I have searched around for well reviewed places to stay in the Forest of Bowland. Each link takes you to the review page on TripAdvisor where you can also book your stay.

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Preston area

Barton Grange Hotel

Premier Inn (Preston North)

Marriott Hotel

Premier Inn Preston East

Blackpool area – 30 minutes from the Forest of Bowland

Village Herons Reach (De Vere)

Lancaster area – reach the northern area of Bowland

Penny Street Bridge 

In the heart of Bowland – suitable for reaching all areas

Gibbon Bridge Hotel

Ye Horns Inn

Clitheroe area – suitable for reaching the southern fells including Pendle Hill

Mitton Hall

Mytton Fold Golf Complex

Shireburn Arms Hotel

The Old Post House

East Bowland area – suitable for reaching Gisburm Forest and the Yorkshire Dales

Eaves Hall

Middle Flass Lodge

Stirk House Hotel

East

The Traddock Hotel (Austwick near Settle)

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