In 1993 this historic hotel was acquired by Steven Alcock and a large scale refurbishment was carried out, since when the hotel has steadily regained its stature. Looking out over the Ribble Valley, the location lends itself to an imaginative use of the hotel, which has not been overlooked.

The Valley Restaurant offers dishes that are traditionally British but given a modern twist, with well-sourced, fresh ingredients well to the fore.

A typical menu could offer a Lancaster house smoked salmon and crayfish cocktail, and smooth chicken liver pâté, red onion relish and oatcakes, followed by pan-seared lamb rump, or wild mushroom and brandy strudel or specials of oriental duck breast served on flavoured egg noodles. The restaurant's traditional Lancashire breakfasts and Sunday lunches are also popular among visitors.

The Shireburn Arms Hotel was said to be a favourite of JRR Tolkien's and according to a recent investigation there are a lot of clues to suggest that Hobbiton, where Bilbo and Frodo lived in Middle Earth was based in Hurst Green!