Ploughshare

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

33 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Tysoe
September 2020

“Fabulous location, very close to canal for some fab walks, cottage was great very cosy and warm, if I can make one criticism it would be in the hall, to add some hooks on the wall for hanging coats etc and possibly a bench would be helpful, as it would taking dirty walking boots off a little easier before going into to main accommodation.”

Great holiday and so relaxed after our week. A great place for cyclists too very flat and accessible.

Great holiday and so relaxed after our week. A great place for cyclists too very flat and accessible.

- Mrs Tysoe, September 2020
Miss Turner August 2020

“Lovely cottage, had a great relaxing time!”

- Miss Turner, August 2020
Mrs Evans August 2020

“Location perfect and well equipped for self catering We will be returning, thanks”

- Mrs Evans, August 2020
Mr Fotherby August 2020

“Had a great time.”

Cottage was excellent

- Mr Fotherby, August 2020
Mr Byrne December 2019

“Great hosts, beautiful cottage.”

Beautiful area. Will definitely be coming back.

- Mr Byrne, December 2019
Mrs Upshall October 2019

“We have just spent 10 glorious days at Ploughshare celebrating my husbands birthday and our wedding anniversary.”

We have both had the best time here relaxing and couldn't have asked for more. Both Robert and Anne are lovely to chat to and extremely accommodating. The home comforts of the accommodation have been perfect. We have had the best nights sleep and the woodturner makes it so cosy and romantic. The scenery is idyllic and the goats in the paddock are a delight to watch and pet. Wether you are staying in the area to sightsee or as a retreat to relax this is the perfect place to stay. We cannot wait to come back again next year - hopefully next time for two weeks!

- Mrs Upshall, October 2019
Mr Chambers October 2019

“Excellent hosts, very welcoming, the cottage wants for nothing, in fact such a lovely relaxing holiday in lovely countryside, we will be re-booking for the springtime!”

- Mr Chambers, October 2019
Mr Idrus September 2019

“Owners were very friendly and quite happy to show us the workings of the farm”

- Mr Idrus, September 2019
Mr Chambers August 2019

“Enjoyed the Ploughshare so much we rebooked as soon as we returned home after a really enjoyable week the property is 5 star on every level!”

- Mr Chambers, August 2019
Mrs Boden August 2019

“Fabulous cottage.”

The best place I have ever stayed in. Decor very tasteful. Best nights sleep in years.

- Mrs Boden, August 2019
Mr Symington June 2019

“Another excellent holiday cottage with great facilities including own patio overlooking a field of goats.”

Ideally located to visit Lancashire and Lake District and not to far to go for everyday essentials.Will return in future and recommend to friends.Thanks to Sykes for another great cottage break.

- Mr Symington, June 2019
Mr Driver June 2019

“This is a lovely place to get away for a couple looking to relax and unwind its on a farm and off the beaten track but not to far.”

.the cottage itself was beautiful and very comfortable little touches like teabags and milk being there on our arrival everything explained to us by the owners who also run the farm..we woke up to the lovely sound of the goats outside and farm noises which we didnt mind at all..bed was comfortable water was nice and hot and wifi worked fine Lovely walks about 2 minutes from the canals where there was boats and cows bathing about a mile down the road there was a nice pub which sold beautiful homemade food which we enjoyed morecambe bay not far and blackpool about 30mins away..all in all we really enjoyed our stay and will be back

- Mr Driver, June 2019
Mr Hood June 2019

“Lovely cottage in a rural location on a working farm, nearest pub is the pattern arms about a 2 mile drive from the cottage.”

Nearest town is garstang which is 3 miles away, although it's possible to walk along the canal it would probably take you about a hour and a half depending on how fast you walk. Would recommend this property for a quiet romantic getaway as the cottage has a freestanding bath for 2 and also a separate bathroom.

- Mr Hood, June 2019
Mr Foster May 2019

“We were looking for somewhere to completely relax and get away from the hustle and bustle but at the same time had places of interest to visit as well as good walking opportunities.”

