ALSTON HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Longridge

Alston House in Longridge, Lancashire sleeps eleven guests in five bedrooms.

Alston House is a property that consists of a kitchen/diner with central island with five stools around, wine fridge, ranger master double oven, induction hob, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, microwave, dining table for five, and fridge/freezer, a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, a dining room with dining table and chairs for twelve and stairs leading up to cinema room, a sitting room with armchair, three sofas, oil stove, smart TV, and beams, a snug with two armchairs, table, picture windows, selection of books, and on the landing area, a game room with pool table, Pacman game machine, bar area, smart TV, and table and chairs, a cloakroom with basin and WC, and a cinema room with beanbags, two corner sofas, smart TV, and Velux windows. The bedrooms consist of a king-size, two king-size with en-suites, twin, and family room. There is a bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, and double basin and WC, and shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture, and covered hot tub, and ample off-road parking. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Your journey to Lancashire is guaranteed to be one to remember, with a stay at Alston House. Note: This property requires a Good Housekeeping Bond of 350 GBP.

Amenities: Oil central heating. Ranger master double oven, induction hob, microwave, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster, kettle, coffee maker. Smart TV, selection of books, pool table, Pac-Man game machine and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture and covered hot tub. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1.6 miles, river 0.5 miles. Note: This property requires a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350

Region: Benefitting from its Georgian capital city Lancaster, popular for its tourist attractions of Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and the wonderful Way of the Roses cycling route, Lancashire offers a range of hidden gems you won't want to miss. With Blackpoo

Town: Longridge is a small town and civil parish in the borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Situated 8 miles north-east of the city of Preston, at the western end of Longridge Fell, above the River Ribble. Longridge initially developed outwards from an area around St. Lawrence's Church, at the boundary of the townships of Dilworth and Alston and to the south of the modern-day town centre. Many of the buildings are built of locally quarried sandstone and despite modern developments; the town centre remains largely as it was when it was first established. The town holds a portfolio of gift shops, cafes, antiques and art studios together with a quaint cinema, plus numerous food outlets from takeaways to gastro pubs. Its nearest neighbours are Grimsargh and the Roman town of Ribchester, with its Roman museum and beautiful church of St Mary’s on the banks of the river Ribble. Clitheroe castle is only 20 minutes down the road. Here there is another wealth of interest, from the historic Browsholme Country Estate, host to regular Farmers Markets. To the southeast Longridge Field Day is a long-standing annual event that consists of a parade through the town, and various attractions on the town's recreational playing field. The Forest of Bowland (AONB) shows off an expanse of fells criss-crossed with dry stone walls and dotted with picturesque farms and villages. The hen harrier is the bird symbolised on the Forest of Bowland’s logo as it is their most important breeding ground in England. Beyond the Harrier there is a wealth of other wildlife to be spotted from Kingfishers to the Red Grouse. The rivers Ribble, Calder and Hodder converge near the prestigious Catholic Stonyhurst College, providing idyllic landscapes and walks, not least of which – The Tolkien Trail – lead to an abundance of pubs to quench the thirst afterwards. The area sports numerous agricultural shows, art exhibitions and day festivals of all sorts throughout the summer and is within reach of the Lancaster canal and city, Blackpool and the Lake District, so there is plenty to keep everyone occupied.