Caroline’s guidebook
Food and Drink
Our recommendations for food & drink in the area
Our local pub, serving great food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere.
The pub was recently brought into community ownership and has now reopened with the new tenants.
Serving lovely home cooked food, booking is recommended, and check out their social media for the latest events and updates.
TRAWDEN ARMS
Church StreetOur local pub, serving great food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere.
The pub was recently brought into community ownership and has now reopened with the new tenants.
Serving lovely home cooked food, booking is recommended, and check out their social media for the latest events and updates.
Shooters Arms
Southfield LaneGreat pub serving locally sourced homemade food. Well worth a visit!
Located in Clitheroe, Holmes Mill incorporates a beer hall, hotel, food hall, bistro, cinema and retail spaces.
The Bowland Beer Hall has one of the longest bars in Britain with 42 hand pulls and a minimum of 24 individual cask beers at any one time.
It does get busy so booking a table is recommended!
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Holmes Mill
Located in Clitheroe, Holmes Mill incorporates a beer hall, hotel, food hall, bistro, cinema and retail spaces.
The Bowland Beer Hall has one of the longest bars in Britain with 42 hand pulls and a minimum of 24 individual cask beers at any one time.
It does get busy so booking a table is recommended!
Our local village shop, featuring a filling station and lots of amazing local produce.
It has a fully stocked refill station where you can buy just the amount you need of lots of ingredients, great for a short break! They also stock meat and bread from local butchers & bakers, as well as very wide selection of wine and beers!
Trawden Forest Community Library and Shop
Church StreetOur local village shop, featuring a filling station and lots of amazing local produce.
It has a fully stocked refill station where you can buy just the amount you need of lots of ingredients, great for a short break! They also stock meat and bread from local butchers & bakers, as well as very wide selection of wine and beers!
Another local pub that has recently been taken over and undergone a refurb. A 5-minute drive away from the cottage, or you can incorporate a visit into a local walk.
Emmott Arms
28 Keighley RdAnother local pub that has recently been taken over and undergone a refurb. A 5-minute drive away from the cottage, or you can incorporate a visit into a local walk.
Local Indian restaurant located in Colne, offering eat-in, takeaway and delivery service.
Jaipur Indian restaurant and takeaway Colne
19 Albert RdLocal Indian restaurant located in Colne, offering eat-in, takeaway and delivery service.
Cemetery chippy
75 Keighley RdOur nearest fish & chip shop - offering takeout.
Takes card payment.
Another local pub offering homecooked meals, the Black Lane Ends is located on the country road to Skipton, a 10-minute drive from the cottage.n
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The Black Lane Ends Taven
Skipton Old RoadAnother local pub offering homecooked meals, the Black Lane Ends is located on the country road to Skipton, a 10-minute drive from the cottage.n
One of our favourite pubs in Skipton, serving great ales and food.
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The Narrow Boat
Victoria StreetOne of our favourite pubs in Skipton, serving great ales and food.
Boyce's Barrel
7 New Market StA must for real ale drinkers.
Doesn't take card payment and no children allowed.
Hamish's Cafe
Gisburn RoadLicensed cafe in a converted pub with great views over to Pendle.
One of our favourites for all day dining and drinks. Serving breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Great selection of wine, beers and cocktails. Brilliant atmosphere.
Tubbs of Colne
82 Albert RoadOne of our favourites for all day dining and drinks. Serving breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Great selection of wine, beers and cocktails. Brilliant atmosphere.
Carlo's Restaurant
60A Albert RdItalian restaurant in Colne serving a classic Italian menu.
Tiger Thai
48 Market StAuthentic Thai to take away. Open for lunch and early dinner.
Chinese takeaway located in nearby Foulridge, one of our favourites,
Cash only, they will offer delivery via local taxi service or you can collect.
We have a takeaway menu in the cottage or it's available on their Facebook page.
Foulridge House
4 Skipton RoadChinese takeaway located in nearby Foulridge, one of our favourites,
Cash only, they will offer delivery via local taxi service or you can collect.
We have a takeaway menu in the cottage or it's available on their Facebook page.
Located a 5 minute drive from the cottage, the Alma serves food daily and has lovely views.
They also run a monthly pub walk from the pub, details can be found on their Facebook page.
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The Alma Inn
Emmott LaneLocated a 5 minute drive from the cottage, the Alma serves food daily and has lovely views.
They also run a monthly pub walk from the pub, details can be found on their Facebook page.
Local Colne chinese takeaway, offering pick up and delivery service.
Menu available on their Facebook page.
China Garden
33 Albert RoadLocal Colne chinese takeaway, offering pick up and delivery service.
Menu available on their Facebook page.
Recently reopened under new management, this traditional pub is on the old road from Widdop to Hebden Bridge.
Offering pub meals and real ales, it’s homely and offers amazing views and walking nearby.
The road from Trawden is rural, so make sure you check the weather if visiting in winter! Best to check online for food service times and book.
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Pack Horse Inn
Widdop RoadRecently reopened under new management, this traditional pub is on the old road from Widdop to Hebden Bridge.
Offering pub meals and real ales, it’s homely and offers amazing views and walking nearby.
The road from Trawden is rural, so make sure you check the weather if visiting in winter! Best to check online for food service times and book.
Neighbourhoods
Our nearest town, Colne has an array of shops, cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, theatres and services.
