Title: Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. ## Photo gallery for Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. ![Dining - Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. (Ribchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633600/32633596/180-77ebe9fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. (Ribchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633600/32633596/41e2b0fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. (Ribchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633600/32633596/180-0cf7a80d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. (Ribchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633600/32633596/180-a8d3a2f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. (Ribchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32640000/32633600/32633596/436decf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into this charming stone-built Georgian cottage in the heart of Ribchester village. Enjoy a warm welcome by the open fire in the cozy sitting room, unwind with a book from its selection or head out to explore Lancashire's beautiful countryside and nearby Roman Museum. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61055 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. This charming stone-built grade II listed Georgian, Lancashire weavers’ cottage is bursting with character. It houses 3 large bedrooms and 2 living areas, Kitchen, Bathroom (plus a separate toilet), Utility Room and a lovely small garden with plenty of character. As well as modern creature comforts this home is furnished with some lovely old antiques, original artwork and signed prints. Located within what was the Roman encampment of Ribchester, a small English village on the edge of the Forest of Bowland with the River Ribble running right through it. This cottage is set in the heart of the village and backs onto a village park with sport facilities. The first room you encounter on entering the property is the cosy sitting room with an open fire and ample seating plus a 43” Smart TV. This is a great place to relax after a busy day exploring beautiful Lancashire. Further into the house is the dinning room with its own log burning stove and access to the kitchen/dinner. The kitchen has been renewed in 2018 and is modern and well equipped and has all you need to prepare a lovely meal for your loved ones. There is a small downstairs “loo” and utility room containing a washing machine and dishwasher, beyond the kitchen. The garden at the back of the property is accessed from the kitchen door or via the shared ginnal (A narrow passageway or alley often between terraced houses) from the road. The garden is surrounded by many flowering shrubs, contains a large number of small birds and is furnished with a garden table and chairs. The stairs lead you to the first floor where you will find the large “Cream” bedroom with a decommissioned stone fireplace and a super-King bed (this can also be made into two single beds). On the same floor is the spacious house bathroom. Following the stairway up to the next floor, you will find the “Blue Bedroom” with its unusual window at floor level containing two long single beds, which can be made into one super-king. Next door is the “Pink Room” containing a double bed. Ribchester is a beautiful Lancashire village set in the heart of the Ribble Valley. In the village there is a Spar/Post Office, a Sandwich Shop/Deli, Café, two Pubs plus the one across the road is being refurbished and an Art Gallery. Also to enjoy is the Café, Wine Shop and Garden Centre at Stydd 0.5 miles away, where the afternoon tea is highly recommended. Ribchester has its own Roman Museum, next to the church of St Wilfred, which stands where the Roman fort of Bremetenaccum was located. A ten minute walk from the village stands the 1190 St Saviour’s Knights Templar Church in Stydd. Ribchester has its own municipal tennis courts open to all and a significant playing field. There are many public footpaths and cycle routes alongside the River Ribble and around Ribchester as well as in the forest and moorland of Longridge Fell a couple of miles outside the village. The Preston Guild Wheel Cycle route is only a few miles away and for young and old nature lovers a trip to Brockenholes Nature Reserve is a must! The Ribble Valley is famous for its gastropubs and cuisine from the Michelin stared Northcote Manor Restaurant and Cookery School to the Multi Award Winning You and Yu Chinese Restaurant and the famous Inn at Whitewell. Ribchester is within an hour of Skipton, The Lake District, Lancaster, Blackpool, Morcombe, Southport, Manchester and Liverpool. BAE Systems at Salmesbury Aerodrome is a 10 minute drive away with both Preston and Blackburn Cities being approximately 20 Minutes away. Stonyhurst College is about 10 minutes away and the local town of Longridge contains a delightful old working cinema and a good mixture of supermarkets and local independent shopping. Accommodation One super-king size double bedroom which can be two large single. Two large singles bedroom which can be a super-king size One further double room. Bath/shower basin and WC and separate downstairs loo Large Kitchen dining area plus additional formal dining room can be set -up. Amenities Gas central heating (instant hot water) Electric oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, a bag of logs supplied more available upon request. