Stoneycross Cottage, Ribchester

Stoneycross Cottage is a beautifully restored four-bedroom retreat in Ribchester, Lancashire. This rural property sits on the edge of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape. Groups of eight will appreciate the dedicated games room with pool table, football table and basketball hoop. Off-road parking for four cars makes arrival straightforward.

The Ribble Valley surrounds you with open fields and working farms. Cows graze in adjacent pastures. Three local pubs sit within 1.3 miles. The Roman fort heritage gives Ribchester its historical character.

The cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms: one king-size with field views, two doubles with storage and armchairs and one twin room. Two bathrooms serve the group - one with bath and walk-in shower, another with walk-in shower. The kitchen/diner features a range cooker and farmhouse table. A main sitting room with electric woodburner stove provides the primary gathering space. A separate snug offers a quieter retreat.

Ribchester Roman Museum (1.4 miles, 5 minutes) displays local archaeological finds. Beacon Fell Country Park (6 miles, 15 minutes) offers woodland trails. Samlesbury Hall (7 miles, 18 minutes) hosts Tudor architecture and events. Clitheroe Castle (9 miles, 20 minutes) provides Norman history and town exploration.

Stoneycross Cottage combines practical group facilities with countryside access. The games room keeps everyone entertained between countryside adventures.