This location and cottage ticked all the boxes. We were completely relaxed from arrival and fully enjoyed the experience. The bed was huge and comfortable although more robust pillows would have been preferred but that is a personal preference.. A portable mirror for use with the hairdryer would be advisable for female guests. Neither of these minor issues in anyway affected our stay. The location is very handy for visiting Lancaster, Morecambe and Garstang with the latter in walking distance directly from the farm using the canal towpath (approx 8 miles roundtrip) The Forest of Bowland is very near and has many beautiful walks. Free maps can be downloaded via the Forest of Bowland website or via the Viewranger App. We would certainly recommend a visit and hope to return in the not too distant future. A big thank you to the owners who are hard working farmers who somehow find the time to check all is well!

- Mr Foster, May 2019
Mr Ostrowskyj May 2019

“The property could have done with a little extra wardrobe space and a more comfortable sofa otherwise o.”

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- Mr Ostrowskyj, May 2019
Mr Tuer May 2019

“Lovely cottage.”

Lots of walks from door. Nearest pub 30 -40 mins walk.

- Mr Tuer, May 2019
Mr Fleming January 2019

“Very warm welcome , logs regularly supplied for the log fire .”

Towels and bedding regularly supplied Great area so quite. Real relaxing feel to it all. Fantastic walks within 30 minute drive . Would definitely go again . Just a small thing to mention its near the farm so you do get the good old farm smell at times which I dont mind but other might.

- Mr Fleming, January 2019
Mrs Paxton December 2018

“My husband and I stayed in the Ploughshare for 5 nights over the Christmas season.”

. We were met by Anne who was lovely.. The place was warm and welcoming. Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, mince pies, chocolates and Bucks Fizz were waiting aswel as a basket full of dry logs for the log burning stove. It was quiet yet not far from the shops and pubs. We had a wander along the canal which is a few minutes walk away. We were able to sit out on the patio and watch the goats grazing, pheasants strutting and squirrels darting about.. If you want quiet, romantic, comfortable this is the place to be, Anne and Robert were very welcoming and friendly. We are planning to visit as often as we can and certainly again next Christmas.

- Mrs Paxton, December 2018
Mr Tuer October 2018

“Walks from door down canal.”

5 - 10 minutes drive to motorway and to supermarkets. Lovely and peaceful with friendly hosts. Would definitely stay again.

- Mr Tuer, October 2018
Mr Wright October 2018

“Lovely relaxing holiday in excellent accommodation”

- Mr Wright, October 2018
Mrs Stickland September 2018

“Lovely place on farm, waking up to see the cows in field.”

Not to far to travel from motorway so peaceful. Enjoy looking at the calves. Minor thing pillows to flat.

- Mrs Stickland, September 2018
Mr Jackson September 2018

“Very private ,lovely owners , would definitely stay at this cottage again”

- Mr Jackson, September 2018
Mrs Clark July 2018

“The seating in the lounge area was too low and soft, and when you sat down, it was very difficult to get back up again.”

We had to build up the seating with cushions and as we have back problems, we were not comfortable sitting at all, which was disappointing as both the football and tennis were on during our stay. The only other seating was at the dining table. The duvets were bulky and winter weight, and as there was a heatwave, made it extremely uncomfortable for sleeping. There were no instructions for any of the appliances, which in particular for both the cooker and microwave made it very difficult. Thankfully the TV's were fairly easy to work.

- Mrs Clark, July 2018
Miss Whitten February 2018

“Ploughshare is a wonderful holiday cottage - attractively and sensitively furnished and equipped and with great character.”

Clean, and very well presented. Anne and Robert are extremely helpful and friendly. Their farm is a beautifully quiet and peaceful place to stay - the perfect place for a refreshing countryside break. And enjoy the goats!!

- Miss Whitten, February 2018
Mr Wiggins January 2018

“Really enjoyed our stay at ploughshare, the cottage is equipped with all mod cons with fixtures, fittings and furnishings of excellent quality.”

There is also a log burner, which we didn't use as the central heating system kept us lovely and cosy for the duration of our stay. Ann is a lovely host and can't do enough for her guests. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ploughshare, or indeed any of the other properties on this working dairy farm. They are of the same quality. It's a beautiful area with the lovely Lancaster canal winding through the farm. All in all a great place for a peaceful break. 10 out of 10!