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent Garden patio area with furniture One well-behaved pet welcome Sorry, no smoking Shop and pub 5 minute walk ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,055 square feet ## Similar properties ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70050000/70047400/70047366/3772c7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Proven House Preston - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi CA $681 CA $817 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=70047366&PinnedHotelID=70047366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59650000/59649100/59649056/8facc4a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Boot Room Preston - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=59649056&PinnedHotelID=59649056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70990000/70982500/70982447/62cf6e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### View@langho Blackburn - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Parking included CA $857 CA $1,028 total includes taxes & fees Mar 2 - Mar 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=70982447&PinnedHotelID=70982447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68860000/68857800/68857727/548a5cca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Low Orchard House Preston - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=68857727&PinnedHotelID=68857727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=32633596&PinnedHotelID=32633596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=32633596,70047366,59649056,70982447,68857727) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Charming Cottage Heart Ancient Village House Ribchester Charming Cottage Heart Ancient Village Ribchester Charming Cottage in the Heart of the Ancient Village Preston Charming Cottage in the Heart of the Ancient Village Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. Preston ## About the area Located in Preston, this vacation home is in a rural area. Ribchester Roman Museum and Palace Cinema are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stydd Gardens and Mrs. Dowsons Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blackburn Arena or Ewood Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, ecotours, and horse riding. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming cottage in the heart of the ancient village. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham P. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday stay Lovely location very spacious property ( like the Tardis) clean, good sized bedrooms, nice lounge. Ribchester is very nice village with excellent food in the local pubs, The Ribchester Arms and the White Bull which is only across the road. ##### Graham P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### James A. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### No surprises The property was just as expected well described and just what was needed for our weekend. Comfy and clean in a nice village in lovely scenery. The village is fine various bits to see and good pubs and food. Would stay again if in the area ##### James A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. Oct 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much bigger than we expected We loved our stay. The house was extremely well equipped and the extra touches, fresh bread, milk, eggs, butter etc was much appreciated. Highly recommended. ##### Sarah B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian S. Sep 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable Very good ##### Marian S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz T. Oct 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay Lovely cottage with everything you need for your stay. Excellent communication from James. Will definitely book again. Beautiful part of the country and lovely cottage ##### Liz T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea P. Sep 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay. A traditional weavers cottages, this was a really unusual property. It was very well equipped. The rooms were large. The beds comfortable. We spent most of our family time in the kitchen, but the property has a large living room. The weather was also sunny so we were able to enjoy sitting in the garden. Thoroughly recommended. ##### Andrea P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Characterful place Interesting old property which was larger than seemed likely from the outside. Two really large, unique old bedrooms, one with a splendid super king bed , the other with good twin beds. (the 3rd double bedroom was roomy enough but the mattress was too soft at the edge, causing one of our party to fall out of bed in the night; wasn't the responsibility of the drink !)kitchen was well enough equipped for a week's stay. Living room was fine for our party of six, with a large TV screen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. Apr 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location for exploring Lancashire. Great property. ##### David W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mick O. Aug 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ribchester Wonderful stay ##### Mick O. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz O. Jan 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent cottage Very well appointed, spacious cottage. Well heated, comfortable beds, log fire and lovely welcome basket of goodies. Situated right opposite pub that serves lovely food. Very convenient, quiet street. ##### Liz O. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom S. May 5, 2019 #### Beautiful cottage, well equipped, clean and thoughtful additional touches Beautiful cottage, well equipped, clean, thoughtful additional touches and excellent communication with the owner. No complaints at all! Thank you ##### Tom S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma S. Dec 12, 2018 #### Lovely, cosy cottage We had a fantastic stay here. The cottage is lovely, very unique and full of special touches like nice soaps and delicious biscuits. It was very comfortable, clean and well kept and the village was very pretty. We only wished we could stay longer. ##### Emma S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018