Lancashire - Ribble Valley is the hidden gem of England, 40 minutes from Manchester and an hour from Leeds - but could be worlds away.Currently we have a snow covered Pendle Hill and views out over Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent, just about an hour from here.
Staying in the vicinity of Clitheroe takes you back to traditional values and shops like the famous Cowmans butcher in Clitheroe who has 20 plus types of sausage.
A fantastic outdoor shop, Ken Varey's who has every type of Barbour and Musto jacket you could wish for. We are as rural as you are going to get, with fields, walks and wildlife all around us. Short eared owls, kestrel (we had two babies in our nest box this year), badgers and deer, they are all around.
The River Ribble is a beautiful place with riverside walks and is excellent for dogs, especially if they like swimming. Superb birdlife along the river, as it winds its way through the woods and quarries, with a backdrop of Pendle and the Trough of Bowland Moors. Beacon Fell and Waddington Fell are favourite outings of ours, Beacon Fell having developed excellent disabled access and Trampers to ensure everyone gets the best of the countryside.
In terms of eating out - you are spoiled for choice: Indian, Chinese, Italian, great pub food, great take aways.
We love the place, the peace, the tranquillity of an early morning sun on Pendle, or a spectacular sunset. Throstle Hall Cottage is a fantastic rural retreat. It sleeps 8 and has with every convenience you could wish for and more. Everyone who has stayed here has fallen in love with it and we have several repeat bookings already.
Karen Preece, Throstle Hall Cottage ©
Throstle Hall Cottage is listed in Cottage Holidays
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