Although the Lancashire Rural Futures programme has ceased

specialist rural business support can still be accessed through

Rural Futures on 01995 600724 www.ruralfutures.co.uk

Rural Lancashire lies at the heart of three areas of national importance. The Forest of Bowland is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and within easy reach are the national parks of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Largely undiscovered by tourists, the area offers quiet lanes, historic villages, outstanding birdlife and a wide variety of recreation from fishing to walking.

Those with holiday cottages in the area can find it difficult to attract potential visitors, who often drive through Lancashire en route to Lakes or Dales tourist hotspots. To address this, Julia Wilkinson set up Bowland Country Cottages to market self-catering property. Julia has years of experience directing visitors to accommodation and offers a complete booking service and guidance on what to do in the area. With many visitors able to search across the internet for accommodation we have supported Julia with a website and literature to better promote the area.

Bowland Country Cottages 01995 640496 or

check the website www.bowlandcountrycottages.co.uk

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