A RIBBLE Valley hotel was named as one of the country's best by the Which? Hotel Guide.

Harrop Fold in Bolton-by-Bowland was among only 37 hotels in England to win the prestigious county hotel of the year award.

Four other Ribble Valley Hotels were also mentioned in the guide - the Hark to Bounty and the Parrock Head Hotel in Slaidburn, the Inn at Whitewell and Northcote Manor in Langho.

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