Pendle View, Great Harwood

Lancashire. Sleeps up to 10

Enjoying a lovely position in view of Pendle Hill is this marvellous detached house, Pendle View, offering ten guests a beautiful place to call home while exploring the beauty of Lancashire. Resting in the small town of Great Harwood outside of Blackburn, Pendle View is a great property for a family gathering or a group of friends seeking to head out on adventures in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enter into the house after passing through the grand porch entrance, leaving muddy boots here after a walk, to be welcomed into the large hallway with a double height ceiling and elegant flooring. A spacious sitting room awaits you after a busy day, with a huge corner sofa to spread out on while you enjoy TV on the 85" screen, or challenge someone to a game on the pool table while the woodburning stove keeps everyone toasty warm in winter. Gather in the fabulous kitchen/diner, an excellent social space with plenty of seating, from the long Chesterfield sofa beneath the skylights to the quirky dining table and the sleek kitchen island, you can sip a refreshing drink while you chat over the day's events and the evening meal simmers. A range of Neff appliances can be found in this contemporary kitchen, so you have all you need for a self-catered stay. Head out from here and discover two ground-floor bedrooms comprising a king-size room and a king-size room which is zip/link adding to flexibility, perfect for the older generation in your group, and served by the beautiful ground-floor bathroom. A further three bedrooms can be found by heading up the elegant staircase, where you can delight in the scenic views of Pendle Hill on the landing. Bringing you to the master king-size bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom, a king-size bedroom and a twin, with all bedrooms adorned with quality linen, pretty decoration and plenty of storage for your things. The amazing bathroom contains a fabulous Jacuzzi bath, perfect for an hour or two of relaxation, whilst also home to a large walk-in shower too. A stunning feature of this wonderful property is the garden perfect for summer afternoons spent taking a dip in the hot tub, with a large lawn space, a patio with seating, and a summerhouse to take solace from the shade, there's a space for everyone. The town of Great Harwood provides everything you need within walking distance for your stay, from local shops and supermarkets to classic pubs and restaurants, as well as being just a stone's throw from nearby woodland areas and places to walk, with the Martholme Viaduct along the River Calder being a great sight to see on a ramble. See Pendle Hill up close with a fairly easy circular route to the summit, with views on a clear day reaching as far as Blackpool Tower and the Lakeland fells, with the Pendle Sculpture Trail being perfect for families with children to keep them entertained on the walk. The town of Clitheroe is home to the ruins of Clitheroe Castle Keep with a maze to explore and a museum too. The National Trust's Gawthorpe Hall makes a lovely afternoon out, with this towering Elizabethan house having links to the Bronte family and now housing art collections. Venture into the Forest of Bowland AONB for beautiful walks and a trip to the Bowland Wild Boar Park where you can visit the lovely animals here and maybe even get a chance to feed them! With the Ribble Valley to explore too, as well as the city of Blackburn where you'll find a host of amenities and attractions, Pendle View is a wonderful choice for your next family break.