OLIVIA'S RETREAT, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Heysham

Olivia's Retreat in Heysham, Lancashire, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

Olivia's Retreat is a single-storey, family-friendly, and pet-friendly lodge. The living areas consist of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and TV, Playstation 4 (no games provided), WiFi. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin, along with a shower room. Outside there is a wrap-around decked area with furniture, off-road parking for two cars, and additional communal parking. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, but sorry, no smoking. Highchair and travel cot available. You'll find a shop in 1.1 miles, a pub on-site, and the marina in 1.3 miles. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Olivia's Retreat is a fabulous base for a family break to Lancashire.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, and dishwasher. Smart TV with Netflix, PlayStation 4 (no games provided) and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking for 1 car with additional parking nearby on-site. Enclosed, wraparound decking with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles. Note: Guests will have access to the on-site facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, play area and restaurant, as well as easy access to the shoreline, passes can be purchased from reception. Note: Though the property is single-storey, there are steps up to the decking

Region: Benefitting from its Georgian capital city Lancaster, popular for its tourist attractions of Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and the wonderful Way of the Roses cycling route, Lancashire offers a range of hidden gems you won't want to miss. With Blackpool close-by, you won't be short of things to do with Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Tower, the SEA LIFE centre and its 32-acre Zoo.

Town: Heysham is a picturesque coastal village resting just a few miles from the town of Morecambe and the city of Lancaster. Woodland, open grassland and sandy beaches surround this village which houses a selection of shops, pubs, eateries and small businesses, offering something to suit all visitors. Brush up on the local history by spending time at the Heysham Heritage Centre, or if you are feeling adventurous, catch the ferry to the Isle of Man. Within striking distance is the larger town of Morecambe where you will find further amenities and attractions including the Eric Morecambe Statue and The Stone Jetty. Slightly further afield is the city of Lancaster, where you will find a medieval castle, four museums and Williamson Park which often hosts open-air concerts during the summer. Heysham is a peaceful base for exploring the area further.