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Wild Duck Lodge

Cottage & Vacation Rentals in Preston, England

62 Reviews
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From: €436 weekly Bedrooms 2 bedrooms Bathrooms 1 bathroom Guests 4 guests

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
Wild Duck Lodge is a detached single-storey cottage situated one mile from the Lancashire village of Mawdesley and thirteen miles from the seaside resort of Southport. This cottage sleeps four people in two double bedrooms, and also has a bathroom with corner bath, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside there's ample off road parking, a patio with furniture, and shared use of the owners' grounds. Wild Duck Lodge is a perfect base for exploring Lancashire, the Lake District and the Western Dales.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with corner bath, walk-in shower, bidet, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room.

Area
The rural village of Mawdesley is located on the West Lancashire plain, just less than 15 miles from the seaside town of Southport. Twice coming first in the Best Kept Village competition, the village offers a scattering of traditional brick-built cottages, old farmhouses, barn conversions and a local pub all surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. Close by is Martin Mere nature reserve, Mere Sands Wood, the market town of Ormskirk, and the Victorian seaside town of Southport.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Patio with furniture. Shared use of owners’ grounds. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops and pub 1 mile.

Key Features

  • Garden
  • Parking
  • Rural location

Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • High chair
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
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Key Features
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • Rural location

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Self-Catering Reviews

Mrs Turnbull
July 2020
Lovely peaceful surroundings, just right for recharging the batteries.. The owners are on hand should you have any questions. The bungalow is spacious and parking is ample. Within easy reach of the west coast. Will definitely consider returning.
Mrs Turnbull, July 2020
July 2020
A nicely appointed cottage, and immaculately cleaned for our visit.. Hosts very kind and welcoming.
Prof Vaughan, July 2020
January 2020
The cottage was very warm and comfortabe in January when the weather was inclement.. Mr and Mrs Henessey were very welcoming .
Val Biancardi, January 2020
November 2019
A nice place to stay, very clean and lovely owners who go above and beyond.. Thank you
Mr Stephens, November 2019
October 2019
The cottage is comfortable, well equipped and in a great location for visiting a range of nearby attractions.. The owners are delightful and happy to make sure you have a good stay.
Mr Clements, October 2019
August 2019
Fantastic clean, well equipped place to stay.. Owners were very nice and helpfull and gave us a warm welcome. Everything was on hand in the cottage. Would have given it at least a 9 but of the very poor Wifi I just go for a 8. It's stated that there's Wifi and that isn't a lie but it is of a poor standard. Slow and some times nothing.
Mr Shaw
June 2019
The owners were really lovely,nothing was a problem!
Mr Ruskauff, August 2019
June 2019
Gill and Mike were lovely people and did all they could to make holiday a perfect experience.. Cottage was great a lovely getaway to peace and quiet.
Mrs Brockbank
April 2019
Gillian & Mike are the most lovely people you could ever wish to meet.. They can't do enough for you to make your stay perfect. They take great pride and joy in their home. My stay there was so peacefull quiet and tranquil. Wild duck lodge is set in the most beautiful countryside. My paradise retreat! Joyce from Wigan
Mrs Smit
December 2018
We had the most wonderful two weeks at the Wild Duck Lodge.. The property is well equipped and immaculately clean. We were made to feel exceptionally welcome by the owners Mr and Mrs Hennessey who really are such a delightful couple. We really appreciated the generous welcome tray and our two children were spoilt with treats! The Lodge is situated in the heart of the west Lancashire countryside and there is so much to see and do in the area! 10 out of 10, we won't hesitate to return!
Mrs King
October 2018
A lovely cottage, well equipped and very helpful owners, who live across the courtyard but keep a discrete distance unless needed..
Mr Lamb
September 2018
There is nothing to do, so made for a relaxing week.. Restaurant of note was the Rufford Arms Hotel. National Trust property Rufford Old Hall.
Mr Rourke
August 2018
We arrived at our accommodation to a warm welcome from the owners and we were shown around.. The property was spotless and lovely. There was a small welcoming tray with tea and biscuits that was very nice. The property was very well situated for everything we wanted to do and the local shops and pubs were within a 10 minutes drive. Overall, we were extremely happy with the property and would definitely stay there again if we visited this area again.
Mrs Johnston
July 2018
Lovely quiet location with friendly & helpful owners next door..
Mrs Chappelle
June 2018
A beautiful cottage set in peaceful countryside with very welcoming hosts.. We will try and visit again.
