The hearty county of Lancashire offers an inviting combination of well-known seaside resorts, rural countryside and thriving towns. There are endless opportunities for shopping, exploring and relaxation in the county, which is home to the historic city of Lancaster. Holiday cottages in Lancashire are often set amid picturesque scenery with a variety of towns and villages close by, providing the perfect base for discovering all of the region’s many treasures.
The many threads that have weaved Lancashire’s intricate history make it a fascinating place to visit at anytime of the year. The county was once the cotton capital of the world and there are many remnants of the era such as the Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, where you can learn about the lives of the people who worked in the cotton mills and see some working mill machinery. Holiday cottages in Lancashire also offer you the opportunity to visit historic properties such as Hoghton Tower and Samlesbury Hall, a medieval black and white building that was built in 1325.
The Forest of Bowland and the historic villages of Arnside & Silverdale are close to many holiday cottages in Lancashire. Being Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), both of these remarkable areas offer a rich habitat to an array of wildlife.
These areas are perfect for bird watching whilst staying in a holiday cottage in Lancashire. Arnside & Silverdale perch on the breathtakingly beautiful area of Morecambe Bay, which is a jigsaw of deep woodlands, coastal salt marshes and vast grasslands that is best explored by foot, bike or horseback. Unspoilt beauty can also be admired at the Forest of Bowland, which covers a vast area of Lancashire’s countryside, with many ancient stone villages within its boundaries. Phenomenal views of the AONB can be enjoyed from the top of Pendle Hill, which is infamous for the notorious Pendle Witch Trials.
Holiday cottages in Lancashire are very popular with people that are keen to stay near the coastal resorts of Blackpool, St Annes-on-Sea and Lytham. Blackpool of course is the most well-known of the three and boasts an array of attractions including the iconic Blackpool Tower, a variety of amusement arcades and an array of exhilarating rides at the Pleasure Beach Theme Park. Lytham and St Annes-on-Sea are generally quieter than Blackpool, although they still offer a wide variety of pastimes including shopping and seaside amusements.
Golfers staying in holiday cottages in Lancashire will no doubt take the opportunity to practice their handicap at Lytham’s renowned golf course.