The property
Ribchester 0.5 miles.
One of our premier cottages, Somerwood is located in its own grounds, just half a mile from the centre of the lovely village of Ribchester, on the edge of the Forest of Bowland.
Every care has been taken by the current owners’ to provide a modern holiday home that’s ideal for those wishing to get away from it all with family and friends.
Stylish throughout, the accommodation is extremely comfortable with contemporary furnishings and the added benefit of underfloor heating provided by a ground source system.
Set out over four floors, this luxury property boasts eight bedrooms, with five en-suites and a lower ground floor room set up with a home cinema and delightful soft furnishings, an ideal spot to get together and have your own movie premier.
In addition to the cinema room is a billiard room with full-size snooker table and a table tennis room to provide guests with a wonderful, relaxing place to chill out.
The ground floor layout includes a zip/link super king-size bedroom and a superb kitchen with large centre island, built-in appliances, eye level ovens, coffee maker and dining area.
The main sitting room is spacious and stylish with two sets of French doors accessing the garden and a cosy woodburning stove to sit round on those cold winter nights.
The main hallway boasts an unusual glass floor looking directly down into the lower ground floor area.
The first floor is accessed by a wonderful staircase with bespoke lighting, and on this floor you will find three bedrooms and a main house bathroom.
The master bedroom is a real delight with a super king-size bed, a balcony overlooking the adjoining meadows, a dressing room and a magnificent en-suite with bath, wet room area and its own balcony area, again looking out over the adjoining meadowland.
The top floor consists of four further bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and all enjoying lovely, long distance views of the rolling countryside familiar to this area.
Outside, the owners’ have gone to great lengths to ensure that guests have a truly wonderful stay.
Landscaped contemporary gardens lead to former stables where there’s a luxurious, outdoor hot tub, along with an indoor sauna, fire pit/barbecue area and a party room, perfect for all sitting round and enjoying a drink or two.
The front of the house features a large pond with lovely seating area housed inside a wooden summerhouse.
In addition to all of this there’s a full size tennis court that’s ideal for that doubles challenge.
The area is wonderful for walking and cycling with lovely footpaths from the doorstep, whilst the Forest of Bowland and Clitheroe Castle and Museum are within easy reach.
Nearby Longridge is also just a short drive, and the area is renowned for its array of top quality gastro pubs and fine dining establishments.
Further afield, the Lake District National Park is an hour's drive away and offers fantastic walking opportunities as well as many other facilities.
A quality holiday home with everything you need for a wonderful time away.
Accommodation
Over four floors. Eight bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with balcony and dressing room and en-suite bath, wet room shower, basin and WC and balcony, 2 x super king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x second floor super king-size double, 2 x second floor twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with centre island (seats 6) and dining area. Sitting room (seats 13) with woodburning stove. Lower ground floor billiard room with full size snooker table. Lower ground floor games room with table tennis. Lower ground floor cinema room (seats 12).
