Berwick Lodge

Families and couples will find Berwick Lodge suits a coastal getaway well. This ground-floor bungalow in Thornton-Cleveleys sleeps four across two bedrooms—a super king and a double—with one bathroom and a shower room. Everything happens on one level, which matters if anyone has mobility concerns; the property has wheelchair access and grab rails in the shower. A cot and highchair come as standard, helpful for younger children. One dog is welcome to join you.

The kitchen is equipped for proper cooking rather than holiday shortcuts: electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave and fridge mean you can prepare meals as you choose. The living room has a smart TV and Netflix. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are all included. There's private parking for two cars and a rear garden with a courtyard, seating area and somewhere to store bikes.

The seafront lies just over a mile away; Thornton has an 18th-century windmill and Wyre Estuary Country Park nearby, while Cleveleys across the boundary offers the traditional seaside experience with shops, cafés and a promenade. From there, a tram runs to Fleetwood's fishing harbour, or you can reach Blackpool and Lytham within easy reach. If the coast loses its appeal, the Forest of Bowland is roughly 30 minutes inland by car. A pub sits about a mile from the lodge. The property is non-smoking.