

Welcome to
Bowland Breaks
The perfect place to stay for a short break in the forest of bowland
Offering stunning places to stay for a relaxing getaway nestled in the heart of the Ribble Valley countryside.
Take a short break in the Forest of Bowland away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy our beautiful natural setting.
We have it all, a playground for hill walkers and cyclists, fantastic Hills and Fells, Castles, Country Parks and Market Towns. You really will be spoilt for choice.
Our luxury holiday cottages are immaculately clean and pleasantly furnished. Choose from either The Shippon Luxury Holiday Let a detached cottage with garden, parking, log burner, hot tub and open views, or Cobble View Cottage with parking, tucked away down a cobble street, yet in the centre of the village of Waddington, yet accessible for the Market Town of Clitheroe.
The Shippon Luxury Holiday Let is located a few minutes walk from The Derby Arms and Ferraris Restaurant.
Cobble View Waddington has three good eateries on the doorstep The Lower Buck Inn, The Higher Buck and Waddington Arms .
Adults and children alike will find their favourite spot to play, walk or just relax with a good book and a glass of wine. You set the pace!
We now offer minimum of 2 night breaks at both cottages and occasionally one night Sunday Deals.
The Shippon Luxury Holiday Let


The Shippon Luxury Holiday Let is a delightful detached converted cattle outbuilding located on the edge of the Market Town of Longridge. The cottage affords stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The cottage, which can sleep up to 4 guests has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard and is exceptionally well equipped to ensure our guests have all they need for a comfortable stay. The living area is open plan with the modern kitchen, there is a breakfast bar and also a dining table,a contemporary log burning stove is a nice touch for those chilly evenings. There is also a smart TV and Bluetooth speaker in the lounge area. A great place to stay in Lancashire with a hot tub ideal for a romantic chilling break or use a base and explore the many walking routes nearby.
Cobble View Cottages


A quaint double fronted cottage in the heart of the village of Waddington, overlooking The Square in the Forest of Bowland.
Cobble View can sleep up to 4 guests and is tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard throughout. The kitchen is well equipped and is open plan into the living and dining area. The Market Town of Clitheroe is a 5 minute drive away, having an abundance of great shops and eateries.
Cobble View is located just a short drive away from local wedding venues Bashall Barn, Eaves Hall, The Outbarn and Holmes Mill.
Highlights
What we offer
The perfect place to stay
A GREAT WAY TO START THE DAY
Our luxury accommodation is furnished with all the comforts of home in a wonderful countryside setting. You’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, high quality bedlinens and towels, Smart Tv , free wifi and much more.
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Bowland Breaks is the perfect base to explore the wonderful Forest of Bowland and the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. When you book your stay we’ll share our insider guide to the area with our favourite places to eat, visit and explore.
BOOK DIRECT & SAVE
Everything is included in our rates. There are no added surcharges for using our WiFi, TV, towels, and toiletries. We have provided everything you need and what’s more, book direct and you’ll enjoy the best booking rates for Bowland Breaks.
ADDITIONAL PERKS
Feel the comportability
- Free Wifi
- Free Parking
- Cycling
- Walking
- Smart Television
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Log Burner
The Shippon -
Hot tub
The Shippon -
Bike Trials
Experience nearby -
Dining Establishments
Less than a mile away - Laundry Facilities
Hi, we are
Hayley and Nick Sugden
Welcome to Bowland Breaks in Ribble Valley.
We are so happy that you found us and look forward to welcoming you soon to our ‘luxury holiday cottages’.
We feel so honoured when guests choose us for their stay in ‘Ribble Valley’. We work hard to ensure your stay is just perfect and we’re on hand should you need anything.
All you have to do is ask!
Enjoy our
Amenities


- Walking Routes – on the doorstep
- AONB (Less than 5 minutes drive)
- Beacon Fell Country Park (Less than 10 minutes drive)
- Lake District (60 Minutes drive)
- Gisburn Forest & Stocks Reservoir (50 minutes drive)
- Riverwalks (20 minutes drive)
- Historic villages
- Shops, bars and restaurants (Less than 10 minutes walk)
- Fylde Coast Blackpool and Lytham (30 minutes drive)
Local amenities:
local stores, supermarkets, shopping centre, local market, bars, restaurants, public transport – bus and train, medical centre,
Local activities:
hiking, cycling, swimming, wild swimming, family attractions, golf, fishing, river walks, visit historic towns and villages, museum and castle visits


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Benefits of
Booking Direct
We have provided everything you need and what’s more, book direct and you’ll enjoy the best rates for our rural holiday home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations are confirmed on receipt of your reservation by email or by phone. Bookings must be paid by acceptable and valid credit card, bank transfer or by cash.
All published rates include VAT where applicable (and local taxes) at the current rate.
Rates are per room per night. If you have selected supplements they will be added to the total price of the booking.
Rates quoted are correct only for the specific number of guests, nights and dates shown. Should you change the number of guests, dates or room nights, then the rates are subject to change.
The minimum stay at weekends (Friday-Monday) is three nights.
During weekdays (Monday-Thursday) we can offer 4 night stays or 7 night stays commencing on a Monday or Friday.
We currently operate a Covid-Cancellation Policy. If you are unable to travel due to Covid restrictions we will give you the opportunity to book a date in the future or we will cancel your booking and refund the full amount.
For our standard cancellation policy please get in touch and we will provide our terms and conditions.
We do not allow pets to stay.
We welcome children to our accommodation and provide a high chair and cot on-site. The Shippon Luxury Holiday Let has an enclosed rear garden. Cobble View does not have a rear garden, we have a bistro table and chairs on the cottage frontage.
Self Check in at both cottages via a key code access.
Check-in is at ‘16.00’ and check-out is at ‘10am’, unfortunately we are unable to offer a later checkout due to the enhanced cleaning protocols if we have new guests arriving. Our cleaning team is scheduled to arrive shortly after 10am.
Yes, we provide free Wifi which is stable and fast.
Longridge is a 5 minutes drive from The Shippon Luxury Holiday Let.
Clitheroe is a 10 minute drive away from Cobble View Cottage.
No, we supply clean bed linen, and towels for your stay.
Thank you for asking! Yes, we do. Treading mud through the house makes extra work for you during your stay and for our cleaners when you leave. We really appreciate that you leave your muddy boots and all muddy items at the door.