Hen Harrier Lodge is a boutique ground floor apartment located in the tranquil Forest of Bowland, a designated National Landscape.
The has been architecturally designed to blend in beautifully with the local area and provides the ultimate location for a relaxing and romantic retreat. A boutique ground floor apartment with a touch of luxury which feels like a home from home. Designed with comfort in mind Hen Harrier Lodge is stylishly decorated throughout in Farrow and Ball colours adding combined work from local artists blended with contemporary and period furniture to create the perfect location for a tranquil and romantic escape away from it all.
The Space
The gorgeous open plan living room, kitchen diner features rich oak flooring throughout complete with rugs, throws and plump cushions this makes for a very relaxing atmosphere. The main living area with its floor to ceiling bi-fold doors leading directly to your private patio and contemporary Scandinavian style fire make it the ideal place to relax and enjoy the views across the stunning landscape at any time of year. Open and airy in Summer, snug and warm during the colder months.
A fully fitted kitchen, and the dining area furnished with table and chairs gives ample space to enjoy a lazy breakfast or more formal dining.
The light and spacious bedroom is designed with a sumptuous king-size bed dressed in White Company linen to enjoy a relaxing nights’ sleep. The room offers plentiful storage with period pine wardrobe and chest of drawers. A full-length mirror and dressing table with hairdryer and hair straighteners are provided. Enjoy your favourite TV programmes on the smart TV from the comfort of your bed.
Luxuriate in the exquisite bathroom with its large walk-in rainfall shower and enjoy the complementary local artisan fragrance body care toiletries. Underfloor heating and heated towel rail keep the wonderfully fluffy White Company towels and dressing robes invitingly warm.
The private patio with furniture and umbrella overlooking Hayshaw Fell and Catshaw Fell is a perfect spot to relax or dine al fresco.
The Area
With the unspoilt Forest of Bowland so close to the doorstep, the garden attracts a plethora of wildlife giving you the opportunity to sit and observe the local fauna and flora at your leisure. The resident Tawny Owl often visits sitting on the patio railings and you may be lucky enough to see the local deer.
For the more energetic, bike storage can be arranged pre-arrival, offering the opportunity to explore the local area on two wheels. Cycle hire is available locally. Nearby forests and woodlands offer off-road and mountain biking courses. Walking guides and maps are provided along with advice on the owner’s favourite walks to try.
Hen Harrier Lodge nestles on the border of the Forest of Bowland, 6 miles from Lancaster. Ideal for exploring the North West of England. With easy access to the M6 motorway, The Lodge is an ideal base to explore other areas from the hills of the Lake District National Park to the coastline of Morecambe Bay. The area is a mecca for those wishing to enjoy the fresh country air and explore the local footpaths or cycle the quite country lanes. The market town of Garstang offers a variety of shops, cafés and pubs, as well as a weekly Thursday market.
The historic city of Lancaster boasts a wealth of restaurants, shops and pubs; or head up to the castle for stories of the famous Pendle witches. The nearby village of Dolphinholme boasts a welcoming traditional pub and restaurant, offering a local shop within, selling local produce and essentials
Property Features
- Underfloor heating
- Superfast broadband provided by B4RN (Broadband for the rural North)
- Open plan living space
- Gas ‘log burner’ fire
- Smart TV
- Bose speaker
- Selection of books and games
- Honesty bar with a selection of local products, beers & wine along with coffee pods
- Induction hob
- Combi microwave/oven/grill
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Washer/dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- King-size bed
- Smart TV
- Hair dryer and straighteners
- White Company, linen, towels and bathrobes
- Walk-in shower
- Artisan toiletries from Bathhouse
- Underfloor heating
- Private patio with dining table, four chairs and umbrella
- Private parking
- Secure bike storage
- Walks from doorstep