Bowland Barn in Ellel near Lancaster | Must-See Yorkshire Dales Hot Tub Cottage

About Bowland Barn

Resting in Ellel near Lancaster, Lancashire is where you'll find this fabulous, contemporary barn conversion, Bowland Barn. The property offers six bedrooms, sleeping a total of 13 guests, with spacious living areas, ample off-road parking and a hot tub for a comfortable retreat to suit the whole family. Upon arrival, admire the beautifully-finished property sitting within an idyllic, rural setting, before stepping inside to make yourself at home. Find entertainment, sumptuous leather sofas and rustic features in the social heart of the house, a sitting room with a mezzanine games room; start the woodburning stove for added comfort, gather to watch your favourite movie on the Smart TV or challenge your guests to a game of pool. Floor to ceiling windows also frame pleasant views across the countryside, whilst the exposed brick walls retain the original character of the barn, making for a perfect spot to curl up with a good book even on rainy days. Head into the large, spectacular kitchen/diner with all the modern-day comforts needed for a self-catering stay, including an electric double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, ideal for the group's chef to rustle up delicious home-cooked meals. Set the large dining table set on a beautiful tiled floor to enjoy dinner together and toast to your fabulous holiday home! A snug sitting area awaits after dinner to sink into the sofas and catch up on the day's adventures whilst the woodburning stove gently warms the room. After a busy day touring the city of Lancaster or walking through the diverse landscapes of the Lake District, six inviting bedrooms await for you to rest your head; choose from four doubles with en-suite shower rooms, a ground-floor double or a triple with three singles. A convenient ground-floor bathroom hosts a bath for long, relaxing soaks in the tub as well as a walk-in shower for quick rinses. Why not make the most of this pleasant location by dining alfresco at the outdoor seating on warmer nights? Savour your morning coffee with some peace and quiet at the small patio area, play a game of basketball on the enclosed astro turf or let any stress roll right off your shoulders in the sheltered, outdoor hot tub. Guests also have access to bike storage to explore more of your rural surroundings and two well-behaved pets have plenty of room to roam. If you can tear yourself away from this divine property, be sure to spend a day in Lancaster; plenty of shops and eateries are on offer to fuel your day, whilst attractions include the 12th-century Lancaster Castle hosting a museum, talks and great activities for young historians, the fascinating Maritime Museum and the wonderful Williamson Park with its iconic domed skyline memorial offering panoramic views. Morecambe Bay is just next door along the coast for strolling along the picturesque promenade with an ice cream in hand, letting your canine companions run free on the dog-friendly beach, before ending the day with dinner out in a seafront restaurant. Lace up your hiking boots and venture into the Forest of Bowland AONB where unspoilt, tranquil landscapes await to escape the hustle and bustle. This is also an excellent location for experiencing mountain hikes, river cruises and quaint villages scattered across the Lake District National Park. Book your rural escape at Bowland Barn for a memorable holiday with your loved ones.

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✓Biomass central heating and underfloor heating with woodburning stove
✓ Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
✓ Smart TV, WiFi, pool table
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Starter pack of logs provided, additional logs can be puchased from the owner
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Ample off-road parking & electric car charge point
✓ Patio area with furniture, barbecue and hot tub
✓ Cycle shelter
✓ Enclosed astro turfed area
✓ Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 3 miles, pub 3 miles
✓ Note: Guests are welcome to bring their own horse
✓ Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
✓ Note: No hen/ stag parties, or similar
✓ The property accepts holiday rentals only, no commercial bookings

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Bowland Barn Reviews

Christine

We all thought this was a wonderful place for a family get together. It was very spacious and groups or individuals could enjoy the hot tub, the poolair hockey table, a game peaceful or raucous or a quiet chat without feeling crowded. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped for the 'cook'. The house was warm but we lit the log fire as it looked so lovely. The bedrooms are away from the hub of the house and are very peaceful and very comfortable even when younger party members are being loud! We loved it and had an amazing time. must have been good as we didn't notice the weather!

Pamela

We stayed at Bowland barn for my 50th birthday. The pictures didn't do it justice it was so nice inside and there was plenty of room as there was 10 of us. The wood fire was amazing and kept us all warm. The hot tup was hot and ready to get in on arrival. The owner Phil who owned the farm allowed my grandson to walk a pony which he is still talking about 5 days later. Phil always made sure we had plenty of Wood and he was so lovely. We will be definitely going back there in the future.

Michelle

Amazing place and location highly recommend will definitely be going back again in the future without question

We were a group of 9 friends and had good weather which meant. Only 1 day rain We had no problems with the wi fi The kitchen was amazing as was games space Beds very comfortable as was the furniture Phil the owner and his wife were very friendly and helpful plenty places to visit and would definitely go again our dog loved it 8 15 November 2924 Anne

Pauline e

A fantastic house for a family holiday with plenty to keep everyone happy. Hot tub was fabulous and our teenage boys enjoyed the Astro turf and goal. The kitchen had lovely big pots that made catering for the whole family easy especially as there were two super efficient ovens. The bedrooms were very spacious with the majority ensuite. Owner, Phil was approachable, friendly and kind. An excellent place for family fun.

