DENHAM'S REST, character holiday cottage, with a garden in Gisburn

Owl near Barnoldswick, Lancashire sleeps four guests in one bedroom.

Denham's Rest is a single-storey shepherds hut with a studio-style layout with a double bed, kitchenette equipped with electric oven and 2-ring hob, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster and a kettle, a dining area with seating for four guests and a sitting area with TV and sofa bed with bunk above. There is also a shower room. Outside there is a private front lawn with furniture and a fire pit, and off-road parking is available. Within 3.1 miles you will find a shop and within 0.3 miles, a pub and please note that this is a pet-free and non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Denham's Rest is a lovely base for a couple or small family to enjoy an escape to Lancashire. Note: There are several steps up to the property. Note: The sofa can be turned into a single bed with a bunk above, sleeping a maximum of two adults and two children. Note: Check-in from 3pm, check-out at 11am.

Amenities: Underfloor heating. Electric oven and 2-ring hob, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster, kettle. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking available. Private front lawn with furniture and fire pit. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles. Note: There are several steps up to the property. Note: The sofa can be turned into a single bed with bunk above, sleeping a maximum of two adults and two children

Region: Benefitting from its Georgian capital city Lancaster, popular for its tourist attractions of Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and the wonderful Way of the Roses cycling route, Lancashire offers a range of hidden gems you won't want to miss. With Blackpool close-by, you won't be short of things to do with Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower, the SEA LIFE centre and its 32-acre Zoo.

Town: Gisburn is a charming village nestled in the peaceful Ribble Valley between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales. Boasting remains of its history through its cobblestones and church of St. Mary's, the village makes a lovely location to spend your holidays where you can appreciate beautiful scenery and quaint amenities to match. Within the village itself you can also find a deli, a delicious Italian restaurant and even a hairdressers where you can get glammed up before heading into the vibrant nearby town of Barnoldswick for an evening of dining, drinking, and dancing. The village is also home to an exquisite 18th-century country house, Gisburn Park, a Grade I listed building now used as a hospital, it's a true historical wonder, perfect for the culture vulture. For an evening of lively entertainment, the Gisburn Festival Hall provides the perfect opportunity to live life like a local, with social, leisure and recreational events being held throughout the year, it's well-worth a visit no matter the time of year you're staying. Settled next to the scenic lands of the Forest of Bowland AONB, here you can find farm parks and gardens, a multitude of fabulous walking and cycling routes, and even the opportunity to star gaze in the truly dark skies of Bowland, offering little light pollution and home to legendary beasts and mythical figures, it makes a fantastic spot to spend an evening with your loved ones. With the Yorkshire Dales National Park within close proximity too, be sure to take a trip here to experience even more tranquil lands and an abundance of attractions such as museums, historical landmarks and even a brewery where you can take a guided tour to find out about the famous ales of Black Sheep Brewery. With wonderful links to Leeds and Manchester too, Gisburn makes an ideal base for your holiday no matter what type of adventure you're seeking.