From "Absolute Beginners" to "Simply the Best" - this is what Ian & Hilary have achieved in just three years since they took ownership of the beautiful Middle Holly Cottage at Forton. We have stayed at Middle Holly Cottage for many, many years - my husband firstly on business and now as OAP's The Barn (Room 4) is our "home... more

I stayed here last week for the first time. This is a b&b where the owners have thought of everything. Very comfortable. Very Clean. Very pleasent hosts. Very good breakfast. What more can I say. They deserve all the awards they have truly won !!! If you can find an escuse to come to this area, or are passing on... more

Selecting where to stay for a short break in Lancashire - this came down to just two places in the area, one an inn and Middle Holly Cottage. The pictures on their website did it for us. And we were not disappointed by the first view of the cottage. Hilary's initial welcome was just right, the friendly face that is... more

We stayed in Room 4, a small annex for two that is very well appointed and quiet. What we want from a Bed and Breakfast is exactly that - a comfortable bed and a hearty breakfast. Middle Holly provided much more. The location is very handy for the M6 (off junction 33) in a very nice part of Lancashire. It... more

We have stayed at Middle Holly on several occasions over the past two years, since just after Hilary and Ian took over. They have developed their business to a very high standard during this time. You always get a friendly welcome and nothing is too much trouble for them to make you comfortable in their well appointed, newly refurbished rooms.... more

Very much a last minute booking as my wife and I had to travel from Suffolk (a 6 hour drive) to Lancaster to visit father-in-law who had been taken into hospital. I stubbled across Middle Holly Cottage on the net (www.middlehollycottage.co.uk) and checked out reviews on this site. We arrived around mid-day having been allocated 'The Barn' by Hilary (who... more

We were made to feel really welcome. The room was decorated & furnished to a high standard as was the rest of the accommodation. Easy to find and just a short walk away from good eating places. The surrounding area offered plenty for everyone. more

From the moment you view the beautiful kept gardens, to stepping inside this 18th Century cottage you will soon realise that this B&B is as far as I am concerned the ultimate in B&B's. It is decorated to the highest standard. The bedrooms have the finest Dorma Linen, to superb Mira Showers, down to the choice of fine blend teas... more

I've stayed here twice recently, both times on my own in the single room. It's a very friendly, family-run B&B, with well-appointed rooms, good quality shower in the room I stayed in, and an excellent cooked breakfast (with locally-sourced food). At £40 for a single room it represents excellent value. I'd thoroughly recommend it. more