The Elliotts

Anderton, Lancashire

A one bedroom retreat for two down a private lane on a working farm at Anderton, with a wood burner, a hot tub and a small enclosed side garden, two dogs welcome.

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Two dogs are out through the bedroom doors and into the side garden before anybody has found the kettle. The Elliotts sits down a private lane on the owners' working farm at Anderton, a dog friendly retreat for two with a wood burner inside and a hot tub outside, and the bedroom opens straight out onto the countryside.

One open room takes the lounge, the kitchen and a built in dining table set between them, with double doors onto the patio so the outside is never shut off. The bathroom holds a bath and a separate shower, which after a day on the moor is the sensible arrangement. Out on the patio there is a fire pit and a barbecue beside the tub, and the small enclosed garden at the side is where two dogs go while dinner happens.

This is a working farm, so there is stock about and a lead matters between the lane and the door. What comes back is a stay for two with almost nothing within earshot: no cottage next door, no car park, just the farm track and the hill behind. Couples who want both dogs beside them rather than boarded out are the audience for it.

Rivington is a mile off and a strange, good place to walk, with terraced gardens climbing the hillside in steps and ruins, a stone tower on the pike at the top and reservoirs strung out below. Anglezarke carries on north over open moor towards Winter Hill. Chorley is the market town for shops and food. Dogs have the run of the terraces and the whole reservoir circuit.

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from £555 for 7 nights

The Elliotts takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed small side garden | Pub and restaurant within 0
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £555 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Accessible, Bbq, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

The Elliotts from £555 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Elliotts dog friendly?
The Elliotts is set up specifically with dogs in mind — up to two are welcome, and the space is designed so they're with you rather than shut away. The bedroom opens straight out onto the countryside, and there's a small enclosed side garden where dogs can be left safely while you eat.
Are dogs allowed at The Elliotts year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, and as a private retreat on a working farm it's available as a year-round escape. It's worth checking directly with the owners when you book to confirm availability for your dates.
What should I know before visiting The Elliotts with my dog?
The Elliotts sits on a working farm, so there is livestock around and dogs must be kept on a lead between the lane and the front door. Once inside, the enclosed side garden gives them a safe space to be off lead, and the wider countryside around Rivington and Anglezarke is right on the doorstep for proper walks.