Stirk House Hotel - Gisburn

Historic 17th-century manor house in the Ribble Valley, home to an award-winning wedding venue

Accommodation & Grounds

Stirk House Hotel Gisburn offers 33 bedrooms set within 9 hectares of landscaped grounds and nature trails. The 17th-century manor house retains original features including a stone-arched fireplace, original ceilings, and a priest hole from 1635. Rooms provide scenic views of Pendle Hill, the Forest of Bowland, and the Yorkshire Dales.

Dining

Seasons Restaurant at Stirk House creates menus inspired by the Lancashire landscape, with ingredients sourced from local artisan producers or foraged from the hotel's own 9 hectares. Guests can choose from a menu that includes game from the surrounding area and produce from Ribble Valley farms. The restaurant also offers afternoon teas served with freshly baked scones and locally made cakes.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits in the Ribble Valley, 15 minutes by car from the 12th-century Clitheroe Castle and the market town of Clitheroe. Guests can hike Pendle Hill, explore the Yorkshire Dales (20 minutes' drive), or go cycling and fishing in the valley. Golf and hot air ballooning are also available in the Ribble Valley.

Weddings & Events

Stirk House has won Best Venue: Lancashire in the County Brides North West Wedding Awards and employs a dedicated wedding team including Best Wedding Co-Ordinator Lucy Atkinson. The hotel offers tailored planning with a Master of Ceremonies (Dave) who coordinates the day's timeline. Flexible function spaces accommodate ceremonies, receptions, and team-building events, with catering by Seasons Restaurant.

Additional Amenities

The hotel provides free parking for 96 cars and 4 motorcycles within its secure grounds. Designated pet-friendly rooms and areas are available for guests traveling with dogs. A 24-hour front desk, ATM/cash machine on site, and meeting/banquet facilities complement the stay.

• Accommodation & Grounds: 33 bedrooms on 9 hectares of grounds with nature trails
• Dining: Seasons Restaurant with locally sourced, artisan ingredients
• Location: Ribble Valley, 15 min from Clitheroe Castle and 20 min from Yorkshire Dales
• Weddings: Award-winning wedding coordinators and Master of Ceremonies
• Parking: Free parking with 100 spaces, including 4 for motorcycles
• Pet-Friendly: Designated pet-friendly rooms and areas