Ellen’s Cottage is a beautifully presented, 17th century cottage located on Boardmans Farm, one of the oldest buildings in Hawkshaw dating back to 1707. The cottage is full of character but with all the modern requirements for a cosy stay. It's an ideal choice for the perfect couples getaway.
Ellen’s Cottage can be found up a quiet lane with no through traffic. The picturesque exterior with centuries of character is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The gardens are south-west facing over the landscape and have outdoor furniture where guests can soak up the sun in the summer before heading inside the rustic, cosy cottage.
On entering the cottage, the oak beams against the white walls oozes charm throughout, a grandfather clock setting the tone of this historic building. A log fire will warm those cold evenings, and a comfortable sofa to relax in sits off the stairs to the bedroom adjacent to the kitchen at the rear, well-stocked with all the amenities and utensils required to cook up a feast.
Up the stairs can be found the luxurious four poster double bed, enjoying countryside views to the south. The bathroom is equipped with a bath and shower, with complimentary amenities for your stay.
The local pub is only 1 mile down the lane to Hawkshaw Village, where you will find further amenities at the village store.
Ellen’s Cottage has parking for two cars. Please be aware the entrance to the property is down a single track lane.
Two well-behaved pets are welcome and should never be left alone in the property.
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Property # 11058877
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Bury
Located in Bury, this cottage is in a rural area. Deansgate and Trafford Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Heaton Park and Burrs Country Park. East Lancashire Railway and Queens Park are also worth visiting.
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 30. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Ellen's Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ellen's Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ellen's Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ellen's Cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Turton Tower and within 6 miles (10 km) of Burrs Country Park and East Lancashire Railway. The Met and Bury Art Gallery and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location for exploring a beautiful part of the country. Cottage full of charm.
Gareth
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review Ellen's Cottage. We are so pleased that you had a lovely stay and hope to welcome you again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gareth
28 December 2025
Perfect location for exploring a beautiful part of the country.
Cottage full of charm.
Gareth
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jean
13 February 2026
Beautiful cottage
Beautiful cottage -the only drawback was the approach road, which is very potholed. Also stairs a quite steep to the upper floor. Sally is an excellent host.
Jean
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2026
Thank you Jean. we are pleased that you had a lovely stay. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Beautiful location. Fully equipped with everything you need. Host was very helpful.
Lyndene G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
9 December 2024
11/10. I wish I had booked to stay longer, will definitely come again. Peaceful and cosy.
This is a wonderful location, quiet and restful, with a quaint and comfortable cottage.
Rachel
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Giovanni
14 August 2025
Beautiful old cottage in stunning location.
Lovely grounds and views across the valley. Well equipped with plenty of kitchen utensils, microwave, ample free parking. Close by. Footpath to Hawkshaw was next to the cottage, and a lovely area for walking.
Giovanni
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
19 March 2024
Lovely old stone cottage with lots of original features in stunning countryside.
Everything you could need for a lovely stay. Our dog enjoyed it too. Lovely pub at the end of the lane serving great food and beers.
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Janet
4 May 2025
Beautiful peaceful cottage
Such a tranquil cottage in a beautiful part of the country. Cottage was so cool as we experienced a really hot week so good to come back to.
The only thing we felt could improve was maybe fence in the back garden to contain the dogs we felt a bit awkward if they wandered in front of the next cottage.
Janet
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Helen
13 March 2024
Beautiful spot
Beautiful spot, if you’re wanting to escape busy places & be around greenery / peace & quite, this is perfect. You’re not too far away from convenience though too I might add. Sally is super helpful in every way, can’t fault her hosting Look forward to booking again!
Helen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie
22 November 2022
So beautiful and such a charming location with great views!
So beautiful and such a charming location with great views!
It’s so far on the back of the street, clearer instructions on location would have been helpful. There were also cobwebs everywhere inside.
Katie
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2022
Hi Katie,
We are pleased to see you enjoyed Ellen's charm :)
We will see if we can make clearer instr
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nichola
8 March 2024
Lovely stay cosy and great field for the dog to play..
