Homewood in Forton near Garstang | Must-See Lancashire Hot Tub Cottage

About Homewood

Homewood is a massive, five-bedroom country lodge in Forton, Lancashire that'll make your jaw drop when you walk in. Ridiculously spacious rooms mean you won't be tripping over each other, even with ten people staying. The property sits in gorgeous countryside with friendly horses peeping over from the neighboring field - perfect for your morning coffee view.

Located just 3.5 miles from Garstang and near the stunning Forest of Bowland, this accommodation gives you proper countryside without being in the middle of nowhere. The Pattern Arms pub is less than a mile away (though watch yourself walking - no footpaths). Canal walks are right on your doorstep and you're only 30 minutes from Blackpool if you fancy some seaside action. The location is brilliant for exploring Lancashire without the tourist crowds.

The accommodation is properly impressive. There's a master double with en-suite, two additional doubles, a twin room and a ground-floor twin with en-suite (great for anyone who hates stairs). The kitchen is the heart of the house - open-plan with dining and sitting areas. There's also a separate sitting room with a woodburning stove for cosy nights and a games room that'll save your sanity if it rains.

Fancy some days out? Visit the Forest of Bowland (15 minutes), explore historic Preston with Avenham Park (25 minutes), hit Blackpool for seaside fun (30 minutes), or head to Morecambe (35 minutes) for coastal views. The Lake District is within striking distance too - Windermere's only about an hour away.

Homewood is perfect for big family gatherings or mates' weekends. The hot tub is an absolute winner - nothing beats a glass of fizz under the stars after a day exploring. Just bring extra towels if you're hot tub fiends!

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Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine chiller
✓3 x smart tvs and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Logs, firewood and kindling not included for the wood burner - there is a garage just down the road where these can be purchased
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Ample off-road parking available
✓Towels provided are for the hot tub
✓Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, furniture and hot tub
✓One well behaved dog welcome, owner open to enquiries of up to two dogs
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Homewood

Hot Tub Heaven

The hot tub was spotlessly clean and perfectly heated - ideal for evening relaxation after exploring the local countryside.

Spacious Rooms

Enormous bedrooms with comfortable beds and plenty of storage. Perfect for large groups without feeling cramped.

Beautiful Location

Peaceful countryside setting with horses in the neighboring field. Lovely canal walks nearby and easy access to local attractions.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has everything you need - large fridge, wine chiller and plenty of cooking equipment for group meals.

Games Room Fun

The games room provided hours of entertainment, especially appreciated by families with children.

Cozy Fireplace

The woodburning stove in the sitting room created a wonderful atmosphere for evening games and family time.

Getting To Homewood

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Homewood by car, follow the A6 towards Garstang and take the turn for Forton. The property is easily accessible from main routes and you'll have ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest station is Preston, about 12 miles from Homewood. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to the property in Forton.

Ample off-road parking available

Preston station (12 miles)

