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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ormskirk, Lancashire
  • WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edge Hill University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Knowsley Safari Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Blackpool (BLK-Blackpool Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage-Private Bathroom-The Shippon

The Shippon sleeps 4/5 people. The ground floor is open plan, the lounge is seperated from the kitchen area by the original stone boskin complete with chains. Comfortably furnished with quality pine furniture, freeview tv with dvd/vcr and comfortable suite. The kitchen is fully fitted with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and all necessary utensils and equipment. Upstairs there are two bedrooms. One is a double bedroom with zip & link beds so you have the choice of two single or one kingsized bed. Please state your choice in the 'Special Requirements' section. We also have a fold up bed and a travel cot is available if required. The second bedroom has twin beds, (these cannot be joined together!). All rooms are comfortably and tastefully decorated. The bathroom contains bath, seperate shower unit, wash basin & wc.
The rear of the cottage opens onto a cobbled courtyard with patio furniture and safe, off road parking.
Award winning accommodation comprising of 4 charming, cosy, country cottages, one specifically designed for the disabled.

Situated on a quiet country lane, peace & tranquillity are guaranteed and you may catch a glimpse of our resident barn owls. A short walk away, the Leeds-Liverpool canal provides fishing and delightful walks in both directions and is dotted with charming country inns providing sustenance for the needy!. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust at Martin Mere is just 2 miles away and the elegant seaside resort of Southport can be reached in 10 minutes. Just 7 miles from jct 27 of M6, all the north west's popular destinations are within easy reach.

Built over a century ago, these former farm buildings have been tastefully and professionally converted to provide comfortable, modern, easy care facilities whilst still retaining many of the original features.

The Dairy, The Shippon & The Granary all lie around an enclosed cobbled courtyard. Ranging in size, each has its own distinctive style & character. With full central heating, available for long or short stays all year round. Our latest cottage, 'The Stable', is fully accessible for disabled guests with specially adapted en-suite wet room and has its own private drive.

All cottages have flat screen TV, & dvd player plus large assortment of books and games. The fitted kitchens are fully equipped with electric cooker, automatic washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave plus all necessary kitchen utensils and equipment. Each cottage also has a patio area with table & chairs for 'al fresco' dining and a large garden and play area for the children.
Electricity, bed linen and towels are all included at no extra cost. Travel cot, high chair and safety gate are all available if required. We are no smoking establishment and do not accept pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ormskirk

Located in Ormskirk, this cottage is next to a golf course. British Lawnmower Museum and Southport Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Knowsley Safari Park and Botanic Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Anfield Stadium or Aintree Racecourse. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Ormskirk, Lancashire

What's nearby

  • WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Edge Hill University - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Royal Birkdale Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Anfield Stadium - 26 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Knowsley Safari Park - 30 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • New Lane Station - 3 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery Ormskirk - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hayfield - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kicking Donkey - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage-Private Bathroom-The Shippon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage-Private Bathroom-The Shippon?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage-Private Bathroom-The Shippon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage-Private Bathroom-The Shippon located?

Situated in Ormskirk, this golf cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Edge Hill University and Rufford Old Hall. Botanic Gardens Museum and Botanic Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 nights after Alton Towers + Chester Zoo

Lovely spot, great garden with a swing, trampoline and other items to entertain kids. Right beside a lovely working canal, close to town with lovely pubs and restaurants. Highly recommend. Thumbs up 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Paul

Great little place for short weekend break.

Worked well for attending local family wedding. Great base for Southport/ north west lancs. Well equipped for four visitors.
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Annual visit.

We find this an ideal location to stay when visiting family in the area. This is our 7th stay at the farm cottages.
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8/10 Good

Julie

A great base for visiting the area

We were there for 4 days visiting Liverpool, the coast and some National Trust properties. The cottage was very warm, comfortable and a great position to get to everything.
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Couldn't have asked for more

Spent 2 nights in The Shippon cottage. It was warm and cosy and had everything we could have possibly needed. There was a little carton of milk provided in the fridge which was great after a long journey we could have a cup of tea straight away! There was a more relaxed check out time allowed to us by the owners too which was welcomed unlike other places where you have to be out at the exact stroke of 10am.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

fantastic location, accommodation and service

We stayed 2 nights to visit family and friends.Beautifully presented, great little cottage with everything you need. Owners very friendly, sharing information on the property and area. Very welcoming to children. Our 6 and 4 yr olds loved it. Petting the sheep and pony and seeing the goose. Plenty of space for the kids to have a run around after a long car journey.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Lovely weekend break.

Peaceful. Clean cottage which was well equipped, with lovely super king bed. Phil the owner greeted us on arrival and had a lovely chat with him when we left.
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Very well equipped and comfortable.

Very comfortable with everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Stay with young grandchildren

Stayed with grandchildren aged 3 and 6, to look after them while parents moved house.
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Lovely country farm location grouped with other cottages around farmyard in quiet fields

Relaxing, friendly, welcoming atmosphere with parking, perfect for meeting up with my long lost cousin and her fiance.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Clean and comfortable

3 night stay for a wedding. Clean and comfortable accommodation.
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8/10 Good

Terence

Smashing place

Real country living
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Perfect

This is our 3rd stay at Martin Lane farm. We have stayed in two cottages now and they have both been of a high standard and very comfortable. The hosts, Philip and Sue are welcoming & friendly and live onsite so are on hand if you need anything.
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Peaceful and friendly

We stayed here last year and couldn’t fault it so we decided to stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Another pleasant Stay

We have stayed at the cottages quite a few times, the first time being about 11years ago and each year for the past 6 years so always been happy. It’s a central location for doing sightseeing in the SW Lancashire area
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8/10 Good

Stella

Nice country atmosphere

We enjoyed our stay very much. The owners could not have been any more helpful. It was almost as if we were "family"
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10/10 Excellent

jacky

Great place

Three night short break
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

A lovely break in a peaceful location

We enjoyed the cottage facilities and our walks along the canal.
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Short Break

2nd time here grandchildren love it well equipped cottages lovely hosts will be back next year
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8/10 Good

Carol

Very nice cottage

Nice short break in the this lovely well equipped cottage. Sue, the owner was very friendly and helpful. Its location was good for us as we had booked a day at Haydock Races. The Martin Mere Wildlife Centre was only 10 minutes away and is a fabulous place to visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

We have been coming for a few years now

Came fo my husband's 60th birthday
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Short break

Wanted quiet location not too far away for long weekend break. This filled the bill and was better than expected.
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Very comfortable as always

Lovely cottage, well equipped,very comfortable, stayed there several times over the years
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8/10 Good

Ged

Clean and well-equipped house with beautiful gardens

Phil and Sue were extremely friendly and great hosts. The location of the property is in the middle of the countryside and close to the canal. If you want to get away from it all then this is the place to come.
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

We had an absolutely wonderful time with no complaints.

The cottage was the perfect size for 2 people and had all the facilities needed to easily cook and live day-to-day for a week-long stay. The location was very scenic and peaceful - the walk by the canal to the Farmer's Arms was a particular highlight. The house was really well resourced and made it easy to settle in of an evening.

About the host

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We love the challenge of hosting our new business, it has taken a big leap from our previous jobs. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible and take pride in knowing our guests enjoy their stay.

We live on site and spend most of time here. We are always keen to ensure you are as comfortable as possible.

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