Maltkiln Cottage, Lancashire

This is a lovely cottage in a very nice area,the cottage itself was very cute, very comfortable with everything you could possibly need, a nice outside area for alfresco dining, however on a personal note we would have liked it to have been more private with no disurbances what-so-ever. it was quite close to the main house with plenty of coming & going. Having said that it was a lovely cottage & I would recommend it if you wanted a short break.

Having arrived at the cottage I was given a lovely welcome by the owners who were very helpful in answering questions about the local area and amenities. The cottage itself was really lovely; extremely well presented and clean with everything you could need for a break away and the bed was particularly comfortable! Being december it was a bit chilly but the cottage remained snug and warm. Ir was nice to wake up in the morning and look out of the window to see horses grazing. Although it was a bit too cold to sit outside given the time of year I can imagine that the little patio area outside the cottage would be a lovely place to sit in warmer weather. My other half was keen to see the fishing ponds near the property, and although he didn't get the chance, next time I think I might lose him to a few hours fishing there! I think the cottage itself is in a good location with easy access from the M6 (about ten minutes by car) and close enough to a train station if you fancy a jaunt to Manchester. We also took a trip to
Formby on the coast and were lucky enough to see a red squirrel at the reserve. The cottage is within walking distance of The Eagle and Child, which is a lovely pub serving delicious food and drink. A short walk also takes you to Cedar Farm, which has some really lovely and unusual shops, cafe and a really nice coffee shop. The Red Lion pub is also nearby and the food there was delicious!

All in all it the cottage provided delightful accommodation in an ideal location for a fab weekend away.

Cottage very clean and comfortable. Very handy for coast and countryside.
Proprietors and everyone else we met on the farm were very friendly and obliging.

we had a week in this cottage in september 2012 it is in a lovely location with lots to do around the area, the cottage was clean comfortable with everything we needed for our stay i would recomend this cottage

The cottage was well-equipped and very comfortable. The short walk to the pub and the farm shop worked up enough of an appetite to appreciate the lovely food available within close proximity to the cottage. I would definitely recommend it as a top spot!!

Good enough to book for 2014 summer and hoping for much better weather.
Managed 2 dry days fishing which were most enjoyable.
Caught 3 fine chub.

We stayed here for 13 nights at the end of January and early February and had a wonderful time.

The cottage is immaculate. It is contemporary, clean and very comfortable. It really was a treat to stay there.

Perfectly laid out, the cottage has a very well equipped kitchen so if you do want to be able to cook properly you can do so. The lounge, bedroom and bathroom are also first rate with welcoming comfortable furniture. The bathroom is just right - spotlessly clean with an excellent powerful shower and lashings of hot water.

The cottage is on a working farm but also walking distance to the local pub and farm shop. It just so happens that the local pub, The Eagle & Child, serves fantastic food and guests at the cottage enjoy a discount there too.

The farm shop next to the pub is very well stocked with everything fresh local produce and interesting deli items to a rather tempting selection of wines. We certainly didn't go hungry during our stay.

Only minutes from the wealth of independent shops and cafes at Cedar Farm Galleries and nearby Burscough and Southport, Maltkiln offers comfortable contemporary accommodation in a great location. There are plenty of nice walks and bike rides nearby too, and there is a storage shed for the bikes so it's all very convenient.

The owners are helpful and friendly but completely unobtrusive. We enjoyed the fresh eggs from the farm chickens that the owners left with their compliments for us to try.

Highly recommended indeed.

If you're looking for a slightly bigger cottage there is a 2 bedroomed cottage called Barn Owl on the same farm but for just two of us, Maltkiln was absolutely perfect.

Brilliantly run by owner Claire Martland and husband Cliff, one could easily run out of superlatives when describing this delightful accommodation. Located in the delightful village of Bispham Green in West Lancashire, Maltkiln cottage is a one bedroom converted Piggery located on a working farm (Crook Hall Farm).

The cottage is tastefullyy furnished in contemporary style,and has central heating, an excellent kitchen with full cooking facilities, and a dishwasher. The separate double bedroom boasts a superbly fitted ensuite with shower and bath. I stayed in this cottage for three weeks in June 2015 and loved every minute. The area boasts a wonderful Farm Shop just 200 yards walk and the welcoming Eagle and Child Pub just alongside.

This area of West Lancahire is renowned for its many walking tracks through hedgerow and wood.

I highly recommend Maltkiln Cottage, it is easily the best self contained accommodation I have ever stayed in.

This was our second stay at Maltkiln Cottage, we stayed here last November.
Trying to find a two person holiday rental in West Lancashire / Merseyside is very difficult, so to find this little gem is a bonus.

The accommodation is in a converted farm building on a working farm. In saying that, you do not feel as if you are on a farm once you are in the cottage.
The cottage is very spacious with an extremely large well fitted Kitchen / Diner / Lounge.
Adjacent is the well appointed comfortable bedroom with en-suite bathroom / Shower.

