at Bowland barn. Big enough to accommodate us all, yet cosy and relaxed enough to let the kids enjoy a bit freedom and independence. Soo well equipped, from the kitchen, to the games room to the ridiculously comfortable beds....oh and not to forget the hot tub. Really hoping to revisit in the future.

Absolutely loved our stay at Bowland Barn to celebrate my 30th. The weather was perfect. Located in a very peaceful area so you can totally switch off. Phil was spot on and around when needed! 1010

We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back

Robert

A great place for family getaways. Comfortable, very roomy, well laid out with a good log burner and underfloor heating. Best games room I've seen with a choice of how to use the pool table. pool or air hockey or table tennis Outside games area, net ball, boules, football net covered hot tub and a BBQ. Lovely friendly owners and nothing seemed to be too much trouble to make our stay stress free. We would definitely like to return.

Amazing property, really clean and had everything you could ask for. Really enjoyed our stay.

We couldn't have asked for a better stay. Everything about this house was perfect from the incredible location to the immaculate house. There was a large group of 13 of us yet not once did it feel cramped in the house. The owners were incredibly welcome and helpful. Beds were incredibly comfy. The log burner is an incredible addition in the colder months, it was insanely cosy. A few of us even fed the horses which was a lovely little added bonus. Would and will absolutely recommend here to everyone and can't wait to come back.

Amazing property, would 100 recommend and will be returning

Gorgeous barn, couldnt have done more for us, and we had a great weekend!

Rachel

We will be back. Amazing place

Maurice

Friendly, helpful owner posted my phone charger which was left behind. A remote location 5 miles to nearest shop, not a problem if you plan ahead. Note, if someone has mobility issues, there are three steps up to the ground floor bedroom. A very well stocked games room. The enclosed area for dogs is small but very convenient through a kitchen door. Would be nice if the owner could fence off the hot tub area. The hot tub is top of the range! Some parts of the house were chilly it was January, so we made use of the logburner. We had a great time. Would we stay there again Definitely!

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Attractions Near Bowland Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Bowland Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Yorkshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Happy Mount Park - LA4 5AQ

about 7 Miles

Happy Mount Park has attractions for the whole family including several play areas, a miniature railway, crazy golf, putting green and trampolines, there is also a paddling pool where the little ones can splash around in the summer and a café where the adults can relax with a drink. During the summer months and especially during school holidays live music can often be enjoyed.

Bowland Wild Boar Park - PR3 2QT

about 10 Miles

Head for the Bowland Wild Boar park and we don't think you will be disappointed. A popular attraction in Preston there is so much to do for the whole family. From picnics, walks and wildlife to experiencing feeding the animals you are sure to have a memorable day out. Also popular is the kids tractor play area. For rest and relaxation the cafe is ideal serving hot drinks and snacks with a lovely view over the pond and wildlife feeding station. The Forest of Bowland has been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH

about 13 Miles

Located in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria we love this local attraction. With an eclectic mix of fascinating wildlife and hands on displays this centre is educational as well as fun. You can wander around at leisure admiring the exhibits which range from chameleons to computers. Some of the most threatened species are kept at the park as part if international breeding programmes. Check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs which are great value for money. There are discounts for pre-booked parties of 12 or more.

South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU

about 21 Miles

This is an amazing Cumbria attraction well known locally as well as nationally for how close you can get to the animals. Described as the most interactive animal park in Europe it's well worth a visit if you are staying in the area. Open from April to end October some of the highlights are the tigers, penguins, bears, hippos and rhinos. At 2pm during certain seasons it's feeding time so don't forget to plan your day around this so you can watch the animals enjoying their feed. Look out for seasonal events such as Halloween Zoo Boo (free entry for kids in fancy dress) and The Magic of Christmas.