Guests say
Willow Cottage in Clitheroe is highly praised for its comfort, character, and excellent location for exploring Pendle Hill and the surrounding areas. Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, the well-equipped amenities, and the property's suitability for both short and extended stays. While there are some concerns about WiFi reliability and safety for elderly guests, the overall sentiment is positive, with the cottage described as a cosy, clean, and comfortable home from home.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and comfortable, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is praised for its proximity to local amenities and scenic walks, though the mention of a busy road without a pavement slightly impacts the score.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a lovely bed and heating that works well, although the lack of a bannister and downstairs toilet is a concern for some.
The cottage is well-equipped and guests feel at home. However, issues with WiFi and TV reliability, and the absence of a yard for dogs, suggest room for improvement.
While guests feel very welcome and the hospitality is appreciated, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Nestled in Sabden in Lancashire, is this splendid, stoned built cottage, Willow Cottage. Based in a great location on the outskirts of the Forest of Bowland AONB, and near the picturesque Ribble Valley, plus a good selection of amenities on your doorstep, Willow Cottage is a fantastic choice for families and friends alike. Be welcomed into the sitting room, where you can put your feet up and relax beside the woodburner, before tuning into the Smart TV and catching up on your favourite shows. Step into the kitchen, where the designated chef can become acquainted with a host of integrated appliances, including a dishwasher so you won’t have to lift a finger when it comes to washing up!
Wander upstairs and begin your nightly routine in the bathroom, complete with bath and shower over so you can best decide how to wash away the day. The bedrooms are split at either side of the landing, both featuring double beds and ample storage for your personal items. Sabden is a lovely village to enjoy with plenty of independent stores, a pub and two convenience stores. Also take a visit to Clitheroe which is home to plenty of pubs, restaurants, and cafés, as well as a Saturday Farmers Market where you can pick up local produce. When you’re ready to explore, take a short drive to start your itinerary, visiting Clitheroe Castle Museum to learn all about the castle’s rich history, before heading over to Nick of Pendle to see the famous witch trail site.
Cross Cromwell's Bridge and enjoy the stunning views of the Ribble Valley followed by lunch at Holmes Mill for a locally sourced meal in a charming setting, or visit The Wellsprings, a Spanish and Mexican restaurant, displaying far-reaching views across the countryside. The Forest of Bowland is nearby and provides superb walking and cycling trails, where you can expect to see the 16th-century Browsholme Hall, Gisburn Forest, Jubilee Tower and the peaks of Fair Snape Fell on your adventure. For a heart-warming base filled with surrounding adventure, look no further than Willow Cottage.
Sabden is a lovely village resting at the foot of Pendle Hill, in the Forest of Pendle section of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village hosts a good selection of amenities for any self-catered stay including two convenience stores, a Post Office, a scatter of independent shops and two pubs, The White Hart and The Pendle Witch Hotel serving traditional Real Ales and wonderful live entertainment.
Accommodation
Two double bedrooms.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine.
WiFi, Smart TV with Netflix included.
Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove included in rent (fire starter kit only available during winter months).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Road side parking available.
Garden.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no children, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Guests will need to purchase additional logs for the woodburning stove, once the starter pack has been used.
Note: This property is not suitable for young children.
Only children over the age of 13 years will be accepted.
Please note: This property is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Nearby points of interest
- Gaddings Dam
Reviews (9)
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Ray
Kitchen well equipped. Main bedroom excellent but second bedroom you need to be quite agile to get in and out of bed. Lovely little front garden and sitting area but gate opens directly onto a busy road. Excellent accommodation but would not recommend for children or less agile people. A good pub is handy, The White Hart, serving good meals and draft ale. The Wellsprings is excellent for Mexican food but is a good 30 min walk along a busy road. Altogether a very good place to stay.
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Jonathan
Would recommend it.
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Hazel
It was clean comfortable and had everything you needed and the WiFi was good, The weather was hit and miss but the heating worked really well. There was a book on how everything worked so you didnât need to spend time trying to work stuff out. Contact with the owners was easy which was good also. Loved this place. Sabden is fantastic for walking the house just at the foot of Pendle hill loved walking up there on a few occasions and the summit is a must do. The village was nice to, friendly people, shops and pub so never left the village . What a great holiday will return thanks