Easily accessible from the A6

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Forest of Bowland AONB

Distance: 7 miles

PR3 1HT

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Distance: 13 miles

PR2 2PD

Avenham and Miller Park

Distance: 12 miles

PR1 8JT

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Distance: 1 mile

PR3 0BL

Wyresdale Park

Distance: 5 miles

PR3 1BA

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

Distance: 14 miles

PR1 4NA

Garstang Market Town

Distance: 3.5 miles

PR3 1EA

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 3.5 miles

PR3 1ED

Preston City Centre

Distance: 12 miles

PR1 2TU

Local Village Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles

PR3 0BJ

The Pattern Arms Pub

Distance: 0.9 miles

PR3 0BN

Garstang Bus Station

Distance: 3.5 miles

PR3 1EA

Forest of Bowland AONB

Distance: 7 miles

PR3 1HT

Ribble Steam Railway & Museum

Distance: 13 miles

PR2 2PD

Avenham and Miller Park

Distance: 12 miles

PR1 8JT

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Distance: 1 mile

PR3 0BL

Wyresdale Park

Distance: 5 miles

PR3 1BA

Fishwick Local Nature Reserve

Distance: 14 miles

PR1 4NA

Garstang Market Town

Distance: 3.5 miles

PR3 1EA

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 3.5 miles

PR3 1ED

Preston City Centre

Distance: 12 miles

PR1 2TU

Local Village Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles

PR3 0BJ

The Pattern Arms Pub

Distance: 0.9 miles

PR3 0BN

Garstang Bus Station

Distance: 3.5 miles

PR3 1EA

Is Homewood Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the massive gardens and games room at Homewood. The property's spacious layout means plenty of room to play indoors on rainy days. Nearby attractions include Blackpool with its Pleasure Beach (30 minutes drive) and Lancaster's Williamson Park with its butterfly house (20 minutes). The friendly horses in the neighboring field are always a hit with younger guests.

For Couples

While Homewood can sleep ten, couples could book it for a luxurious countryside escape if budget allows. The master bedroom with en-suite offers privacy and the hot tub is perfect for romantic evenings under the stars. The woodburning stove creates a cozy atmosphere and the peaceful Lancashire countryside location offers beautiful walks together along the nearby canal paths.

Pet Friendly

Dogs will love the enclosed garden at Homewood and the fantastic canal walks right on the doorstep. The Forest of Bowland AONB is just a short drive away, offering miles of dog-friendly trails. The property welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs and the ground floor layout makes it practical for pet owners with easy outdoor access.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Homewood

The Pattern Arms

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PR3 0BN

Th'Owd Tithe Barn

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PR3 1EA

Cobblers Bar And Bistro

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PR3 1ED

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Homewood

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Homewood features a spacious hot tub in the enclosed garden area. Many guests mention it as a highlight of their stay, though some recommend bringing extra towels if you plan to use it frequently.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Homewood welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The enclosed garden provides a safe outdoor space for pets and there are lovely canal walks nearby perfect for dog walking.

How many people can stay at Homewood?

Homewood accommodates up to 10 guests across 5 bedrooms. The bedrooms include three doubles, one twin and one ground-floor twin with en-suite facilities.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking available at Homewood. Multiple cars can be accommodated, making it ideal for large groups traveling separately.

What facilities are available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is extremely well-equipped with an electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and wine chiller. Everything you need for cooking group meals is provided.

Are linens and towels provided?

Yes, bed linen and towels are included in your stay. However, several guests recommend bringing extra towels if you plan to use the hot tub frequently.

Is there Wi-Fi at the property?

Yes, Homewood has broadband/Wi-Fi throughout the property. There are also three Smart TVs available for entertainment.

What local amenities are nearby?

The nearest pub is 0.9 miles away (The Pattern Arms) and the closest shop is 1.5 miles from the property. The market town of Garstang is just 3.5 miles away with additional shops, restaurants and amenities.

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Homewood Reviews

Jeanette

Lovely house for a family holiday, the games room was used everyday and children loved seeing the sheep from garden. Hot tub was excellent.

Homewood Lodge is an excellent place to stay. The layout of the property is great with loads of room for people to spread out and relax or congregate in a couple of the larger rooms. The garden is small so not ideal for groups with small children but there is just about enough room for them to run around in and it is self contained so they can't escape. The table and chairs outside and the hottub means people can sit outside on an evening and enjoy the peace and quiet and the view of the sheep. Facilities in the house are great and well stocked, possibly the only thing lacking was a fan for each bedroom because it was hot when we visited and not much of a breeze came through the windows so a fan would have helped at night. All in all an excellent property and one I would recommend.

