Bowland Barn in Ellel near Lancaster | Stunning Yorkshire Dales Group Cottage

About Bowland Barn

Bowland Barn is a contemporary six-bedroom barn conversion sleeping 13 guests in Ellel near Lancaster, Lancashire. This spacious property works brilliantly for large family gatherings with five en-suite bathrooms, a games room with pool table and air hockey and a sheltered outdoor hot tub. The ground floor layout includes accessible accommodation.

The rural Lancashire setting offers peaceful countryside views whilst keeping you close to market towns and coastal attractions. You're surrounded by walking and cycling routes through farmland and woodland.

Accommodation comprises four double bedrooms with en-suite showers, one double with en-suite bath and walk-in shower, one ground-floor double and one triple room with three singles. The ground-floor bathroom has both bath and walk-in shower. Social spaces include a sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV, plus a fully-equipped kitchen with double oven and induction hob.

Lancaster Castle sits 15 minutes away by car. Williamson Park (15 minutes) features tropical butterfly house and woodland trails. Morecambe beach lies 3 miles away. The Lake District's Windermere is 30 miles north.

Bowland Barn combines practical group facilities with countryside peace. Perfect for multi-generational families wanting space to spread out.

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Need To Know

✓Biomass central heating and underfloor heating with woodburning stove
✓Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
✓Smart tv, wifi, pool table, table tennis and air hockey
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Starter pack of logs provided, additional logs can be puchased from the owner
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Ample off-road parking & electric car charge point
✓Patio area with furniture, charcoal barbecue and hot tub
✓Cycle shelter
✓Enclosed astro turfed area with basketball court and football goals
✓Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 3 miles, pub 3 miles
✓Note: guests are welcome to bring their own horse
✓Note: check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
✓Note: no hen/ stag parties, or similar
✓The property accepts holiday rentals only, no commercial bookings

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Bowland Barn

Games Room Entertainment

Pool table and air hockey keep all ages entertained throughout your stay without leaving the property.

Five En-Suite Bathrooms

Morning routines run smoothly with five en-suites plus an additional ground-floor bathroom for 13 guests.

Outdoor Hot Tub

The sheltered hot tub provides relaxation space after days exploring Lancashire countryside and attractions.

Spacious Kitchen

Double oven, induction hob and dishwasher make catering for large groups straightforward and stress-free.

Ground Floor Accessibility

Ground floor bedroom and bathroom suit guests with mobility needs or those preferring single-level accommodation.

Rural Location

Peaceful countryside setting with easy access to Lancaster, Morecambe beach and Lake District attractions.

Getting To Bowland Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Bowland Barn by car, take the M6 to Junction 33 and follow signs towards Lancaster. The barn is located in Ellel, easily accessible from the A6. Ample off-road parking is available for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Lancaster station is approximately 4 miles away with regular services from major cities. Taxis are readily available from the station for the short journey to the property.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars

Lancaster station (4 miles)

Easily accessible from M6 Junction 33

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lancaster Castle

Distance: 4 miles

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Williamson Park

Distance: 4.5 miles

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Morecambe Beach

Distance: 3 miles

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Conder Green Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles

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Forest of Bowland AONB

Distance: 8 miles

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Lancaster Canal Towpath

Distance: 3 miles

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Lancaster City Centre

Distance: 4 miles

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Booths Supermarket Lancaster

Distance: 4 miles

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Galgate Village Shops

Distance: 1.5 miles

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Lancaster Bus Station

Distance: 4 miles

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Lancaster Railway Station

Distance: 4 miles

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Galgate Post Office

Distance: 1.5 miles

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Lancaster Castle

Distance: 4 miles

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Williamson Park

Distance: 4.5 miles

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Morecambe Beach

Distance: 3 miles

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Conder Green Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles

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Forest of Bowland AONB

Distance: 8 miles

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Lancaster Canal Towpath

Distance: 3 miles

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Lancaster City Centre

Distance: 4 miles

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Booths Supermarket Lancaster

Distance: 4 miles

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Galgate Village Shops

Distance: 1.5 miles

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Lancaster Bus Station

Distance: 4 miles

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Lancaster Railway Station

Distance: 4 miles

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Galgate Post Office

Distance: 1.5 miles

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Is Bowland Barn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The games room provides hours of entertainment with a pool table and air hockey. Outside, kids can burn energy on the enclosed astro-turfed area with basketball court and football goals. The spacious layout gives children room to play whilst adults relax. Morecambe beach is just 3 miles away for seaside days out.

