Snaptrip says
Duckdown is a well-received cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location with easy access to local walks and pubs. The property's unique decor and cosy ambience, including a log burner and comfortable bed, have been highlighted by guests. While some minor improvements are suggested, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently note the cottage's cleanliness, with remarks on its well-maintained and immaculate condition. The attention to cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experiences reported.
The location is frequently praised for its picturesque setting and proximity to walking trails and local pubs. However, a few guests mentioned road noise, slightly impacting the perfect score.
Comfort is a strong point for Duckdown, with guests mentioning the cosy log burner, comfortable bed, and warm atmosphere. The property's comfort is a highlight in the reviews.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful touches. Some guests suggested improvements to the welcome pack and noted the presence of an air freshener, which indicates room for enhancement.
While guests appreciate the overall ambience and some mention welcome treats, there is not enough consistent information on whether thoughtful gestures like gifts are a standard offering, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
This quirky, mid-terrace cottage sits in the heart of the picturesque Ribble Valley village of Hurst Green, with a pretty and quaint interior- it's a perfect base for an individual or a couple looking for that special retreat.
Just as the name suggests: 'Duck down!' through the old characterful doorway to enter the cottage. Kick off your walking boots and you are straight into the cosy sitting room with its woodburning stove and characterful nooks and crannies-it'll soon have you curling up on the velvet sofas-feeling at home. A step down from the sitting room takes you into a charming kitchen/diner -it's. appointed with all the essentials for a short break, including a freestanding cooker with four ring hob, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and there's plenty of space for you to enjoy rustling up a hearty meal. There's even a slow cooker if you want to return from one of your walks with a meal ready for you! Light and airy for a cottage this room overlooks the garden- fragrant and colourful with plenty of flowering bedding plants, it's a bit like a small piece of an English country garden reflecting the changing seasons and it's lovely to sit or dine in weather permitting. The back door into the garden is one of the cottages many quirky features being so narrow you might need to 'breathe in' or ''walk through it sideways!!!' especially after that homemade cooking! Upstairs is approached from behind a door in the sitting room. The bedroom is beautiful with its shabby chic french funiture and hand painted king size bed. From the landing there is a bathroom with a three piece suite, including a bath and shower over. Overlooking the war memorial, ‘Duckdown Cottage’ is truly in the hub of Hurst Green – it’s next door but one to Millie’s Tearoom and next door but two to the Shireburn Arms (serving food and real ales) and the Bailey’s Arms is but a further stones throw away. Staying at this cottage is likely to bring quiet times with beautiful bird song and other days like Sundays when it bustles- becoming a magnet for cyclists, walkers, and ramblers, who take advantage of doing the Tolkien Trail. A picture post card village-Hurst Green is rich in its stories from across the generations: of highwayman, ghosts and folklore and the quaint lanes, pubs and eateries only add to its charm. Located between Clitheroe and Longridge in the Ribble Valley one of its strongest connections in history is to the famous Jesuit day and boarding school: Stonyhurst- indeed we understand this cottage was previously owned by them. Stay here and you're well placed for visiting many other beauty spots and some of the finest eateries in the north such as the Inn at Whitewell. The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are an easy drive away for days out. Closer at hand, the villages and towns of Clitheroe and Whalley are steeped in their own special histories to discover more about. Duckdown is a charming base for uncovering the North West of England and the Ribble Valley, somewhere you might be returning to again and again.
A small pretty village, Hurst Green is rich in its stories from across the generations, of highwayman, ghosts and folklore and the quaint lanes, pubs and eateries only add to its charm. Located between Clitheroe and Longridge in the Ribble Valley, one of its strongest connections in history is to the famous Jesuit day and boarding school, Stonyhurst, indeed we understand this cottage was previously owned by them. The village is well placed for visiting many other beauty spots and some of the finest eateries in the north such as the Inn at Whitewell. The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales are an easy drive away for days out. Closer at hand, the villages and towns of Clitheroe and Whalley are steeped in their own special histories to discover more about.
Accommodation
One double bedroom with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with Cast iron multi-fuel woodburning stove and electric fire.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on a first come, first serve basis.
Courtyard with seating.
Front and rear garden.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Complimentary Welcome Pack on arrival.
Shop 3.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Nearby points of interest
- Whalley Abbey
- Clitheroe Castle and Museum
- Forest of Bowland
- Worden Park
Reviews (25)
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Deborah
It had everything you could need provided. And a lovely little garden that is safe for dogs. The Tolkien trail starts just across the rd. And it is only 25 mins from Clitheroe. I would recommend this cottage to anybody considering having a break there.
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Deborah
Lots of local walks and so close to a lovely pub. The cottage was cosy and clean and exactly as described. A wonderful stay and we will definitely return and recommend to friends.
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Andrea
The tolkin trail was a lovely walk, we also recommend Gisburn forest. Langdon Brook and the forest of bowland for some great walks. We visited the surrounding villages and bought some of the famous Cowmans sausages in Clitheroe absolutely delicious