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Ribble Valley is a beautiful area of Lancashire which follows the River Ribble through towns including Clitheroe, Longridge and Whalley. The “hidden gem of England” is just 40 minutes from Manchester and an hour from Leeds but feels like it could be worlds away.

The country houses in this area have been named as some of the best in the country. This is quite an accolade considering the amount of great properties which exist across the UK. Most country houses have now been developed into profit making hotels but a select few have been acquired by heritage organisations or are still residential properties. Regardless of this they attract many thousands of visitors and potential buyers to the region each year.

Most country houses date back to the Tudor era when prosperous gentry and land owners no longer needed dwellings based on defence, which had been essential in the medieval period. The Tudors were keen on large grounds to hold livestock and grow vegetables, and these large plots of land have survived to this day.

Some of the great country houses that the Ribble Valley has to offer have been transformed into high quality hotels. The Stanley House Hotel is a stunning example, with its period furniture and ornamental gardens for guests to enjoy.

2.5 million is the sale price for Eaves Hall Country House Hotel, a fabulous house which is over 200 years old. It lies in the heart of the Ribble Valley and is surrounded by beautiful and idyllic scenery. It’s the perfect place to take a break as a guest, or invest in as a business person.

The housing market has declined remarkably during the recession and house buying is still slow. Despite this, country houses in the Ribble area are continuing to sell due to their excellent quality and stunning location. This makes them an ideal investment in today’s housing market.