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Stone Mouse Cottage is a holiday cottage in BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND, Ribblesdale. Book Stone Mouse Cottage online today. This page contains information about Stone Mouse Cottage including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £428.00 per week.
Overview
This single-storey, detached cottage on a working farm in the Ribble Valley hamlet of Harrop, 3 miles from Bolton-by-Bowland, sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms. All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link - can be twin on request) with TV, 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Stone Mouse Cottage is a single-storey, detached cottage on a working farm in the Ribble Valley hamlet of Harrop, three miles from Bolton-by-Bowland. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms - a super king-size double (zip/link - can be twin on request) and a king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC. There is also a main bathroom with bath, basin and WC. The open plan living area comprises a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Outside, off road parking is available for two cars, while there is also a front lawned garden with furniture. With wonderful walking on offer in the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland, Stone Mouse Cottage makes a great base for a romantic break in the Dales. From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil central heating with solar panels for hot water and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs (1 with FreeSat, 1 with Feeeview), WiFi, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Fuel for woodburning stove on honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Hairdryers, Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Front lawned garden with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 3 miles. Note: Check in 4pm, check out 11am. Note - This property does not accept Children or Infants.
Location, Location, Location!
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The Yorkshire Dales village of Bolton-by-Bowland is in the Ribble Valley and has a shop, two pubs serving food and a tea room. The Ribble Valley is an AONB, while nearby Clitheroe offers a whole host of amenities including a very interesting sausage shop. The area is ideal for touring the Lakes and the Dales.
Reviews
"We loved everything about the cottage, the owners were very nice , the farm was great as we saw the sheep being sheared ,Ollie the horse and the cows ,it was all fantastic."
"Great cottage, really well equipped and comfortable, lovely setting within easy drive to lots of attractions. The week went far too quickly!"
"We were looking for a quiet location with beautiful views, a fire and much needed time away together to relax, we got that and so much more. We couldn't highly recommend Stone Mouse Cottage enough, we will definitely be coming back."
"We realised after booking our latest break at the Stone Mouse Cottage, that we'd visited on the same week every time for 3 years! The cottage looks just as beautiful as it did three - and four - years ago. The welcome was just as warm - and the scones just as delicious! This time we had our 2.5 year old daughter in tow. I was a little worried it would be too quiet for her after getting used to Center Parcs, but she was certain this was the 'prettiest holiday house ever' (although she did ask where the pool was!!). It turns out all toddlers need is a window seat to stare at passing sheep, the farm tractor, and the resident Collie's. The marble game provided was also a hit (heavily supervised!) and meant she didn't even ask to watch Peppa once (I'm sure anyone with toddlers will realise what a relief this was). All days out require a drive but there's plenty of child-friendly activities/restaurants within 30-45 minutes, even though it rained all weekend. Particular rainy day recommendations are: Paint Pot, Clitheroe; Shackleton's Garden Centre; and the Bolton Abbey railway. Thanks again Janet and Danny for another wonderful, relaxing stay :)"
"Stone Mouse Cottage is a beautifully furnished, well equipped, spacious, spotlessly clean property and we loved it. It isn't easy to find adjectives which have not been used already to describe the cottage - so I will be boring and say it is just as 'special' as other reviewers have said. Nothing can be faulted - the beds are so comfortable, the bedding is luxurious, the towels are white and fluffy and the selection of toiletries is a very nice touch. The lounge has large settees, a fabulous stone fireplace and a great kitchen/dining area with everything you could need. The large sliding glass doors opening onto a pretty decked and garden area make the most of the lovely views. The owners are so helpful and go that extra mile to ensure that everything is just right to give the guests a perfect holiday experience. A welcome pack of home-made scones (with cream and jam) and a bottle of wine were extremely well received and the fresh flowers were lovely. Would we go back again - you bet! We just loved the location, remote, quiet and beautiful."
".... we would just like to reaffirm what other reviewers have commented. Best rental accommodation we've had, anywhere. Instead of repeating what's already been said, some local information; > Lots of pubs serving good food in surrounding villages like Slaidburn, Grindleton, West Bradford and Waddington. > Short distance to Clitheroe, a delightful little town with interesting shops, Norman castle and range of eateries; > Great walking country - we climbed Pendle Hill, trekked through Gisburn Forest, and followed a route from Dunsop Bridge with fantastic views; > Try the Settle to Carlisle heritage train, which can be picked up from Clitheroe (on Wednesdays, I think), or Skipton. Do try Stone Mouse Cottage!"
