The Old Farm Office at Cronkshaw Fold Farm

MINIMUM STAY: 2 nights. CHECK IN DAYS: Mon, Weds or Fri from 3pm A self catering hut next to our farm lane. Panoramic views over the Valley of Rossendale. Chill in the hammock on the veranda, curl up on the sofa in front of the fire or cosy up in bed under the feather duvet. Available to book separately (when available): - Private Hot tub and hot outdoor shower. £70. - Farm experiences (from £50 for up to 5 people) Book extras online by searching for Cronkshaw Fold Farm FEATURES: Comfy double bed and bedding Romantic lighting Wood burner and firewood for 2 evenings. (more wood available to buy from the farm) Electric heater Spring water Urn Fold out small double sofa bed Squishy 2 seater sofa. Mini kitchen inc. toaster, microwave, kettle, pot, pan, cutlery, crockery Table and chairs for 2. Extra 2 chairs under the bed Hot flannel wash kits, organic soap and fluffy towels Hammock for the veranda - removable blankets for snuggling under outside / taking on picnics with you Cool box for perishables THE HUT DOES NOT HAVE: - No Shower/ bath - instead we provide hot flannel wash kits/ fluffy towels/ soap which are under the bed with a users guide. - No Running water. - No TV or WIFI (though we do have excellent 4G signal, bizarrely!) - No fridge or freezer EXTRAS YOU CAN RENT via the farm website (Coming mid August) - Hot tub and outdoor shower - private use during your stay 9.30am - 9.30pm for up to 6 people. £70. (To be covid safe the hot tub is closed to anyone else for 72 hours before and after you use it. The hot tub must be booked at least a fortnight in advance.) - BBQ (for use outside the hut only) - includes a bag of FSC sustainably produced charcoal. We will also clean the BBQ after you've used it which is included in the price. £16. - Push bikes and helmets. £5 each. EXTRAS YOU CAN BUY: - Free range eggs, box of 6: £2 - Extra firewood: (includes kindling and eco wood fire lighters. Enough for ~8 hours of fire) £10 CHECK IN: Check in is on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays any time from 3pm onwards. We have a key safe so you can arrive when suits you. THINGS TO DO AT THE FARM: We're a working farm that is not open to the public. It is not safe or permitted to wander about without a guide. To see more of the farm you can book a farm experience via our website. Choose between: - Working Sheepdog Demo: Meet the dogs, watch them working and learn about the history of the working dog from our most experienced handler - and of course - pats and cuddles at the end. £65 for up to 5 people - Farm experience morning or evening: £50 for up to 5 people. organic Breakfast/supper available to book afterwards (£10pp) Meet our laying poultry, world famous herd of goats, sheep and sheepdogs. Come round the farm with us while we do our daily livestock checks. Learn about the animals and what it means to far organically. - Goat Yoga - a 90 minute Goats and Yoga bit of nuttiness. Do yoga. But in a goat pen. £25pp. Class time table available on our website. The perfect simple get away for folks wanting to get away from it all and live the simple. Uninterrupted time where you can truly enjoy each others company. Things to bring: Wellies (or ask to borrow some - message us - if we have your size you can borrow them for your stay.) Winter weather info: Guests who will be arriving at the farm in the dark/ in winter time who aren't keen on navigating in low light should bring a torch to find your way to the hut as the path to it is unlit. This is because we have an abundance of rare wildlife on the farm including bats and owls (which you will likely see) which need the dark to be best able to hunt for their dinner. This is not a big commercial accommodation site - we have a small number (4) of unique hideaways none of which are within site or sound of one another. Peace, privacy and relaxation is the vibe we're going for. If it is icy on the farm road in the winter months park at the bottom of the hill (unless you're in a 4x4, in which case 1st gear, foot down!) If you have little kiddies call us as we're more than happy to help you up the hill with your gear if you're struggling. The hut The barn WC with toilet and sink. There will always be someone about on the farm to ask any questions you might have. My elderly retired farming parents live at the farm so with covid in mind - please do not attempt to find us/ knock on at the farm house as they are shielding. Give us a call and we will answer questions/come and meet you to resolve any queries. No question too small - we want you to have a fabulous time so do contact us any time, day or night if you need help. WALKS: There are tonnes of amazing walks straight from the farm. Short 1-2 mile strolls round the valley bottom and local village or longer hikes round the West Pennine Moors including trails to Pilgrims Cross, Peel Tower, Ellen Strange's grave, Grane Reservoirs, Tor Hill and the Halo sculpture. EATING OUT: - 20 minute walk/ 2 min drive: The Cotton House - ££ - lovely bar and restaurant. Also does take out. - 20 minute walk/ 2 min drive: The village Store - £ - small restaurant and shop - 40 minute walk/ 8 minute drive: The Shoulder of Mutton - ££ - traditional English pub - tasty food - 40 minute walk/ 8 minute drive: The Mala indian restaurant. Delicious food. Amazing Mango lassy. Also does take out. - 50 minute walk / 10 minute drive: The Hare and Hounds - £ - typical rural pub and pub food. - 90 minute walk / 15 minute drive: The Whittaker - £ - DELICIOUS food, amazing menu - cafe bar in a small museum with a small art gallery attached and gardens outside. - 2 hour walk / 20 minute drive: The Eagle and Child - award winning AMAZING food and drink. beautiful venue. ££ RANDOM LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: 20 minutes walk/ 5 minute drive: - Holden Wood Antiques: A big old church full of all sorts of weird and wonderful old stuff 25 minute walk/5 minute drive: - HELMSHORE FARMERS MARKET: Our monthly village farmers market. the FIRST Sunday of each month, 9am - 2pm. - Grip and go climbing wall - mainly set up for kids but it is THE BEST FUN if you are a giant kid (we love it there) - Musbury fabrics - mill shop full of soft furnishings and every type of different fabric and material - Musbury interiors - a homewares and interior design/ decor type shop - Helmshore Textile museum - has a cool waterwheel and working looms. 30 minutes walk/ 5 minute drive: - Holden Wood antiques: Full of old furniture and suchlike 45 minute walk / 10 minute drive: - Ramsbottom farmers market - The SECOND Sunday of each month, 9am - 2pm - East Lancashire Railway steam train trip - Start from either Rawtenstall or Bury and travel on the steam train through all the quaint villages along the valley floor. There are great pubs, shops and bars at either end to mooch about in. BIKING: Lee quarry is a 20 minute drive away or a 40 minute cycle. Expect single track trails graded blue to double black steep climbs, descents and some fun rock garden and table top play areas. Stubby Lee Park has a fab pump track near the quarry. Under an hours drive from the farm you can find Gisburn bike hub (great family beginner trails and separate more technical trails (used as part of the annual PMBA race series) for more advanced riders. If you're into DH head over to Havock bike park. FARMING: See activities listed in 'The space' section. We are just 30 minute drive from Pendle hill, a hour away from the forest of Bowland and an hour and a half drive away from those wanting to explore the lake district. We are a 90 minute cycle from central Manchester A 1 hour bus ride/ 30 minute walk from central Manchester A 40 minute drive from Central Manchester We're a 5 minute walk from the bridleway on Moor 'road' and a 25 minute walk from the nearest bus stop, which goes into Manchester city centre near the train stations (the blackburn-manchester x41. £~9 return from Manchester. Leaves from Deansgate. We're easy to get to, but still pretty remote and very quite. There's no shower There's one parking space for the hut - it has a sign so you know where to park. If you're coming in multiple cars park the other cars at the bottom of the farm road (so they don't get in the way of farm vehicles.)