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4- and 5-star hotels in Clitheroe
This shortlist covers 4- and 5-star hotels in Clitheroe, from a town-centre bar and grill with rooms to country inns and lodges in the surrounding villages. It suits couples after a quiet break, families, and anyone touring the Ribble Valley.
Staying in Clitheroe
Clitheroe sits in the Ribble Valley, with a castle, a market town centre and villages and countryside close around it. The hotels on this list are spread across that landscape: four sit within roughly 2.5 km of the centre, in Clitheroe itself, at Waddington, Worston and on King Street, while others are further out in Downham, Whalley, Mitton, Newton in Bowland, Slaidburn Road, Forest Becks Brow and Howgill Lane.
That spread shapes who each hotel suits. The Station Bar Grill & Rooms, 0.7 km from the centre, and Waddington Arms, at 1.8 km, put you close to town, and both have a restaurant and bar, so they work for a short break. Calf's Head Hotel has a spa and family rooms, and Mitton Hall Country House Hotel adds a 24-hour front desk and wheelchair access, both useful for families and longer stays. The country lodges, such as Roe Deer Country Retreat with its games room and jacuzzi, or 3 Poole End with a private garden and kitchen, suit groups and self-catering stays.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Assheton Arms
Downham, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 5-star inn at Downham, 4.5 km from Clitheroe, with 919 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5. Couples and dog owners settle in easily here: pets are allowed, free parking sits on site, and the restaurant and bar keep dinner and a nightcap one staircase away. Rooms come with bath, toiletries and towels, so short breaks need little packing.
See Assheton Arms3 Poole End
3 Poole End Whalley, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star self-catering house at 3 Poole End Whalley, 6.5 km from Clitheroe, suits families and groups who want a kitchen, oven and dishwasher rather than a dining room downstairs. A fireplace and garden anchor slow evenings in, pets are welcome, and free parking plus a washing machine make longer stays practical. Golfers have a course within reach of the address.
See 3 Poole EndRoe Deer Country Retreat
Null, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star country retreat 11 km from Clitheroe, built for groups: a games room, jacuzzi and pool bar cover the evenings, while the kitchen, oven, dishwasher and microwave handle meals for a full house. High chairs, a garden and non smoking rooms keep family stays easy, and free car parking means everyone can arrive by car.
See Roe Deer Country RetreatMitton Hall Country House Hotel
Mitton Road, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star country house hotel on Mitton Road, 4.8 km from Clitheroe and rated 4.6 out of 5 across 1192 reviews. Guests come for the restaurant and bar, the garden and terrace, and the lounge, with a 24 hour front desk and wheelchair access smoothing the arrival. Fishing and golf are on hand, pets are allowed and parking is free.
See Mitton Hall Country House HotelWaddington Arms
Waddington, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchenette
Why stay hereThe closest of the group to Clitheroe at 1.8 km, this 4-star village inn in Waddington holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 1162 reviews. Its restaurant, bar and lunch service carry the day, a kitchenette and terrace add flexibility, and pets are allowed with free parking outside. Luggage storage and special diets are looked after.
See Waddington ArmsCalf's Head Hotel
Worston, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel at Worston, 2.5 km from Clitheroe, scoring 4.5 out of 5 from 1520 reviews. The spa and restaurant shape a restful break, with a garden and picnic area for fine days and a fireplace for cold ones. Fishing, golf, banquet space and free parking are all on site, and pets are allowed.
See Calf's Head HotelShireburn Arms Hotel
Whalley Road, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Whalley Road, 7.2 km from Clitheroe, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 996 reviews. Families take the family rooms and the games room, dartboard and DVD collection; adults get a restaurant, bar and room service. The garden and terrace open up in good weather, pets are welcome and parking is free.
See Shireburn Arms HotelThe Station Bar Grill & Rooms
King Street, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt 0.7 km from Clitheroe, this 4-star bar, grill and rooms on King Street is the handiest base for the town itself, with a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 486 reviews. The restaurant and terrace do the eating and drinking, a meeting room and computer room cover work, and free parking plus wheelchair access keep arrivals simple.
See The Station Bar Grill & RoomsThe Bayley Arms Hotel
Avenue Road, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Avenue Road, 7.4 km from Clitheroe, rated 4.1 out of 5 across 229 reviews. It keeps things straightforward: a bar on site, towels and water provided, free parking and free wifi, and wheelchair access throughout. A smoking area is set aside, which suits guests who want one.
See The Bayley Arms HotelClerk Laithe Lodge
Slaidburn Road Newton In Bowland Clitheroe, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereA 4-star lodge on Slaidburn Road at Newton in Bowland, 9.3 km from Clitheroe, aimed at guests who want quiet and service: a restaurant and lunch service, conference space, express check in and a shuttle service. Bathrobes, free bottled water and a garden add comfort, laundry and ironing are handled, and pets cannot stay here.
See Clerk Laithe LodgeMiddle Flass Lodge
Forest Becks Brow, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star lodge at Forest Becks Brow, 11 km from Clitheroe, with a bar, restaurant and buffet on site. Guests use it as a calm rural base: lounge, garden, lifts to the rooms and daily housekeeping, with laundry and ironing services, safety deposit and free parking. Non smoking rooms throughout and wifi included.
See Middle Flass LodgeHigher Gills Farm
Higher Gills Farm Clitheroe Bb7 4Da United Kingdom Clitheroe, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star farm stay 8.4 km from Clitheroe for guests who want a working countryside setting. A kitchen widens meal options, the garden and terrace give outdoor space, and pets are allowed with free parking on site. A cot, hairdryer, iron and board and safe cover the practical side.
