Fun Days Out Near Woodpecker Cottage | Best Activities For 2026

What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Woodpecker Cottage

Private hot tub under gazebo

A covered hot tub for four sits beneath a wooden gazebo so you can soak in all weathers with views over the countryside.

Stunning Forest of Bowland views

Patio doors open onto a patio overlooking a lake and countryside stretching as far as the eye can see including Morecambe Bay.

Wood burner included with logs

Initial logs are included for the wood burner making cosy evenings easy from the moment you arrive.

Galleried mezzanine bedroom

The upstairs bedroom is a galleried mezzanine with its own en-suite shower discreetly hidden behind a frosted screen.

Walk straight from the door

Paths and lanes lead directly from the cottage into the Forest of Bowland with Nicky Nook and Grizedale Valley nearby.

Two gin distilleries within walking distance

Two award-winning gin distilleries are a stone's throw away. One runs a gin school and one offers tastings and cake.

Getting To Woodpecker Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Woodpecker Cottage by car head for the hamlet of Whitechapel near Preston in Lancashire. The postcode PR3 2ER will take you directly there and private on-site parking is available for up to three cars.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Preston which has regular services from Manchester and London. From Preston you'll need a taxi or hire car to reach Whitechapel as the hamlet is rural and not served by public transport.

Private on-site parking for three cars

Preston railway station (approx 10 miles)

Whitechapel hamlet near Preston, Lancashire PR3 2ER

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Harris Museum

Distance: 10 miles (20 min drive)

PR1 2PP

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Distance: 21.6 miles (30 min drive)

FY4 1EZ

Blackpool Zoo

Distance: 21.3 miles (32 min drive)

FY3 8PP

Parlick

Distance: 4.1 miles (11 min drive)

PR3 2WP

Ribble Way

Distance: 8.5 miles (17 min drive)

Wildgoose Wood Nature Area

Distance: 7.7 miles (17 min drive)

PR3 1GL

Cliftons Farm Shop

Distance: 2 miles (3 min drive)

PR3 2LP

South Planks Collective

Distance: 4.9 miles (9 min drive)

PR3 5AB

Sainsbury's

Distance: 6 miles (10 min drive)

PR3 2NA

Preston Station

Distance: 10 miles (20 min drive)

PR1 8AP

Preston Bus Station

Distance: 9.5 miles (19 min drive)

PR1 1YT

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Distance: 54.4 miles (1 hr 9 min drive)

L24 1YD

Harris Museum

Distance: 10 miles (20 min drive)

PR1 2PP

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Distance: 21.6 miles (30 min drive)

FY4 1EZ

Blackpool Zoo

Distance: 21.3 miles (32 min drive)

FY3 8PP

Parlick

Distance: 4.1 miles (11 min drive)

PR3 2WP

Ribble Way

Distance: 8.5 miles (17 min drive)

Wildgoose Wood Nature Area

Distance: 7.7 miles (17 min drive)

PR3 1GL

Cliftons Farm Shop

Distance: 2 miles (3 min drive)

PR3 2LP

South Planks Collective

Distance: 4.9 miles (9 min drive)

PR3 5AB

Sainsbury's

Distance: 6 miles (10 min drive)

PR3 2NA

Preston Station

Distance: 10 miles (20 min drive)

PR1 8AP

Preston Bus Station

Distance: 9.5 miles (19 min drive)

PR1 1YT

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Distance: 54.4 miles (1 hr 9 min drive)

L24 1YD

Is Woodpecker Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Beacon Fell Country Park is 1.5 miles away with woodland trails and open space to explore. The lake on site is 25 metres from the cottage so supervision is needed. Blackpool with its beach and attractions is around 22 miles away making a solid day out for families.

For Couples

Woodpecker Cottage is built for two. A private hot tub under a wooden gazebo with countryside views sets the scene. Add a wood burner with logs included two gin distilleries within walking distance and a galleried mezzanine bedroom with en-suite. It holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating.

Pet Friendly

One pet is welcome to stay free of charge. The cottage sits at the foot of Beacon Fell with walking routes straight from the door across the Forest of Bowland. Note there is a lake in the garden 25 metres from the property so keep that in mind on arrival.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Woodpecker Cottage

The Derby Arms, Longridge

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PR3 3JA

The Gibbon Bridge Hotel Restaurant

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PR3 2TQ

Longridge Eating House

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PR3 3JA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Woodpecker Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes. Woodpecker Cottage has a private covered hot tub for four guests. It sits beneath a wooden gazebo outside so you can use it whatever the weather.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes. One pet is welcome to stay at no extra charge. Bear in mind there is a lake in the garden approximately 25 metres from the property.

How many guests does Woodpecker Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have 4ft 6in double beds.

What are the bedrooms like?

The ground floor bedroom is a double. The first floor bedroom is a galleried mezzanine double accessed via spiral stairs with its own en-suite shower behind a frosted screen.

Are there any accessibility considerations?

There is level access with one step to the entrance on the ground floor. Be aware that the stairs to the mezzanine bedroom are open steep and spiral in style.

What's included in the price?

WiFi electricity bed linen and towels are all included. You also get a welcome pack and initial logs for the wood burner at no extra cost.

What can we do nearby?

You can walk directly from the door into the Forest of Bowland. Two gin distilleries are within a stone's throw and a pub with great food is within walking distance.

How far is Woodpecker Cottage from major attractions?

Lancaster and the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach for day trips. The Fylde Coast including Blackpool and Lytham St Annes is also accessible from the cottage.

What Guests Love

Private hot tub under gazebo

Stunning Forest of Bowland views

Wood burner included with logs

Galleried mezzanine bedroom

Walk straight from the door

Two gin distilleries within walking distance

Getting To Woodpecker Cottage

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Woodpecker Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Derby Arms, Longridge

The Gibbon Bridge Hotel Restaurant

Longridge Eating House

Frequently Asked Questions

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