Quirky bothy in the heart of rural Rivington

The bothy is set in the beautiful village of Rivington at the foot of Lancashire’s Pennine Moors. Set in two acres of cottage gardens, the simple Shepherd Hut style accommodation is an ideal base for walking, fishing, woodland hikes, mountain bike trails, water sports or visiting quaint tearooms and breweries. Rivington is only 15 miles from Manchester and just a couple of miles from the Middlebrook retail / cinema / sports facilities. The bothy is a 20 minute walk from Horwich town centre. The space The bothy is a simple Shepherd Hut style accommodation where pets are welcome. As such, it is an ideal base for hill walking, woodland treks, mountain bike trails, water sports or visiting numerous quaint tearooms or breweries. In line with what you would expect from a Shepherds Hut experience, this is not a standard hotel experience. The bothy is a cosy studio space where you pull out the sofa bed in the main studio room and add the adjacent mattress to create a comfy bed. For people who prefer a more standard double, a small fold up double bed is available from the shed store opposite the bothy and guests may also help themselves to garden furniture to relax in the grounds. There is a modern en-suite facility within the bothy with an electric shower. There is a wash basin in the en-suite, which in-line with the Shepherds Hut vibe, just has cold water from the tap. Hot water is available if needed from the kettle in the main room and the electric shower can provide hot or cold water as required. Guest access Guests are free to park on Beech Cottage’s shared drive and are welcome to relax in the garden and field. There is a secluded section of the garden behind the bothy with outdoor chairs already provided and guests are encouraged to use this area, during their stay in the bothy. Other things to note Check in is from 5pm, unless otherwise agreed. Guests are asked to check out before 11am on the day of departure. This is a peaceful family area, so guests are requested to keep noise to a minimum and parties / functions are not allowed.