Drake House Farm

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A WONDERFUL FIND

A small five pitch site in a stunning location. Booking was straightforward as Ann promptly returns emails, directions to site are clear and the welcome here is very warm. Nice to have water and drain on each site with convenient hook up. Lots of information in the barn which also houses the toilet and shower (basic but spotlessly clean). Despite some interesting weather (the “storm” and the snow, I had a fabulous few days here….walks from the doorstep to adjacent fells, Pendleton Hill and Ogden reservoirs within a few miles, Forest of Bowland a short drive away with fabulous mountain bike trails, the magic of the Yorkshire Dales and National Park with walking, majestic waterfalls, craggy cliffs and plenty of pubs! Most definitely on my list to return to this site…highly recommended but don’t tell too many other people!

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Reviewed on 03/12/2021 12:09

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A Great View

The booking process is made very simple by the proprietor who emails back straight away on contact. The directions on the site website make access to the site straightforward from the nearby A59. Although the bridge over the river is narrow it is easily negotiated with a little care. The site has five generously spaced, level pitches with a great view over the valley to Pendle Hill. We were blessed with glorious sunrises each morning and starlit night skies. Sheep graze alongside the site and owls hoot at dusk but otherwise the site offers quiet solitude. Altogether a pretty idyllic setting. Each pitch has its own water supply and there is a basic but spotless shower and toilet a few yards away. A real bonus was the free WiFi soon to be upgraded to fibre if nearby publicity is to be believed. The Ribble Valley is very beautiful and you can walk from the site in either direction on circular walks that take in nearby villages and the excellent pubs in Sawley, West Bradford and Waddington. We ate at the Spreadeagle in Sawley (£11 for fish and chips and a gorgeous pint) and had an excellent Sunday meal at the Millstones in West Bradford itself. (£20 for two courses.) Further afield, Pendle Hill is within easy reach as are Clitheroe (castle/ shops) and Skipton and this is a cyclist's heaven with routes along the valley or into the Forest of Bowland and the Dales. We stayed three nights and we will be returning in spring.

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Reviewed on 26/11/2021 21:59

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Disappointing

Booked a few days here based on the many positive reviews and 5 star rating. The site has several good points - generous hard-standing pitches, a quiet rural location, hook up and water on each pitch, wi-fi included. After leaving the A59, the approach to the site is not easy, involving a long single track stone bridge and narrow roads through West Bradford village. "Fantastic views" is not really justified, with caravans in storage to one side, a large neighbouring static caravan site across the field and a nice view of Pendle Hill, partly obscured during our stay by smoke blowing across from the cement works. The single toilet, wash basin and electric shower located inside part of a barn were tired, without any heating and not at all up to the standard we would expect from a CL these days. If you're self-sufficient, that wouldn't be a problem but if, like us, you rely on site toilet and shower facilities, you won't be impressed. We also thought the price (£25 per night) was on the high side for what was on offer, especially considering some Club sites cost less than that at this time of year. Overall we were disappointed and it won't be on our repeat visit list.

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Reviewed on 20/11/2021 11:47

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August bank holiday stay

Just spent four nights over the bank holiday at this beautiful site, spacious pitch with on tap water and direct water waste, the facilities in the on site shower and toilet were spotless and loads of local information provided by the owner Ann. The site is peaceful and beautifully kept, Waddington nearby has a a selection of friendly pubs with great food. Thank you for a great stay, will not hesitate to return. Roger and Bernadette.

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Rogcad

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Reviewed on 02/09/2021 09:40

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Far from the madding crowd.

Spent a glorious week at this lovely quiet adult only CL situated on the edge of the Forest of Bowland although it rained for most of our stay. We were on pitch 1 which in my opinion was the best, plenty of room for car, caravan and porch awning and well drained throughout in spite of torrential rain for a few days. The fully serviced pitches were well spaced out and the whole site was in pristine condition with beautifully mown grass and all had fantastic views towards Pendle Hill. The large barn behind the site had well stocked information including pub walk leaflets and also DVDs and books - this also housed the toilet and shower. Ann was extremely friendly and obviously took pride in her beautiful site visiting every day to ensure all was well. We encountered deer daily on the drive leading to the farm which was a delight and there were many walks from site, our favourite being Bradford Fell which was accessed from the top of the lane where you could walk for miles without meeting anyone. During our stay, we also explored Gisburn Forest where there are many walks and cycle trails, the Trough of Bowland and even visited Morecambe to see if Eric could bring us sunshine! Clitheroe was a stones throw away and a visit to the Sausage shop is a must. This is an area we have never visited before and look forward to returning again in the near future.

