You
can’t help but be a little jealous of the Brennand Family. They’ve
woken up amid this stunning, stonewall-lined landscape for no fewer
than three generations. And while the world thumps on with mobile
phones, computers and fingertip gadgetry, the views here are as
timeless as they’ve ever been. In fact, while the farm may border
one designated area of natural beauty – the Forest of Bowland AONB
– it’s less than two miles to the nearest national park, too. So
whether you’re a walker, mountain biker or simply want some snaps
of the scenery, the choices are pretty endless.
Perched in a private area of the Brennand's dairy farm, away from the tractors and working yard - are five insulated, cedar-clad pods. Each of our luxury pods has its own private hot tub tucked beneath a handcrafted wooden shelter - perfect for soaking under the stars in any weather. Three of the pods feature ensuite shower rooms for added convenience, while two offer their own private bathrooms just a few steps away, giving you space and seclusion with a touch of adventure. Every pod includes a well-equipped kitchenette, a cozy fire pit on the patio for starlit evenings, and a cocoon swing seat for lazy mornings or sunset views. Whether you're after a fully ensuite stay or happy to wander a few steps to your private bathroom, there's a perfect pod waiting for you.
It’s
more like compact, self-catered living than camping when you’re
cocooned away inside your pod, especially if it’s raining outside
and you’ve got dinner simmering on the hob. But once you fling open
the double-glazed doors, you feel very much a part of the great
outdoors. Logs are provided for your fire pit, so you can toast
marshmallows on the terrace as the sun sets over the Yorkshire hills,
but very often guests head for The Hub. This covered
communal area is very much the heart of the place with games to
play and an enviable outdoor kitchen featuring a wood-fired oven
to cook fresh pizzas and a Weber barbecue. It’s an excellent spot
to socialise and offers some of the best views on site.
Walkers,
cyclists and mountain bikers are the most obvious folk to capitalise
on the area, so it’s no surprise that the Brennands have provided
every pod with a boot box and offer a power hose and wall racks for
bike maintenance. Spin a few miles west to Gisburn Forest for
award-winning mountain biking trails or simply stride out on the
footpath from the farm. It’s all on your pod-step, which
ever direction you choose.