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The Gatehouse

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ID: S418527

Bedrooms 1
・Sleeps 2
・Pets 2

Guests say

This summary has been generated using feedback from guests who have stayed at this property

Guests consistently praise The Gatehouse for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location for exploring the Ribble Valley. The property is well-equipped, with a special mention of the log burner and comfortable bedding. The host, Geoff, is commended for being welcoming and helpful. The property is dog-friendly, adding to its charm.

Cleanliness

Reviewers frequently mention the cleanliness of The Gatehouse, describing it as 'very clean' and 'exceptionally clean', indicating a high standard of hygiene and upkeep.

Location

The location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, pubs, and the countryside, making it an ideal base for exploring the Ribble Valley. However, one mention of traffic noise slightly impacts the perfect score.

Comfort

Comfort is a standout feature, with guests highlighting the 'super comfortable' bed and the cosy log burner. The property's furnishings and the warm welcome contribute to a comfortable stay.

Facilities

Facilities are generally well-received, with the property being well-equipped and including a log burner. However, the absence of a kitchen sink and comments about the outside sitting area suggest room for improvement.

Thoughtfulness

Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.

About this property

This attractive, detached property was formerly the gatehouse to the printworks, but now offers a unique and quirky home with charm and character. Set on the main road in the quaint village of Barrow, The Gatehouse boasts a lovely open-plan living space with a high ceiling and recessed spotlighting, large windows and solid oak flooring, expressing a real eye of attention from the owners. Here you can relax upon an evening, catching up on your favourite shows courtesy of the Smart TV, with an alluring woodburning stove to gently heat you. The bespoke kitchen is finished with solid wood bespoke units and black granite surfaces, plus an electric oven and hob to assist in the home-cooking. Serve dinner at the dining table and pop open a bottle of fizz, toasting to a romantic getaway with your better half. Fitted with sleek marble worktops and white walls, the utility provides a basin, dishwasher and washing machine so you can put your muddy clothes on a spin. Climb the corner staircase to reveal the bedroom, offering great character with a pitched ceiling, dormer window and fitted wardrobes, plus an en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. To the exterior of this Barrow home is a small patio and off-road parking for one car. The village of Barrow is home to a convenience store for the essentials and a handful of excellent eateries; if you fancy a night off cooking The Eagle of Barrow is a popular pub amongst locals and visitors, whilst Choi Gan serves delicious vegetarian Cantonese food. Nearby Clitheroe offers a number of places to eat and drink, The Bay Horse is an excellent watering hole along with a selection of independent shops for grabbing local produce, including the award-winning Byrnes Wine Shop with its enormous underground cellar, Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop and the Exchange Coffee Company, which stocks a variety of specialist teas and coffees.Nearby Whalley has the Whalley Wine Bar and an Italian Amico Mio plus further eateries, Learn about local history with a visit to the 12th-century Norman Castle that towers over the town, a Grade I listed building, which is actually said to be the smallest in England. Those looking to get their steps in can venture through the Yorkshire Dales National Park, whilst there are other outdoor activities within the Forest of Bowland, including fishing, paragliding and even hot air ballooning. One those are complete, you have the wonderful seaside town of Lytham St Anne’s within an hour’s drive, offering a bustling beach and a friendly seaside atmosphere. The Gatehouse is a quirky base to get away from it all.

Resting in the scenic Ribble Valley district, between Whalley and Clitheroe, the little village of Barrow is a charming base for holidaymakers. The village has two pubs - The Three Horseshoes, and The Weeping Willow and there is a lovely circular walk around the village known as the “Crattle”, so you can burn off the food. Barrow is two miles from the A14 and nearby include Higham, Denham, Risby, Great Saxham, Little Saxham, Ousden, Wickhambrook, Hargrave, Tuddenham, Chevington, Chedburgh, Dalham, and Gazeley.

Accommodation

One super-king-size bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Utility

Electric central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Patio plus a newly built seating area.

Storage shed suitable for bike storage.

Two well-behaved dog's welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.

Note: This property has steep & narrow stairs so will not be suitable for children or people with limited mobility.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £150 Note: Owner is a member of Ribble Valley Tourism Association and has many maps of local walks including Tolkein Way and most have dog friendly places to visit en route

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