The Cartford Inn Shortlist*
Little Eccleston, Lancashire
Good Hotel Guide Review
For centuries, this quirky coaching inn by the bridge over the River Wyre has looked across the rural panorama to the Bowland fells. Today, it is owned by Julie and Patrick Beaumé, who have added a community art gallery and an agreeably rustic deli to the boutiquey bedrooms, lively pub and well-regarded restaurant. The modern bedrooms (two refurbished this year) are bold and bright, with eclectic touches; most overlook the winding river. Two imaginatively decorated cabins, each with a split-level bedroom, spacious lounge and river-view balcony, stand in landscaped grounds. Relish Lancastrian produce cooked with a Gallic tweak at lunch and dinner; pick up a snack from the farm shop for the journey home.
Hotel details
Address
Cartford Lane
Little Eccleston
Lancashire
PR3 0YP
England
Telephone
01995 670166
Bedrooms
16. Some in riverside annexe, 1 suitable for disabled, 2 cabins in grounds.
Open
all year except 24–28 Dec, restaurant closed Mon lunch, except bank holidays.
Facilities
bar, restaurant, in-room TV (Freeview), function facilities, deli/coffee shop, riverside terrace, garden, parking.
Background music
in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed (some time restrictions in bar, restaurant).
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single £80–£150, double £130–£250, DB&B from £180. À la carte £33.
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Last updated:
February 23, 2021