See Higher Gills FarmCobden View
Cobden Farm, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Car parking
- Gymnasium
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 4-star property at Cobden Farm, 6.7 km from Clitheroe, with a gymnasium for training and a garden and picnic area for afterwards. Luggage storage and housekeeping keep the stay easy, a microwave and refrigerator handle snacks, and free parking, laundry service and wheelchair access round it off.
See Cobden ViewPendleside
Angram Green Farm Cottage Worston, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage-style stay at Angram Green Farm Cottage in Worston, 4.7 km from Clitheroe. The kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator suits self-caterers, the fireplace and garden suit slow evenings, and pets are allowed. Fishing and a golf course are within reach, and parking is available.
See PendlesideFoxhill Fold
Howgill Lane, Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Howgill Lane, 10.1 km from Clitheroe, set up for families with family rooms, high chairs and a cot. The garden and terrace extend the living space, a lounge and microwave help between outings, and pets are allowed with free parking. Golf, housekeeping and laundry service are also on hand.
See Foxhill Fold
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assheton Arms | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 4.5 km |
| 3 Poole End | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 6.5 km |
| Roe Deer Country Retreat | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 11.0 km |
| Mitton Hall Country House Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 4.8 km |
| Waddington Arms | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
| Calf's Head Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.5 km |
| Shireburn Arms Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 7.2 km |
| The Station Bar Grill & Rooms | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| The Bayley Arms Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 7.4 km |
| Clerk Laithe Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 9.3 km |
| Middle Flass Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 11.0 km |
| Higher Gills Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 8.4 km |
| Cobden View | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.7 km |
| Pendleside | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 4.7 km |
| Foxhill Fold | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 10.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, with its garden and terrace, Waddington Arms with a bar and restaurant, and Calf's Head Hotel with a spa all have the quiet, dining-led feel couples tend to want. Waddington Arms is the closest of the three to the centre, at 1.8 km.
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel · Waddington Arms · Calf's Head Hotel
For families
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, Calf's Head Hotel, Shireburn Arms Hotel and Foxhill Fold all list family rooms or cots, and each has a garden or terrace. Calf's Head Hotel and Shireburn Arms Hotel add a games room or fishing, and Foxhill Fold has high chairs.
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel · Calf's Head Hotel · Shireburn Arms Hotel · Foxhill Fold
For pets
Assheton Arms, 3 Poole End, Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, Waddington Arms, Calf's Head Hotel, Shireburn Arms Hotel, Higher Gills Farm, Pendleside and Foxhill Fold all allow pets. Most pair that with free car parking, which helps on the country lanes.
Assheton Arms · 3 Poole End · Mitton Hall Country House Hotel · Waddington Arms · Calf's Head Hotel · Shireburn Arms Hotel
Closest to the centre
The Station Bar Grill & Rooms is 0.7 km from the centre, Waddington Arms 1.8 km and Calf's Head Hotel 2.5 km. All three have a restaurant, and The Station Bar Grill & Rooms also has a meeting room for business stays.
The Station Bar Grill & Rooms · Waddington Arms · Calf's Head Hotel
Where to stay in Clitheroe
Waddington
Waddington Arms is in Waddington, 1.8 km from the centre. It is a village pub with rooms, a restaurant and a terrace, close enough to Clitheroe for an easy trip in and far enough out for a quiet night.
Our picks here: Waddington Arms
Worston
Calf's Head Hotel and Pendleside are both in Worston, around 2.5 km and 4.7 km from the centre. Calf's Head Hotel has a spa and family rooms; Pendleside is a cottage with kitchen, fireplace and a garden, better for a self-catering stay.
Our picks here: Calf's Head Hotel · Pendleside
Whalley
3 Poole End and Shireburn Arms Hotel are in Whalley, 6.5 km and 7.2 km from the centre. 3 Poole End gives you a whole house with kitchen, garden and fireplace; Shireburn Arms Hotel offers rooms with a restaurant, bar and games room.
Our picks here: 3 Poole End · Shireburn Arms Hotel
Questions, answered
Which hotels have free parking?
Almost all of them. Assheton Arms, 3 Poole End, Roe Deer Country Retreat, Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, Waddington Arms, Calf's Head Hotel, Shireburn Arms Hotel and The Station Bar Grill & Rooms all list free car parking, as do the smaller lodges such as Higher Gills Farm.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Assheton Arms, 3 Poole End, Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, Waddington Arms, Calf's Head Hotel, Shireburn Arms Hotel, Higher Gills Farm, Pendleside and Foxhill Fold all allow pets. Clerk Laithe Lodge is the one that states pets are not allowed.
Is there a spa or pool?
Calf's Head Hotel lists a spa. Roe Deer Country Retreat has a jacuzzi and a pool bar, and Cobden View has a gymnasium. No hotel on this list states that it has a swimming pool.
Which hotels are best for families?
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, Calf's Head Hotel, Shireburn Arms Hotel and Foxhill Fold list family rooms, and most of them also offer cots. Calf's Head Hotel and Shireburn Arms Hotel have a games room or fishing to keep children busy.
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Clitheroe?
The Station Bar Grill & Rooms on King Street is 0.7 km from the centre, the closest on this list. Waddington Arms follows at 1.8 km, then Calf's Head Hotel at 2.5 km and Assheton Arms at 4.5 km.
What is the top-rated hotel here?
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel and Waddington Arms are both rated 4.6 out of 5, from 1192 and 1162 reviews respectively. Calf's Head Hotel follows at 4.5 from 1520 reviews, and Assheton Arms at 4.4 from 919 reviews.