Accommodation

This rural coaching inn is no stranger to looking after guests and has been doing so since 1725 when, with horses tethered outside, the weary, hungry and thirsty riders were fed, watered and entertained after a long day's travel or following a hard day's work on one of the many local farms. Things are a little different today and our guests benefit from ten luxurious en-suite bedrooms with the latest facilities. We are proud to have been awarded four stars by Visit Britain's Quality in Tourism assessors.

All our bedrooms have:

Individual designer finish
Fine Egyptian cotton sheets and bedding
Flat-screen plasma TV with digital television and radio channels
Wireless and fixed internet access
En-suite bathroom with bath and/or shower and complimentary toiletries
Tea- and coffee-making facilities with complimentary biscuits
Full-length mirror
Hairdryer
24-hour room service (reduced selection out of hours)
Iron and ironing board available on request

Our suite also has an indulgent spa bath which has plenty of room for two!

Rates - per room per night, including a hearty breakfast

Single occupancy - from £65.95
Double occupancy - from £79.95
Additional Bed - £10
Travel Cot - free

Special occasion room rates are available for groups / weddings and corporate.

A deposit is required upon reservation.
Check-in time is after 2pm with check out before 11am.

Out and about in the local area

The inn is perfectly located for those who enjoy country pursuits. Situated on the top of a hill in a rural location, walkers can simply pull on their boots and head out of the door. There are a number of walks to suit all abilities, from full-scale expeditions across the moors, to a relaxed meander along the Ferndean Way through the valley and the Ball Grove Bird & Nature Reserve, or a slightly longer trek to Wycoller Country Park.

Cycling

A stone's throw from the Lancashire Cycle Way, cyclists can join this marked routed which will guide them through some of the area's most breathtaking scenery. Alternatively, explore the quiet lanes and roads that surround the inn. Bikes are available to borrow for the inn's residents.

Shooting

The inn is only minutes away from the Kelbrook Shooting Lodge. As well as being able to organise clay-pigeon shooting for our guests, we can help organise events for parties.

Golf

Colne Golf Club is only a few minutes away from the inn and the fairways boast similar magnificent views over the Lancashire countryside. This is a nine-hole course but this shouldn't put you off, as this picturesque course is a true challenge for golfers of all abilities, while not being too taxing on the legs of the not-so-young. The course is a flat moorland one, very scenic and with plenty of trees. There are several long par fours and some very challenging par threes. The short seventh in particular can be a real card-wrecker, with a road to the left and steep gulley to the right.

Shopping

Sitting on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, the delightful market town of Skipton lies only fifteen-or-so minutes away. Markets on the town's cobbled main street are held every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and the wares are varied. For clothes shopping, the historic town of Clitheroe, with its idyllic streets and boutiques is only ten miles away. Closer to home, Colne is home to Boundary Mill Stores, renowned for its huge selection of clothing and household items. In addition, Ponden Mill, Scar Top Antiques, Burnley's Barden Mill and the Junction 12 Shopping Outlet are all close by. With Colne sitting at the end of the M65, Preston, Manchester and Leeds are only short drives away.

Historic Interest

Only a short distance from the inn lies Wycoller Country Park, one of the prettiest in the country. The now-ruined Wycoller Hall is thought to be the "Ferndean Manor" in Charlotte Brontë's novel "Jane Eyre". In nearby Skipton, one of the most complete and best-preserved medieval castles in England remains and is a huge attraction for visitors. Try to visit on market day too if you enjoy wandering through the bustling streets for a spot of shopping. Clitheroe Castle is also close by, and the views from the old castle walls are breathtaking, as is the walk up the hill! In the other direction, Haworth Village is situated at the edge of the Pennine moors in West Yorkshire, the area made famous by the Brontë Sisters, today known as Brontë Country, and is also worth a visit for those with an interest in steam railways. The haunted 14th-Century Townley Hall and gardens is also close by in neighbouring Burnley.