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Ox Hey Barn is a first class barn conversion near Sawley, 5 miles from Bolton-by-Bowland. The cottage sleeps eleven people in five bedrooms which are a ground floor super king-size double, a family room with a super king-size double and a single, two further super king-size doubles and a double. Four of the rooms have zip/link beds to give the option of being a twin and four also have an en-suite. There is also a ground floor cloakroom, an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburning stove and a first floor sitting room. Externally, there is a games room with a pool table. Outside yo can also find ample off road parking and lawned gardens with decking and patio areas. Ox Hey Barn is a fantastic base for exploring the surrounding countryside. Note: The property only accepts bookings that check in on a Monday or Friday. Note: Hand towels and bath mats supplied, please take your own bath towels Note: There are traffic calming measures (speed humps) on the private lane that leads to Barn. Please note: Confetti tyoe/filled balloons are not permitted at the property. Standard balloons are fine.

Bolton-by-Bowland is a pretty working village nestling in the hills and dales of the Ribble Valley, north-east of Clitheroe and west of Skipton. With two village greens, a village hall, cricket club, a shop and a tea room, Bolton-by-Bowland is an excellent village base for a holiday in this area. The surrounding Ribble Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a peaceful and picturesque haven. For amenities, nearby Clitheroe is famed for its specialist shops of all types, including, amongst others, a sausage shop that sells over seventy-five different varieties!