Also home to the annual Great Rythym and Blues Festival, which is held annually in August.
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Colne
Our nearest town, Colne has an array of shops, cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, theatres and services.
Also home to the annual Great Rythym and Blues Festival, which is held annually in August.
Haworth
Skipton
Saltaire
Ilkley
Hebden Bridge
Country Park located a 45 min walk/5-minute drive from our cottage. It is possible to walk across the fields you can see from the back of the cottage straight into the village centre.
The area is famous for its association with the Brontè sisters who referred to many of the nearby landmarks in books such as "Wuthering Heights" and "Jane Eyre".
There is a craft centre and cafe and the village centre is closed to cars, which means that it's nice and peaceful!
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Wycoller
Country Park located a 45 min walk/5-minute drive from our cottage. It is possible to walk across the fields you can see from the back of the cottage straight into the village centre.
The area is famous for its association with the Brontè sisters who referred to many of the nearby landmarks in books such as "Wuthering Heights" and "Jane Eyre".
There is a craft centre and cafe and the village centre is closed to cars, which means that it's nice and peaceful!
Parks & Recreation
A park in colne which hosts the weekly Pendle Park Run on Saturday mornings (free timed 5k run).
Also the location of The Pavilions Tearooms and great views over Colne.
Alkincoats Park
Alkincoats RoadA park in colne which hosts the weekly Pendle Park Run on Saturday mornings (free timed 5k run).
Also the location of The Pavilions Tearooms and great views over Colne.
Nature reserve and park with a lake. Home to the Lakeside Cafe and featuring a childrens play area as well as footpaths and picnic areas.
Once the site of one of the largest light tanneries in Europe (1860-1970).
Close to Wycoller
Ball Grove Park
Spring GardenNature reserve and park with a lake. Home to the Lakeside Cafe and featuring a childrens play area as well as footpaths and picnic areas.
Once the site of one of the largest light tanneries in Europe (1860-1970).
Close to Wycoller
Towneley Park
With amazing views from the summit (on a good day) Boulsworth Hill is well worth a climb!
We have walking routes that incorporate Boulsworth available in the cottage.
Boulsworth Hill - Lad Law
With amazing views from the summit (on a good day) Boulsworth Hill is well worth a climb!
We have walking routes that incorporate Boulsworth available in the cottage.
Just 51m short of being classified a mountain Pendle Hill is probably the most famous landmark in the area.
Also famous for it's association to the Pendle Witches we have a few different walking routes in the cottage that take in the summit.
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Pendle Hill
Just 51m short of being classified a mountain Pendle Hill is probably the most famous landmark in the area.
Also famous for it's association to the Pendle Witches we have a few different walking routes in the cottage that take in the summit.
Pendle Wavelengths
60 Leeds RdSwimming pool and spa facility
Award winning luxury spa located in Burnley.
Also on site is are three restaurants.
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The Woodland Spa
Royle LaneAward winning luxury spa located in Burnley.
Also on site is are three restaurants.
Shopping
Lighthouse Lane
21 Main StAn institution! Outlet shopping destination offering homeware and fashion.
There's also a selection of restaurants and cafes on site.
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Boundary Mill Stores Colne
Vivary WayAn institution! Outlet shopping destination offering homeware and fashion.
There's also a selection of restaurants and cafes on site.
New and vintage homeware and accessories, located on Colnes high street. Lots of intersecting and unexpected prices, well worth a look!
Live Like the Boy
2 Church StNew and vintage homeware and accessories, located on Colnes high street. Lots of intersecting and unexpected prices, well worth a look!
Situated in the same building as The Old Rock Cafe, the Old Rock Home Gift & Accessories offers a range of home & giftware and ladies clothing & accessories.
The Old Rock Flowers & Gifts
Keighley RoadSituated in the same building as The Old Rock Cafe, the Old Rock Home Gift & Accessories offers a range of home & giftware and ladies clothing & accessories.
Reservoirs
A selection of local reservoirs in the area. Most have short walks around or can be incorporated into longer walks.
Widdop Reservoir
Upper and Lower Blackmoss Reservoirs are located near the picnic areas in Barley, near Pendle Hill. Look online for a walking route suitable for all abilities.
Black Moss Reservoirs
Upper and Lower Blackmoss Reservoirs are located near the picnic areas in Barley, near Pendle Hill. Look online for a walking route suitable for all abilities.
Ogden Reservoir is located at the foot of Pendle hill and a walk around the reservoir takes in great views of the hill. There are lots of walking routes available online.
Ogden Reservoirs
Ogden Reservoir is located at the foot of Pendle hill and a walk around the reservoir takes in great views of the hill. There are lots of walking routes available online.
This reservoir is near Worsthorne and can be incorporated into a walk with nearby Hurstwood Reservoir.
Cant Clough Reservoir
This reservoir is near Worsthorne and can be incorporated into a walk with nearby Hurstwood Reservoir.
Located near the village of Worsthorne a walk around Hurstwood reservoir provided fantastic views. There’s a short circuit around the reservoir suitable for families or it can be incorporated into a longer walk with the nearby Cant Clough Reservoir or even linked to a route on the Pendle Way.
Hurstwood Reservoir
Located near the village of Worsthorne a walk around Hurstwood reservoir provided fantastic views. There’s a short circuit around the reservoir suitable for families or it can be incorporated into a longer walk with the nearby Cant Clough Reservoir or even linked to a route on the Pendle Way.