Jennifer

Property was lovely WiFi cut off every night at 9

A beautiful property in a great location for exploring and visiting Lancaster. Could not recommend more. Facilities were great and we had everything we needed for our stay. Couldnt fault it in any way. Thanks to you both for making us feel welcome and we hope your lintel hasnt fallen out yet!

Lovely well equipped property. Owners met and showed us how to work kitchen equipment etc. The hot tub and games table a lovely addition. Not very child friendly, the enclosed area was not well enclosed the gate did not lock the wall slabs needed fixing so quite dangerous. The other outside area is quite open. Inside the owners had put on the fire and a child burnt their hand on top of it, could have done with a fire guard. The gap in the bottom of the balcony railing is too big for small children, risk of falling through, there were areas that I dont think would comply with building regs. The steps from the small seating area into the kitchen are not wide enough and 3 of our sober party had accidents falling down these. The first step on the staircase is too high we had a few trips on that. The property is clean but would benefit from a deep clean our ensuite smelt of urine and the stone flooring needs a scrub.

Ayodele

This worked really well for our large family who came from different areas, what a beautiful location Phil's local knowledge was extremely helpful in finding hidden gems especially for cycling! There for a week and so much more to see, hopefully we'll return.

Great property for all ages. Great design and layout. Owners could not do enough for us. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Louise

We stayed here in February and although the house looked initially beautiful, it didn't really suit a mixed family. The pool table is on a landing in the middle of all the bedrooms so extremely noisy when we had people retiring to bed early. Also it was on a balcony and there were too occasions where the ball rolled off and down to people sitting in the living room nearly missing a serious accident. The pool table collapsed twice it was only balanced on ledges not fixed properly. Also we could not drink the water at all, the kettle inside was black and badly needed descaling and the water tasted really odd. Every single one of us finished up with an really bad stomach which lasted a minimum of a week, including a pregnant member of our party and a baby, the baby had to see a doctor twice after our visit. On the plus side the beds were extremely comfy and the bathroom facilities were amazing.

Lovely considerate owners. Beautiful barn, extremely comfortable beds, lots of hot water and spotlessly clean. Hot tub and pool table a lovely bonus. 13 of us and 2 dogs had a fabulous time making memories.

Amazing property. Perfect for my family of 12 adults to celebrate Christmas together. Games room, kitchen with everything you could need, lovely log burner, football goals comfortable furniture and plenty of room. Thanks so much. Loved meeting the horses too.

Sheila

We had a great weekend with family at this wonderful property

Patricia

Hosts allowed us to go in early which was appreciated. Barn was fantastic, as large family , plenty of large bedrooms and showers and baths. The beds are so so comfortable. Lovely fluffy quilts and bedding. Not slept like that for so long, and with it being so dark and quiet was so relaxing. Showers powerful and lots of hot water , lovely soak in bath. Plenty of games. Games table. Cooking utensils etc. . Barn very remote but in perfect location to travel to so many places like the lakes Blackpool. Etc. All only being at the most around hour away. Williamson park is a must. Phil was so helpful and around somewhere if needed him. It was so nice to cosy up with the wood burner when we returned home after our adventures everyday. We had Halloween party For the children whilst we were there and all had great time. It was funny watching the chickens strutting by tantalising the dogs. The only thing I would say is watch the cooker hood extractor as we all banged head on this during week We will definitely be returning again.

We loved Bowland Barn, where we celebrated our son's 40th Birthday. A mixture of toddlers adolescents and adults were all kept entertained by everything the the barn had to offer. Our hosts were amazing and the kids loved the opportunity to see the horses and chickens. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area too! Thanks for everything.

Absolutely loved it all of us couldnt recommend this place more. So peaceful, amazing views, the whole barn is beautiful with great facilities. Hot tub, bbq and pool table went down a treat! will definitely be going back for longer next time. Owners are lovely too! Thankyou so much for the loveliest weekend.

Deborah

Hosts are very welcoming . Lovely welcoming pack of wine , biscuits, milk and dog treats . Good quality appliances, crockery and utensils. Comfortable beds . The Property as add Luxuries to make your holiday perfect..

Yvonne

Not enough outside space pictures misleading

As only there Friday to Sunday the check in and check out times have a major effect on the stay. Check in from 4pm and check out at 10am pretty much means its one day on the saturday. A change in these times would make a huge difference in the stay, to make it a longer stay for more of the weekend. However it was a lovely weekend, the owners were lovely and friendly. The house was well equipment and it was a very comfortable stay. Would rebook the property.

George

Great property and ideal for a family gathering or large group of friends. Well kitted out kitchen and ensuite bedrooms. EV charging an added bonus. Phil and Claire are on hand to keep you right. Loved our short stay.

Cristy

An absolutely beautiful barn within the perfect setting. Myself and friends from work group of nurses had the best weekend here. The hosts were perfect, nothing was too much trouble. The beds were amazing and comfy, kitchen to dream of with everything you could want and so much space. We will all definitely be back. Thank you so much for an amazing weekend.