There is a patio with table and chairs outside but the chickens might put some people off.
The owners dogs are adorable and very friendly.
The very pleasant owners live on-site and are available if required but they do not intrude on your holiday.

Excellent location for visiting the local and wider area. Easy access to the M6 means The Lakes, Blackpool for the Lights, Liverpool, Southport and North Wales are all easily accessible.

The only negatives from our point of view is that there is no washing machine and the TV is minute.
Needs a decent sized wall mounted TV.
There are some excellent pubs and restaurants locally within a ten minute drive.

Cliff and Claire have got this cottage absolutely right. Quality kitchen equipment and comfortable furnishings throughout. The hosts are so helpful and thoughtfull.Nothing was too much trouble. We had a problem with the tv on the first day and Claire promptly went out and bought another one. We would highly recommend this location to anyone wanting a peaceful rural location.
An excellent train sevice to Liverpool,Southport or Preston is only 10 minutes away and there are great grub pubs only a short distance away.
Would certainly consider booking again.

Howard and Mary Crawford. Mansfield. Notts

Peace and quiet; even though there were animals about we never really noticed unless we wanted to. We had a really good time.

We had a wonderful time. Very nice owners. The cottage was perfect, bed and shower good, the interior very tasteful and it was extremely clean!

The cottage was excellent. The friendliness of the owners who were extremely helpful. The fishing
was just across the road and although not large, was very relaxing and we spent many an enjoyable hour catching plenty of fish.

Maltkiln Cottage has been recently renovated, therefore, bathroom, kitchen and furnishings are lovely and immaculate. The cottage is small (one bedroom) - but perfectly formed!
The owners were kind and helpful throughout the week and placed lovely white roses, milk and biscuits on our arrival - plus 2 fresh eggs from their chickens - a great treat! The Farm Shop a few hundred yards up the lane is tremendous.

Maltkiln Cottage At Crook Hall Farm is just the perfect hoilday cottage for anyone really. A home from home. Excellent..

We were warmly welcomed at the cottage and our hosts were really helpful, especially with regard to the golf courses. A lovely place to have a holiday.

We absolutely loved this holiday. A really nice cottage in a fabulous location with a nice modern finish inside. We felt really relaxed and comfortable.

A quiet retreat with an easy going pace of life.

The cottage was decorated beautifully and to a high standard. We enjoyed waking up to the gorgeous views and loved all of the wildlife surrounding the cottage including the great fishing and horses. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Great location for days out and good pub food!

Very relaxing and central for places to visit.

Very nice people, a very good location and a very good cottage. We will be going again next year hopefully.

Our second visit to this cottage - there is plenty to do in the surrounding areas. The owners were very friendly and we were fortunate enough to have a really hot sunny week!

This cottage was lovely, very comfortable and in a good location with plenty to see and do in the area. The owners were very welcoming and friendly people would recommend this cottage to anybody.

Lovely family, warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere. We even discussed how we would like to live in such a wee house - perfect!

Th location and close proximity to the farm shop and the pub. The cottage was very warm and comfortable.

The cottage was even better 'in person' than the pictures on the website. It was beautifully decorated, and had everything that was required. The owners were very helpful and had very good local knowledge which helped us to find some extra nature reserves that we were unaware of. Altogether a delightful week. We will definitely be returning.

Maltkiln Cottage was great! The owners were friendly and helpful, and there are great shops and pubs only minutes away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lancashire!

Very cosy environment with the right balance of privacy and being quite close to a range of activities as well as good pubs and eating places. Warm, friendly welcome from the owners and eggs from the chickens and biscuits were such a nice touch. The cottage was most pleasant so when the weather was dire it was so nice to curl up with a good book or watch tv/dvds.

The cottage was beautifully presented and had everything we needed. It was perfect for the break we needed and we wouldn't change a thing about it!

A lovely conversion, very well looked after, with attentive owners who were very helpful. A quiet location with lovely views and lots of eating places with good food just a short drive away.

This cottage was extremely comfortable and set in a quiet location. The kitchen was well equipped with everything that you could possibly need, including a dishwasher. The owners were friendly and helpful should you need to know anything. I would definitely recommend this cottage to friends & family.

Simply brilliant in every respect.

The Cottage was lovely, the location good and the owners were helpful and friendly. Would recommend to anyone.

Lovely cottage just as described. Owners very welcoming and helpful. Perfect location for our needs with good pub in walking distance, and close to bird reserve of Martin Mere.

Very nice and comfortable cottage. The owners have gone to a lot of time and effort to convert what was once a piggery into a lovely little cottage.

The cottage was lovely, as were the owners. We thoroughly enjoyed our week, and plan to return at some future date.