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Dine With Us
‘Owd Nell’s Tavern
‘Owd Nell’s Tavern is a relaxed, welcoming pub at the heart of our hamlet – perfect for good food, good drink and time well spent with friends.
With cosy surroundings, classic pub favourites and a carefully curated drinks list, it’s all about easy, enjoyable moments and staying for one more round.
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STAY WITH US
Enjoy a canalside country escape at the Thatched Hamlet, set among charming thatched buildings.
We’re now open for stays, with a small selection of ensuite bedrooms available. Please note, rooms have not yet been refurbished as we focus on other areas of the venue, but they are clean, comfortable and ready for guests.
Perfect for a relaxing break, you can also enjoy on-site dining and the character that makes the Thatched Hamlet a much-loved destination near Preston.
Memorable Events at The Roundhouse
Celebrate your special occasion at our a historic canalside venue, The Roundhouse, beside the Lancaster Canal. Rustic charm, picturesque backdrops and a relaxed Lancashire atmosphere make this a memorable setting for weddings and canalside celebrations, adding to the six other award-winning Dream Venues by James’ Places.
Enquire With UsFrom the owner
James Warburton Says:
Our vision is to restore the Thatched Hamlet as a destination where people can come together to relax, celebrate and enjoy the charm of the Lancashire countryside.
We’re thoughtfully reimagining the space to offer a range of experiences, including welcoming countryside stays, relaxed dining, and a beautiful setting for events, special occasions and celebrations. Whether it’s a weekend away, a meal with loved ones, or a memorable event, our aim is to create a place that feels warm, characterful and, most importantly, full of life.
At its heart, ‘Owd Nell’s and the Thatched Hamlet will once again be a place for gathering – where family, friends and visitors can slow down, reconnect and enjoy time well spent together.
Our first step was to reopen ‘Owd Nell’s Tavern and a small selection of bedrooms, brining the heart of the Thatched Hamlet back to life as a welcoming place to eat, drink and gather.
Looking ahead, our longer-term plans include the gradual reintroduction of full scale accommodation, alongside an enhanced restaurant offering. We will also host events, special celebrations and weddings at The Roundhouse at the Thatched Hamlet, restoring it as a destination for memorable moments and bringing it in to our award-winning Dream Venues collection.
Yes, we know how popular the historic events at were, and we’re excited to bring them back.
We’re now hosting a weekly quiz night again every Thursday, and have exciting plans for other favourites like the Oyster Festival and the Cider Festival. We’re planning to reintroduce many of the events that made the Thatched Hamlet such a lively place to visit. We’d love to hear which ones you enjoyed the most, so keep an eye out as we begin brining them back!
As the property has been purchased by Bowland Inns & Hotels Limited. Historic vouchers and deposits were issued by Guys Eating Establishments Limited, a separate company, and were not part of the transaction.
We as the new owners did not receive any of those funds, and so they cannot be honoured.
Further down you will find details of the administrators who can advise you further.
Important notice regarding historic vouchers and deposits:
Bowland Inns & Hotels Limited has purchased the property known as Guys Thatched Hamlet. The former trading company, Guys Eating Establishments Limited, is a separate legal entity and was not acquired as part of this transaction.
Bowland Inns & Hotels Limited did not receive any funds relating to historic vouchers, bookings or deposits. For that reason these cannot be honoured by the new owners.
Any enquiries should be directed to the administrators of the former company:
FRP Advisory Trading Limited
Derby House
12 Winckley Square
Preston
PR1 3JJ
Telephone: 01772 440700
Email: preston@frpadvisory.com
