Inn at Whitewell

Pub Details

Address
Dunsop Road
Whitewell
Lancashire
BB7 3AT
Telephone
(01200) 448222
Opening Times
Weekdays
10 - midnight

Location

Good Pub Guide Recommended

Very civilised hotel with smartly pubby atmosphere, good bar food and luxury bedrooms Surely one of the most beautifully decorated places in the Guide, the interior of this elegant manor house hotel has been simply designed with great sensitivity to the history of the building. Handsome old wood furnishings including antique settles, oak gateleg tables and sonorous clocks, stand out well against powder blue walls, that are neatly hung with big attractive prints. The pubby main bar has roaring log fires in attractive stone fireplaces, and heavy curtains on sturdy wooden rails; one area has a selection of newspapers and magazines, local maps and guide books, there's a piano for anyone who wants to play, and even an art gallery; board games. Early evening sees a cheerful bustle which later settles to a more tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. Drinks include a good wine list of around 230 wines with eighteen by the glass (there is a good wine shop in the reception area), organic ginger beer, lemonade and fruit juices and three real ales on handpump that might be from Bowland, Copper Dragon and Timothy Taylor. Staff are courteous and friendly. The building is nicely positioned with delightful views from the riverside bar and adjacent terrace and is well placed if you want to spend a day or two walking on the nearby moors of the Forest of Bowland. They own several miles of trout, salmon and sea trout fishing on the Hodder, and can arrange shooting and make up a picnic hamper.

Good Pub Guide Food

Besides lunchtime sandwiches, well presented bar food might include grilled baby squid filled with chorizo with carrot salad, fish and chips, sausage and mash, cheese and onion pie, sirloin steak and daily specials such as grilled goats cheese on pepper and red onion salad and roast breast of duck with red onion marmalade and celeriac purée; more reports on the food please.

Bar food times: 12 - 2, 7.30 - 9.30

Good Pub Information

Dogs allowed in: Dogs Anywhere

Rating

  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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Rating: 3/5 (228 votes cast)

Reader Comments

MarkSowery

Sunday 27 September 2009 5:21:24 pm

Regular visitor to the Inn at Whitewell - beautiful location and tastefully decorated inn. Food is not cheap but neither is it expensive given it's excellent quality and local sourcing. Staff are friendly and accommodation fabulous: book it if you can.

Oscar the Golden Retriever approves - he particularly likes crossing the river by the stepping stones (after a visit to the Inn, naturally).

andywitcomb

Sunday 28 December 2008 3:33:31 pm

Stayed at Whitewell mid week twice now; once Room 16 (brillant location, corner, river facing) and once upstairs front (older, but faultless). Food here is just superb, atmosphere relaxed, countryside exceptional and quiet, and warming welcome and great staff. No wonder it is fully booked weekends - I have tried months ahead with no joy. A place that will stay long in the memory for all reasons.

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