Guests say
Narrowgates Cottage receives glowing praise for its charming character, immaculate presentation, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently highlight the beautiful setting, proximity to scenic walks and friendly village pubs, and the cottage’s well-equipped, comfortable interiors. The hosts are frequently commended for their warm hospitality and attention to detail, with many thoughtful touches noted throughout. The cottage is especially popular with dog owners, thanks to its secure garden and dog-friendly amenities. Overall, visitors describe their stays as relaxing and memorable, with many eager to return.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean and very well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests repeatedly praise the fantastic location, highlighting its proximity to village pubs, beautiful walks, and tranquil countryside. The only minor drawback mentioned is the lack of a village shop, but this is not seen as a significant issue.
Reviewers consistently mention comfortable beds, a cosy lounge, and a homely atmosphere, with no complaints about comfort.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with an AGA, log burner, conservatory, and secure garden. Facilities for dogs are also praised. The only minor note is the absence of a village shop, but all other amenities are highly rated.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs (including for dogs and children), personalised messages, and attentive hosts. Please note that while gifts and welcome packs are often mentioned, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This 18th-century weaver’s cottage provides an excellent base from which to explore all that this extensive location has to offer, with walks from the doorstep.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Smart TV, Breakfast Area, Oil Aga, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Conservatory: Smart TV, Electric Fire
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Single (2ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed courtyard with BBQ. 2 acres of natural grounds. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 8 steps in the courtyard.. Situated along a quiet, narrow, cobbled street, where the Narrowgates cotton mill once stood, this quaint, 18th-century weaver’s cottage has been lovingly restored into a fantastic holiday home. This semi-detached cottage has been beautifully presented, with the owner taking great care to ensure that the property maintains all of its charm and character, whilst at the same time providing all contemporary and comfortable features of a holiday home.
Situated within 2 acres of natural land, and enjoying an elevated patio area, this property is deceptively spacious. On the ground floor is a cosy living room with wood burner, where guests can snuggle down with a glass of wine in the evening. There is also a charming kitchen/dining room with handmade units, original quarry tiled floor and an oil fired Aga. To the rear of the property is a conservatory, which is the ideal place to retreat to for a quiet read. Upstairs are three beautifully co-ordinated bedrooms, and a contemporary family bathroom. Perfect for a night in after a busy day exploring this extensive location, all the TVs come pre-loaded with music, over 300 movies to watch and are wired for guests to have fun when they bring their own Playstation or Xbox.
Narrowgates Cottage is located on the edge of the village of Barley, which is within the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has two good pubs, a café, children’s playground and picnic area. Barley is situated close to Pendle Hill and is a popular starting point for walkers who want to follow in the footsteps of the famous Pendle Witches. With many cycle routes available from the doorstep, and a bike rack at the property, this holiday home is every outdoor enthusiasts dream. Surrounded by beautiful Lancashire countryside, it is the ideal base from which to explore the Ribble Valley with its stunning scenery, pretty villages and welcoming country pubs. The bustling market town of Clitheroe, which is considered to be the capital of the Ribble Valley District, is just 8 miles away and in addition to its Norman castle it also offers a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants.
Walking and cycling are two of the main activities that bring visitors to this picturesque area, but there is also golf and fishing within a short drive. Thanks to its proximity to the M65 and M6, this also makes a good base for a touring holiday. The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Fylde Coast, whose popular resorts include Blackpool, Morecambe and Lytham St Annes, are all within an hour’s drive. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (14)
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Colin
Lovely house in a beautiful small village. The house was fantastic and very atmospheric and we loved the "old" feel to it although it also had equipment such as TV/Sky in every room and a beautiful AGA oven. Also a lovely huge enclosed rear garden, excellent for our dog, and great seating areas.The village was quiet even with two good pubs which are only minutes to get to. There was also a very handy cafe open in daytime hours. One omission however is the lack of a village shop for convenience but that isn't a huge problem with surrounding towns and villages. Overall a great holiday venue and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Paula Provins-Hone
We had a wonderful stay, cottage is beautiful with lovely walks by the stream with which you can hear. Fantastic for nature lovers, hickers or people needing a real break from it all, this starts when you walk outside your door.The cottage has everything you need and more. The garden and patio areas are dog safe, the local pubs are dog friendly.Everyone seams to have a dog.There are alot of places to visit.The owners are so friendly and helpful and the wolcome pack is very generous.The owners go above and beyond making your stay comfortable and perfect. Its all such a beautiful place and locals are friendly. If I could give more than 5, I would.Thank
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Confirmed Guest
We had a fabulous holiday in this gorgeous cottage ideally located in the lovely village of Barley. Everything has been thought of to make your holiday as comfortable as possible. Great welcome pack, very clean, comfortable beds, attractively decorated, all in quiet surroundings but easy to walk to the village pubs, cafe etc. The owners are also very welcoming and eager to make sure you have a great holiday. We enjoyed exploring the surrounding area with its lovely walks, villages etc. We would definitely recommend and will return.