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The Den - Doals Farm - Weir, Bacup, 1 Bedroom Holiday Cottage

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

Sleeps 438 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Bacup, England
  • Turf Moor
    8 min drive
  • Towneley Hall
    11 min drive
  • Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Todmorden
    13 min drive
  • Manchester (MAN)
    55 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Den - Doals Farm - Weir, Bacup, 1 Bedroom Holiday Cottage

We have a Self Catering Holiday Cottage available that can accommodate up to 4 people (2+2).

The cottage is set is a 6 acre smallholding with beautiful surroundings. We have 10 alpacas that you are welcome to meet and help feed during your stay.

The main living/sleeping area has a double bed and a sofa that can convert to a bed. There is also a travel cot available, we can loan you an air bed if you need an additional bed. All bedding and towels provided.

There is also a bathroom with basin, toilet and large shower and a kitchen area with a cooker, Fridge (with freezer compartment), Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Microwave, Toaster and Kettle along with a selection of cooking equipment. Is there is something you want that is not already there, just ask.

The cottage is also accessible for people in wheelchairs, there are no steps, level access throughout and the bathroom was built as a wet room.

We are also dog friendly, dogs are always welcome with well behaved owners!

We are also LGBT friendly and welcome same sex couples.

A Podpoint EV Charger is available on site.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to The Singing Ringing Tree. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Just a 4-minute drive from The Singing Ringing Tree and 8 minutes from Turf Moor
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bacup cottage.

Property manager

Paul Wise

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 409 sq ft (38 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Den - Doals Farm - Weir, Bacup, 1 Bedroom Holiday Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a get away from it all place
A nice place that is great for a single person or couple, and with smaller children if you have them! Well stocked on all that you need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ELAINE F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpacas are sweet
Comfy and cosy. Appreciated milk left for us as we didn't know if any shops nearby (no none) We came by public transport as car was in for repair so couldn't pack food. but got a taxi to the restaurant we were visiting. If we visit again we will come by car as think it is necessary, We had a good stay on the whole and the Alpacas were really sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Tucked away stay. Simple & clean space. Warm & comfortable with all you need for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short, sweet and great VFM
For a variety of reasons, we had to delay any trip until a couple of days before the bank holiday. Additionally many places accepting pets restrict it to dogs and we have a house cat who we had to bring. Most areas had nothing left, for a short weekend break or prices were into the thousands. However we struck lucky in finding Doal's Farm. Owner Paul was fantastic in his speedy responses, confirming availability, acceptance of cats and fitting in with some personal restrictions we placed on him. Price wise it more than fitted in with what we were looking for. With travel problems our ETA kept changing but on our late arrival Paul was waiting with a pleasant welcome , taking us into the property. Some nice treats awaited us, and the cat which was a pleasant surprise. The property is small but perfectly laid out, making good use of all space and is extremely comfortable.We had no problems at all. As for items provided everything you could need was there including. to our surprise, as we had some stir fry items with us we were going to cook in a frying pan, an actual wok which more than did the job. It is only 5 minutes drive to the centre of Bacup too. Our one regret was we were unable to take up the offer of feeding the alpacas given our short visit. If we are looking for a future break in the area again we will certainly check this cottage first.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
My daughter stayed there and had a fantastic time. Hosts were great and love animals. Highly recommended
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Self catering dog friendly den.
Ideal accommodation located for exploring the Bacup area and beyond, great for walkers and those who generally enjoy the great outdoors. The owners couldn't do enough to help and the best part was being invited to help feed their pet Alpacas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann W.

Disappointed
Not like photos. Property surrounded with high weeds and nettles. Frontage bad with weeds and rubbish.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan O., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place to stay
We arrived a little later than planned but Paul was waiting for us with the key. He showed us around and was friendly and helpful. The Den is small but had everything we needed for a couple of nights. Everything worked except we had trouble getting a signal for the TV, possibly due to the constant rain. We would definitely stay there again when visiting family in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem
Thank you so much for such a lovely stay. Meeting the alpacas and being taught more about their care needs was the icing on top of the cake. Lovely location, with a beautiful field just across the road to walk your dogs. I love how pet-friendly the property is. The owners also went above and beyond and strimmed back a piece of land for my dog to wander on. The check in was simple, and it was so lovely to find dog bowls and treats for them upon our arrival, alongside coffee, milk, sugar, tea bags and cookies for us adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Martin G., Edinburgh, Scotland

