The Strawbury Duck Inn
Overshores Road, Darwen, BL7 0LU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 681 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location, friendly staff . The rooms were lovely and big , with iron & hairdryer supplied. The meals and breakfast were 1st class, and plentiful. Lovely owner, and nothing too much trouble . Nice quiet location . Will definitely be returning 😌. Mark & carole

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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 a plasma TV with DVD player, 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast

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- Mark
United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly staff . The rooms were lovely and big , with iron & hairdryer supplied. The meals and breakfast were 1st class, and plentiful. Lovely owner, and nothing too much trouble . Nice quiet location . Will definitely be...” - Carol
United Kingdom
“The location is stunning, staff very welcoming and food delicious, both in the evening and at breakfast. Bed very comfortable. Would definitely recommend a stay here.” - GGary
United Kingdom
“On arrival and for the evening meal all the staff were very pleasant to deal with, the evening meal in the pub was good quality and the pub was lovely and warm. The room was very clean and warm, shower was lovely and hot. The breakfast was very...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Strawbury Duck InnGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
- Towels
- Sun terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Live music/performance
- TV
- Wine/champagne
- Kid meals
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Bankcard
The Strawbury Duck Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note, that there's an Early checking fee for £20.
Please inform The Strawbury Duck Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Legal information
FAQs about The Strawbury Duck Inn
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The Strawbury Duck Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Live music/performance
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The prices at The Strawbury Duck Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at The Strawbury Duck Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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The Strawbury Duck Inn is 3.1 miles from the centre of Darwen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Strawbury Duck Inn include:
- Double