Anna’s guidebook
Places to Eat Nearby:
There are some fantastic places to have breakfast, brunch, lunch, supper, cocktails, wine and craft beer... Here are a few places we have tried and can recommend!
This is a personal favourite of ours (and it has won several awards)
The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is relaxing but most of all the food is amazing; the portions are big and quality is brilliant. It is also in walking distance from the cottage...
Hot Chilli Restaurant
Blackburn RoadThis is a personal favourite of ours (and it has won several awards)
The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is relaxing but most of all the food is amazing; the portions are big and quality is brilliant. It is also in walking distance from the cottage...
This is another favourite of ours. Traditional Italian food and atmosphere. They have a brilliant gluten free menu available that serves GF pasta, pizza and desserts. It is worth booking before arriving as it can get very busy.
Giuseppe's Restaurant and Bar
10 Bolton RdThis is another favourite of ours. Traditional Italian food and atmosphere. They have a brilliant gluten free menu available that serves GF pasta, pizza and desserts. It is worth booking before arriving as it can get very busy.
This gem is also in walking distance from the cottage. It has great quality food and drink.
Their chefs share a passion for producing spectacular twists on traditional pub food.
It is definitely worth checking out.
The Brew House
985-987 Blackburn RdThis gem is also in walking distance from the cottage. It has great quality food and drink.
Their chefs share a passion for producing spectacular twists on traditional pub food.
It is definitely worth checking out.
Earthlings is an organic juice bar and health food cafe specialising in plant based cuisine. It is a family run business offering a relaxed atmosphere. The food is made from scratch so be prepared for the wait. It is quite the little haven.
Earthlings
221 Darwen RdEarthlings is an organic juice bar and health food cafe specialising in plant based cuisine. It is a family run business offering a relaxed atmosphere. The food is made from scratch so be prepared for the wait. It is quite the little haven.
An unusual set up but very quirky and comfortable. It caters for Italian, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free. It's not just a coffee bar though you can enjoy your meal with a glass of wine or beer too.
Dolce Cafe Bolton
393 Blackburn RdAn unusual set up but very quirky and comfortable. It caters for Italian, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free. It's not just a coffee bar though you can enjoy your meal with a glass of wine or beer too.
The coffee shop is at the front of the shop and a restaurant in the back and it is lovely. The food is great, the atmosphere is great. There are freshly made cakes available, the coffee is gorgeous and the bloody mary's quite the tonic for a wonderful brunch!
Baker's
247 Blackburn RdThe coffee shop is at the front of the shop and a restaurant in the back and it is lovely. The food is great, the atmosphere is great. There are freshly made cakes available, the coffee is gorgeous and the bloody mary's quite the tonic for a wonderful brunch!
Things to do while visiting:
Whether you have a full day to dedicate to walking over the surrounding hills or an hour to kill; there are lots of things to do for adults and kids!
There are beautiful walking trails around the reservoir, fantastic for kids and dogs too (the last time we were there I think I probably had more fun than the dog!)
6 locals recommend
Jumbles Country Park
Bradshaw RoadThere are beautiful walking trails around the reservoir, fantastic for kids and dogs too (the last time we were there I think I probably had more fun than the dog!)
There are tractor rides, meet and greets, pets corner, a dairy farm and ICE CREAM! It is a fantastic setting for kids.
13 locals recommend
Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Dean RoadThere are tractor rides, meet and greets, pets corner, a dairy farm and ICE CREAM! It is a fantastic setting for kids.
Atlas Mills in Bolton were, in their heyday, one of the largest concentrations of cotton spinning capacity on one site in the country, with over 400,000 spindles in use and some 2,000 people employed. The area is rich with history, especially the cotton industry in and around Manchester and Bolton.
6 locals recommend
Bolton Steam Museum
Mornington RoadAtlas Mills in Bolton were, in their heyday, one of the largest concentrations of cotton spinning capacity on one site in the country, with over 400,000 spindles in use and some 2,000 people employed. The area is rich with history, especially the cotton industry in and around Manchester and Bolton.
Walks and tearoom available:
Turton tower is a house that has been evolving over the last 500 years. From a stone tower house in the 1400s, to the home of the Tudor Orrell and, later, the Victorian Kay Families, Turton Tower has been altered and adapted to suit the needs and tastes of those who lived here. It is because of these changes that Turton Tower is of national importance and unique in Northwest England. Today it still captures the spirit of those ages and displays some of the finest paintings and furniture in the region. Turton Tower is owned and run by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
9 locals recommend
Turton Tower
Chapeltown RoadWalks and tearoom available:
Turton tower is a house that has been evolving over the last 500 years. From a stone tower house in the 1400s, to the home of the Tudor Orrell and, later, the Victorian Kay Families, Turton Tower has been altered and adapted to suit the needs and tastes of those who lived here. It is because of these changes that Turton Tower is of national importance and unique in Northwest England. Today it still captures the spirit of those ages and displays some of the finest paintings and furniture in the region. Turton Tower is owned and run by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Walking Routes
There are a number of walks in and around the Eagley area.
https://www.routeyou.com/en-gb/location/walk/48041674/walking-near-eagley-brook-overview-of-all-walking-and-hiking-routes
Eagley Brook
Egerton
Belmont