Great base for our holiday
The Den was a great place to stay while my wife, daughter and I were visiting friends in Rochdale and Prestwich. Paul was a great host, and provided everything we required for our two year old daughter to make our stay a home from home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

john g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stop over
This is an ideal place for a stop over like we needed on our way up from Devon to Scotland Thank you Paul
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant.
The Den is a very cosy quiet place, the perfect getaway. Paul and his family are really nice people, and they make you feel welcome. Paul let me and my family feed the alpacas, my daughter loved it. Brilliant place would highly recommend. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fireworks getaway for the dog.
Lovely little place and just what we wanted/needed. There were a few fireworks let off in the distance but far enough away not to trouble my dog too much. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

dusty m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, welcoming owners
Tina and Paul are so sweet and inviting. They made me feel welcome from the get go. I had an emergency come up and had to postpone my stay for 6 weeks and they were very accommodating in switching the dates for me. The apartment was lovely and there's plenty of space to move around. The bed was comfortable and I had everything I needed. The outside felt like a rural area with the alpacas and acres of fields and was very quiet and peaceful. My friend and I loved visiting and feeding the alpacas. Tina and Paul answered our countless questions about the alpacas with patience and kindness. I would recommend anyone to stay here if in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible place
We stayed only 1 night of our 5 night reservation. The yard outside is littered with junk and weeds. The bed is very uncomfortable. The room smells strongly musty. The washer and dryer do not work properly. Is there a place to post a photo? This place should not be among your listings. Refund requested.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Heather M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't waste your money!
We booked the den, hoping to get our two autistic teens out of the house for a bit of a break and to see the alpacas. From the moment we arrive it was untidy, there are weeds and junk everywhere. The pictures showed an outdoor sitting area and there was no such thing. The place was dirty and smelled musty. The cooker didn't work, the airbed had a puncture and the sofa bed was very small and uncomfortable. The only positive is that the owner was very polite and there was tea, coffee and Milk, however I will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely area to stay will definitely be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kellymay W.

Little gem in the making
The owners were lovely. Very welcoming and friendly. Amazingly accommodating of my dogs. Was quite disappointed there wasn't a patio area as shown in the pictures and as they were in the process of refurbishment with the next property there were quite a lot of excess materials around. The Alpachas were lovely and it was really nice of the owners to let us meet them. The amenities inside the property were great and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Den
Excellent place, lovely surroundings, clean, quiet and the owners are just fantastic. Will be comming back shortly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay, great location to amenities, nice and quiet and lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Paul and Tina both wonderful people, easy to communicate with and very understanding. Made our stay so pleasant and easy :) 100% recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Derek L.

Internal accommodation fine, property surrounds not so good.
I'm going to split this in to two parts. Firstly, the internal elements of the property (services/cleanliness/state of repair/etc.) were fine and in line with the description published. There was a minor shortfall in that the oven retained some residue/burnt on residue from a previous occupancy/use but was easily cleaned so as I say minor. As the primary need for the property centred on this, the stay is considered as satisfactory. The second part was the surrounds of the property. Whilst the owner advised in advance (after final payment was made) of some "repairs" were ongoing, the extent wasn't made clear. On arrival, it was found that the property was surrounded on three sides by scaffolding, scaffold clamps and other debris were noted, and there was a general state of untidiness from a variety of discarded odds and ends. The work we were advised verbally had been ongoing for some 18 months, so I've no doubt was as much a problem for the property owners as anything, but I do feel this was critical information that should have been made known very much in advance. The scaffolding was removed on the morning of the final full day of our stay. No warning of the activity was given so it was a little disconcerting for people to suddenly appear around the windows of the property, but fortunately nothing to cause embarrassment. The only difficulty really was that with the work, exit from the property on to the main road was impossible until the accompanying lorry exited. The aftermath of the scaffolding being removed left a trail of lights obstructing the main door. I eventually found a way of securing these to leave a relatively clear path, but do feel that the owners should have made check to make good anything like this once the scaffolding was gone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A
Everything great except the weather
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Just had the most perfect weekend here, the owners are just lovely, the cottage was comfortable and everything we needed, and the Alpacas are a complete joy to meet! A much needed break, Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H., Oswestry

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway with Alpaca Bonus
This was exactly what we hoped for as a Christmas getaway. Quiet, everything we needed at hand, close to good outdoor walks with our dogs (and close enough to walk the grounds at Shibden Hall in Halifax), friendly hosts who were there if we needed & unobtrusive otherwise. And of course, helping to feed the alpacas!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021