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Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Preston

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A hot tub in a stone-walled outdoor area with a glass-enclosed patio.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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Preston, Lancashire
  • Place, River Wyre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Central Lancashire
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Deepdale
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Preston

In Preston .You'll find River Wyre and The Old Grammar School Arts Centre & Gallery within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Garstang Arts Centre and The FIG Tree are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • River Wyre - 8 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Central Lancashire - 26 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Deepdale - 28 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 46 min drive - 29.1 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 47 min drive - 28.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carnforth Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Booths - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Michelle's Gin Palace - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Auction Eats - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub

GROUND FLOOR LIVING The ground floor comprises a fantastic open-plan living area with comfy sofas, a magnificent stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a dining table seating over 16, a superb designer kitchen with two, two door ovens, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler, air fryer, slow cooker, and granite work surfaces. A recent addition is a fantastic conservatory / garden room. There is a cloakroom with toilet and wash basin, plus a utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer. The cottage has underfloor heating, finished with lovely, tiled floors, rugs, contemporary furnishings and decorations.

GROUND FLOOR SLEEPING To the left of the hallway are two spacious bedrooms. The first is a double bedroom with a single profilind bed. The en-suite has both a bath and level access shower. The second has a double and a single bed. The large en-suite has a wet-room style walk-in shower area, which is wheelchair and disabled friendly. It has a large washbasin that you can actually get a wheelchair under and a large, illuminated mirror that comes down to the basin, so that you can see yourself in it, whilst in a wheelchair. We have also installed stylish grab-rails by the toilet and a large fold-down seat within the shower.

FIRST FLOOR The first floor comprises a large family bedroom, containing a superking-size bed, and a single bed, with en-suite shower room. There are also 2 double bedrooms – one with an en-suite shower room and the other with an en-suite bathroom. The sleeping accommodation is completed by a spacious triple bedroom (with three single beds), with an en-suite shower room, plus there is a small single bedroom especially suitable for a child.

COTTAGE GARDEN To the rear of the cottage is a raised decked area, looking out into woodland with outdoor dining furniture and a private garden where you will see and hear the resident woodpeckers! We have recently added a hot tub which creates an ideal spot in which to enjoy the afternoon sun and sunsets. We have also added an outdoor bar area at the side of the cottage, including outdoor fridge, BBQ and Pizza oven. This offers great views across to the coast and towards the Lake District, and a huge fire-pit built into a seating area at the front.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

407406

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub to the beach?

This cottage is 19.3 mi (34-min drive) from Morecambe Beach.

Does Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub to downtown Preston?

This cottage is 10.8 mi away from Preston.

Luxury 5 star cottage with 7 bedrooms and hot tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely location

A lovely location with great accommodation. Thanks to Beth and Sue for all the help given with our booking. Looking forward to our next visit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

Great for family reunions

We assembled an international family get together and the property was great, plenty of space to spread out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

December weekend 2025

Great Space, accessibility, warm, cosy, clean, well equipped kitchen, quality towels and bedding, personal customer service. Fabulous for 3 families Booked already again ! Highly recommended
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house for an extended family party.

Woodpecker cottage was everything we’d hoped for, for our family party. It was warm and welcoming and exactly as described. Couldn’t have been better. Will definitely book again if we’re looking for a large house for a party.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous property for a big group

Loved the house, plenty room & great facilities. Beautiful location with plenty of outdoor space. Spotlessly clean.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyed all the facilities tennis court, pizza oven and firepit.

Enjoyed all the facilities, tennis court, Pizza Oven and firepit. The lounge with log burner was a perfect place to enjoy a read and play board games.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Families weekend

We had an absolutely fantastic stay and I would highly recommend the cottage. The hosts were exceptionally kind and the guidebook and all other information provided was incredibly helpful. We had the most wonderful time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thelma W.

Family Gathering

Another lovely Easter break at Woodpecker. We have been coming here for many years - a family gathering with 3 generations. As always the owners are very helpful and accommodating - communication is never an issue. The grandchildren spent many happy evenings in the hot tub - so did a few mums and dads. The house is very well equipped and maintained with plenty of space for all the family. The children enjoy using the outdoor pizza oven and the barbecue area was well used as we were fortunate with the weather. One of our grandchildren is disabled so the ground floor bedrooms are just what we need. Woodpecker Cottage is an excellent property for all the family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had a really enjoyable stay at Woodpecker Cottage. We were celebrating a 60th birthday and 60th anniversary, there was plenty of room for all 13 family members inside the property and we enjoyed the outside space using all the facilities. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. The bedrooms/bedding/towels all lovely and clean. We would recommend a stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our great time at the woodpecker

Fantastic time had by all. We loved it, our children loved it and our grandchildren loved it. We would thoroughly recommend this holiday to others. Lots of walks , plenty for the kids to do. First class holiday and the staff are great and helpful. Millers x
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cousins together

Had a fantasic reunion for 7 cousins and 5 partners. Woodpecker was clean, warm and great value for such an event. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Beautiful house and view.

We LOVED our holiday at Woodpecker. Both for 2 of us for a few days peace and quiet and for 14 of us when our family arrived to celebrate a big birthday. Everything we needed was there for a fabulous time. Already recommended to several people we know with mobility problems
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dads 80th birthday

Wow - amazing property & just what we all needed as a family with parents with mobility issues. We would definitely book again. Such special memories made for our dads 80th birthday. Thank you so much
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryony R.

Comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped, with great host communication. Perfect!

