8 Lakeview, Clitheroe

8 Lakeview is a lodge on a small lakeside holiday park outside Clitheroe, and it is set up for dogs in a way that suggests someone has actually travelled with one. The lodge comes stocked with dog towels, bowls and poo bags, so the bag you forgot to pack stops being a problem the moment you arrive. Guests mention that kit more often than anything else about the place.

The other detail that matters is the decking. The veranda is fenced with a gate onto it, which means a dog can wander in and out on its own while you sit outside, and the same arrangement works for small children. Beyond the decking the park itself is walkable: a circuit of the lakes takes in cattle, ducks, swans and herons, and Pendle Hill fills the view from the lodge. Guests travelling with dogs report no additional charge for bringing them, though that is worth confirming when you book.

Inside, the lodge is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom static home finished to a higher standard than the format suggests, with a dishwasher, washing machine and comfortable beds. It is spacious enough for a family of four plus a dog, and the site is kept clean throughout.

The main caveat is noise. The park sits close to the A59 and traffic carries, which several guests have flagged. It is clear enough from the location when you book, but anyone hoping for silence should know. The lodge also warms up quickly in sun, or when the oven or tumble dryer is running. Positions vary too: lodges set back from the water are further from the best of the view, so it is worth asking about the pitch. Heating and hot water run off a boiler you switch on yourself, which has caught people out.

8 Lakeview earns a 4.7/5 paw rating. It suits dog owners who want a comfortable, well-equipped base for walking the Ribble Valley with a dog in tow.