The Assheton Arms
The Assheton Arms accommodation in Downham — 12 rooms
Downham, near Clitheroe — About 3 miles / 8 minutes' drive
Top Row, Downham, BB7 4BJ
Dog welcome in the room and at dinner.
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Rooms at The Assheton Arms
- Rooms
- 12
- Parking
- Yes
- EV charging
- Not confirmed
- Nearest station
- Clitheroe railway station, about 3 miles away
Book a stay at The Assheton Arms
- Booking route
- Bookable direct or via major booking sites
Checked September 2026. Pubs change hands, hours change, policies change — always confirm anything that matters, especially the dog policy and kitchen days, directly with the pub before you book. Run this pub? Confirm or correct these details.
Dog policy
From published sources- In the bedroom
- Dogs in all rooms
- At dinner in the restaurant
- Dogs in certain areas only
- In the bar
- Yes
- Walks from the door
- Not confirmed
- Charge
- £15 per dog per night
- Max dogs per room
- Not confirmed
Source: Pub's own site (/stay/): dogs charged at £15 per night, per dog; welcome in the bar for drinks and dining, not confirmed for the main dining room — checked September 2026
Food
From published sources- Character
- Gastropub
- Menu style
- À la carte
- Booking model
- Not confirmed — ask when you book the room
- Dinner, bed and breakfast
- Overnight Escape (dinner allowance, voucher) — Overnight Escape: no price shown. Town and Country: from £222 (basis not stated)
Overnight Escape: overnight stay for two in a standard or cosy double, breakfast, and a £20 per person dinner allowance. Town and Country: two consecutive nights (one town hotel, one country house incl. Assheton Arms) with breakfast and dinner.
Overnight Escape: Sunday to Thursday, gift voucher valid six months from purchase, non-refundable, upgrades at supplement. Town and Country: Sunday to Thursday only, dinner is a £20 per person per night allowance, advance purchase, non-refundable
Dates: Undated (blog posts dated 26.01.26 and 11.06.25). Pub's own website, checked October 2026. Offers change, so confirm with the pub.
Source: Pub's own website — James' Places boutique inn group — checked September 2026
Other pubs with rooms near Downham
Straight-line distances, so allow longer by road.
- The Swan & Royal
Clitheroe about 3.0 miles
Dogs in selected rooms.
- The Calf's Head
Worston about 3.1 miles
12 rooms. Dogs in the rooms not confirmed.
- The Tempest Arms
Elslack about 9.4 miles
21 rooms. Dogs in selected rooms.
Questions people ask about The Assheton Arms
- Are dogs allowed in the bedrooms at The Assheton Arms?
- Yes — dogs are welcome in all bedrooms at The Assheton Arms. There's a charge of £15 per dog, per night.
- Can dogs join you at dinner at The Assheton Arms?
- In certain areas only at The Assheton Arms, not the whole restaurant — worth checking when you book.
- Does The Assheton Arms offer dinner, bed and breakfast?
- Yes — The Assheton Arms advertises "Overnight Escape (dinner allowance, voucher)" on its own website. It includes overnight Escape: overnight stay for two in a standard or cosy double, breakfast, and a £20 per person dinner allowance. Town and Country: two consecutive nights (one town hotel, one country house incl. Assheton Arms) with breakfast and dinner. Price: Overnight Escape: no price shown. Town and Country: from £222 (basis not stated). We checked in October 2026; offers change, so confirm with the pub.
- Is there parking at The Assheton Arms?
- Yes — The Assheton Arms has parking.
- How far is The Assheton Arms from Clitheroe?
- The Assheton Arms is in Downham, near Clitheroe — About 3 miles / 8 minutes' drive.
- Does The Assheton Arms serve food every day?
- Yes — the kitchen at The Assheton Arms is open every day.
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