Groups Will Love...

The dedicated games room is a standout feature for group stays. Pool table and air hockey table provide entertainment whatever the weather. Combined with the hot tub and outdoor sports area, there's something for every age group. The open-plan layout means games players can still chat with those in the kitchen or sitting room areas.

Pet Friendly

Bowland Barn welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The rural location provides excellent walking opportunities straight from the door. The enclosed outdoor area gives dogs safe space to play. Nearby Lancaster Canal towpath and Forest of Bowland offer longer walks. Additional costs may apply for bringing pets along on your stay.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bowland Barn

The Stork Inn, Conder Green

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA2 0AN

The Plough at Eaves

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA2 0HN

The Bay Horse Inn, Forton

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA2 0HR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bowland Barn

Is Bowland Barn pet friendly?

Yes, Bowland Barn welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. Additional costs may apply for bringing pets.

How many people does the property sleep?

The barn sleeps 13 guests across six bedrooms including four doubles, one ground-floor double and one triple. Five bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

What entertainment is available for groups?

The games room features a pool table and air hockey table. The sitting room has a Smart TV and woodburning stove for cosy evenings.

Is there parking available?

Ample off-road parking is provided for multiple vehicles. The property also has electric vehicle charging facilities.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

Four double bedrooms have en-suite showers, one double has an en-suite bath with walk-in shower, one ground-floor double shares a bathroom and one triple room has three single beds. A ground-floor bathroom serves communal use.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen has an electric double oven with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. All equipment needed for group catering is included.

Are there outdoor facilities?

The property has a sheltered outdoor hot tub, patio with furniture, charcoal barbecue and enclosed astro-turfed area. The outdoor space includes a basketball court and football goals.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4 PM and check-out is at 10 AM. Linen and towels are included in your booking.

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Bowland Barn Reviews

Gillian

This property has everything you could wish for in a home away from home. As there were 11 in our party it's difficult to find a place that accommodates all our needs. This property has everything from plenty of good quality cutlery and crockery to washing machine, iron and board it was brilliant and so comfortable. Only a couple of little niggles, the lights around the hot tub didn't work so it was very dark at night, the washing line was also broken but I know the owner was going to correct these. It is on a working farm so there are chickens, sheep and cows roaming around which we liked but if you have a dog that isn't well behaved that could be a problem. All the bed linen and towels were beautiful and clean, I would definitely return as the hosts are extremely friendly and helpful.

Suzanne

Wonderful stay , breathtaking views , kitchen well stocked and arrival gifts! Was March radiator heating didnt come on but we had some underfloor heating and a log burner. Cold at times ! Lights around hot tub not working but didnt spoil our stay and would be happy to recommend. Clean ! Nice comfy beds ! Great games room

Fabulous place to stay with a large group. Massive communal areas for eating, playing board games, relaxing etc. Hot tub was a real treat. Thank you.

Just back from 4 nights at this fabulous property. Everything was spot on. Comfy beds thick towels a well stocked kitchen and a cosy wood burner. The hosts Phil and Clare were so easygoing and friendly. Already tried to book again for April and its booked up. Highly recommend for a fun family get together. Our grandsons especially enjoyed the pool table and hot tub with stunning vies.

It was brilliant, the house got extremely warm via the log burner and the owners are present however completely let you get on with everything and you wouldnt even realise theyre there, we had a 40th birthday celebration with ten people there and every single of us couldnt speak higher on this house, 100 recommend to stay and we will go again.

Delightful setting with amazing views. The property is extremely well equipped for any large group. Ideal for family groups as all ages catered for with games and play spaces. Friendly and helpful owners.

Tracey

A fantastic stay and thank you so much for your hospitality. A beautiful barn conversion with everything we could have hoped for. Comfortable and clean and very well equipped. The younger ones really liked the games both indoors and out, and seeing the animals. The adults loved the hot tub, views and BBQ area. A great place to celebrate with extended family. We hope to return!

Great place to stay, perfect for a lovely chilled out week with great access to Lancaster, Blackpool for days out, cottsge was amazing, beds comfy, pool table was amazing for the kids and kitchen was stunning, Phil and Claire were great hosts, along with the pets ! ! Will definitely be back !

