There’s something slightly magical about Haran’s Homestead, an unusual little cabin in the Lancashire countryside. Green-hued and dinky, it looks slightly unreal—as if it could be home to a Hobbit or, perhaps, a tiny relation of Shrek. The colour helps it blend into the surrounding hills and while the place offers lovely natural surroundings it is, maybe, a little supernatural too. There’s Hameldon Hill to the front and Pendle Hill to the rear (the latter, the scene of Bronze Age Burials and witch trials). But you don't need to hike the hills to find the real magic of this place. Just stay put, get away from it all, and relax in the hot tub just outside your cabin.
Haran’s Homestead is situated in a secluded spot on a farm between Burnley and Blackburn. The little green cabin is your eating, sleeping and living space, all centred around an open fire in the middle. This is a barbecue cabin which offers the novelty and all-weather option of cooking indoors on the grill. But you don’t have to as there’s also a fire pit outside along with comfy outdoor furniture, hammocks, a compost loo and, of course, that hot tub. It’s all designed for rest and relaxation.
With that in mind you might be happy just to be here on the farm, and may not make it out to Pendle Hill. But if you are looking for a day out, that place makes for a worthy walk—with added interest from its long history and lovely views. Other nearby attractions include the Elizabethan Gawthorpe Hall and Clitheroe Castle. Modern amenities are not far either: you’re less than 10 miles from Blackburn and Burnley, just three from Accrington. The real coup, though, is that it's only an hour from Manchester and just a tiny bit more from Liverpool and Leeds, which makes it a great location for a green weekend escape from the city.
Haran’s Homestead is located at the bottom of the field meaning you will be very much in the peace and quiet away from the main house. On arrival you can park your vehicle at the top near the archway and make your way down to the Airbnb which is the green cabin at he bottom of the field. Please note cars are not allowed down the field and you can park at the top, if you require help with luggage we are on hand to help. Simply walk down the path and on arrival enjoy a cup of tea/coffee on us in the complimentary welcome box which we provide. (Please do let us know if you want to use the 'light the hot - this is at a cost of £10.00) xx The Hut is heated by the indoor fireplace which also doubles up as the BBQ / water boiling facilities (kettle provided) . Please not if you are cooking inside windows must be kept open in order to allow the clear flow of air into the cabin. We have a carbon monoxide alarm and also a fire extinguisher and alarm in the cabin and we ask guests to be mindful when using naked flames - health and safety! This is Glamping and the hut only has one socket (enough to charge your phone) and one strip light .. and a superb compost toilet which is located in a separate little hut complete with solar light and solar driven water for handwashing. There is a solar unit on the left side on the toilet and you will need to click it on to ensure your receive lighting and running water. The hut is located at the bottom of the field surrounded by trees, nettles, grass and all field related outdoorsy stuff!!! Please note that if you like glamping and nature then this is the place for you, but if you want creature comforts then dont book but do take a look at our other lodge Buttercup Retreat which is on the grid :) The is a a 2 metre open space for the three quarter double bed and also two of the benches around the BBQ can be made a little bigger to provide small but practical sleeping space if you do bring an extra guest or two - we advise bringing sleeping bags to lay on top of the wooden benches - they are not the most comfortable but its glamping!! We do provide sleeping bags for rental @ £6 per bag per stay but you can always bring your own. Outside there is a compost solar powered toilet which is pretty cool, the switch is located as you walk on the wall above the vacuum cleaner. This is truly an outdoor experience combined with the indoors - Best of both worlds. XHaran’s Homestead is on a farm that’s on the outskirts of the village of Altham, three miles outside the town of Accrington and not far off the M65 between Burnley (seven miles) and Blackburn (10 miles). It’s just outside the southern edge of the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales. There are plenty of nice places to go for a walk in the countryside with both the Burnley Way and the Bronte Way long-distance, signposted routes which are not too far away. Gawthorpe Hall is one of the closest places for a day out, just three miles away. It’s an Elizabethan mansion house in landscaped gardens that’s looked after by the National Trust and open to visitors. There’s more history at Clitheroe Castle (eight miles) where you can explore the gardens, castle keep and museum. Pendle Hill is about eight miles from site. You can follow a route from the village of Newchurch-in Pendle or Barley if you are up for the challenge.
There’ll be enough to make a tea or coffee on arrival at Haran’s Homestead and fresh eggs are sometimes available to buy from your hosts, thanks to the on-site chickens and ducks. The closest pub is under a mile away in Altham, The Walton Pub and Kitchen, which serves food all day. If you’re doing the walk up Pendle Hill, call in for lunch or a drink at The Barley Mow in Barley village at the foot of the hill. For takeaways and shops, the closest place is Accrington (three miles away).
