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Ploughman's Rest

Forton, near Garstang, Lancashire

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Characterful stone cottage perfect for family or friends
  • Sit in the garden and enjoy the stunning farmland location in the heart of Lancashire
  • Easy access to the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Property code: OC-81290

Situated on a working dairy farm, just a few miles from the Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this newly converted barn is the perfect place for a family getaway. Enjoy walks down the canal from the doorstep to Forton with its amenities including a fantastic fish and chip shop, a mix of other independent shops and cafés, Around half an hour’s drive away you will find the famous seaside resort of Blackpool, home to the Blackpool Tower, The Opera House and the world-famous Pleasure Beach and Illuminations. Other nearby attractions include the more tranquil town of Lytham St Annes, the Royal Lytham golf course and the outlet shopping village which makes for a fantastic day out shopping.

Enter the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner and let the stunning vista from outside shine through. In this impressive space is everything you need for a relaxing stay together. The kitchen space offers an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. There is a sleek and stylish dining space offering seating for everyone and perfect for that celebration dinner. Next to this is a comfy corner sofa, Smart TV, and nearby cosy wood burner, a fantastic space to put your feet up after a day of exploring. Heading along the hallway there is a king-size bedroom decorated with stylishly built-in wardrobes surrounding a TV plus en-suite shower room with shower and WC and just further along the hallway is a further spacious king-size bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room and WC. Onto the first floor, there is a sleek bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC. There are two king-size rooms on each side of the bathroom.

Outside is a lovely garden area with seating, the perfect place to soak up the sun and enjoy some evening al fresco meals. Your four-legged friends will love this space to run off some steam. There is also private parking.

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  • 4 bedrooms - 4 super king-size beds (which can be made into twins on request) all including hair dryers and TVs
  • 3 bathrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, and 1 bathroom with roll top slipper bath, separate shower and WC (Shower chair available- please request at time of booking)
  • Range style double electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine (Tassimo pod compatible), fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer and dryer
  • Cot and two highchairs available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge area and TV's provided in every bedroom
  • Patio with furniture and lawned garden
  • Off-road parking
  • Shop 1 mile away
  • Ideal for guests with mobility issues with a ground floor bedroom and bathroom
  • Underfloor heating throughout downstairs
  • Please note that cats are not accepted at the property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Rebecca Kenyon

This property is personally managed by Rebecca.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Linda 9th June 2026

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this property was very well equipped with all we needed for the perfect weekend stay.the welcome pack was well stocked with all you needed and the coffee machine along with plenty of pods was a treat having a bedroom on the ground floor was good for one of the party is in a wheel chair..We enjoyed meals out and also had a takeaway from a local chinRead moreese shop.The host Jane was so good at keeping intouch but because she is good at her job didnt need to call on her to much.would recommend this cottaage for anyone who likes being in the country. Hide

Reviewed by Maren 1st June 2026

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Ploughman's Rest is a wonderful cottage, very clean, well equipped and extremely welcoming. The location is fantastic, very quiet and peaceful but also close to all amenities. A great spot for exploring the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the seaside. The close proximity to the canal is fantastic too, easy strolls along the water. The cottRead moreage is truly a home away from home and the owners are lovely, approachable and very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and cannot wait to come back! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Hide

Reviewed by Maxine 26th April 2026

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The cottage was very comfortable, all our needs were catered for. The fresh eggs were amazing. This is our third visit to ploughman's rest and we will be back again.

Reviewed by Grahame 15th April 2026

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Beautiful cottage in stunning location owners on site very friendly and dealt with minor problem efficiently with no drama, the whole place suited us perfectly and we will return as we have family close by I thoroughly recommend this property

Reviewed by Allan 13th February 2026

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Reviewed by Maxine 1st November 2025

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This was our 2nd stay at The ploughmans Rest and it was wonderful, the accommodation was excellent all our needs were catered for, the fresh eggs were exceptional. I would highly recommend a stay here. We hope to return in 2026.

Reviewed by Cameron 25th October 2025

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 12th October 2025

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This is the nicest cottage we've stayed in in the 10 years we've been using holiday cottages. The dog adored the underfloor heating and we all enjoyed the walks from the cottage.Delicious egg from our neighbours. The special touch of a card and chocolates for my daughters birthday was very special. The whole family agrgeded we definitly want to go Read moreback. Hide

Reviewed by Maren 22nd September 2025

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We would love to be able to give a 10 star review! Ploughman's Rest is a beautiful, stunning, super clean, very well equipped home away from home. The location is wonderful and the owners are extremely lovely, approachable and very friendly. The cottage is both large and cozy at the same time and the log burner really gives an already lovely place Read morean even warmer feel. Thank you for an amazing experience, we really appreciated staying at this wonderful barn conversion. See you in May!!! Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 30th August 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 23rd August 2025

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An amazing cottage which was the best equipped one we have stayed in. All generations and ages catered for - and the dogs as well!

