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Red Rose Country Escape

Discover the gentle beauty of Lancashire with historic halls, scenic waterways and relaxing countryside charm in the Ribble Valley.

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Foxfields Country Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Ribble Valley | Leighton Hall | Canal Cruise and Cream Tea

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Lancashire on this relaxing countryside escape through the heart of the Red Rose County.

 

This gentle and enjoyable holiday combines scenic landscapes, historic houses, traditional hospitality and a touch of indulgence along the way.

 

A highlight of the tour is a relaxing two-hour cruise with cream tea, offering the perfect opportunity to sit back, enjoy the scenery and experience the slower pace of Lancashire’s peaceful waterways.

 

During your stay, enjoy a visit to Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village, a popular destination known for shopping, gifts, food and Lancashire character.

 

We also include entrance to Leighton Hall, a beautiful historic country house with a warm family atmosphere, elegant rooms and attractive surroundings.

 

With a cream tea at the hotel, comfortable accommodation and time to enjoy the Ribble Valley setting, this holiday offers a lovely blend of countryside, heritage and relaxation.

 

Your Hotel – Foxfields Country Hotel

Set near the village of Billington in the picturesque Ribble Valley, Foxfields Country Hotel offers spacious accommodation, welcoming hospitality and excellent leisure facilities.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

  • Door to door pick up service

  • Elite coach travel

  • 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

  • Cream tea at the hotel

  • All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

  • Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

  • Entrance to Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village

  • Entrance to Leighton Hall

  • Two-hour cruise with cream tea

  • Scenic touring through Lancashire and the Ribble Valley

  • Time to enjoy the hotel leisure facilities

Day 1

After your door-to-door pick up, we travel to Lancashire and Foxfields Country Hotel, where you will spend four nights with dinner and breakfast each day. A cream tea at the hotel is included during your stay.

During Your Stay

Enjoy a relaxing two-hour cruise with cream tea, offering a gentle way to take in the scenery and atmosphere of Lancashire’s waterways.

During your stay there will also be entrance to Leighton Hall and a visit to Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village, together with scenic touring through the Ribble Valley and time to enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities.

Final Day

After breakfast, we begin our comfortable journey home.

Suitable stops will be made along the way before returning you safely to your front door with fond memories of your Lancashire holiday.

Please Note

We always aim to operate the holiday as described. Occasionally changes may be necessary due to local or operational factors. Any adjustments will always be made with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

About the Destination

Lancashire’s Ribble Valley is known for its rolling countryside, charming villages, historic houses and warm northern hospitality.

 

This part of the Red Rose County offers a wonderfully relaxed setting for a countryside break, with peaceful scenery, traditional market towns and a strong sense of local character.

 

From the heritage of Leighton Hall to the gentle waterways and popular Lancashire shopping destinations, this holiday showcases the softer, more scenic side of the county.

 

About the Experience

This holiday is designed for those who enjoy a relaxed pace, comfortable surroundings and a gentle mix of visits and leisure time.

 

Enjoy a cream tea cruise, explore a historic country house, browse Oswaldtwistle Mills and return each day to a welcoming hotel in the Ribble Valley.

 

With good food, countryside scenery and easy-going excursions, this break offers a peaceful and enjoyable way to experience Lancashire.

 

Your Hotel – Foxfields Country Hotel

Tucked away near the charming village of Billington, Foxfields Country Hotel offers a welcoming base in the picturesque Ribble Valley.

 

The hotel provides spacious suite-style accommodation and excellent leisure facilities, making it ideal for a relaxing countryside stay. Guests can enjoy the award-winning restaurant and make use of the impressive leisure club during their break.

 

Hotel Features

  • Award-winning restaurant

  • Bar and lounge areas

  • Heated indoor swimming pool

  • Sauna

  • Steam room

  • Gym

  • Spacious suite-style bedrooms

  • En-suite bathrooms

  • Tea and coffee facilities

  • Interactive TV with movie options

  • Ribble Valley location

  • Please note: upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

 

 

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