Calf'S Head Hotel - 4-Star Hotel in Clitheroe

The on-site restaurant serves a menu built around home-cooked meals and locally sourced ingredients. An extensive menu caters to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets, with all dietary needs clearly flagged on plates. Breakfast offers a buffet, à la carte or continental choice, with the full English using local sausages and bacon.

The deluxe suite with spa bath offers a mezzanine sleeping area, plenty of tea and coffee, and a separate living space with couch and armchair. Other rooms include king rooms and double rooms, some in the annexe with ground-floor access. Each room comes with a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries, and a flat-screen TV.

A large enclosed beer garden with a running stream and plenty of seating offers views of Pendle Hill. Decking areas and a picnic area are set among trees and fields, providing a quiet spot for relaxation. The garden is also a designated area where pets are allowed, along with the bar.

The hotel is set in the conservation village of Worston, within walking distance of Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland. Guests can hike or cycle directly from the property, with routes through the surrounding countryside. Clitheroe Castle and the town's independent shops and restaurants are a 10-minute drive away.

Pets are allowed in the bar and gardens, making it possible to bring dogs along for a countryside stay. Families find the large garden with a stream and the generous food portions appealing for outdoor meals. The hotel provides a non-smoking environment and has accessible parking on-site.

Location: Conservation village of Worston, 10 min from Clitheroe

Dining: Home-cooked meals with vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free menus

Rooms: Deluxe suite with spa bath and mezzanine sleeping area

Garden: Large beer garden with stream and Pendle Hill views

Pet Policy: Dogs allowed in bar and gardens

Activities: Hiking and cycling from the doorstep