Lindsay

Would definitely recommend Homewood Lodge. We are a group of 5 ladies celebrating a special birthday Very spacious house, huge bedrooms. There is a ground floor wheelchair friendly bedroom with en suite. Lovely suprise to receive a bottle of fizz on arrival. The extra little touches were also very welcomed things like toilet rolls washing up liquid hand soap dishwasher tablets etc etc . The hot tub was a little cold for us on arrival so had to wait a few hours for that to come up to temperature having said that we did arrive a tad early . Great location with easy access to the canal for walks to Garstang, views from the house are second to none. Beds were comfortable and spotlessly clean as was the whole house. We ran into a little problem with our car as we were about to leave and the owner Simon helped us fix the problem of which we were extremely grateful

We had a enjoyable time at Homewood , we had to contact the owner once and he sorted the issue straight away . It was big enough for us all , would recommend Homewood

Spacious and comfortable property which was ideally suited for our family celebration. We were lucky with the weather but there was lots of space inside in case of rain. Games room and hot tub were a bonus. Quiet rural location with lovely canal walking nearby. Helpful and prompt comms with owner. Highly recommended.

We stayed at Homewood for 3 nights and had a great time! The house is very spacious, comfortable and wellequipped. The hot tub and games room were most welcome! Something for everyone! The only things we found missing were plugs for both baths, which was a shame, as those baths looked inviting! We would definitely visit again.

Sapphire

Lovely House and garden area. Big spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Only negative is TV in the main living room isn't a smart TV so we had to all fit and take chairs into the game's Room. There was 10 of us. Not enough toilet roll and lack of towels. No shops near by but there is a pub in walking distance which serves a lovely roast dinner.

We went from Friday to Monday this beautiful country house with our family. It was to celebrate my husband's birthday. There were 10 of us and there was plenty room around the whole house. It was tastefully decorated and we felt at home from the start. We will definitely return in the future.

This is a wonderful property for a family get together. We all enjoyed the house. The grandchildren loved the pool table and hot tub. We played darts, cards, dominoes and much more. Excellent. However, we do feel the two single beds downstairs could do with new mattresses. The driveway was tight for 3 cars. But you can still turn round in it to drive forward out of the drive.

We had a wonderful stay at this fantastic country house. There is plenty of space for everyone and a particular bonus is the number of bathrooms. Everywhere was spotless and well maintained. The beds were super comfy and we felt at home straight away. The owners were so accommodating and helpful, going the extra mile when we had a minor issue. I would love to return maybe in summer to enjoy the garden and beautiful views. This is the perfect place to get together with friends or family. The kitchen was one of the best equipped of any cottage we have stayed in, and the games room was a big hit! You can walk straight onto the canal path from the front door, and the local Patten Arms pub was exceptional! Amazing value for money and we will definitely return!

Louise

We loved our stay at Homewood over the Christmas period. There were 9 of us and there was plenty of space. The house was very well equipped and is set in beautiful surroundings. We would definitely come back.

Lesley

Accommodation was clean and well maintained. The games room was a success as was the hot tub. Garden smaller than thought due to picture but big enough for two dogs. Xmas tree a nice thought as was the bottle of bubbly as we were celebrating a 90th birthday. Down stairs bedroom ideal for a wheelchair as was the rest of the downstairs.

Just got back after a 3 nights stay in this property to celebrate my daughters surprise 40th birthday, the house is absolutely beautiful! !..myself and my family have stayed in many houses but everyone agreed this is by far the best one we have stayed in. Our age group was from 62 to 8 years old and the hose was very accommodating for all our ages!!.. I had the message the owners just to ask a few questions and they were very quick with answering and very nice people..would highly recommend this property!

Nicola

Perfect for us, we were celebrating my husband's 50th birthday and wanted somewhere spacious to share a weekend with our children their partners and our grandson. The property had everything we wanted, lovely surroundings and the facilities were great.

Enjoyed our stay immensely. Spacious accommodation, spotlessly clean with peaceful surroundings. Hot tub was a perfect addition.

It was spacious, comfortable, and set in a peaceful location with great views, ideal for a relaxing break away with the family. The cottage itself was generally very nice, although a few areas inside are starting to show some wear. One of the main reasons we booked was for the hot tub, so it was disappointing that the jets werent working properly during our stay. The owner did acknowledge the issue, but there wasnt an apology, which was a shame, especially as it was for a birthday celebration. Hopefully it will be fixed soon for future guests.

