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The Fleece Inn www.fleeceinn.co.uk
The Fleece Inn is a traditional country inn situated in the idyllic and historic village of Dolphinholme near Lancaster. With its stylish charm, the traditional English inn offers a wonderful and relaxing location for you to drink, eat and sleep in the beautiful Bowland countryside.
At The Fleece Inn you can enjoy some of the finest local produce, cooked to a very high standard by talented Head Chef, Ian Manning, and his team. Honest food with a minimum of fuss – alongside always popular pub classics, you’ll find an exciting selection of international themed dishes, as well as a good choice of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
And if you are planning to visit the Forest of Bowland in an electric vehicle (EV), the Fleece Inn have two dedicated 22kW charging points in the car park, which guests are very welcome to use. (iCharge App required).
“We are proud to source locally and organically wherever possible, reducing food miles and supporting local suppliers. We also implement recycling and composting programs to reduce waste,
and use energy-efficient lighting and appliances, as well as investing in renewable energy sources, such as a wood pellet boiler, to reduce our energy consumption. We also want to encourage our guests to participate in our sustainability efforts. We provide information and resources on sustainable practices, and we work with our suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their products and packaging.”
Co-owner, Simeon Worthington, said:
Discover The Fleece Inn linked with the following Eco Escapes itineraries:
l Fields, Fells and Fabulous Food l The Hidden Bowland Dales
l Classic Bowland Hillclimbs
l Bike-packing in Bowland
l Lancaster and the Lune Valley
l Lancashire’s fabulous food producers
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Green Tourism stated: “The Fleece Inn have done an excellent job in achieving the Bronze award following on from their first assessment. Guests are actively encouraged to leave the car and explore the beautiful Forest of Bowland area by foot and bike. The assessment highlights their commitment to supporting local through their community shop and championing local produce, as well as providing a comfortable stay for their guests.”