Put a spring in your step this season with the Millstone at Mellor
Check in from 3pm and relax in the lounge, before enjoying a drink or two from the bar prior to your delicious evening meal. Once fully relaxed, retire to one of the inn's boutique bedrooms for a great night's sleep.
Wake up feeling refreshed the next morning and set out to explore the beautiful area that surrounds Mellor. Small details make a big difference, which is why Thwaites ensures every room comes with a few little extras, including deliciously crumbly biscuits and fresh milk for a morning brew.
(Image: Thwaites Inns)Based on two people sharing, prices for a one-night Sunday B&B getaway start from £135 per room*
*Subject to availability and prices may vary.
Dog-friendly rooms
As dog lovers, the teams across Thwaites' inns take care of canine companions from the moment they check-in to the moment they 'wag' their tail goodbye. The inn has a dedicated number of dog friendly room and beloved pets receive their very own comfy bed as well as an exciting 'Waggy Tails' welcome pack – complete with food bowl and dog biscuits*.
The Millstone at Mellor has recently won the accolade for 'Dog Friendly Business of the Year' at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024.
*£20 charge. Subject to availability and welcome packs may vary.
(Image: Thwaites Inns)
The Millstone has a range of menus available. Whether you want to sink your teeth into the tandoori chicken, savour grilled sea trout or just indulge your sweet tooth with a lemon posset, you'll find something that takes your fancy. For hungry little eaters with big appetites, they also have an action-packed children's menu.Looking for things to do in Lancashire? For those who enjoy walking, explore the Tolkien Trail, visit Brockholes Nature Reserve, or indulge in retail therapy at Clitheroe Market.
(Image: Thwaites Inns)About Thwaites
Established in 1807, Lancashire-based, family-owned Thwaites boasts a unique collection of award-winning inns, hotels, and spa hotels across England.
Spring adventures await you across Thwaites' portfolio of four- and five-star inns - thwaites.co.uk/inns/
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