1 / 8The Assheton Arms
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight.
A Grade II listed country inn in Downham at the foot of Pendle Hill, with a bar open to dogs for drinks and dining.
Pendle Hill is on the doorstep of the Assheton Arms, a true country inn in the timeless village of Downham, with the rolling landscape of the Ribble Valley stretching out all around. Inside this dog friendly inn are flagstone floors, low beams and crackling fires in a Grade II listed stone building.
Seven of the rooms welcome dogs, and the reservations team adds yours to your booking. The bedrooms are cosy and full of character, set against beautiful countryside, each with an en-suite bathroom and a Nespresso coffee machine, and rooms 5 and 12 are split level with a ground floor seating area. The reservations team is the one to ask about a second dog or leaving yours alone in the room, since the inn doesn't say.
Dogs are allowed in the bar, where you're welcome for drinks and dining, and behind it you'll find a handpicked selection of wines and ales from Bowland Brewery for an unhurried drink with your dog. The menus run from refined country pub classics to ever-changing specials, made with carefully sourced local ingredients, from breakfast through lunch to dinner.
Out with the dog, Wildpack's Pendle Hill from Downham Village is just 0.2 miles away, with Pendle Hill from Barley 3.5 miles off.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £15 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Rooms
- Rooms with garden access and ground floor rooms
- Views
- Countryside views
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Assheton Arms dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay overnight. This comes from The Assheton Arms's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Assheton Arms?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Assheton Arms?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Assheton Arms?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Assheton Arms?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Assheton Arms?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Pendle Hill from Downham Village (0.2 miles) and Pendle Hill from Barley (3.5 miles).
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