Dunster Cottage
ID: S777677
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
About this property
Whalley 1.1 miles. Perched on the edge of Billington, Lancashire, is Dunster Cottage, a stylish retreat with stunning views of the rolling hills that surround it. This delightful cottage is the perfect destination for couples, families and friends looking for a tranquil retreat. Upon arrival, you'll see the private off-road parking where you can take a moment to appreciate the fresh country air, before venturing inside to your new home-from-home. Step into the spacious kitchen/diner, the perfect place to rustle up your own culinary creations; this room also offers an island with seating for two and a dining table for six, ideal for a family dinner. Heading into the sitting room, you can relax on the comfy L-shape sofa with the glow of the gas fire and a film on the Smart TV. Upstairs you'll find two spacious bedrooms; the first a crisp king-size room and the second a twin, perfect for children or friends, and each with plenty of storage for your belongings. As well as this, you will also discover a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a luxurious roll-top bath for your evening soak. On a sunny day, make sure to take a seat in the sun room to admire the view of Pendle Hill, with a cup of tea in-hand. Billington is home to a handy village shop for stocking up, while just a short drive away is the historic chocolate-box, Ribble Valley village of Whalley, home to the Whalley Abbey, thought to have been founded in 1296 by the Austin Canons. Take a wander through the village, stopping off for a coffee and a stroll around the shops, or perhaps sample local delicacies at one of the nearby eateries, or take a drive to the market town of Clitheroe, for a selection of boutiques and independent shops, before stopping off at the iconic Clitheroe Castle. Head further afield to explore Ribble Valley; a rural piece of paradise renowned for its landscape, moorland and rolling hills. Enjoy a bike ride along the Lancaster Canal, or take a leisurely stroll along the Ribble Way, taking in the stunning views of the valley. Take a break from the everyday hustle and bustle and explore the wonders of this scenic area with a stay at Dunster Cottage.
This charming, large village sits in between the scenic Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland aonb in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. Whalley displays a number of examples of remarkable architecture including the Whalley Viaduct and the 14th century abbey ruins with its stunning gatehouse. In terms of amenities, enjoy a selection of shops and pubs, a golf club also lies on the outskirts of the village, whilst the Stonyhurst College, one of the top private schools in the county is close by. Within driving distance there are plenty of attractive market towns to be explored with their charming shops, pubs and architecture; Clitheroe and Burnley are two of the closest and more popular. The west coast at Blackpool is also within driving distance should you fancy a traditional day trip to the seaside.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with roll-top, claw foot bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with gas log effect stove.
Sun room
Gas central heating.
Gas Range oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, and hairdryer.
55” Smart TV, WiFi and a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car on private driveway with additional roadside parking for 1 car.
Garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Note: There is a step up to the utility.
Please note: This property accepts stays with a minimum duration of 4 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Whalley Abbey
- Clitheroe Castle and Museum
- Forest of Bowland
- Jumbles Country Park
- Worden Park
Reviews (5)
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Craig
Second impression - nothing is complete / work in progress. If I wanted to stay at a place where a lot of jobs needed completing we could of stayed at home and saved ourselves some money. Such a shame really, and frustrating. It took a lot of the joy and excitement of staying away out of the holiday. The fire in the lounge got to work the first night, but couldn't get it to work again. No lock on bathroom door. No lock on WC door. Bath had a hole in it. Latch on door in main bedroom unsecured - never been screwed in. Painting on skirting boards incomplete. Hole in kitchen ceiling. Lock plate on utility door not screwed in. Trickle vent missing on window in sun room. Coffee machine missing? instructions for machines are in folder, but no machines. Light switch in garage not secured. Cables and junction box protruding from wall - twin socket to be installed? Lights not recessed into ceiling in garage. Aerial cable sticking out from wall in lounge to the RHS of sideboard needs outlet plate and cable terminating. Plaster missing from wall. Radiator missing in bathroom. Excess paint on bathroom window in bathroom requires removing. Light switch in main bedroom requires further investigation, possible loose connection, light flickers if you tap the light switch. Circular table in lounge needs screws tightening up. Curtains in bedrooms are so thin you have to change in the cupboard or with the lights off. Handles on lounge sideboard are not secured. Drawer not assembled correctly in kitchen diner sideboard. Cleanliness / hygiene - oh dear. Cobwebs from walls / ceilings in most rooms (more than a weeks worth). Bread crumbs left in bread bin. Crumbs / debris in cutlery drawer. Sock left in washing machine. Bar of soap left under bath along with some resin repair. Cobwebs under sink unit in bathroom. Carpet not vacuumed behind painting resting against wall. Cobwebs / dirt under unit in sun-room. Shelf above cooker dusty. Floor under cooker dirty. Skirting boards dusty. Vacuuming required under sideboard in lounge. Rust rings on bathroom tiled floor. Dishwasher requires rinse aid and salt. And saving the best for last... when we were checking that we had removed all our items found a sanitary towel behind chest of drawers in main bedroom. The thing is if you took a week out to get all these issues done it would be an amazing place to stay. Things that I would classify as a must are shaver socket in the bathroom for electric toothbrushes / shaver. A few USB sockets around the cottage.
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Frederick
Superb accommodation in a wonderful setting. Appreciated the heating being on when arrived late evening after a long journey. Cottage is in first class condition and is very comfortable. Excellent views across the valley. Shops in Whalley very useful . All together a wonderful holiday . Only comment is that the bathroom could do with a heating source. Would certainly return.
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Sallie
, what's not to love, we will definitely return