Fox House

Fox House is a Grade II Listed building on private country estate in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. A fully renovated period property upgraded for modern living with contemporary fittings sympathetically combined with original features.

Kick off your outdoor gear in the 'Boot Room' and make yourself snug in front of the log burner. Create heavenly meals in the AGA-warmed kitchen, choose a DVD for the large plasma TV and turn up the volume (the sheep wont mind!), or luxuriate in the spa bathroom with wellness whirlpool and steamroom.

Explore the facinating history of the estate and the village, Ribble Valley has an abundance of tourist attractions or further afield is easy access to Leeds, Harrogate and Manchester. For those who like the outdoors Yorkshire Dales is one direction, Trough of Bowland the other and Lake District equally accessible.

Master Bedroom
- Superking leather sleigh bed, large plasma screen TV with surround sound, sky channels and DVD player.
- Ensuite with bath, walk-in rainhead shower and twin hand basin.

Bedroom 2
- Large bedroom with vaulted ceiling.
- Double bed.
- Antique furniture.

Bedroom 3
- Large bedroom with double bed.
- Flat screen TV with freeview.
- Ensuite bath/shower.

Bedroom 4
- Large guest bedroom with quality single bed and John Lewis sofa bed (king size).
- Sink unit with Villeroy and Boch furniture.
- Door into "house" spa bathroom.

House Bathroom
- Villeroy and Boch combi whirlpool wellness bath.
- Steam cubicle with rainhead shower.
- Doorway into hallway also connecting door to double bedroom.

Boot/Utility Room
- Shower cubicle and seperate W.C.
- American style washing/drying machine.
- Boots and cloaks store and utility sink.

Large Entrance Hall
- Open fire.
- Seating and antiques.
- Open stairway to double stairs to first floor.

Library
- Inglenook fireplace with log burner (logs provided).
- 2 large sofas.
- B&O TV with Sky and surround sound.
- Collection of books and DVD library.

Drawing Room
- 2 large sofas plus extra seating.
- Gas log effect fire.
- Plasma screen TV, Sky TV, DVD player and suuround sound system.
- Piano.

Kitchen
- AGA and social island arrangement.
- Dining table for 6.
- Combination microwave oven and hob.
- Full height fridge and seperate larder freezer.

Dining Room
- Seats 6.
- Decorative pebble fireplace.

Outdoors
- Extensive terracing with all weather dining furniture.
- Formal lawns and playing field.
- Childrens playhouse.
- Orchard which leads to stream/river and woods.
*Due to large open spaces, steps and water please supervise children at all times.

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

Bolton-By-Bowland is a 'Quintessentially English' village in the Ribble Valley, on the border of Lancashire and North Yorkshire. Easily accessible off the M6 by car, nearest train stations are Clitheroe and Skipton. The property is a 5min walk to the village centre where you will find an award winning pub, tea rooms (with groceries available) and gift shop. 

History lovers will enjoy exploring the village, there is a Norman church, and on the estate there is a Well discovered by King Henry VI, now an ancient listed monument. 

Nearest large towns are Clitheroe (15 mins drive) and Skipton (20 mins drive). Both market towns have supermarkets and interesting array of shops. The North West is known for being the largest producers of food and artisan food in the UK and you will find many great eateries and suppliers to suit any tastes.

All outdoor activities are catered for locally, with the infamous Stocks Reservior and Gisburn Forest on our doorstep. People travel many miles to make use of the superb cycling, walking and riding amenities. From the doorstep are some good walks in the countryside and access to popular cycling routes.

Available on application: catering, welcome packs, maid service, babysitting, beauticians, fishing, shooting, golfing, cycle hire etc.

- Security deposit: £600. This is paid prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Logs, oil fired AGA and heating all included.  Bottled gas for flame fires at an additional cost, please enquire.
- End of stay cleaning: All reasonable 'end of stay' cleaning is included, please leave in the condition found.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: Please enquire.
- Smoking: Outdoors only.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.

Should be featured in 'Homes & Gardens', what a fabulous house.

The Phillipsons - June 2011

Home from home, we love coming back here. The spa bathroom is a real feature, the kids had great fun in the bath and we relaxed in the steam room.

The Hill family - March 2011