Mr Hingston
June 2018
Great welcome from the Hennessy's.. Marvellous peaceful location. Very hot weather left car very dusty and windscreen full of bug bodies - so Mr. H cleaned it for us before we left for home!
Mr Ottley
June 2018
It was lovely cottage will be going back
Mr Luff
May 2018
We arrived after a 6hr trip on the M6 to a spotless bungalow in a lovely spot,welcomed by Gillian and Michael,we found everything we needed,very comfy beds,large bath and shower room,huge kitchen/diner.. We had a great week visiting around this beautiful part of the country,close to Southport-Blackpool-Liverpool which is great,especially the Albert Dock area.Lake District is not far away.View from the bungalow across fields,we saw rabbits-pheasant-hedgehogs-numerous birds including owls-bats at night,harmless but fascinating-Gillian and Mike are great hosts and willing to help in any way.Best I can say is that I would certainly go back for another visit.Highly recommended.
Mr Connor
April 2018
Unobtrusive hosts and an idyllic location, the 2 bed bungalow was so relaxing and well placed for visits to various attractions and also the coast.. Preston not recommended due to bus lane confusion (council money maker). also the local wildlife/birds are fantastic and very friendly as well.
Mr Deeks
February 2018
Excellent
Mrs Poole
December 2017
We LOVED staying at Wild Duck Lodge.. Our hosts Gill and Mike are the friendliest people ever and gave us a lovely welcome pack. We arrived in December and was so happy that the cottage was so cosy and warm. The cottage is a lot bigger than the photos suggest. It was immaculately clean and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back and recommend VERY highly. Thank you so much - our family holiday was the best Christmas we have ever had!!! The Poole family
Mr Cawood
June 2017
Lovely hosts, exceptional cottage with everything you need with beautiful surroundings..
Mr Jarvis
June 2017
Just one thing was missing a bathmat ! other than that 110%
Mr Keating
May 2017
Wonderful location, ideal base for places of interest.. Lots of wildlife to be seen in the garden & fields. Mr.& Mrs Hennessey couldn't do enough for you - they were wonderful hosts, can't wait to return. Ray & Gwyneth Keating
Mr Morris
April 2017
A great place for a quiet break.. Very clean and comfortable, with fine views. Owners very welcoming and helpful.
Mrs Cunliffe
March 2017
Really clean bungalow in central location for visiting local attractions.. Friendly and helpful owners.
Mrs Cunliffe, March 2017
February 2017
Will had an excellent relaxed weekend.. Thanks
Mr Goldstein, February 2017
October 2016
Everything was perfect.. Mr and Mrs Hennessey were so kind and helpful. The location and Lodge exceeded expectations. Would love to return. Our granddaughter said she wished she lived in a house like that all the time!!!! Can't recommend this Lodge enough.
Mrs Moss, October 2016
September 2016
Everything about this holiday property exceeded expectations.. The location is stunning. The accommodation top rate and the host and hostess were extremely kind, welcoming and helpful. We would certainly go there again.
Mr Buckley, September 2016
August 2016
Firstly, the reminder of the key collection email with contact number, directions etc.. .. was helpful as I had stored all the information on my computer and could not access it. When we pulled up to the cottage, we were greeted with a warm smile and a handshake. We were then shown around the property and given all the relevant information. Being a little OCD I usually spend the first hour of my holiday cleaning but not this time. The cottage had a lovely subtle smell of bleach, every surface, floor and door was spotless. There wasn't any restrictions on what we could and couldn't do during our stay, as we have had on previous holidays with different companies. My 5 year old son loved it, as soon as he saw the Hennessey's he wanted to tell them about all the different things he had seen in their garden. They were a lovely kindly couple, who acknowledged my son and listened to him babble on. They informed us on what was going on in the area over the coming week and checked to see if we needed anymore towels etc... half way through the week. On our last day my son waited all morning looking out of the window, so as not to miss them to say goodbye and to tell them that he'd had a wonderful holiday. And so had we. Thank you!
Mr Hulme, August 2016
August 2016
Warm and friendly greeting from a delightful couple.. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Cottage was equipped to a high standard including washing machine and wifi that worked. Access to heating if we needed it- which we didn't because the weather was kind to us. Close to transport links so didn't need the car, to get to nearby towns. Highly recommended for a peaceful break- we walked miles!!!
Mrs Moore, August 2016
August 2016
Lovely accommodation, as described.. It was ideal for my elderly parents they were thrilled with their accommodation and the owners who were on hand to assist them. Many thanks they definitely want to return!
Mrs Everest
July 2016
The owners very welcoming everywhere was spotless but also cosy. Lovely bungalow
Mr Todd
July 2016
The cottage was absolutely lovely with plenty to see and do in the area. The owners could not have been any nicer.
Mr Blasbery, August 2016
July 2016
