Holiday application

At ‘Thumbs up for Charlie’ we offer respite breaks families to effected by Peadiatric Brain Tumours.

Please provide us with as much detail as possible to allow us to help us find suitable availability for your stay.

Please note that our demand is always higher during school holidays so if you are able to consider weeks outside of these holidays, please include these in your date selections. We always try our best to consider all applications on an individual basis and will be in contact with you to let you know the status of your application.

Respite Accommodation

  • A wooden deck outside a house with patio furniture including a round glass-top table with four chairs, one with a fur throw, and white fur cushions on the house's window sills. The house has a brown wooden exterior with multiple windows and a door, and the deck extends to the right with some bushes and trees visible in the background.

    Moss Farm

    Settled in a peaceful, rural location on the outskirts of the pint-sized town of Longridge, in Lancashire, rests this bespoke cedar-clad lodge, Moss Farm.

    Beautifully-appointed with an alpine-style wooden interior whilst boasting home comforts and open views of the surrounding greenery, Moss Farm make an idyllic base for a staycation with loved ones.

    Park up in one of two handy off-road parking spaces before unloading your belongings and making your way inside this spectacular timber holiday home to begin your break.

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  • A rustic stone building with a sloped roof, several windows, and outdoor benches, set in a rural area with open fields in the background.

    Patty's Barn

    Patty's Barn is a collection of ten self-catering cottages, sleeping up to 54 people. All cottages full of character and original features. Situated on the edge of Morecambe Bay and just south of the bustling, historic city of Lancaster.

    ​With the great outdoors directly on the doorstep, we welcome you to indulge in the constant change of nature whilst enjoying the unspoiled natural beauty of the surrounding area.

    The perfect spot for a rural coastal retreat with family and loved ones.

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  • A small wooden house with an arched front door and large window, surrounded by a lawn and outdoor seating area with benches and a fire pit.

    Orchard Glamping

    Self Catering Accommodation in Luxury pods available throughout the year in the glorious Lancashire Countryside. Located on a beautiful patch of land, part of the Richardson’s family farm in Catterall, near Garstang.

    Positioned next to the canal, the river and a small woodland, the site offers a multitude of activities for families and couples who just want to get out and immerse themselves in the countryside. The site is also close to the Trough of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

    Orchard Glamping is the perfect retreat in which families and couples can explore the great outdoors.

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  • White two-story house with black window frames, a stone wall in front, potted plant near entrance, on a sunny day with blue sky and trees in background.

    St Peter's Cottage

    Situated in the small hamlet of Heversham, Cumbria, is this superb cottage, St. Peters Cottage. Once the former village pub, this delightful cottage is set over two floors and sleeps up to six guests.

    St. Peters Cottage is the perfect dwelling for an escape to the countryside with friends or family, residing just a short drive away from the famous Lake Windemere, home to a variety of water sports, and easy access to the Yorkshire Dales for daytrips and scenic walks.

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  • Back view of a stone house with a tiled roof, three skylights, and a door opening onto a patio with outdoor furniture and a hot tub, surrounded by garden plants and greenery.

    Dusty Clough Barn

    This unique retreat offers an opportunity to escape normal routine.

    Explore our 3-acre secluded woodland and make use of private fishing rights, relax in the wood fired hot tub or snuggle up in the converted barn.

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  • A stone house with a sloped roof, two skylights, and a white window on the upper floor, surrounded by lush green bushes and trees in a rural setting.

    St Sundays Cottage

    St Sundays Cottage a stunning detached 16th century self catering cottage in the picturesque village of Stainton, near Kendal, Cumbria situated on the banks of St Sundays Beck.

    The one bed cottage is suitable for two adults.

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  • Woodman Cottage

    Woodman Cottage

    Woodman Cottage is a charming terrace property set in the heart of Overton, a fishing and farming village near Heysham, Lancashire.

    Boosting a hot tub, Woodburning stove, smart TV and a short walk from a local pub this delightful, 300 year-old property perfect for families seeking a welcome peaceful getaway.

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