The Golden Ball Cottages

The Golden Ball Cottages offers ground-floor aparthotel-style rooms with private entrances, outdoor seating areas, and direct access to a garden with picnic spots. Each unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with a work desk. Guests have use of the sun terrace and a children's playground, plus free private parking on site.

An on-site bar serves a selection of draught beers and spirits. Bingo night events are held at the pub, offering cash prizes. Note that the public house restaurant does not serve food every day - only a few hours on days it is open - so guests can use the nearby 24-hour Asda to stock up their cottage fridge.

The cottages sit 5 km from the Trough of Bowland and are within a short drive of North Pier and Blackpool Tower. The river Lune is a short walk from the car park, providing scenic walking routes. Proximity to the Isle of Man ferry port and the Lake District makes the property a convenient base for day trips.

Pet owners can bring their dogs, and the pub opposite sells dog treats alongside freebies for four-legged guests. Family rooms come with a seating area, and the grounds include a children's playground and a picnic area. The cottages have disabled access features, and hot water in the sink is marked as scalding - guests are advised to read the warning sign.

Free on-site private parking is available without a reservation. A full-day security service and CCTV outside the property operate 24 hours. The pub landlord and landlady have been known to deliver breakfast baps and coffee to the cottage door on request, though this is not guaranteed.

Location: River Lune setting, 5 km from Trough of Bowland

Rooms: Ground-floor cottages with private entrances

Entertainment: Weekly bingo nights with cash prizes

Pet policy: Dog-friendly with treats sold at the pub

Parking: Free private parking on site