Hurst Green is Lord of the Ribble Valley: Hurst Green is a lovely, small Lancashire village, situated in the Ribble Valley. Families staying here can take walks in gorgeous countryside and discover pretty villages and market towns whilst enjoying a self-catering break.
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The Ribble Valley is also becoming known for the quality of its local food. Even the great J.R.R. Tolkien was impressed by this landscape when he visited, reputedly taking inspiration for the Middle Earth of his Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tolkien’s son attended Stonyhurst College, an incredibly beautiful building near Hurst Green that opens its doors to the public during the summer. Visitors can go on guided tours of the college, its museum collection and gardens.
Nearby, the market town of Clitheroe has many attractions, including the 12th century Clitheroe Castle and gardens, which contain a skate park, playground and labyrinth. Hurst Green is also ideal as a base to spend time in the beautiful Forest of Bowland.
For an English country cottage holiday amongst an inspirational landscape, Hurst Green could be the perfect destination.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Hurst Green, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Lancashire.