The cottage was absolutely lovely with plenty to see and do in the area.. The owners could not have been any nicer.
Mr Peters
June 2016
This is a very comfortable cottage in an excellent location, which was convenient for many places of interest. The owners were friendly.
Mrs Lever
June 2016
The property is in a beautiful setting to relax after busy days out. We had a warm and friendly welcome from the owners. Wild Duck Lodge is a lovely place to stay and it exceeded our expectations and really did become our home from home for the week. Made even more special by the glorious weather!
Mr Todd, July 2016
June 2016
The owners very welcoming everywhere was spotless but also cosy.. Lovely bungalow
Mrs Everest, June 2016
June 2016
This is a very comfortable cottage in an excellent location, which was convenient for many places of interest.. The owners were friendly.
Mrs Seal
May 2016
The cottage owners were very nice and provided a very comfortable cottage. The garden and views were lovely and the kitchen and bathroom were very good, overall an excellent property, would use it again.
Miss Webber
May 2016
This cottage was comfortable and roomy. The beds were very comfortable, and the shower was very good. The facilities generally were good, and the location was excellent. Mawdesley is a beautiful area, with many lovely walks around the area, including along the canal to Burscough. We would definitely recommend it.
Mr Peters, June 2016
May 2016
The property is in a beautiful setting to relax after busy days out.. We had a warm and friendly welcome from the owners. Wild Duck Lodge is a lovely place to stay and it exceeded our expectations and really did become our home from home for the week. Made even more special by the glorious weather!
Mrs Lever, May 2016
May 2016
The cottage owners were very nice and provided a very comfortable cottage.. The garden and views were lovely and the kitchen and bathroom were very good, overall an excellent property, would use it again.
Mrs Seal, May 2016
April 2016
This cottage was comfortable and roomy.. The beds were very comfortable, and the shower was very good. The facilities generally were good, and the location was excellent. Mawdesley is a beautiful area, with many lovely walks around the area, including along the canal to Burscough. We would definitely recommend it.
Mrs Freeman
March 2016
A very nice lodge, well equipped and in a lovely location. The owners were very helpful, we will defiantly go back again.
Miss Webber, April 2016
March 2016
A very nice lodge, well equipped and in a lovely location.. The owners were very helpful, we will defiantly go back again.
Ms Ball
December 2015
Wild Duck Lodge is in a beautiful setting. The hosts were wonderful and provided lots of extras that made our Christmas holiday very special.
Mrs Freeman, March 2016
December 2015
Wild Duck Lodge is in a beautiful setting.. The hosts were wonderful and provided lots of extras that made our Christmas holiday very special.
Mrs Smith
November 2015
As I am disabled the cottage was ideal, walk in shower was great. The owners couldn't have been nicer, welcomed us warmly and came out to see us off when we left. Within driving distance to various places even the Lake District.
Ms Ball, December 2015
October 2015
As I am disabled the cottage was ideal, walk in shower was great.. The owners couldn't have been nicer, welcomed us warmly and came out to see us off when we left. Within driving distance to various places even the Lake District.
Mr Spencer
August 2015
This cottage is of a very high standard, I thought it was outstanding.
Mr Bumstead
August 2015
Everything was excellent. The owner's were friendly and welcoming. The property was in an excellent location with good directions and was easy to find. It was just perfect for us and good to use as base for the area.
Mrs Smith, October 2015
August 2015
This cottage is of a very high standard, I thought it was outstanding..
Mr Spencer, August 2015
July 2015
Everything was excellent.. The owner's were friendly and welcoming. The property was in an excellent location with good directions and was easy to find. It was just perfect for us and good to use as base for the area.
Mrs Callaghan
May 2015
We enjoyed the peace, quiet and the bats and barn owl which visited each night.
Mr Bumstead, July 2015
May 2015
We enjoyed the peace, quiet and the bats and barn owl which visited each night..
Mr Ringham
April 2015
The perfect getaway with excellent owners who were helpful and friendly. The property provided excellent facilities and location.
Mrs Callaghan, May 2015
April 2015
The perfect getaway with excellent owners who were helpful and friendly.. The property provided excellent facilities and location.
Ms Connaughton
January 2015
What a fabulous cottage - so comfortable and the setting is magnificent. Will definitely stay again.
Mr Lethbridge
January 2015
An absolutely brilliant relaxing stay, exactly what we needed. Me and my partner went with our 6 month old son and we will be going back, it was very peaceful and homely.
Mr Ringham, April 2015
December 2014
An absolutely brilliant relaxing stay, exactly what we needed.. Me and my partner went with our 6 month old son and we will be going back, it was very peaceful and homely.
Mr Lethbridge, December 2014
December 2014
What a fabulous cottage - so comfortable and the setting is magnificent.. Will definitely stay again.
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