Garstang 1.9 miles. Tucked away in the Nateby near Garstang in Preston is this contemporary lake-side lodge, Retreat By The Bowers. All-ground-floor and sleeping up to four guests, Retreat By The Bowers is ideal for a family getaway to explore Preston and enjoys easy access to the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a private garden with hot tub. Be welcomed into the stylish open-plan living space, where you can look forward to cooking up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, with a handy dishwasher ensuring cleaning up is a breeze! Settle down around the dining table to tuck-in to a delicious feast and you toast to a wonderful holiday. After your meal, relax with your guests on the generous corner sofa and select your favourite film from the wall-mounted 75 inch TV with Sky. Escape reality for a short while with an indulgent soak in the bath with your favourite book, as your towel warms on the nearby heated towel rail. Pop on fresh pyjamas and head to one of two well-presented bedrooms to catch your rest, including a king size double with an en-suite shower room and a twin with TV, perfect for those lazy Sunday mornings. Kick-start your day with a refreshing shower, followed by an alfresco breakfast out on the private patio. After a day of exploring, treat yourself to a soak in the bubbling hot tub and enjoy a night under the stars. Explore the nearby town of Garstang, where you will find a delightful selection of independent shops, including a cheesemonger which sells the popular Lancashire cheese, as well as pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, and the weekly local market which takes place on Thursdays. Booths, our local supermarket just 2 minutes away which Sells fine foods and local produce as well as having a lovely café. Embrace local life with a walk along the picturesque Lancaster Canal where you can even spot the local wildlife or simply just watch the world go by. A very popular walk is Nicky Nook, located in Scorton, a very pretty village well worth a visit less than a 10-minute drive from here. Nicky Nook is hilly and has quite a steep incline, once you have tackled the steep start the rest is beautiful and the view on a clear day makes it all worthwhile, especially having a lovely cafe at the foot of the hill which serves lovely food, coffee and home made cakes. Take advantage of the close proximity to the scenic Forest of Bowland, where you will find a selection of charming villages, the Bowland Wild Boar Park, and the impressive 16th-century Browsholme Hall and Tith Barn, grand home with expansive gardens ready to be explored. If you fancy some family fun The Flower Bowl entertainment centre is just a two-minute drive from here and offers a small, intimate, cinema with luxury velvet seats and small audiences, curling, bowling, crazy golf and other games such as a golf simulator. There is a fish a chip restaurant here too, a coffee bar and Blooms restaurant to enjoy. Take a trip to Lancaster, well-known for it’s remarkable 12th-century castle which houses a prison and a museum, as well as informative talks. Delve into the town’s history at the Lancaster Museum which is settled in the magnificent former 18th-century town hall or pay a visit to the archaeological site of the Roman Baths. Forty minutes’ drive from here you can walk along the coast and promenade of Upmarket Lytham where there are lots of cafes, bars and restaurants. Cleveleys is a little seaside town on the Fylde coast with nice, long, promenade walks perfect for fresh air and fish and chips! Blackpool’s bright lights are 40 minutes from here to enjoy a great day out. A perfect setting for enjoying a refreshing break with loved ones, choose Retreat By The Bowers. Read More

All-ground-floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with TV. Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire I

Gas central heating with electric fire. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher. TV with Sky, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Hot tub towels also provided. Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available. Off-road parking. Large patio with furniture and hot tub. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.1 miles,