Claire

Ad provided really detailed information to get there which was spot on. Easy check in. So much space, our kids loved it. Games room was such a great asset with the UK weather. Showers worked great. Loved how we all had a bathroom per family. Kitchen was well thought out and really liked having different cocktail and wine glasses and serving dishes for big family dinners. Having the washing machine was great, we took an airer just in case but one was provided. We ended up needing both after a walk so just to keep in mind if a large group. Easily enough space for 3 cars. The one time we had to contact the number they were really helpful and wasn't an issue.

Brilliant house for a family of 10 get together. Lots to do in the area even in horrendous weather. Lovely walks nearby. Would suggest you bring towels for hot tub. We have a lovely time.

Jennifer

Lovely holiday in great location for exploring. We visited blackpool, morcombe, windermere, garstang, lancaster. Property clean and had everything we needed. Hot tub was great even in the rain we could of done with the instructions Lovely little garden with table and chairs had the weather been better we would of used this alot. One thing to note the bedroom above the games room has no door there is just one in to the kitchen this didnt bother us however you cannot really use the games once someone is asleep up there becquse of the noise. There is however plenty of places to either sit together or sneek off to find a quite spot on your own. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are a really good size some are huge. Lovey view over the fields and not over looked at all. We enjoyed the icecream shop a 5 min drive away and lovely walk down the canal a few mins walk down the road no pavement. We would have loved to stay longer as so much to still explore in the area.

Isabel

Beautiful, large country house in peaceful location, perfect for our party of 10 while attending a family wedding locally. It is showing signs of wear unfortunately and needing a bit of a refresh. The grill pan still contained the tinfoil and remains of the previous occupant's meal, toothbrush holders still had toothpaste in the bottom, so hadn't been cleaned. Many of the cups were chipped, bulbs missing from bedside table lamps, the games in the games room were all incomplete and need replacing. All small points I know, but this house could be absolutely stunning if it were given more attention to detail.

Dennis

Friendly owners and cleaners. Very spacious. Great games room and hot tub

House is very comfortable and layout worked well for our family group. Generally clean but quite a few cobwebs and lots of dead flies. Sign on wall asking to keep windows closed but it was very warm and humid so had to keep doorswindows open would need to supply several fans to comply with closed windows. Utensils need checked had a frying pan handle break while using it splattering hot fat everywhere! Very lucky user wasnt severely burnt. Another frying pan handle is loose needs replaced! Spatula looks fine but handle is actually broken and very difficult to use. Small tongs would have been useful there is only a large bbq type. A problem with electrics was sorted asap and we really appreciated that and the gift of wine and cake.

We loved this property we really did. 2 things, the flies were a huge problem. They were inside the house when we arrived and were quite offputting as there really were a lot as well as many dead ones on window sills. My niece went down in the night and she said she opened the kitchen door and loads of flies flew at her scaring her to death. The other thing was no outside lights and this would have been helpful but other than that it was a lovely place.

Fabulous holiday home, stayed for a family holiday and we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Homewood and would love to go back again.

Andrea

What a beautiful home you have. I lived my lottery dream for a week. We loved and enjoyed the hot tub. The kitchen was beautiful. I enjoyed a soak in the claw club bath. The bed and bedrooms were lovely. I had a few quiet afternoons in the sitting room with the lovely comfy sofas and rustic wooden floor.We all enjoyed playing darts and pool in the games room. Thanks for letting us make wonderful memories.

Hilary

We had a lovely holiday at Homewood, a very large house, it slept 10 but as there were 7 of us, we had lots of space! We loved seeing the sheep & the beautiful views from the house! First time weve visited the area & we loved Lancaster! The local pub The Patten Arms was great, gorgeous food!

We were met by one of the owners on arrival, who passed on useful information about the local area. Lovely home in a rural setting. Well placed to get to other attractions in the area like Lancaster, Morecombe, Lytham & Garstang. We especially enjoyed the ice cream farm further down the lane from the property.Well equipped kitchen & bathrooms. Would have liked more towels in the bathrooms. We enjoyed the hot tub too. All in all a great stay.

