News & Reviews

Great Third Stay at Bowland… review

23 January 202629 January 2026

Third time here at Bowland, brilliant place. Middle of nowhere but internet is fab. Dog friendly site and staff are lovely too, very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Will be back again for a fourth time this year..highly recommended.

Birthday long weekend… review

17 January 202629 January 2026

Second time we have been, previous visit was for our son and daughter in law's wedding which was excellent. Even though we visited in January the weather was kind, and we had a peaceful and wonderful long weekend spent with or son and daughter and their partners. The lodges a…

Wrap up an Adventure this Christmas with a Gift Card

1 December 20252 December 2025

Treat someone special to an unforgettable break in the Ribble Valley with a Bowland Escapes Gift Voucher. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or simply saying “thank you”, our vouchers can be used towards any stay booked online; from hot-tub lodge retreats to family adventures in a safari tent Choose the…

Squeaky clean camping pod… review

6 November 202529 January 2026

We had a lovely stay in the camping pods. The facilities were all extremely clean- helped by the fact they we booked out of season and so we had our own bathroom- the other campers were assigned the second one. The firepit and picnic table were both a welcome addition-…

Restful days… review

14 October 202529 January 2026

The best self catering cabin we have stayed in very well equipped and even a hot tub on a quiet site for relaxing few days not too far from nearby villages you do need transport

Winter Refurbishments at Bowland Wild Boar Park

8 October 202510 October 2025

We’re giving Bowland Wild Boar Park a little winter makeover! While we carry out refurbishment work, the park will be temporarily closed to the public. Guests staying with us at Bowland Escapes can still walk around and explore the park free of charge, though activities won’t be running and some…

Cosy couples getaway… review

3 October 202529 January 2026

We travelled to Bowland via Clitheroe and the Inn at Whitewell to make the most of the weekend. A simple no cook dinner and a bottle of wine were enjoyed in the cosy Shepherds hut with the log burner glowing. We had a short stroll around the lovely wooded area…

What a great place!… review

3 September 202529 January 2026

Stayed in a shepherds hut with my son for 3 nights .. the shepherds hut was lovely with everything you need the area was great and plenty fir kids to do at the wild boar park . We saw a wedding venue at the place that would be lovely and…

Excellent family night away… review

1 September 202529 January 2026

Excellent family night away in one of the safari tents…thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful setting and the kids lovee it especially with the tickets included to the boar park and also we added in the wood and firelighters to enjoy some time outdoors in the evening cosy with the firepit! Would…

Friendly and chilled out weekend… review

21 August 202529 January 2026

This place has really developed over the years with a few types of accommodation to stay in. We stayed in a pod, basic but clean with power and spotless toilets and showers nearby. We had issues with locking the toilets and the friendly staff came immediately and resolved. The park…