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Ribble Valley Retreat

1 review

Small glampsite on a working farm in the gorgeous Ribble Valley
Five minutes from Whalley and 15 minutes to Clitheroe by car or train
Stylish tents with comfy beds, quality linen and fluffy towels

Settle down for a relaxing stay at Ribble Valley Retreat, a small but stylish glampsite set on a working farm in the gorgeous Ribble Valley. With Langho station just opposite the farm entrance, this is not only a pretty but also a very convenient place to spend a break, with regular rail services that make it even easier to come and go as you please. With views out over Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland, this scenic spot is five minutes' drive (or train ride) south-west of the village of Whalley, where independent shops, cafés, pubs and the remains of a medieval abbey are there for the exploring by the banks of the river Calder. Just one more stop on the train (or another 10 minutes or so in the car, if you're driving) will take you to the popular market town of Clitheroe, a favourite with visitors to the Ribble Valley where more local amenities (including supermarkets) are available. At the end of a day spent out and about in the local area, slink back to base where your bell tent awaits. Each comes furnished with comfy beds, quality linen, fluffy towels and slippers that will make you feel right at home, as well as practical features like electricity, a big Belfast sink and a semi-outdoor rainfall shower too.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Ribble Valley Retreat

1 Whinney Lane

Langho

Blackburn

Lancashire

England

BB6 8DQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.80418°N
-2.44751°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.4 km Coach Stop C3

7.9 km Bus Station

12.1 km Town Centre

Rail

0.1 km Langho Rail Station

3.2 km Whalley Rail Station

3.4 km Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station

Ferry

38.7 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing

39.2 km Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing

39.8 km Heysham Ferry Terminal

Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The Ribble Valley is known as a foodie hotspot far and wide, with Holmes Mill (15 minutes' drive) arguably being its most impressive addition. Here you can sample home-brewed beers, the finest local dishes and luxury ice creams all under the same roof – there's even a cinema thrown in for good measure. After treating yourself for an indulgent meal out, drinks and maybe a movie, you might want a change of pace. To get some exercise in, you can walk along any of the several footpaths that can be accessed straight from site. For a particularly scenic walk, head instead to the Tolkien Trail (15 minutes), a gorgeously green wander that inspired the author who created Middle Earth. If you've got kids to keep entertained you're also in luck, as this area has plenty of attractions designed with families in mind. All sorts of outdoor pursuits and animal encounters can be experienced just down the road at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park (10 minutes), while the ever-popular Bowland Wild Boar Park (30 minutes) and the educational The Bee Centre (30 minutes) are within easy driving distance too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
St Annes	39.4 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Fleetwood	39.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Annes North	40 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Blackpool Central	40 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Blackpool North	40 km	Sea	Poor	Poor	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Oswaldtwistle Mills 7.3 km

Gawthorpe Hall 10 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 16.2 km

Forest of Bowland 18.2 km

Camelot Theme Park 25.1 km

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 9.8 km

Hardcastle Crags 28 km

Rufford Old Hall 30.4 km

Malham Tarn Estate 37.6 km

East Riddlesden Hall 38 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Marles Wood (Ribchester) and Copster Green 3.3 km

Whalley Nab 3.9 km

Hurst Green, the Three Rivers and Tolkien 4.2 km

Three Rivers and Stonyhurst with Tolkien Connections 4.2 km

Stonyhurst College and Around Kemple End 4.6 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic site, perfect location and views.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Lewis B. Sept 2023

1 bedroom shepherd's hut

Liked: The location, the views, the accommodation. It was all fantastic and we had a great weekend!
The shepherds hut was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed.
We had a BBQ on Friday night which was easy with the coals and fire pit type BBQ.
We jumped on the train to Clitheroe early on the Saturday and had a walk around the town and market etc. which was great, before heading to the castle where there is a great park for the kids.
On the Saturday evening we gathered around the communal fire pit and had a great time with some of the other ‘campers’ for a time that we won’t be forgetting quickly.
Thoroughly recommend.

Disliked: I would have liked 1 nights supply of wood/BBQ coal to be included in the price, but everything was at an additional expense. Next time I would likely bring my own.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive and informative review. We will be happy to gift you some wood and coal on your next visit as a thank you for returning :0) Emma & Peter

Frequently asked questions

Does Ribble Valley Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ribble Valley Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Ribble Valley Retreat? The Ribble Valley is known as a foodie hotspot far and wide, with Holmes Mill (15 minutes' drive) arguably being its most impressive addition. Here you can sample home-brewed beers, the finest … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Ribble Valley Retreat?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more