Lovely place in a delightful setting. Plenty of room for a large group there were 12 of us and lots of pots pans and crockery in the kitchen. Large fridge freezer helped as well. Owner has very friendly in laws who looked after us very well. Note that there are lots of steps and stairs. Fine for all of us but definitely not for those with mobility issues.

Fantastic place to stay . We were a party of 11 adults and 2 children , we stayed 4 nights but weren't ready to come home Accommodation has so much space .Highly recommend

Just back from a great long weekend at the stunning Bowland Barn to celebrate my 40th birthday and it was the perfect place to spend time with all the family 8 adults and 4 children. The house is perfect for entertaining and surpassed my already high expectations! It is grand, rustic and cozy all at once! The views and surrounding scenery are beautiful and theres plenty to see and do nearby. I definitely hope to return in the future.

Our stay was great fantastic place had everything required. Only criticism was under floor heating set to 18 and locked which made house cool. We mentioned to owner who stated it warmed up with fire on! Showers amazing. Hot tub bit off putting with slightly brown water.

Joanne

Brilliant stay at Bowland Barn. Great space, facilities and views. Hosts were on site to help with any queries. We would definitely return.

Absolutely beautiful place, everything it said and more. We had a fabulous weekend in this fantastic accommodation. A great start to our festive season.

Amazing 2 night family weekend at Bowland barn. We stayed as a party of 12 and 2 Dogs. The property was amazing and the barn supplied everything you could need. The whole property was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. The layout of the barn gives you great social spaces but with plenty of space for everyone so never felt crowded. The hot tub, games table and sports pitch were all an added bonus. Lovely owners who left us to it but we're always on hand if we needed anything. Can't wait to stay again and would highly recommend.

The property was stunning, really spacious with plenty of facilities and activities. The hot tub, out door area, small football pitch and pool table were great especially with the rainy weather. The hot tub could have done with more maintenance but we didnt make the owners aware of any issues.

Andrew

A great barn wonderfully restored. Very comfortable and spacious. The owners Clare and Phil are very welcoming and the added little treats, were a very nice touch.

Matthew

The property has beautiful surroundings with many walks to go on which were perfect for our family and the dogs. We had an amazing week, ensured we used the hot tub and log burner to make it stay very relaxing. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept very well each night. The hosts were very friendly and always a viable if we needed anything at all. I would definitely recommend the property for any families looking to relax and go on beautiful walks.

Whilst we had a lovely stay at Bowland Barn and the facilities are excellent, and Phil is very warm and affable, I was not happy that, although he was aware of an electrical issue which resulted in none of the bathroom radiators working, he hadn't had the time and opportunity to carry out any repairs. Not only were none of the bathrooms warm, it was not possible to dry the towels. In addition the ambient temperature throughout the house created by the underfloor heating was also inadequate. Two ladies in our party were constantly cold.

30th Birthday Booked as a surprise for my boyfriend for his 30th birthday, 8 adults and 2 kids ranging from 70 1year old. Amazing stay!! Everyone just kept saying how beautiful the house was.. so many things to do from hot tub to games room to basketballfootball at the back! Kitchen is the best for entertaining and all being together round the table. Each room was just lovely and the most comfiest beds and helped that each room upstairs had an ensuite. Was able to get a Tesco food delivery to the property which helped loads! Was greeted by Phil who was so friendly and helpful and done a quick show round with me and then basically left us to it, the stay was the best and would 100 love to come back!

Absolutely fantastic stay. Property is wonderful with plenty of space and all facilities you could want. Spectacular views! Owners we very welcoming and always at hand if needed. But otherwise left us to it. Would highly recommend.

Steven

Friendly owners and nothing seemed to be too much trouble to make our stay stress free. The views were fantastic and the house was amazing.We would definitely like to return.Thanks Phil and Claire

Ronnie

A wonderful property in all respects. The accommodation was spacious and well equipped. Beds were spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The only thing that would have improved our stay is more outdoor lounge seating to enable us to sit comfortably outside on the warm summer evenings.

Rachel

Stayed for a week with our family of 11 & 2 dogs in July. Had a brilliant time & the property catered for all our age group was 23mths 69 years old. Phil & Claire were great at hand if you needed anything but left us to it otherwise. The pictures on the website do not do the property justice, it is amazing, spacious & very well equipped. We all enjoyed playing with the board games there is a cupboard full. The pooltable tennisair hockey table was enjoyed by all & a few tournaments played. I do think it is worth mentioning that all upstairs 4 double bedrooms are all ensuite & the 2 bedrooms downstairs share a bathroom. There is also a separate W.C just off the entrance. I have not seen a property with the same amenities. We had some lovely family meals sat around the large dining table the kitchen has everything you could think of from washing up liquid to wash powder to herbsspices. The separate wine cooler was a big thumbs up too. Really looking forward to returning again next year. There are some lovely places to visit & we had some cracking cycle rides hills not for the faint hearted. Would recommend to all our family & friends.

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