Title: Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve Holiday home in Liverpool with kitchen and patio ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198191/9414fe33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198191/9b63a0ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198191/a601ab9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198191/7035b84a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120200000/120198200/120198191/a5e15c9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space £173 includes taxes & fees 26 Nov - 27 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve Property Overview Stylish 3-bedroom Formby home just a short walk to the beach, golf clubs, and the famous Red Squirrel Reserve. Ideal for families, groups, golfers, and pets. Modern-boho interiors with plants and art, bright living spaces, and a west-facing garden perfect for sunny evenings. Bedrooms: 3 (1 king, 1 double, 1 single cabin/desk space) Bathrooms: 2 (1 family bathroom with roll-top bath & shower, 1 downstairs WC) Sleeps: up to 5 Pets: welcome (on request) Parking: driveway for 1 large or 2 smaller cars The Space Living areas: Open-plan kitchen–diner with seating for six and French doors to the garden. Snug with high-quality TV (Prime Video & Apple TV). Separate front lounge with morning sun. Kitchen: Fully equipped with fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, Nespresso machine (tea, coffee & sugar provided), high-quality knives, plus a TV for cooking entertainment. Bedrooms: King-size master with TV Double room with calming green tones & plants Single cabin room (great for kids or remote working with full desk) Bathrooms: Family bathroom with roll-top bath & separate shower Downstairs WC Garden & Outdoors: West-facing garden with sun from late morning to sunset, patio with dining area, chiminea/firepit, and an additional outdoor room for games or quiet retreat. Location Highlights Beach & Nature: Walk straight into the pinewoods, dunes, and Formby beach. Perfect for children, pets, and spotting red squirrels. Golf: Formby Golf Club within walking distance; Royal Birkdale (The Open host) only 10 minutes by car/train. Food & Drink: The Freshfield pub, The Beer Station, cafés and village shops all within walking distance. Transport: Freshfield station nearby for easy links to Liverpool and Southport. Guest Comforts Hotel-quality linens and bedding Eco-friendly Bright Earth toiletries Fast Wi-Fi & plenty of storage Child & pet-friendly (travel cots, high chairs available on request) Guest Access Guests have full use of the property, including garden, patio, and outdoor room. Secure key box entry provided before check-in. Extra Touches I love making stays special. Hampers, birthday surprises, or tailored touches can be arranged on request. As a lifelong Formby local, I’m nearby to help with tips on the best walks, golf courses, and hidden gems. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95749700/95749606/c7648e8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely 2 Bed Apartment -Ideal 4 Leisure & Business Travellers Formby - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=95749606&PinnedHotelID=95749606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83540000/83536800/83536707/31b8fe92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Canal side cottage with hot tub, sky tv and log fire Lathom - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=83536707&PinnedHotelID=83536707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102110000/102104600/102104507/7b7f43fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath property close to Liverpool city centre, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, bright living room, garden, and free on-street parking. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.56416,-3.08768&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:as%7DeI%7E%60zQ%3FY%3FY%3F%5B%40Y%3FY%40Y%40Y%40Y%40YBY%40Y%40YBYBYBYBYBWBYDWDYBWDYDWDWFWDWFWDUFWFUFWFUFUFUHUHUFUHSHSHUHSHQHSJSHQJQHSLQHOJQJOLOJQJMJOLOJMLMLMJMLKLKLKLKLKLINKLILILGNILGNGLGNELENENELENCNENCLANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBNBL%40NDNBNDLDNDLDNDNFLFNFLHLFLHNHLJLHLJLJLJLJLLLJJLLLJNLLJNLNJNJNJNJPJPJPJPHPJPHRHRHPJTHRFRHTHRFTHTFTFTFTHVDTFVFTDVFVDVDVDVDXBVDXDVBXBVBXBXBXBX%40XBX%40X%40X%40X%40X%40X%40X%3FX%3FZ%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FZ%3FXAXAXAXAXAXAXCXAXCXCXCXCXCVCXEVEXCVEXEVEVEVGVEVGTGVETIVGTGTGTITGTIRITGRIRKTIPIRIRKPIPKPKPKPKPKNKNKNMNKNMLKNMLKLMJMLMJMJMJMJMHMJOHMHMFMHOFMFOFODMDODMDODOBODM%40OBOBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCMAOCOEOCMEOEOEMEOEMGOGMGOIMGMIMIOKMIMKMKMKMKMKKMMMMMKMMOKOKMKQMOKOKQIQMOISKQIQKSISIQISIUISISGUIUIUGUGUGUGWGUGWEUGWEWGWEWEWEYCWEYEWCYCWCYCYCYCYAYAYCYAYAYAYAY%3FYAY%3F%5B%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rMudz91Ymjz4COflMMCRbL76Usc=) Formby, England #### What's nearby - Freshfield Squirrel Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Formby Pinewoods - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Formby Ladies Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Formby Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Taylor's Bank - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Freshfield Station - 10 min walk - Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Tin Shed - ‬3 min drive - ‪Grapes Hotel Formby - ‬4 min drive - ‪Railway Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Lifeboat (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Pinewoods - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve? > As of 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve on 26 Nov 2025 start from £173.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-Formby-Coastal-Retreat-3-Bed-Home-Near-Beach.h120198191.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve located? > Located in Formby, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Freshfield Squirrel Reserve, Formby Pinewoods and Formby Ladies Golf Club. Formby Beach and Ainsdale Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Freshfield Station is 10 minutes by foot and Formby Station is 23 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Formby Coastal Retreat – 3-Bed Home Near Beach, Golf & Red Squirrel Reserve Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi W. 12 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is beautiful and welcoming. We had a lovely basket for off treats and they left treats and a blanket, wipes and poo bags for the dog. The beds were comfortable. The area itself is very nice and within walking distance to the beach and squirrels woods. Plenty of pubs around for food and drinks. We traveled to Manchester as we had tickets for coronation street tour which was only one hour away. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3127ff40-4d77-493f-90a1-e64432e3f489-1760279206375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Formby beach ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0ad6c0e9-8b03-4259-9cbe-e18745d66c5e-1760279206386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Naomi W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne W. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was exactly as described. Very clean. Family friendly. A perfect home from home for us, grandparents, son, daughter-in-law and 9 month old baby and small elderly dog.Lovely warm and welcoming house. Cot, high chair and baby bath provided. Dog treats, blanket, towel and toy an added bonus.Lovely sized garden with lots of plants, flowers and birds. Great to look out onto the garden and watch from the kitchen diner and snug room. ##### Yvonne W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025