Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Carnforth

Carnforth holiday cottages are perfect for visitors who want to experience life in a traditional Lancashire community. This pretty town is located in North Lancashire, at the northern end of Morecambe Bay. It is perhaps best known for its appearance in the iconic David Lean film Brief Encounter, scenes of which were filmed at the town’s railway station. Holiday cottages in Carnforth are popular among fans who visit to watch the film and take their photos at the station’s excellent visitor centre. In the heart of the town, you will discover a variety of independent shops, including the renowned Carnforth Bookshop, where you can browse more than 100,000 second-hand books.

A long country lodge in North Yorkshire overlooking a walled paddock lined by trees
Masongill Lodge, Carnforth
Carnforth
North Yorkshire
England
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Masongill Lodge is a charming rural cottage in the hamlet of Masongill, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This Grade II-listed Yorkshire longhouse was built in 1709 and features exposed beams, two log fires, an Aga, and a walk right from the front door. The property also includes a paddock and garden with breathtaking views.

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There are a couple of supermarkets and a handful of good places to eat and drink. Pop into the Snug, next to the railway station, for an impressive range of local beers. On the other side of the river, Taps on the Green is a welcoming pub serving hearty dishes. Exploring the town from your Carnforth holiday cottage, you will notice historic landmarks, such as the Civic Hall and the pretty parish church. Directly to the town’s north, Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a paradise for walking, with countless trails through stunning nature reserves, where butterflies, birds and wildflowers await discovery. 

A little further north, the Lake District National Park is home to some of the country’s most idyllic countryside. The mysterious moors and peat bogs of the Forest of Bowland lie to the town’s east, while the rugged hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are close enough for day trips. For a day by the sea, head to the graceful town of Morecambe, a 15-minute drive southward. Lancaster is well worth a visit, with a medieval castle perched on a hilltop overlooking the city.