SHEPHERD'S BARN, pet friendly, with a garden in Lancaster

Shepherd's Barn in Quernmore near Lancaster sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

Shepherds Barn is a superb barn conversion resting on the outskirts of Lancaster. It comes with three bedrooms, comprising of a ground-floor double with TV and en-suite shower, bath, basin and WC, a sleigh bed with en-suite shower, roll-top bath, basin and WC and a twin with en-suite shower over bath, basin and WC, together sleeping up to six people. Completing the interior is a kitchen/diner with oil AGA cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker and dining seating, a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, and a living/dining room with a Smart TV, dining seating and gas fire. Outside, there is off-road parking and a patio garden. You will find a pub within 2 miles, and a shop within 2.2 miles. Please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Three well-behaved pets welcome. Shepherds Barn is a superb property resting on the outskirts of Lancaster. Note: This property has a GHB of 250 GBP

Amenities: Oil central heating. Oil AGA cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee maker. Smart TV, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available. Off-road parking for three cars. Patio area. Three well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking allowed. Pub within 2 miles, shop within 2.2 miles

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: The historic city of Lancaster sits on edge of Morecambe Bay, the sea is barely 3 miles away. Equally, Lancaster is perfect if you’re looking to explore the Lake District, Windermere is just 30 miles away.

The tidal River Lune flows through the city and St George’s Quay, with its elegant Georgian warehouses standing eave to eave on the riverfront, is considered to be the finest example of an original 18th Century port anywhere in the country.

Indeed, Lancaster retains many examples of handsome Georgian architecture and the area around the castle, particularly Castle Hill, Castle Park and Nip Hill are considered its most alluring quarter.

Lancaster’s skyline is dominated by the Ashton Memorial, made of white Portland stone and dedicated to the second wife of millionaire industrialist, Lord Ashton, it’s built in Neo-Baroque style and affords spectacular views of Morecambe bay from its hilltop location in Williamson Park, open-air concerts are held throughout the summer in the park.

Foremost among Lancaster’s clutch of museums, the Maritime Museum is the place to get to grips with Lancaster’s role in the unsavoury slave trade, behind only London, Bristol and Liverpool, Lancaster was the fourth largest city engaged in the 18th Century trade of African slaves across the Atlantic.

In addition to the Lake District, some of northern England’s greatest scenery is right on your doorstep: the Forest of Bowland, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, all easily accessible, offer the perfect opportunity to discover nature in the raw. And don’t forget, Lancaster’s location on the West Coast Mainline, means there are direct trains to all parts of the country.