Reviewed by Clare 16th August 2025

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A beautiful converted barn in a picturesque part of the country. Spotlessly clean and well equipped this property offered comfort and a sense of peace and quiet. The beds were comfortable as were the sofas. The welcome tray of goodies were well received by both humans and dogs! It was in a great location for visits to the coast and the Lake DistricRead moret and the daily walks down the canal was lovely. The owner, Jane, was welcoming from the start and the fresh eggs from her chickens were delicious. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 9th August 2025

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Great clean, spacious and well equipped dog friendly property with fab showers. Two ground floor rooms and shower chair really helped with those less mobile. The quiet rural location is a good base for day visits out Working farm so some occasional rural smells and animal noise but not a problem and loved cow watching from the upstairs windows. OwnRead moreers were lovely and offer a tour of the farm and eggs to buy. Great stay for our 3 generation holiday, would definitely book again. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 19th July 2025

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Really nice cottage in a very quiet area ideal for anyone who wants to just relax. Close to the canal if you want a walk and clode to Blackpool if you want to see another side of life. Lovely owners who were always around to help if it was needed

Reviewed by Debra 20th June 2025

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We stayed at ploughmans rest for our third long weekend visit with extended family and it just seems to get better and better. The cottage/barn is spotlessly clean and the beds very comfortable. The cottage is well equipped with crockery etc and even has a games cupboard for rainy days or evening entertainment. The cottage is in a great location ifRead more you want a bit of piece and quiet and is only a stones throw away from a lovely canal walk ( great if you are bringing your four legged friend). Hide

Reviewed by Maxine 31st May 2025

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We had a fantastic week at the Ploughman's Rest, everything you needed was available. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The surroundings were peaceful, the canal walk was beautiful. I would highly recommend a stay here and hopefully we will be back.

Reviewed by Jimmy 23rd May 2025

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This cottage is astounding me and my family had a great time, we loved everything about the place and location was lovely and peaceful, the cottage itself was immaculate and beautifully decorated, plus Jane has chickens were you can buy fresh eggs for next morning breakfast, bedrooms showers kitchen etc were all excellent, we would definitely stay Read morehere again. Hide

Reviewed by Kerry 17th May 2025

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Reviewed by Lisa 3rd May 2025

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A fantastic stay from start to end! Communication with Jane was great (follow her directions & you will find it first time) We were made to feel very welcome & the welcome tray was a lovely touch. The property is so clean, well looked after & equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay - including for Children & Dogs. The locatioRead moren is fantastic, theres a secure courtyard at the back of the cottage, a lawn at the front, parking & the property is so spacious with 4 great bedrooms. Hide

Reviewed by Olly 26th April 2025

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Lovely well appointed cottage. Very spacious and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Secure rear area for dogs is a bonus. A good base for exploring the Fylde coast and Beacon Fell. A nice touch was the welcome tray with the owner's chickens eggs and treats for our dogs.

Reviewed by R 22nd February 2025

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An outstanding cottage in a beautiful location. The owner was welcoming and friendly. The house was immaculate and very comfortable for 3 generations.

Reviewed by Diana 21st December 2024

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Excellent all round lots of space large bedrooms. Underfloor heating kept us warm and cosy. Kitchen well stocked so granddaughter did lots of baking. The area was lovely for walks along the canal. Well placed to get local food shopping. Great pubs. Easy trips to the coast.

Reviewed by Marie 28th September 2024

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The property is beautifully presented, well equipped and very spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. It was a bonus that each of the bedrooms had TVs and the addition of two ensuites on the downstairs bedrooms was also a great feature.

Reviewed by Debra 20th September 2024

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We had a fantastic Friday to Monday stay at ploughmans rest with extended family. Our ages ranged from 8 to 87 and the cottage fitted all our needs perfectly especially with having downstairs bedrooms which was great for my elderly father (no stairs to climb). ploughmans is well equipped with cutlery and crockery and the children loved that there wRead moreas a games cupboard with both indoor and outdoor games. The cottage itself is spotless and very comfortable and we wouldnt hesitate to rebook. Hide

Reviewed by Craig 24th August 2024

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The cottage is on a dairy farm in the picturesque Lancashire countryside. Property is well equipped and although you feel a way from everything, the supermarket is only 10 minutes away. Plenty to go and see locally, recommend a visit to the smokery at Glasson Dock, superb smoked cheese. The property is finished by to a high standard and the rear gaRead morerden is fully enclosed, a must when you have a Scotty who looks for escape routes. Hide

Reviewed by Douglas 28th June 2024

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Big Domain is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.