Deborah

Our stay was fabulous from start to finish.

Katherine

Above and beyond our expectations absolutely fantastic house with great facilities in the most picturesque surroundings

Perfect for what we needed 10 of us stayed, clean, loads of space, everything we needed was provided, friendly owners

Beautiful property, very spacious, everything you need is there, all loved the games room and hot tub , lovely area

A wonderful place. Very comfortable. Great location. The radiators in upstairs bedrooms were not warm enough, very cold rooms. The hot tub was cold we advised the owner but despite him looking at it it never heated up. Needs some kind of cover over the hot tub so can be used in all weathers. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

Jillian

Weve just returned from a fantastic weekend and everything in the house was faultless. Everything we needed was provided, everywhere was clean and the house was lovely and cosy and big enough for 8 of us. Weve loved our stay and are looking to book again in the future. Just a tip for anyone going when its chilly take some firewood with you to save popping out to the shop once youve unpacked!

Gillian

We visited Homewood as a family of 10 ranging from age 2 to 89 and we all had a fantastic time. This property is absolutely beautiful and is enormous!! It is set in the most beautiful country side and the surroundings are gorgeous. We particularly liked the horses peeping over to say hello each day from the neighbouring field. The kitchen is stocked excellently, loads of cooking facilities and large fridge and there is more than enough bathrooms with fantastic showers and huge baths. The bedrooms were so big and theres so much storage. Really comfy and cosy beds and a travel cot for our little one. There were areas of the house we barely used as theres just so much space!! Loved having so many areas to relax in like the sofa in the kitchendining room. We didnt use the log fire but was a great addition if we wished to. I would suggest bringing a few extra towels if using hot tub as one per person is provided but if youre anything like us youll use more. Anything you may need home wood has! The hot tub was fantastic so clean and warm we used it regularly on our stay. Loved being so close by to garstang & the ice cream shop up the road was great. Had some lovely walks on the canal & nearby. Loved seeing sheephorses in nearby fields. Sat nav takes you about 34 of a mile before the house but using the 3 words app it was easy to find the property. We would 100 recommend this property and would love to return. All of us enjoyed our stay, thank you so much!

Lindsey

Had the best week at Homewood what a beautiful property . The kitchen is very much the heart of the house with us spending most of our time in there cooking meals and making full use of the hot tub . The horses out back are so lovely nice to wake up too on a morning. Everybody slept well its like a home from home . The facilities are fab everything you could need although if I could give any constructive criticism would be that we missed having a tumble dryer . All in all a fantastic week we would 100 come back again Thankyou xx

This house was perfect for our stay. Really good location, all the rooms are a really good size. It was well equipped, comfy, clean and homely. We would definitely come back here.

Lovely place and helpful owners

A very comfortable stay with family! We loved all the different rooms to relax in and the size of the bedrooms was great. The bathrooms were beautifully decorated but would have loved a few more towels! The hot tub was a great added bonus and we enjoyed relaxing in it in the evening. Overall it was a really lovely stay in a lovely house.

Andrew

Stayed here end of June to celebrate 2 birthdays , Had an amazing time chilling with family ,The house was well equipped and comfortable plenty of space,Bed was lovely and comfortable, would definitely book again.

We had a lovely stay! The home was fantastic for our family group of 10, clean, spacious and just perfect. The weather was great which made time in the hot tub all the better. We would highly recommend this home to all! Only small issue we had was the bins were full when we arrived bottle, cardboard and the large biffa and didn't get emptied the whole time we were there. Nothing the owners could have prevented though. Ashton memorial is a must visit!

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Homewood, Forton

About Homewood

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Heaven

Spacious Rooms

Beautiful Location

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Games Room Fun

Cozy Fireplace

Getting To Homewood

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Homewood Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Pattern Arms

Th'Owd Tithe Barn

Cobblers Bar And Bistro

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Homewood Reviews