Just four converted cottages (sleeping two to eight) set in 12 acres,in the beautiful Forest of Bowland,with views across the Lake District.
The interiors are a godsend for those fed up with tired country-pine kitchens and furniture - expect granite,leather,slate,terracotta and wood.
Crockery is high quality, the glass crystal (and the kid's stuff plastic, which is always a relief). There are wood-burning fires,Mark Wilkinson kitchens,Miele and Neff appliances.
Facilities: kids play area, all-weather tennis court.
Ideal for families who want more than the basic self-catering experience, and who prefer to cook in the sort of kitchens and eat off the kind of crockery they'd like to have at home.
But not a huge amount for small kids to do on site. Active older kids will find plenty of diversions in the area, though.
Eating Out: try the Michelin-starred Heathcote's, nine miles away - though families often favour the Italian restaurant, Quattro's, on the A6 at Forton.
Dogs? No.
How much? The Piggeries sleeps four plus cot and costs £315-£654; the Old Stables sleeps eight and costs from £475 to £1094. Three-night short breaks cost from £250 November to March.