Sally was a fabulous host, prompt replies, lovely to deal with, can't fault the cottage at all. only cons I can think of is that brighter lights heading down the steps also rubber coating in the steps as the last morning was extremely slippy and also bit of lighting would have been nice outside the back...but overall we had a lovely stay and will hopefully return if Sally will have us
Nichola
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
sandra
11 November 2022
Lovely location - few touches missing to make us feel welcomed and comfortable.
Lovely location.
Some small features missing - no wood left for the fire, no independent control of heating, few cobwebs suggesting cleaning could be a little better, no reserved parking space near property, lighting outside property poor when arriving in the dark.
sandra
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2022
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback, it is appreciated!
We are pleased to see you loved the location.
We will take on board what you have raised & speak with the owner/housekeeper to try to rectify these points for future guests. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
18 October 2022
My husband and I had the most amazing stay in this lovely little cottage
My husband and I had the most amazing stay in this lovely little cottage. We found ourselves in between homes whilst we wait to move house and this cottage was perfect for us. Really cosy, comfy bed and well kitted out kitchen. Plus beautiful surroundings, views and walks. Sal and Phil were really accommodating as we not only had our newborn but our pets. Amazing hosts, so welcoming and we wouldn’t hesitate in rebooking! The perfect pre moving day break - huge thank you again! Jess, Nick, Zach, Skye 🐾 & Kobi 🐾 x
Jessica
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Hi Jessica, This is so so lovely to read! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay & can not wait to welcome you back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve
12 September 2023
cosy cottage in a beautiful location,
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Ellens Cottage is an old quaint, small stone cottage in the heart of the Lancashire countryside, yet close enough to get to all the major towns. On our first night we walked with our dogs (1mile) to the Waggon and Horses pub and had a lovely meal. The walk back was in the dark, and it is very dark, so bring a torch. The listing mentions pot holes in the road up to the cottage. They are not bad pot holes at all, I have driven on much worse main roads! It is a lovely cottage in a stunning location and we will hopefully be staying again.
Nothing really, could do with a torch.
Steve
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Terence
16 June 2024
Ellen's cosy cottage
We loved looking out on the sheep and lambs in the fields from the cosy bedroom with its four poster bed and wonky beams. Sally, our host gave us a friendly welcome chat and settled us in with two pints of milk. The kitchen has everything you need, the bathroom has big fluffy towels and the television and wi-fi reception is excellent. Parking was easy and the garden was full of beautiful yellow irises. In the back garden is a seating area which would be great should the weather be warm and sunny. We were grateful that the central heating came on as the weather was chilly when we stayed. There are lights strung on the handrail leading down to the cottage which were helpful in the dark.
We would certainly recommend Ellen's Cottage and look forward to a return visit.
The cottage gave us everything we needed and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, so nothing needed improving as far as we were concerned.
Terence
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review of Ellen's Cottage!
We are so pleased you had a wonderful stay.
We really hope to host you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Neil
21 December 2023
Ellen's Cottage in Hawkshaw was a lovely place for us to base ourselves in.
Ellen's Cottage in Hawkshaw was a lovely place for us to base ourselves in, down a narrow laneway in a quiet area with a great view. The Cottage had everything we needed. Next to the Cottage is a laundry with a washing machine and clothes drier. There is a great pub with delicious meals on the corner of Hawkshaw Lane and Bolton Street which operates Tuesday to Saturday. There is a Supermarket and Petrol/Service Station about 10 minutes away which operates 7 days a week. The laneway has quite large potholes in a few places and there are no street lights for night driving. There are a few stairs to encounter from the car park down to the entrance to the Cottage. Inside the Cottage is a steep and narrow staircase. On the left of a small landing is another step to get into a very large bathroom and on the right of the landing is a couple of steps to get into a very large bedroom. Heating upstairs and downstairs is on a timer but the Host will adjust the timer to your needs.
Neil
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty
16 January 2026
Sally went above and beyond when I needed help.
Sally went above and beyond when I needed help. The cottage is lovely and homely. Stunning views all around. very quiet location but so easy to get around from. I'm definitely staying again.
Kirsty
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