Christine

We all thought this was a wonderful place for a family get together. It was very spacious and groups or individuals could enjoy the hot tub, the poolair hockey table, a game peaceful or raucous or a quiet chat without feeling crowded. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped for the 'cook'. The house was warm but we lit the log fire as it looked so lovely. The bedrooms are away from the hub of the house and are very peaceful and very comfortable even when younger party members are being loud! We loved it and had an amazing time. must have been good as we didn't notice the weather!

Pamela

We stayed at Bowland barn for my 50th birthday. The pictures didn't do it justice it was so nice inside and there was plenty of room as there was 10 of us. The wood fire was amazing and kept us all warm. The hot tup was hot and ready to get in on arrival. The owner Phil who owned the farm allowed my grandson to walk a pony which he is still talking about 5 days later. Phil always made sure we had plenty of Wood and he was so lovely. We will be definitely going back there in the future.

Michelle

Amazing place and location highly recommend will definitely be going back again in the future without question

We were a group of 9 friends and had good weather which meant. Only 1 day rain We had no problems with the wi fi The kitchen was amazing as was games space Beds very comfortable as was the furniture Phil the owner and his wife were very friendly and helpful plenty places to visit and would definitely go again our dog loved it 8 15 November 2924 Anne

Pauline e

A fantastic house for a family holiday with plenty to keep everyone happy. Hot tub was fabulous and our teenage boys enjoyed the Astro turf and goal. The kitchen had lovely big pots that made catering for the whole family easy especially as there were two super efficient ovens. The bedrooms were very spacious with the majority ensuite. Owner, Phil was approachable, friendly and kind. An excellent place for family fun.

Property was lovely WiFi cut off every night at 9

A beautiful property in a great location for exploring and visiting Lancaster. Could not recommend more. Facilities were great and we had everything we needed for our stay. Couldnt fault it in any way. Thanks to you both for making us feel welcome and we hope your lintel hasnt fallen out yet!

Lovely well equipped property. Owners met and showed us how to work kitchen equipment etc. The hot tub and games table a lovely addition. Not very child friendly, the enclosed area was not well enclosed the gate did not lock the wall slabs needed fixing so quite dangerous. The other outside area is quite open. Inside the owners had put on the fire and a child burnt their hand on top of it, could have done with a fire guard. The gap in the bottom of the balcony railing is too big for small children, risk of falling through, there were areas that I dont think would comply with building regs. The steps from the small seating area into the kitchen are not wide enough and 3 of our sober party had accidents falling down these. The first step on the staircase is too high we had a few trips on that. The property is clean but would benefit from a deep clean our ensuite smelt of urine and the stone flooring needs a scrub.

Ayodele

This worked really well for our large family who came from different areas, what a beautiful location Phil's local knowledge was extremely helpful in finding hidden gems especially for cycling! There for a week and so much more to see, hopefully we'll return.

Great property for all ages. Great design and layout. Owners could not do enough for us. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Louise

We stayed here in February and although the house looked initially beautiful, it didn't really suit a mixed family. The pool table is on a landing in the middle of all the bedrooms so extremely noisy when we had people retiring to bed early. Also it was on a balcony and there were too occasions where the ball rolled off and down to people sitting in the living room nearly missing a serious accident. The pool table collapsed twice it was only balanced on ledges not fixed properly. Also we could not drink the water at all, the kettle inside was black and badly needed descaling and the water tasted really odd. Every single one of us finished up with an really bad stomach which lasted a minimum of a week, including a pregnant member of our party and a baby, the baby had to see a doctor twice after our visit. On the plus side the beds were extremely comfy and the bathroom facilities were amazing.

Lovely considerate owners. Beautiful barn, extremely comfortable beds, lots of hot water and spotlessly clean. Hot tub and pool table a lovely bonus. 13 of us and 2 dogs had a fabulous time making memories.

Amazing property. Perfect for my family of 12 adults to celebrate Christmas together. Games room, kitchen with everything you could need, lovely log burner, football goals comfortable furniture and plenty of room. Thanks so much. Loved meeting the horses too.

Sheila

We had a great weekend with family at this wonderful property

Patricia

Hosts allowed us to go in early which was appreciated. Barn was fantastic, as large family , plenty of large bedrooms and showers and baths. The beds are so so comfortable. Lovely fluffy quilts and bedding. Not slept like that for so long, and with it being so dark and quiet was so relaxing. Showers powerful and lots of hot water , lovely soak in bath. Plenty of games. Games table. Cooking utensils etc. . Barn very remote but in perfect location to travel to so many places like the lakes Blackpool. Etc. All only being at the most around hour away. Williamson park is a must. Phil was so helpful and around somewhere if needed him. It was so nice to cosy up with the wood burner when we returned home after our adventures everyday. We had Halloween party For the children whilst we were there and all had great time. It was funny watching the chickens strutting by tantalising the dogs. The only thing I would say is watch the cooker hood extractor as we all banged head on this during week We will definitely be returning again.

