Address: Michele Richardson Top o'th'Moor Farm Holcombe Bury BL8 4NR

Description:
Top o'th'moor Cottage sits almost 1000 feet above sea level in a unique location on the edge of the west pennine moors north of Bury, above the picturesque village of Holcombe and town of Ramsbottom, with unrivalled views of Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and the Derbyshire Hills yet only 10 minutes drive to the M66 motorway linking the whole of the north west of England. Top o'th'moor Cottage is attached to the main farmhouse, but has its own private entrance and secluded patio area with adjacent parking.

Facilities:
The cottage is mainly on one floor and has one spacious double bedroom with a kingsize double bed a large open plan lounge with DVD player, TV with freeview. The large modern kitchen and dining area is fully equipped with all modern appliances i.e. fridge, freezer, electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave and washing machine. The kitchen door opens onto a garden area with patio table and chairs. There is a separate toilet and shower room which leads to a large inner hall and storage area. The hall leads up stairs to a full size snooker room where there is a choice of board games. Just beyond the main farmhouse in the front meadow there is a private tennis court for guests to use. Sleeping is for 2 but the lounge settees are bed settees and up to 2 extra guests can be accommodated on request There is full central heating in all rooms, electricity along with towels, tea towels, bed linen and cleaning equipment is all included. The cottage kitchen will be supplied with basics (salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, tea, coffee, sugar etc). There will be soap shampoo etc in the bathroom and a welcome pack of fresh groceries on arrival. However Tesco-online will deliver! Leisure facilities Snooker Room, Tennis Court, Board Games Cottage Colour TV with freeview, DVD/CD Player, Fridge/Freezer etc, excellent supply of crockery, cutlery & utensils, Tea, Coffee etc Suppliedo Washing Machine, Iron, Ironing board, Towels, Tea-towels, Bed linen, Hairdryer, CD/Radio Alarm, Cleaning Materials, Central Heating, Full Local Information Tourist Guide and Maps, Private Parking Space Close to Cottage. Additional Information * No Smoking Policy in all Rooms * Cottages are cleaned weekly (Saturday) * Welcome pack on arrival which includes Bread, Butter and Milk * Short Breaks for any length of stay are available, please ring or email for details.

Location:
Locally the cottage is on the top of Holcombe Hill where the local landmark Peel Monument is only 200 metres away. Peel Tower is the most visible of several local memorials to Sir Robert Peel, a 19th century British Prime Minister best remembered as the creator of the modern British Police Force, who was born in the area. The village of Holcombe is a 10 minute walk away and Ramsbottom is only a mile beyond the village. Ramsbottom is small stone built mill town which has a host of interesting shops and restaurants and is also a stopping point for the celebrated East Lancs Railway. Bury the nearest large town is famous for its open market. Fields and abundant natural wildlife characterise the immediate surrounding landscape yet Blackpool is only an hour's drive away! It is a perfect base for touring the area's many attractions. Please note that the vehicle access to the farm is uphill via a bridlepath, which is unadopted. Holcombe village mile, Ramsbottom 1 mile, Bury town centre 4 miles, Manchester 12 miles, Manchester airport 28 miles