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Lancashire’s historic role in the Industrial Revolution means there are many impressive early industrial sites littered across the county. And many great pubs which served the communities and were part of this fascinating point in history. Now Lancashire’s best pubs with rooms and coaching inns provide a comfortable and friendly place to stay for visitors, but many of them have great stories beyond their locally sourced menus and wonderful rural views. Our Gurus have been selective about recommending Lancashire’s 10 best pubs with rooms, but if you know of one they’ve missed then they’d love to hear about it and pay a visit.
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Lancashire is big, undulating and rural, and most of its visitors are heading for Manchester, the powerhouse, Georgian Lancaster or fading seaside grand dame, Blackpool. But if you’re not heading to one of these big name destinations, then you’re free to discover the quieter pleasures of this county. Like the beautiful Ribble Valley, adjacent to the Yorkshire Dales, but a visual prelude to the Lake District, and Pendle Hill.
Lancashire’s 10 Best Pubs with Rooms
Lancashire's Best Pubs with Rooms for the Forest of Bowland
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- The Spread Eagle is a riverside pub in the Ribble Valley, in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It’s a great spot for walkers and has beautiful views of the Pendle Hills, it’s also a great local hub.
- The Inn at Whitewell is superbly situated in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. It's a family and dog friendly property with characterful, antique filled interiors and is the perfect base for exploring the stunning countryside.
Lancashire's Best Pubs with Rooms for the Ribble Valley
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- For a rural stay in the Ribble Valley, the Assheton Arms is hard to beat. Come here for stunning views, boutique style accommodation and fabulous food.
- Or what about the Red Pump Inn? It's a luxury pub with rooms ideally located for both Forest of Bowland and Ribble Valley. The eight rooms are traditional in feel, and for the more adventurous there are glamping yurts in the garden! Plus there's an excellent steak restaurant and spectacular views.
Lancashire's Best Pubs with Rooms for Walkers
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- The Derby Arms is set in lovely walking country on the edge of the Forest. It's a traditional country pub with just six simple but stylish rooms, and an excellent restaurant which specialises in seafood.
Lancashire's Best Pubs with Rooms for a Relaxing Escape
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- The Cartford Inn, not far from the coast, is a fabulous old coaching inn converted from its 17th century original into something quite funky and modern. There are lovely views from some of the 14 rooms and from the roof terrace. Great for an escape.
- The Coach and Horses is a sophisticated hideaway in the Forest of Bowland. Its seven individually designed, opulent rooms ooze style and glamour, food is pub-grub style, plus there's an in-house microbrewery for ale enthusiasts.
The Best Value Pubs with Rooms in Lancashire
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- The Eagle and Child is situated in the bustling market town or Ramsbottom with just five chic rooms and a great restaurant and bar. Plus it's ethically sound, providing employment and training opportunities for youngsters in the area. Rooms start from as little as £75 per night.
- For slightly more you could try the Fleece Inn just south of Lancaster. It's a traditional English inn with an award winning restaurant which serves pub classics and rooms start from £90.
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Lancashire’s 10 Best Pubs with Rooms