About this property
Wolfen Mill is a former water powered mill built in the 16th Century, set in one acre of fabulous grounds just a short distance from the Lancashire village of Chipping, an area renowned for its abundance of Gastro Pubs. Historically the mill made spindles and bobbins for the local spinning mills, closing production in the 1920’s. Completely renovated in 2018 the mill provides first class, award winning holiday accommodation, ideal for large groups looking to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful haven. The dam or millrace provides a beautiful wildlife haven and the views 0f 'Parlick Pike' provide a great backdrop to this wonderful holiday retreat, sadly the old water wheel is no longer present.
Providing spacious accommodation, the top floor sitting room offers the centrepiece of the building, with bi-fold doors opening out onto the decked area overlooking the mill dam, a wonderful place to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings and watch the sun go down. The ground floor dining room provides a great place for the group to get together, enjoy a few early drinks on the adjoining patio and garden area whilst the ‘chefs’ start getting together their culinary delights in the commercial kitchen. There are a further two kitchens available on this floor, one for each course perhaps or to allow a few more gourmet cooks their own working space. All the bedrooms are set up as separate suites providing guests with their own personal sitting areas, luxurious bedroom, kitchen and modern ensuite bathroom. Ideal for those wishing to spend a little time away from the main group to relax and unwind in their own luxurious space.
This outstanding property is a walker’s delight, surrounded by the stunning Bowland fells, the wildlife-rich landscapes and the Trough of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
You have plenty of entertainment such as an LG high definition Freeview LCD television, Amazon and Netflix and a DVD player.
This wonderful property also caters for special events such as birthday celebrations, weddings and anniversaries to name but a few, with a dedicated dining room or marquee which can be set up in the courtyard.
You can explore the picturesque villages of Longridge, Garstang, Whalley and Waddington nearby, hosting a variety of local shops, tea rooms, gastro pubs and restaurants.
Enjoy a day trip to the Wild Boar Park, where you can feed and pet the animals or ramble along woodland paths. The kids can enjoy a tractor ride, run wild in the adventure play area or explore the tunnels in the hay barn.
Once you have explored the stunning landscapes of the Forest of Bowland by day, you can discover some of the darkest skies in England, an increasingly rare find in this crowded little country and a must do when visiting this region.
There is so much to offer from this fantastic base, a unique experience in the Trough of Bowland!
Situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley, the village of Chipping provides home to a church, a haunted Inn and reportedly one of the longest continually used shops in England, currently taking the form of a village shop and post office. There are award-winning restaurants and country hotels situated throughout the valley and annual events including a number of agricultural shows and day festivals of all types.
Accommodation
3 x suites with king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room.
3 x suites with king-size bedroom (can be made into twin on request) with en-suite shower room.
2 x suites with double bed with en-suite shower room.
1 x family suite with king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, a twin bedrom and a bunk bedroom with a separate shower room.
Each suite has its own kitchenette and lounge area.
Please note that two of these are in a studio design, while the others have their own separate lounges.Each suite has TV, DVD, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Telephone and free WiFi.Large lakeside lounge with access to decked area.Wolfen Mill has a very large dining room with catering kitchen, to seat 22+ guests.
Kitchen with electric fan oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer available with Ironing board and dishwasher.
Smart HD TV, DVD and CD player.
Payphone.
WiFi.
Power and electric inc rent.
Linen and towels included.
Ample free parking for 9 cars.Stunning patio and gardens, lounge and lakeside decked terrace with seating.
Hot tub available, terms of use apply.
Free fishing on site, license is required - lake 3 miles away.
Cot and High chair are available on request.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub and shop less than 1 mile.
Direct access from the Mill onto public footpaths to enjoy a wide variety of walks.
Note: Max 4 pets.
Note: Pets are NOT allowed in the Bluebell Studio, Sutton’s Loft and Legram rooms; there is a £30 charge applicable per pet.
Note: Please ensure young children are supervised at all times when near water.
4 properties are arranged entirely on the ground floor to assist with less abled guests.
Nearby points of interest
- Worden Park
Reviews (34)
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Janette
We were a party of 15 celebrating 4 special birthdays 18 21 50 and 70 and 4 dogs. As soon as we arrived we were so surprised, each apartment/suite is fantastic and much larger than expected, you won't argue over who is having which one as they are all super. The family suite is huge and my youngest grandson spent most of his time there- he loved it so much. The dining area is large and easily seats 21. We took it in turns to cook and wash up in the kitchen and didn't use our own kitchens at all apart from the odd coffee or slice of toast. The lounge (our quiet time) on the top floor is just perfect for relaxing, the sofas are super comfy, (we all fell asleep one afternoon) and the view over the lake is perfect. The hot tub was a great hit with the teenagers. There are some lovely walks from the Mill and a field at the top of the lane to exercise the dogs. Marie and Michael were very easy to communicate with-thank you both. As a family we didn't find anything to complain about and everyone said they didn't want to go home, you can't get a better recommendation than that.
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Trina
The lounge is lovely but up two flights of stairs and sadly one of our party couldnât make it up there so it didnât get used. Downstairs dining room would benefit from a small sitting area. Kitchen is really for caterers and we all like to cook but itâs not a good space to cook in a social way with friends- more like a large utility room with no windows. And a terrible dishwasher! We had to use to dishwasher in the bedrooms. The place is a little tired and needs some modernisation- some bathrooms really not great. Jacuzzi nice but needs maintenance. We had a nice week but not thrilled with the accommodation.
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Michael
The house and facilities had everything ( apart from large communal tv) we would love to stay again in the summer and be able to enjoy the excellent outside area.