You will receive an email after confirming your booking with further details regarding key collection. However generally, you will collect the keys onsite at Patty's Barn, if you keys are left for collection you will receive instructions regarding the location.

Unfortunately we do not allow pets in the cottages at Patty's Barn. Please read our policy on dogs here. If you're staying in our cabins, The Ginger Hut or the Mushroom Hut we charge a £10 supplement to bring your dog. Please note we do have loose hens onsite therefore your dog must be kept under control at all times and on a lead if necessary. There are also sheep roaming on the salt marshes directly next to Patty's Barn. ​We do not accept any breeds banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, including XL Bullies, even where an exemption certificate is held.​ If you are travelling with an assistant dog, please do let us know and we are happy to accommodate your requirements.

Several of our cottages have ground floor bedroom and bathroom access. The Wild Woodpecker has accessibility adjustments in the bathroom including a downstairs wet room, please call Michelle on 07502726596 if you have specific questions.

Patty’s Barn has super fast broadband internet access and Wi-Fi throughout all of its cottages and in our games room and outdoor dining area.

Our cottages are well equipped for you to make yourself at home. However, we recommend you also bring along, wellington boots, warm jacket and hiking/walking shoes so you can fully embrace the great outdoors during your stay.

Watch this short video to see exactly where to park

Check in is from 3pm and check out is 10am, we ask our guests to be respectful of this as our team will be ready to go to prepare for our next guest arrivals. There are cases where we can offer an earlier check in or later check out depending on existing bookings so please just ask and we can see what we can do.

All of our holiday cottages are individual and let to you only during your stay. No one else has access, and you are always notified at least 24 hours prior should our cleaning or maintenance team require access. Our cabins, The Ginger Hut and The Mushroom Hut share the kitchen and bathroom area. The games room, laundry room and gym are all spaces available to use by other guests. From time to time we host events which can mean our games room or out barn are temporarily unavailable. If you would like to know if there are events happening in advance please check out our calendar or send us a message and we can happily share more information.

Please always book direct. Third party websites like Airbnb and Booking.com can take up to 20% commission off the booking, and as a small business this is a hefty chunk. Please always book direct and we promise the best prices this way too.

Patty's Barn, Hillam Lane, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0DY Important If you are using a sat nav to find us, please input Patty's Barn as well as the postcode. We share the postcode with other properties on the lane. Google Maps Link HERE WHAT 3 WORDS /// liquid.boom.litters On arrival Please drive all the way up to the cottages and park in the carparks highlighted on the map below.

By Car Take Junction 33 of the M6. Take the A6 South signed for Garstang/Glasson Dock After about 1 mile take your first good right signed Cockerham/Glasson Dock. Drive for 1 mile to next T Junction turn right into the village of Cockerham. At the Manor Inn pub turn right signed for Lancaster. Take your first Left down Hillam Lane. Carry all the way to the end of Hillam Lane and bear left to Patty's Barn when you see the stone bench at the fork in the road. Carry on until you get to the end, drive over the cattle grid and into the car park for Patty's Barn By Train London Euston <> Lancaster 2hr 25 mins direct Manchester Piccadilly <> Lancaster, 58 mins direct On arrival to Lancaster Train Station take the exit on Platform 3 to the taxi rank. It is a 15 minutes drive from Lancaster train station to Patty's Barn By Taxi Try these Lancaster Taxi numbers 01524 32090, 01524 848848 or Johns Taxis 07836716578 By Plane Manchester Airport, 1hr 7min (60 miles) Liverpool Airport, 1hr 18mins (68 miles) There is a private runway onsite if you are travelling by private plane or helicopter.

Yes - please call us on 07502726596 for a quick response and we can check availability and get you booked in promptly.

Cottages Are a three night minimum stay, unless you are booking as part of a bespoke corporate or retreat package Cabins. The Ginger Hut and Mushroom Hut are available for 1 nights, which goes up to 2 nights in summer holidays.

Yes - we are a very family friendly site and this is a place where we welcome 'kids to be kids'. Onsite we have a games room, and outdoors there are football goals, rugby posts, swing and a box of outdoor games to play with.

There is plenty to do during your time onsite with us at Patty's Barn. Please check out our Activities tab and Onsite Facilities. We are located directly on the sea wall and King Charles Coastal Pathway, and have a private nature trail inland that explores our family farm, amongst open pastures, woodlands and ponds. We also have a calendar of events, please check out the calendar to find out what is on during your stay. You can expect to find experiences like, yoga, breathwork, foraging, bushcraft and plenty more. Our sister company Land + Sea is also located onsite who offer immersive food and drink experiences like our signature dining experience the Untamed Supper Club and workshops such as fermentation, smoking and the art of fire. Check these out here.

We have regular chefs who come to the site. Once you have shared your budget with us we can put you in touch with one of our recommended chefs. You can host this in your cottage, or if you want to make this extra special and hire one of our spaces for this experience just let us know.

Every cottage comes fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The games room is a communal space for you to enjoy, please note that at times this is sometimes closed for private events. There is a small gym onsite you can use during your stay. You will have access to explore all of the outdoor spaces on our site. Linen, towels, Pure Lakes body wash, shampoo + conditioner and some cleaning products are also included with all bookings. All utilities are included in your stay. BOOKABLE EXTRAS We have one woodfired hot tub onsite which is a bookable extra, please see more info and how to book here. Space hire for larger gatherings available.

The Wild Woodpecker

It is possible to travel by bus, however you must be aware that walking along the lane to the bus stop is 1.3 miles, or across the farm track 0.7 miles. Our site and area is best enjoyed if you have a car.

We do have highchairs and travel cots available, it is best to let us know in advance especially during busy periods as we only have a limited amount. However, these are used at your own risk and you are required to bring your own linen and bedding.

As Lead Guest, you're responsible for your group's compliance with our Terms & Conditions and for all communication with us. Group bookings require a refundable £250 security deposit, covering damage, excessive cleaning, missing/moved items, or breaches of our terms, refunded within 7 days of departure if no deductions apply. Please don't move items (furniture, linen, kitchenware, décor) between cottages or spaces, as this may incur a £50 deduction. Decorations are welcome, but avoid anything that marks walls or beams (tape, pins, staples), and remove everything before check-out otherwise a cleaning/repair deduction may apply.