This is a very comfortable, spacious, and well-equipped cottage, with great host communication. It was perfect for our family gathering over New Year, with one of the great assets being all the en-suite bathrooms. Lovely rural location with great walks locally and further afield. The only negative I can think of is the constant hum from the M6, which is a very minor point.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Woodpecker Cottage

A brilliant, rural cottage with everything you could need for a family break. Spacious rooms, lots of seating, lovely walks, a secure garden at the back, a tennis court for all to use, a fire pit and bbq area with an outside fridge, ample parking, the kitchen was full of everything needed, the owners had thought of everything. A washer and dryer, iron and board, hair dryers and alarm clocks in the bedroom draws. Farm shop, supermarkets and entertainment centre was just a short drive away.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

The Best Property we've ever hired

This super-clean, well equipped, accessible property with fantastic views was a joy to stay in. The owner's personal welcome visit was nice touch along with starter supplies of essential. items. NB This property's very rural location makes driving on very narrow country lanes essential.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thelma W.

Birthday Weekend

Three generations of our family gathered to celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday. We have stayed at Woodpecker many times and always enjoyed our visits. We used a local business for buffet and birthday cake. The house is spacious and comfortable and also accessible for one of our granddaughters who is permanently in a wheelchair. The newly installed wood fired hot tub was particularly popular with the grandchildren. I would definitely recommend Woodpecker for large family gatherings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration

The Woodpecker Cottage was absolutely perfect as the main get together event, due to its access, ground floor en-suite bedroom for my elderly parents, no steps except the conservatory, which they easily managed We had 4 of the beautiful cottages and this accommodated all our needs Have stayed before with a smaller group and will certainly stay again and as a family we are looking at maybe a summer month, as the surroundings and a trip to the village would be ideal on a sunny day
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annual family get together

Trying to find somewhere big enough and with wet room facilities is always a challenge. Woodpecker cottage ticked all the boxes. Tha accessible bathrooms on the ground floor are perfect. The layout is great as is location. What a difference it makes when you don't have to try to find logs for the fire. Everything is there. Hopefully we can return when the weather improves. All round fabulous place with very helpful owners.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

We could not have found a better venue and location for our family celebration. Highly recommended.

We booked Woodpecker and Mole End cottages for a family get together and birthday celebration over the early May Bank Holiday. Everyone had a fantastic time! The cottages were delightful and extremely well appointed. The children loved the play area, tennis court and visiting the horse and chickens. We used the Pepperpot Catering Company, as recommended by the owners, for our celebration meal and they were amazing with delicious food and excellent service. We also catered for ourselves and found the facilities really easy to use and everything we needed was available. The information about the area was really helpful. Some of us walked to Scorton while others drove and we met at the Barn cafe. Some of also drove to Beacon Hill Country Park for amazing views across to Blackpool Tower and the Lakes. The whole family (16 of us) agreed that it had been a memorable and delightful weekend and no-one wanted it to end. The information provided before arrival was really comprehensive and Beth kindly showed us around after booking to get our bearings and plan bedrooms. All in all a highly recommended venue and location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property. Home from home.

Thank you so much for a wonderful, magical Christmas stay that brought our extended family together for the first time ever! We loved the welcoming atmosphere - gorgeous Christmas decorations, very cosy and everything we needed. The Aga was a new experience and your guidance helped it to be less overwhelming. In the end we mastered it and had the most amazing meals. All rooms were comfortable and my Dad particularly liked the accessibility of his groundfloor room - one of the main reasons for choosing the property. The stove was beautiful and we appreciated the logs that you provided to provide the cosiness that Christmas demands. The views were amazing on the clear days and will stay with us forever. The property had everything we needed and our one request to sort something was promptly responded to. A home from home which was comfortable for all of us and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our Christmas together. We would definitely recommend this property for a large group and we hope to return one day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A return visit - it didn't disappoint

As a group of 6 couples, this is the third time we have stayed in this property. The facilities meet the needs of the group perfectly. The communication with the owners is excellent, as is the location, the cleanliness, condition and location. Using the AGA in the kitchen takes some getting used to, but it's not a problem. The property isn't cheap to rent, but I guess you get what you pay for. I would certainly recommend this property. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location for friends reunion.

Excellent Accommodation for a birthday gathering of friends. Everyone appreciated that their bedrooms were all en-suite, affording them privacy and ease of use. It was great to be able to gather in the conservatory around the wood burner on the autumnal evenings. Kitchen and dining facilities excellent. We were all delighted with the venue. Thanks to Beth and team for getting it ready for our arrival. The app that is available for the property was extremely easy to use providing comprehensive and useful information. Thank you ,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family celebration

I booked 4 of the 5 Barnacre cottages and Woodpecker was the hub of all our celebrations. The large open plan kitchen/ living area/ conservatory was perfect to accommodate all 32 of my family. 4 generations gathered comfortably and the downstairs bedroom with disabled en-suite was perfect for my elderly Dad. In addition the outside fire pit enabled us to celebrate bonfire night with a roaring fire and schmorz. The location is a little remote, but the plus side was that we didn’t disturb anybody with our noisy crew and the large field to the front of the cottage is perfect for family games. It is a little expensive, but if you want quality and luxury then you get what you pay for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheran M.

Amazing cottage for large family

We stayed at Woodpecker cottage over October half term with our family, children and dogs. The house was fabulous with 6 out of 7 bedrooms having en suite bathrooms plus a downstairs toilet in the utility room, so there was never any queuing for the loo. The living space was big enough for 12 of us to spread out comfortably and the open plan kitchen was very well equipped. It took us a while to get the hang of the Aga, but were amazed that it seemed to keep the whole house warm..( we didn’t even need to light the wonderful log burner in the conservatory). We really enjoyed the outside space where we had a BBQ, homemade woodfired pizzas and a fire pit….all the logs were provided. On one clear night we even lay down on the picnic benches to stargaze and another night we could see a firework display as far away as Bleckpool. The owners were very helpful and provided everything we needed. I can highly recommend this beautiful place in a beautiful part of the country.

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