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Reviewed on 18/08/2021 09:18

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Excellent peaceful site

Just returned from 4 nights at this lovely CL. We received a very warm welcome from the owner Ann who also walked round the site most days, rain permitting, to check everyone was ok. Pitch 4 had a good sized hard standing area and large area of well cut grass for sitting on. Beautiful views from all pitches towards Pendle Hill. Despite heavy rain we had no problem with any water logging. Good walks direct from the site up to the local fell. It would be a nice walk to the nearest pub in West Bradford but uphill all the way back. Flat walks along the nearby river Ribble and easy access into Clitheroe, a pretty market town and worth visiting. Very handy having water and drainage on the pitch and free wifi an added bonus. We really enjoyed our stay especially noting how peaceful it was. A well run, friendly place to stay and as it’s not too far from home we hope to return.

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Annieb1

Reviewed on 10/08/2021 09:42

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Peaceful well maintained site.

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at this lovely peaceful site. We were on pitch 3, which previous comments have been made of a drainage issue when it rains which Ann did mention, but it rained nearly all the time we were there and we had no problems. Very convenient having water and waste drain on the pitch, we don’t use a hose for waste water but it was easier enough to use a bucket to empty into drain near pitch tap. Waddington village is a pleasant walk away (if you don’t do it in a thunderstorm) with very nice pubs. Well Maintained - Spacious pitches - Friendly Owner - Toilet and shower basic but very clean, what more do you want for a CL away from the crowds and children.

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Firth of Fifth

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Reviewed on 30/07/2021 19:29

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little gem

What a lovely site. 5 beautiful pitches with an amazing view. All pitches have access to electric and water and are spaced put with lots of grass in between each pitch and a cental grassed area too. We stopped here for a weekend but wish it had been longer. The accessible walks from the site are great and even just the walk that runs at the side of the site is amazing and great if you have a dog which we have. Anne was incredibly welcoming and lively to chat too onnrach occasion we spoke....even when the dog decided to venture into her home as we returned from a walk. As per some other reviews there is only 1 token and shower for the 5 pitches and yes its in the back of what was a barn but its kept clean and tidy and Anne ensures there are clean towels and hand soap and sanitiser should you need it. There is also lots of information and a white board for exchanging information with Anne should she not be around. We absolutely loved our stay here and will be planning a trip back. X

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Reviewed on 29/06/2021 20:53

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Great site for Forest of Bowland

We had 5 nights here in early June 2021 and would echo pretty much every positive comment in other reviews. The views of Pendle Hill (weather permitting) are superb; the site is spacious and neat, with water and electric hookup at each pitch. Facilities are simple but clean. There are good walks directly from the site, up onto the nearby fells for even better views north and into the Yorkshire Dales. The central Forest of Bowland fells are easily accessible within about 20mins drive, as is e-bike hire at Dunsop Bridge. Lots of attractive villages in the nearby river valleys, with what looked to be a number of open water swimming opportunities. Ann was a very welcoming and helpful host. If peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings are your thing then this site is hard to beat.

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Reviewed on 21/06/2021 11:33

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Our new favourite CL!

We've been trying to go this CL for some time but lack of availability and Covid conspired against us until recently when were able to book 4 nights. Well it was most certainly worth the wait! The site is fantastic, very quiet with wonderful views towards Pendle Hill and the luxury of fully serviced pitches. Ann is a wonderful host, very welcoming and always ready to chat and to offer help. The surrounding area offers a lot - Clitheroe is a great little town with supermarkets and a lot of independent shops. The castle is a bit of a climb but offers great views towards the Forest of Bowland which is on the doorstep and is a beautiful area. A climb up Pendle Hill is not for the faint hearted but the views from the top are stunning and makes it worth the effort. This site is only 1.5 hours or so from us with most of the journey on motorways, dual carriageways and A roads. The last few miles are on country roads & lanes - narrow in places but nothing daunting... Ann took the trouble to ring us a day or so before we were due to leave to advise us of the temporary road closure on the obvious route from the A59 to West Bradford and to tell us of the alternatives which was really thoughtful and made the journey there that much easier. It's not hard to see why the vast majority of reviews are so positive and complimentary - I think you'd have to be very picky to find anything negative about Ann and her lovely CL. We'll be back first opportunity we get - many thanks Ann!

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