The Local Area
Ferrari's Country House Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore the beautiful countryside and villages of the North West of England.
The
Ribble
Valley provides the perfect setting for you to unwind and rediscover our heritage amidst the backdrop of its striking countryside landscape.
As a large part of the
Ribble
Valley has been officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is a haven for outdoor activities including wildlife spotting, fishing, walking and touring. Whether you want a short walk or cycle ride - the
Ribble
Valley has the right route for you. Options include the 70mile
Ribble Way footpath, the Lancashire Cycleway and a wide selection of new on and off road cycle routes graded for difficulty.
Just a mile from Ferraris is the town of
Longridge. Longridge is the Valley's second town and offers the visitor a broad selection of independently owned shops including its famous Lancashire Cheese Dairies and a range of antique galleries. Set against the backdrop of Longridge Fell, on a fine day it is possible to see the Welsh Hills and the Isle of Man.
A few miles to the north east of Ferraris and along the Trough of Bowland lies
Dunsop
Bridge. This is acknowledged by the Ordnance Survey as being the closest village to the geographical centre of the
British Isles. Other local villages of the
Ribble
Valley also offer a rich and varied history including Ribchester, which was built on the Roman site of Bremetennacum, Sawley and Whalley which both boast abbey ruins. The whole area has numerous links with Oliver Cromwell, including the stunning architecture of
Stonyhurst
College and
Cromwell
Bridge.
Further east, visitors are literally spoilt for choice with the natural beauty of rural
Lancashire and the historic market town of Clitheroe, with its famous Norman castle, on the doorstep.
Perhaps one of the most famous natural landmarks in the area is Pendle Hill, infamous for the Legend of the Lancashire Witches. Today, some 390 years after the witches were hanged in
Lancaster you can take a drive along the "Witches Trail" following the route from Pendle through the Trough of Bowland to
Lancaster, passing through countryside which has changed little since that time. Pendle Hill is also famous for being the place where George Fox had his vision in 1652, which led to the foundation of the Quaker religion.
For further details about the local area, take a look at some links here