We loved Bowland Barn, where we celebrated our son's 40th Birthday. A mixture of toddlers adolescents and adults were all kept entertained by everything the the barn had to offer. Our hosts were amazing and the kids loved the opportunity to see the horses and chickens. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding area too! Thanks for everything.

Absolutely loved it all of us couldnt recommend this place more. So peaceful, amazing views, the whole barn is beautiful with great facilities. Hot tub, bbq and pool table went down a treat! will definitely be going back for longer next time. Owners are lovely too! Thankyou so much for the loveliest weekend.

Deborah

Hosts are very welcoming . Lovely welcoming pack of wine , biscuits, milk and dog treats . Good quality appliances, crockery and utensils. Comfortable beds . The Property as add Luxuries to make your holiday perfect..

Yvonne

Not enough outside space pictures misleading

As only there Friday to Sunday the check in and check out times have a major effect on the stay. Check in from 4pm and check out at 10am pretty much means its one day on the saturday. A change in these times would make a huge difference in the stay, to make it a longer stay for more of the weekend. However it was a lovely weekend, the owners were lovely and friendly. The house was well equipment and it was a very comfortable stay. Would rebook the property.

George

Great property and ideal for a family gathering or large group of friends. Well kitted out kitchen and ensuite bedrooms. EV charging an added bonus. Phil and Claire are on hand to keep you right. Loved our short stay.

Cristy

An absolutely beautiful barn within the perfect setting. Myself and friends from work group of nurses had the best weekend here. The hosts were perfect, nothing was too much trouble. The beds were amazing and comfy, kitchen to dream of with everything you could want and so much space. We will all definitely be back. Thank you so much for an amazing weekend.

Lovely place in a delightful setting. Plenty of room for a large group there were 12 of us and lots of pots pans and crockery in the kitchen. Large fridge freezer helped as well. Owner has very friendly in laws who looked after us very well. Note that there are lots of steps and stairs. Fine for all of us but definitely not for those with mobility issues.

Fantastic place to stay . We were a party of 11 adults and 2 children , we stayed 4 nights but weren't ready to come home Accommodation has so much space .Highly recommend

Just back from a great long weekend at the stunning Bowland Barn to celebrate my 40th birthday and it was the perfect place to spend time with all the family 8 adults and 4 children. The house is perfect for entertaining and surpassed my already high expectations! It is grand, rustic and cozy all at once! The views and surrounding scenery are beautiful and theres plenty to see and do nearby. I definitely hope to return in the future.

Our stay was great fantastic place had everything required. Only criticism was under floor heating set to 18 and locked which made house cool. We mentioned to owner who stated it warmed up with fire on! Showers amazing. Hot tub bit off putting with slightly brown water.

Joanne

Brilliant stay at Bowland Barn. Great space, facilities and views. Hosts were on site to help with any queries. We would definitely return.

Absolutely beautiful place, everything it said and more. We had a fabulous weekend in this fantastic accommodation. A great start to our festive season.

Amazing 2 night family weekend at Bowland barn. We stayed as a party of 12 and 2 Dogs. The property was amazing and the barn supplied everything you could need. The whole property was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. The layout of the barn gives you great social spaces but with plenty of space for everyone so never felt crowded. The hot tub, games table and sports pitch were all an added bonus. Lovely owners who left us to it but we're always on hand if we needed anything. Can't wait to stay again and would highly recommend.

The property was stunning, really spacious with plenty of facilities and activities. The hot tub, out door area, small football pitch and pool table were great especially with the rainy weather. The hot tub could have done with more maintenance but we didnt make the owners aware of any issues.

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Bowland Barn, Ellel

About Bowland Barn

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Games Room Entertainment

Five En-Suite Bathrooms

Outdoor Hot Tub

Spacious Kitchen

Ground Floor Accessibility

Rural Location

Getting To Bowland Barn

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Bowland Barn Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Stork Inn, Conder Green

The Plough at Eaves

The Bay Horse Inn, Forton

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Bowland Barn Reviews