Inn
Darwen
8.9/10

The Strawbury Duck Inn

This charming country pub is set between the Wayho and Turton and Entwistle Reservoirs, 6 miles from Bolton. It offers traditional Lancashire cuisine, attractive en suite rooms and scenic countryside views. Elegant rooms at The Strawbury Duck Inn feature tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. A full English breakfast is available and The Strawbury Duck serves traditional classics with fresh, locally sourced produce. The pork is even bred in the inn’s own farm in nearby Belmont. Sunday roasts are served, as well as an excellent selection of local cask ales. The area is ideal for walking, hiking and cycling. Guests can relax in cosy bar with its wooden beams and open fires or in the beer garden with views across the reservoirs, hills and forests. The property has free parking and is 5 minutes’ walk from Entwistle Train Station. Junction 4 of the M65 Motorway is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast info: Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
FREE parking!
Loyal customers: There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Kids

Children are not allowed.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Overshores Road, Darwen, BL7 0LU, United Kingdom, Darwen, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Exceptional breakfast

Gallery

a restaurant with tables and chairs and a clock on the wall at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a bedroom with a bed and a window at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a river with ducks swimming in the water at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a group of beers on a table with a candle at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a statue of a duck sitting on a table at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a restaurant with a bar with a table and chairs at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a restaurant with a table and chairs and a bar at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a brown dog sitting on a leather couch at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

a chocolate dessert with a scoop of ice cream on top at The Strawbury Duck Inn in Darwen

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Reviews

John 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Excellent in ever aspect. Would recommend to all my friends and family.

Pros: Been going to the Strawberry 🍓 Duck for many years, this was a particularly exceptional vist, is was part of out engagement 💍 weekend and the whole experience as usual did not disappoint. Staff, service, food room and breakfast outstanding. It all made our engagement 💍 weekend that bit more extra special. ❤️ 💍

Cons: Nothing it was all exceptional. It made our engagement 💍 weekend that bit more extra special.

Russell 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Fantastic little pub on the edge of the countryside with great food and lovely walks nearby.

Pros: The breakfast was piping hot and really nice. Dinner had a really good choice and it was also really nice. The rooms were quite basic but very clean and tidy and had everything we needed.

Cons: Everything was just perfect.

Mcdonnell 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful cute stay

Pros: Everything! The food, the staff, the drinks and the room

Cons: Nothing!

John 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Only there for the Staffies!

Pros: Lovely staff, nothing too much trouble. Great beer and good food. The bonus, 2 lovely Staffordshire bull terriers

Cons: The wet weather, but this is the UK and we still had a great time

Michael 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Absolutely fabulous mini break with exceptional food, charming country pub, lovely rooms and the best customer service e

Pros: Charming unspoiled country pub in a breathtaking location surrounded by amazing walks!

Glen 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Always a great place to stay when in the area. Friendly staff, great evening meals and breakfasts.

Stephen 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Travel a lot and this is the best place I have stayed in by far

Pros: Staff was brilliant. Rooms was lovely . Just a top place in general

Danik 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Very pleasant stay

Pros: Great location, quaint property with lots of history. Staff really helpful and nothing too much trouble. Nice and clean. Breakfast was good.

Cons: Wasn’t really anything we didn’t like

David 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