Get away from it all and enjoy a tranquil countryside holiday with a cottage break in Slaidburn, Lancashire. The charming village of Slaidburn with its fine stone-built houses and stone cottages is an idyllic place to holiday. This is one of England's most beautiful areas and Slaidburn is located within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is just an easy drive away from the Yorkshire Dales National Park for days out.
Information on Cottage Holidays in Slaidburn
Within Slaidburn there is a village store and post office and more facilities are available at the market town of Skipton half an hour's drive away.
Top Things to See and Do on a Cottage Break in Slaidburn
• This is a fantastic part of England for walking and cycling with many footpaths to discover and woodland trails to traverse within the Forest of Bowland. Wildlife watching and horse riding can also be enjoyed in the nearby countryside.
• Dotted throughout the Forest of Bowland are a number of beautiful towns where you can enjoy local fare at the tea shops or cafes. Some of the best places to visit include Clitheroe (a pretty market town with black and white and stone-built buildings), Garstang by the River Wyre and Bolton-by-Bowland with its village green.
• For more time in the great outdoors head to the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park. This area is renowned for its beautiful hilly countryside and is a great place to walk, hike, cycle, horse ride or do some wildlife watching. One of the most exciting places to visit is the National Trust's Malham Cove with its limestone pavement, around 45 minutes' drive from Slaidburn.
Whether you're planning a take-it easy holiday or want to enjoy activities every day whilst you're away, we hope you have a fabulous time in the Forest of Bowland and find the perfect holiday house for you in or near to Slaidburn.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Slaidburn, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Lancashire.