Harden's survey result
Summary
This famous, “charmingly old-fashioned” eighteenth-century inn has been run by the Bowman family for three generations and is set in the stunning landscape of the Forest of Bowland – bang in the middle of what the Office of National Statistics says is the happiest place to live in Britain. All reports give a solid thumbs-up to its traditional cooking and high quality cellar, but it somewhat lacks the profile of yesteryear.
Summary
This famous, “charmingly old-fashioned” eighteenth-century inn has been run by the Bowman family for three generations and is set in the stunning landscape of the Forest of Bowland – bang in the middle of what the Office of National Statistics says is the happiest place to live in Britain. All reports give a solid thumbs-up to its traditional cooking and high quality cellar, but it somewhat lacks the profile of yesteryear.
Summary
“A staggering inn… once you’ve found it” – “buried in the middle of the Forest of Bowland”, this “firm-favourite”, olde-worlde, riverside landmark is “an absolute must for visit and ideally a stay”, with its “stunning location”, “consistent”, traditional cooking and extensive cellar. Just one problem – “you’ll never want to leave!”
Summary
“In a beautiful location, by a river in the Forest of Bowland, this ancient inn has ‘olde worlde’ charm” in abundance, and “has kept an excellent atmosphere despite growing rapidly over the last few years”. It is also renowned for “classic food of a very high standard” and a notable cellar, but expansion has taken a little bit of the gloss off standards over the years, and those who know it by its old reputation can feel “it’s overhyped, and fine but nothing special” nowaday; whereas to those judging it without the baggage of its recent history it produces “superb local dishes, well-prepared and well-executed”.
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Owner's description
The Inn at Whitewell is an old fashioned rural Inn, welcoming to all, providing 23 bedrooms of some glamour, seriously good local ingredients cooked well and a noteworthy selection of drinks. We aim to offer a relaxed and friendly service, avoiding too much frippery, devoid of snobbery but hopefully providing an experience that is relevant, very enjoyable and not too expensive.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £18.75 | £24.75 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.00 | £19.50 | £4.00 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.25 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
Forest of Bowland, Clitheroe, BB7 3AT
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
