1 / 8The Coach & Horses
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Yes. Dogs can stay in 2 dog friendly rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A restored coaching inn in the Ribble Valley, on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, with a cosy bar where dogs, walkers and cyclists are always welcome.
Seven individually stylish bedrooms, two AA rosettes and a cosy bar where dogs, walkers and cyclists are always welcome: the Coach and Horses has been restored in a style befitting a traditional coaching inn, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. This dog friendly inn has a three-mile circular walk right on its doorstep, and the team will hand you a copy of the map.
Two of the rooms, Henry and Swallow, take dogs, with up to two dogs in either. Henry has a view over the village stocks and a cast iron bath for an evening of luxury, and Swallow, tucked into the roof of the pub, pairs a cosy double bedroom with a separate sitting room or extra twin bedroom and its own kitchenette. The inn doesn't say whether a dog may be left by itself in either room; check before heading out to dinner.
Dogs are always welcome in the cosy bar, but the inn doesn't say whether they can join you for a meal in the two AA rosette dining room, so ask when you book a table. The kitchen's two AA rosette cooking runs from lunch and dinner to Sunday lunch, and Monday to Thursday there is a midweek package built around a relaxed six course tasting menu.
The inn sits on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, ideally placed for the Ribble Valley, Gisburn Forest and Pendle Hill, and you're welcome to pop in for a well-earned drink when you come back. Take the dog further and Pendle Hill from Downham Village lies 3.3 miles off, with Gisburn Forest Dog Friendly Trails at 4.8 miles.
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
- 2 dog friendly rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- 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
- The hotel doesn't say
- 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
- 2 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Roll top baths
- Things to do
- Walking routes
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- 2021 Lancashire Tourism Awards 'Perfect Stay'
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Coach & Horses dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in 2 dog friendly rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Coach & Horses's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Coach & Horses?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Coach & Horses?
£15 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at The Coach & Horses?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Coach & Horses?
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 Coach & Horses?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Pendle Hill from Downham Village (3.3 miles), Gisburn Forest Dog Friendly Trails (4.8 miles) and Gisburn Forest Trails (4.8 miles).
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