Calf's Head Hotel

Me and my partner went yesterday for a meal we phoned up and luckily there was a table available we went in so friendly and the place was lovely I told them I had an allergy to Stilton cheese and they asked would I be OK with normal cheese with my jacket potato I said yes they were so good in making sure I wouldn't have an allergic reaction my partner had braised steak mash potato with herds carrot and turnip peas and homemade peppercorn sauce he had garlic bread with cheese on he was made up 6 pieces it was great value for money definitely going in there again the staff were amazing so helpful and friendly highly recommended this place

We chose to stay here for one night to celebrate our birthdays. We were recommended by a friend who said they did great gluten free. And well that was right .. What a lovely place the staff were so friendly and helpful. We were shown to our room ..room 10 in the annexe building next door. More on that later We sat in the bar and had a drink the place was busy but nothing was too much for the staff the fire was lit and it was a pleasant place to sit and relax. We’d booked for dinner bed and breakfast but when we went through to the restaurant we found that that was a set menu with one two gluten free main roast chicken and mushroom something. Neither of which I wanted. As we’d not been made aware of the reduced menu we asked could we have the normal menu and this was not a problem which meant I had a much better set of options from their full gluten free menu. They tell you how they ensure the food is gf and the food comes with a little flag to confirm that it had been double checked to ensure gf. Food was plentiful and beautifully presented. The portions are massive . Breakfast the next morning was typical hotel fair. A selection of cereals fruit and juice and then a menu for a cooked breakfast..I didn’t see any gf cereals and non were offered to me. The cooked meal was lovely as were the gluten free sausages. Coffee was constantly refilled. Now the room..room 10 is on the ground floor in the annexe the room itself is lovely with a nice comfy bed. Shower and hot water is plentiful. The only problem and it is a big one is they there is NO sound insulation between upstairs and downstairs. Everytime anyone moves upstairs it sounds like they are in your room. And then when they watch tv or sit talking you can hear every single word they say. We were very unlucky that the people above us decided to stay up until well after midnight both talking /shouting and then even when they went to bed the noise did not stop! If we ever go back we will make sure to ask not to be in annexe.

We booked a meal for four of us at 7pm and were subjected to one long hassle from the moment we arrived. We met in the pub at six-thirty intending to have a drink beforehand and were accosted by someone we took to be the head waiter who warned us: "You know your meal's at seven!" We sat down in front of the fire and were just starting to relax when he reappeared and thrust menus at us, saying: "You can decide what you want to eat now." He turned up again minutes later, shouting: "There's one minute to go." We told him what we wanted, sat down at the table - and he brought the wrong order for one of our party. He apologised, claiming he had pressed the wrong key on the computer, but we had to accept the meal or we would all have been out of sync. He then said he would knock the cost of the wrong order off the bill, but when the bill arrived we itemised it and found we had still been charged for it. At which point, we booked a taxi and headed elsewhere, to where our money was made more welcome.

Situated just moments from the A59 outside Clitheroe, the Calf's Head is a great place to stay and to eat. It's location offers quiet solitude together with quick access to the main route across the Penines, with Pendal Hill dominating the skyline. For our weekend stay we had booked into the annexe, our room taking up the first floor. It was cosy and spacious with plenty of storage. The steep steps make it unsuitable for some, but we managed. Breakfast in the conservatory offered a selection of traditional English as well as Continental. We enjoyed a lovely meal on the Friday evening in what is a busy and obviously very popular restaurant. I have to say that the staff were very attentive and friendly. When I asked about gulton free bread to go the pate I was immediately offered a separate menu with their gluten free options. I later noticed that they offered a number of different menus to other diners, depending our their preferences. It is the first time I have come across this level of service and I was very impressed. The food itself was excellent. Well prepared and presented. My steak was cooked perfectly, the blue cheese sauce an excellent accompaniment. The weather prevented us making use of the lovely garden area, but with it's waterside location and imposing view of Pendal Hill, it would, I am sure, be a perfect location to relax with friends on a sunny day. Whether you are looking for somewhere to stay or somewhere to eat and drink, the Calf's Head is a perfect place to stop. I would not hesitate to recommend it.

They completely forgot about the food order when everyone else was receiving their food, the staff weren't very apologetic i would not go again, asked about the accommodation and the manager said your better off looking on the website, i thought that was not very professional

Chose to book a night here to break the journey back home. Having driven through some of the most beautiful scenery in Yorkshire and Lancashire we are sitting in the garden of the calfs head, nicely shaded on a really hot day, enjoying ace food and a good choice of beers and wine, friendly and helpful staff and a top class room. I'm looking forward to my evening meal and a great breakfast tomorrow. This hotel is tucked away off the main road but easy to find and reach and I would recommend it to anyone.