The Forest of Bowland is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the north west of England and an excellent choice for a self-catering cottage holiday for those who enjoy walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
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Find a good comfortable accommodation to rent and you could be set for a holiday exploring the Forest of Bowland doing what you enjoy most. The Forest is rich in wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for spotting various wildlife and wild birds including Grebes, Oyster Catchers, the renowned Hen Harrier and Canada Geese. Be it walking, fishing, cycling or wildlife watching, a stay in this part of England offers it all.
If you book a stay in a rural retreat you may even be lucky enough to spot deer, pheasants and garden birds in your cottage garden.
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Find self-catering holiday accommodation in the area for a holiday with a difference. One such exceptional large and spacious holiday house is in the Trough of Bowland:
A fabulous large holiday home in the Forest of Bowland
If you need some inspiration how about this highly unusual magnificent country house that offers a stunning rural retreat - sleeps up to 10 in the Trough of Bowland
This idyllic country house dates back to the 17th century and enjoys a stunning rural setting in the Trough of Bowland valley in the Bowland Forest. This has to one of the finest holiday homes in the Trough of Bowland which offers a truly special self-catering experience. This is an excellent location just 45 minutes by car from the Lake District.
This is a truly unusual house which benefits from monastic origins and elegant period features. There is a generous 2 acres of gardens with extensive lawns, a maze, orchard and stream. With original period features, antique furniture and a games room offering table tennis, darts and table football this could be a great place to stay.
Enjoy browsing through the cottages listed below. If you need help finding the right cottage we recommend that you Return to the Country Cottages home page to find the best holiday cottage for you or your group's needs because it classifies cottages in many different ways or use the search assistant.
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