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Ellen's Cottage

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A stone building with ivy, a wooden table with a basket of flowers, a wine bottle, and glasses.
A four-poster bed in a room with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A window with a view of a green landscape, a vase with flowers, and a candle.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Bury, ENG
  • Place, Jumbles Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Burrs Country Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Peel Monument
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Bury

Located in Bury, this cottage is in a rural area. Trafford Centre and Deansgate 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.
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Bury, ENG

What's nearby

  • Jumbles Country Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Burrs Country Park - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Peel Monument - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Turton Tower - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Bury Market - 18 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Hall-I-th-Wood Station - 10 min drive
  • Summerseat Station - 10 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tre Ciccio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ramsbottom Civic Hall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Holcombe Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellen's Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

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 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Jumbles Country Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Turton Tower. Burrs Country Park and Burrs Activity Centre 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage with outstanding views

Lovely cottage with outstanding views. Comfortable and well equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Accommodation

The cottage was lovely, very clean and comfortable with outside space front and back to enjoy the countryside. Would definitely stay here again.. Nothing to be improved.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thank you Dianne. We are pleased that you had a comfortable stay and we hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A stunning stay

The cottage is beautiful, in a stunning location. You feel you are stepping back in time but with all of the modern facilities. We would certainly stay again. Sally was so helpful and we had everything we needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location for exploring a beautiful part of the country.

Cottage full of charm.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location

Perfect location for exploring a beautiful part of the country. Cottage full of charm.
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

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage

The cottage was nice and peaceful and pleasantly quite, otherthan the sound of the sheep in the fields, which was lovely to hear. The bed was extremely comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. A welcome book would be nice, with the current WiFi password, a map of walking lanes, or the nearest shops. Also, a smart TV so people can log into their own streaming accounts.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Fully equipped with everything you need. Host was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
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

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
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

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.
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

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
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

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
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

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.
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