Alden Cottage

Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley, North West England

17th Century holiday cottage in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Perfect base for touring the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland
Ideal for walking, cycling or gourmet dining breaks
Near the Lake District, Blackpool, Yorkshire Dales and major towns

Alden Cottage is a 17th Century self-catering cottage near Hurst Green, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty overlooking the Ribble and Hodder Valleys, close to Stonyhurst College and within easy reach of Clitheroe. Sleeping two in a double en-suite bedroom, it makes a peaceful base for exploring the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland, whether you fancy walking, cycling or sampling Lancashire's eating spots. Clitheroe Castle Museum, Ribchester Roman Museum and Slaidburn Archive are all within a short drive, while Clitheroe station gives easy access further afield. The Lake District, Blackpool and the Yorkshire Dales are all within about half an hour's drive, making this a handy spot to unwind or tour the wider North West.

How far to…

Stonyhurst College: 1 mile
Clitheroe: 4 miles
Clitheroe station: 3.4 miles
River Ribble at Edisford Bridge beach: 2.4 miles

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Whalley 3.5 miles
Langho 3.9 miles

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