Carol and Paul are the most welcoming and down to earth hosts. Even though their home is as stated a ‘Grand Design’, they were very accommodating, providing a daily continental breakfast. The bedroom and ensuite were as described: spacious, clean, fresh bed linen and comfortable. We enjoyed two high quality evening meals in Egerton, at The Cross Guns and Ruspante, the latter of which, on Thursday, was a 6 course taster meal menu. It’s convenient by car for Bolton, Preston and Manchester and surrounded by some beautiful countryside for walking or, as we did, road cycling.