The Millstone at Mellor is celebrating success after battling it out with businesses across Lancashire to scoop the ‘Dog Friendly Business’ accolade at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024.
18th February 2025…// The five-star inn stormed to success at the prestigious ceremony – held at Blackpool Tower.
To win the highly-coveted title, the inn took part in a gruelling entry process, with The Millstone praised by judges for being “a truly dog-friendly inn with offers an array of dog-friendly amenities including a Waggy Tails welcome pack and breakfast sausages.”
The boutique inn was also commended for its innovative dog-friendly business partnership with Mellor-based doggy day care, Poochie Paradise.
The annual Lancashire Tourism Awards celebrates the very best of Lancashire’s hoteliers, B&Bs, restaurants, theme parks, visitor attractions and all businesses which attract tourists to the ‘red rose county’.
The awards ceremony saw businesses across the county treated to a drinks reception, followed by a three-course meal and an evening of entertainment.
Commenting on the award win, Rick Bailey, Executive Chairman at Thwaites, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won the accolade for Dog Friendly Business – especially with Lancashire boasting an abundance of fantastic dog-friendly businesses across the region.
“Having so many popular walking routes on our doorstep, we understand that for dog owners, their four-legged friends are very much part of the family, which is why we’re always looking to add those extra touches to our dog-friendly amenities.”