"I am not usually lost for words, but to expand upon the plaudits already given by other reviewers is difficult. As it would also be pointless to just repeat them all, it just make sense to confirm absolutely that every single item and issue praised by others was exactly as we found it- and oh how wonderful it was too. We rent quite frequently and at various areas of the country-generally contemporarily furnished properties such as this- but I have to say this one is the very template by which others should be rated! It really IS that good. The attention to fine detail is obvious and it is clear that the running and development of Stonemouse is a carefully considered living issue and nothing had a "stale" factor about it if you understand my gist. For me the magnificence lay in the sheer tranquility. Being such a distance from the road there was no road noise, in fact I cant even remember hearing planes overhead- and the tiny community there must be respectful of the peace as it was pretty much silent apart from the soothing bird song and animal noise. Soothing to the very soul indeed.I had forgotten that such silence and peace remained in our world. I have had Forest of Bowland on my "to do " list for very many years now as I had heard of its beauty, its isolation and minimal tourist occupation (due to everyone dashing past it on their way to the Lakes). It hardly prepared me however for the stupendous drive we took one day from Slaidburn north into the hills! A single track road that wandered lazily for miles and miles up hill and down dale as they say, and not meeting a single car for the whole hour and a half we travelled along it..wow. I didnt think isolation such as this still existed in our country. Please do try it- hopefully you will be as amazed and inspired as we were- but shush, keep it quiet lest the secret gets out too much! lol. My brother and his wife, our usual holiday companions, were left behind on this occasion (much to their chagrin!). Then we happened to notice that on the 1 mile access road to the cottage there was a Camping and Caravan Site half way down it- one where they are limited to only 5 caravans- so its small and basic although beautifully positioned. We mentioned this to them and needless to say a couple of days later they were installed and able to join us for meals and socialising which absolutely made it for us- and them. This I mention as it may be of interest to other parties that would similarly have family join them. That this property is booked months and months ahead speaks volumes for itself- quite justifiably so. I would just like to openly congratulate Janet and Daniel on achieving the very pinnacle of what all holiday lettings owners should be trying to attain. Myself and my wife- we cannot wait to break our rule of never going back the same place twice! If you are even dithering as to whether this property is for you or not...stop now-book it, I guarantee that like the rest of us you will be far from disappointed."
"We have just returned from a week-end break at this exceptional cottage and our only regret that it wasn't for longer, we shall return ! The accommodation, facilities, location and views cannot be faulted and it is blessed with an abundance of excellent shops and restaurants within a 10 mile radius not to mention the surrounding countryside with it's lovely walks and amazing wildlife. You can be sure of a true Northern welcome not only from the lovely owners but in most of the establishments you may frequent."
"We have stayed in many cottages over the years but this one," Stone Mouse Cottage" exceeded all expectations These premises had everything one could have required, plenty of Cooking Appliances - Crockery- Cutlery etc. The Cottage was very light and airy and had spectacular views over the hills. A lot of thought had gone into the designing of the Cottage with modern ideas. Ideally located for getting around the Dales, did not really want to leave, you could have lived in this cottage 12 months of the year. Pets extremely catered for with towels and washing facilities all to hand."
"A most comfortable cottage,best I have stayed in. Bright and airy with open views to the fields from the large lounge window which opens on to a wide terrace and garden/ play area. The area is quiet with lots of wildlife to be seen (plus the farm sheep) but is convenient for travelling to the Yorkshire Dales, the Lancashire coast or the Lake District. The owners give you a most warm welcome and make you feel quite at home. My daughter, granddaughter (4 years old) and I enjoyed the cottage so much that we booked to go back in 2015 ! I cannot recommend it too highly."
"The best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in. Great welcome basket on arrival, great hosts, great cottage, lovely location...every thing was so perfect we had booked another visit within the first 24 hours of being there."
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Weather Forecast
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| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | 1°C - 9°C | 0.75mm | 20mph NNW | 65% | 1,017mb | 69% | |
| Tomorrow | Broken Clouds | -1°C - 10°C | 0.00mm | 9mph NNW | 51% | 1,030mb | 54% | |
| Sunday | Overcast Clouds | 2°C - 8°C | 0.00mm | 5mph NNW | 100% | 1,033mb | 78% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 5°C - 8°C | 5.81mm | 7mph NNW | 100% | 1,028mb | 94% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 2°C - 7°C | 1.01mm | 14mph NNW | 100% | 1,024mb | 86% | |
| Wednesday | Overcast Clouds | 2°C - 9°C | 0.00mm | 15mph NNW | 95% | 1,017mb | 70% | |
| Thursday | Light Rain | 2°C - 9°C | 3.87mm | 7mph NNW | 94% | 1,007mb | 69% |