- Mr Wiggins, January 2018
Mr Salthouse November 2017

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

The accommodation was perfect and the owners were very welcoming and attentive.

- Mr Salthouse, November 2017
Mr Scott September 2017

“Great value for money and excellent location.”

- Mr Scott, September 2017
Mrs Leonard September 2017

“Excellent cottage in very convenient area.”

The only problem was the settee was quite low but as soon asI mentioned this to the owner she offered another chair

- Mrs Leonard, September 2017
Mr Mohamed August 2017

“The best thing about ploughshare is the total privacy that you can have which is ideal for a romantic retreat.”

Would highly recommend

- Mr Mohamed, August 2017
Ladyfortner09 January 2017

“Super romantic hideaway”

We stayed at the Ploughshare for a New Years getaway. Great little lodge, within driving distance of a lot of great country pubs and attractions. The lodge had everything we needed and much more, all the little extra details... even tea bags, milk and sugar after an extremely long drive! The luxury bath and cleverly positioned TV really helped with the chill out we needed. Who doesn't enjoy a glass of bubbly in the bath... 2 points for the owners and probably because they haven't stayed in the lodge havent realised, there are no plugs by the mirrors meaning you have to move the mirror to dry your hair, only a very small one but thought I would mention it as it's a quick fix and the pillows on the bed are very very soft, I'm only 35 and not prone to a bad neck or back but left feeling a little stiff from the pillows. Which is a huge shame as the bed is just beautifully comfy!!! Overall a great few days and would highly recommend.

- Ladyfortner09, January 2017
Ms Hobbs August 2016

“Although have scored very satisfied, there are some facilities that we would have expected to make 'living' easier.”

More worktop SPACE needed for meal preparation. The layout of the conversion was inconvenient in some respects but one could put up with it for a week. As it was located on a farm and near a canal, we had more of an issue with flies perhaps than in another location?

- Ms Hobbs, August 2016
Mrs Lumsden June 2016

“We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the property is centrally located.”

- Mrs Lumsden, June 2016
Mr Ly May 2016

“The location was great and is in driving distance to The Lakes, Blackpool, Manchester and local amenities.”

The property was absolutely spotless and had everything we needed. The stand alone bath tub was a nice feature. The Owners were absolutely amazing, very helpful and accommodating.

- Mr Ly, May 2016
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Th'owd Ploughman's Retreat

Garstang 3.7 miles. This group of light and airy barn conversions is situated on a working dairy farm near the village of Forton, just a few miles from the Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Each cottage sleeps two and would make an ideal romantic retreat or they can be booked together for a group of friends. Two provide open plan studio accommodation while the third is an upside down cottage with the living accommodation on the first floor and the bedroom on the ground floor. With a private patio area each, these cottages make a fantastic base for relaxing after exploring the surrounding area. Enjoy walks down the canal from the doorstep to Forton with its playing field with bowling green and traditional cricket club. Nearby amenities include a fantastic fish and chip shop, The Pudding House farm shop and café, The Middle Holly Tea Room which makes all its bread, cakes and sweets on-site and serves a selection of teas, also The Holly pub The Pattern Arms are within a twenty minute walk. Around half an hour’s drive away you will find the famous seaside resort of Blackpool, home to the Blackpool Tower, The Opera House and the world-famous Pleasure Beach and illuminations. Other nearby attractions include the more tranquil town of Lytham St Annes and the Royal Lytham golf course and Freeport Fleetwood, the outlet shopping village which makes for a fantastic day out shopping. Within an hour’s drive of the Lake District and the delights of the coast there is something for everyone.

The property

This spacious ground floor barn conversion offers couples a fantastic romantic retreat while they make the most of the activities available in the area.

The large open plan studio has a super king-size zip and link bed and the added luxury of a freestanding bath.

The well-equipped kitchen and dining area give the opportunity to have a home-cooked meal before relaxing on the comfy sofa in front of the woodburning stove.

