Places to Stay
For a full selection of places to stay in Lancashire go to
www.visitlancashire.com. Here
is a selection of some of the best.
Stanley House
Small, boutique hotel which manages to combine a real
out-in-the-countryside feel while being just minutes away from the
M6 and M65. The quality and attention to detail that have
gone into Stanley House started attracting awards almost from the
day it opened, culminating recently in the 2007 Enjoy England
tourism awards when it came top in the UK in the small hotel
category.
The Inn at Whitewell
Dunsop Road, Whitewell, Nr Clitheroe BB7 3AT
T: 01200 448222
Wonderfully atmospheric, rambling old coaching inn dating back to
the 1300’s, complete with authentic creaking floorboards and the
odd stuffed fox. Outside is the beautiful Forest of Bowland, while
inside there’s roaring fires, a great restaurant and fantastic
breakfasts (good black pudding of course). Has a fab wine merchants
on site too.
www.innatwhitewell.com
Northcote Manor
Northcote Road, Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BE
T: 01254 240555
Northcote Manor sits in lush countryside on the edge of the Ribble
Valley and at about an hour’s drive from Manchester or Liverpool,
it’s a destination for serious foodies. Award-winning chef Nigel
Haworth takes a creative approach to regional specialities
(Lancashire cheese ice cream anyone?) and the great wine list means
that it’s best to book in overnight in one of the well-appointed
rooms.
Number One Blackpool
1 St Lukes Road, Blackpool FY4 2EL
T: 01254 343901
Who’d have thought it? Blackpool is now leading the way in
reinventing the traditional B & B format. And what a
reinvention - this boutique hotel style bed and breakfast in a
quiet area of South Shore is a revelation of quality, comfort and
fantastic service. Judges at the 2007 Enjoy England tourism awards
thought so too, awarding it the prestigious title of best B & B
in the country.
www.numberoneblackpool.com