Guests say
Park Brook Retreat is highly praised for its secluded, peaceful setting amidst wildlife, with a hot tub that is a consistent highlight. Guests appreciate the friendly owner and the comfortable, well-equipped lodge. The natural surroundings and wildlife encounters contribute to a relaxing and memorable stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews consistently mention the property being clean and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness that contribute positively to the guests' experience.
The location is celebrated for its seclusion, tranquility, and proximity to wildlife. Guests enjoy the privacy and the easy access to local areas of interest, enhancing the property's appeal.
The lodge is described as cosy, comfortable, and well-built, with a few minor comments about bed comfort. Overall, the comfort level is regarded as contributing to a relaxing stay.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the hot tub and wildlife encounters. Some guests found the combi oven complex to use, and a few mentioned a desire for more kitchenware, slightly affecting the score.
While guests mention thoughtful touches by the owner, such as welcoming wine and firewood, there are not enough references to gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Scorton 2.1 miles. This idyllic lodge for two is set beside a babbling brook, amongst wooded fields at the bottom of a farm lane near Scorton, on the edge of the Forest of Bowland AONB. Away from the road, in a clearing overlooking fields and trees, this romantic retreat is the perfect holiday spot for couples visiting the North West of England. Tucked away from the main road, the chalet is accessed by a wooden bridge onto a decked veranda that wraps around the front of the property. Here, you can sit outside and dine alfresco, then relax with a glass of wine in the hot tub! Inside, there is a cosy, compact kitchen, a sitting area with a woodburning stove, and patio doors opening onto the decking. There is also a modern shower room and a pretty bedroom with lovely views of the brook and fields beyond. Across the fields, you can easily walk to Scorton and enjoy a tasty bite to eat in one of its excellent licensed restaurants. Park Brook Retreat is perched on the edge of an Area of Natural Beauty, so there are plenty of wonderful opportunities for walking and cycling through this picturesque area. If you fancy a challenge, make your way to the top of Nicky Nook behind the village. When you reach the top, you can see to Morecambe Bay, Blackpool and the Lake District. On a clear day, you can even make out the faint outline of the Isle of Man! Another great place to visit is Wyresdale Park, a beautiful country house estate that often hosts covered markets, but also offers walking and fishing. A wonderful holiday home, with lots to see and do nearby.
Scorton is a village in Nether Wyresdale, on the very edge of the Forest of Bowland aonb. Although it was originally developed around the cotton mill and railway in the 19th Century, today it is most popular with walkers and cyclists seeking refreshment in one of its many pubs. The village also hosts regular Food & Gift Fairs, where you can browse a delightful selection of stalls selling cheese, preserves, jewellery and crafts, to name but a few.
Nicky Nook, its best known landmark, sits at the back of the village and, as it is only a short distance from the A6, the village is a wonderful starting point for exploring Lancashire and the Lake District.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Calor gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Combi microwave/oven, gas hob, fridge, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Additional fuel available from owner at £10 a bag.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Decked side terrace with furniture and hot tub.
Rear garden with picnic bench.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles (20 mins walk on lane through fields).
Note: Property beside a stream and accessed via wooden bridge.
Note: Some distant road noise can be heard outside.
Note: Owners home is 500 yards up the track.
Reviews (61)
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Lynne
Wild life in abundance both birds and animals. Had good clear skies so was able to watch the stars from the hot-tub. Would highly recommend.
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Leigh
But I can't. Staying here I felt like a Disney princess. Early morning/dusk cue the deer grazing on the slope opposite. Early afternoon and here come the geese having a brief paddle in the stream and disappearing upwards. At any time of the day pheasants wandering about aimlessly (never the smartest of birds, bless, why people shoot them I have no idea as it would be more sporting if the sport was trying to NOT run over them). Finally, the bold squirrel knocks politely at the window asking if you happen to have any treats about you. It's just amazing. The cabin has almost everything you could need for a great stay (1 minor irritation is no bathroom/bedroom bin just kitchen one but it's not that big of a deal). I have always thought that money is for experiences not things and so I always try to book interesting places to stay and have never gone back to the same place twice. I would for this place and am certainly planning to, if not this year then the next. The surrounding area too is so beautiful and not very touristy which I like. I have to say the best holiday I've had in this country.
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Thomas
Quiet and relaxing. Fully equipped of everything you could possibly need. Visits from squirrels and pheasants all day. Will go again.