Outside, the private patio area is a great spot to relax and enjoy the sun with a glass of wine.

Note: This property is next to Refs 914976 and 914986, together they sleep 6.

Summary

All ground floor
Open plan studio accommodation with super king-size double bed (zip/link, can be twin on request), freestanding bath, kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Utility.
Biomass central heating with underfloor heating throughout and woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, shared use of washing machine and tumble dryer, Smart HD TV, 2nd Freeview TV with DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Bike storage
Front enclosed patio with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops and pubs 1 mile

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About the location

GARSTANG

Lancaster 11 miles; Morecambe 15 miles.

Garstang is a small town within the Wyre Borough of Lancashire, famous for declaring itself the world's first Fairtrade town. Known locally for its tasty home-grown produce, this small town offers a warm welcome and a wealth of specialist and individual shops where you can pick up a number of treats; don't miss the local cheesemongers for a wedge of fine Lancashire cheese! The street market is held every Thursday, another exciting shopping treat. Running right through the centre of the town is the peaceful Lancaster Canal, where you can watch the passing canal boats cruise by and enjoy the abundance of wildlife it supports. The nearby Millennium Green, an area situated on the western bank of the River Wyre, has actually been designated for wildlife conservation and events in the community. Admire the views over the Bowland Hills before enjoying a visit to the High Street, where you will find plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants in which you can enjoy the local hospitality, or visit Old Holly Farm and the Braedens Pony Trekking Centre, which make for great family days out. The surrounding countryside provides great walking opportunities, whilst the RSPB nature reserves at Leighton Moss and Morecambe Bay are well worth a visit. The Trough of Bowland is nearby, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while the many varied delights of Blackpool and Morecambe, as well as the towns of Lancaster, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kendal and Windermere and the stunning Lake District National Park are all within easy reach, making this a great destination for all the family.

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Reviews

“Lovely cottage, had a great relaxing time!”

“Location perfect and well equipped for self catering We will be returning, thanks”

“Had a great time.”

“Great hosts, beautiful cottage.”

“We have just spent 10 glorious days at Ploughshare celebrating my husbands birthday and our wedding anniversary.”

“Excellent hosts, very welcoming, the cottage wants for nothing, in fact such a lovely relaxing holiday in lovely countryside, we will be re-booking for the springtime!”

“Owners were very friendly and quite happy to show us the workings of the farm”

“Enjoyed the Ploughshare so much we rebooked as soon as we returned home after a really enjoyable week the property is 5 star on every level!”

“Fabulous cottage.”

“Another excellent holiday cottage with great facilities including own patio overlooking a field of goats.”

“This is a lovely place to get away for a couple looking to relax and unwind its on a farm and off the beaten track but not to far.”

“Lovely cottage in a rural location on a working farm, nearest pub is the pattern arms about a 2 mile drive from the cottage.”

“We were looking for somewhere to completely relax and get away from the hustle and bustle but at the same time had places of interest to visit as well as good walking opportunities.”

“The property could have done with a little extra wardrobe space and a more comfortable sofa otherwise o.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Very warm welcome , logs regularly supplied for the log fire .”

“My husband and I stayed in the Ploughshare for 5 nights over the Christmas season.”

“Walks from door down canal.”

“Lovely relaxing holiday in excellent accommodation”

“Lovely place on farm, waking up to see the cows in field.”

“Very private ,lovely owners , would definitely stay at this cottage again”

“The seating in the lounge area was too low and soft, and when you sat down, it was very difficult to get back up again.”

“Ploughshare is a wonderful holiday cottage - attractively and sensitively furnished and equipped and with great character.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at ploughshare, the cottage is equipped with all mod cons with fixtures, fittings and furnishings of excellent quality.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“Great value for money and excellent location.”

“Excellent cottage in very convenient area.”

“The best thing about ploughshare is the total privacy that you can have which is ideal for a romantic retreat.”

“Super romantic hideaway”

“Although have scored very satisfied, there are some facilities that we would have expected to make 'living' easier.”

“We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the property is centrally located.”

“The location was great and is in driving distance to The Lakes, Blackpool, Manchester and local amenities.”