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The Cotton House

RestaurantRossendale, ENG

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(354 reviews)

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+44 1706 254882
533 Helmshore Rd, Helmshore, Rossendale BB4 4LQ, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 78 people

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About The Cotton House

The Cotton House is a restaurant on Helmshore Road in Rossendale with a menu of 49 dishes including Steak Frites, Beer battered haddock and Beef Ragu Rigatoni with garlicky cheesy crumb garnish. The bar serves Wine, Gin and a signature cocktail made with local honey. Reservations are recommended, and the room welcomes dogs. Outdoor seating and a private dining room accommodate groups, while high chairs support families with young children. Takeaway is available for eating off site, and the fireplace adds warmth to the setting. Booth seating lines the window, and the kitchen also offers Salt and Pepper Halloumi light bites, Chicken and bacon salad and Banoffee waffle. It opens daily.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

49 dishes · mains £2–23
  • Walker Breakfast Roll£5.00
  • Granola£6.00
  • Smashed Avocado£8.00
  • Eggs Benedict£9.00
  • Eggs Florentine£8.00
  • Breakfast Burrito£10.00
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Reviews

4.6/5
354 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention salt and pepper halloumi, beef ragu rigatoni, beer battered haddock and banoffee waffle.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners single out the Salt and Pepper Halloumi light bites and the Beef Ragu Rigatoni as standout dishes, with several also praising the beer battered haddock and the Banoffee waffle. The cozy ambience and tasteful decor are frequently mentioned, alongside polite, well-trained staff who contribute to a smooth experience. A recurring complaint involves slow service on busy nights, with one group waiting 20 minutes without being asked for drink orders. One reviewer reports the Fire room being uncomfortably cold despite requests to turn on the fireplace. Several note the generous portions and clean, warm atmosphere, while others highlight the signature cocktail made with local honey. One diner describes the burger as nicely presented but overpriced.

Featured reviews

  • Chloe Kuczer
    Sensational. 💝 That’s the word I used then, so I’ll use it again here. The Cotton House is a gorgeous looking building with the garland above the doorway. The inside has a cozy ambience with really polite staff keeping the place running. The Salt and Pepper Halloumi light bites were the most delicious starters I’ve had. The head chef did a superb job with the whole meal. I had the beer battered haddock. Decent portions for one person or more, as well as good prices along with it. Thank you Zac and Marcus for a wonderful meal. Extra points for seating me in a booth by the window. I love a good secluded booth.
  • John Baines
    Food was great when it came. Unfortunately we seem to have landed on a Friday night with only two serving staff on. Waited 20 minutes and still no one asked what we wanted to drink. Went to bar and ordered. Ordered some bread and then had …
  • Ms_Rimi
    Exceptional Beef Ragu Rigatoni and Banoffee waffle. The rigatoni had this delicious garlicky cheesy crumb garnish and the ragu had such a lovely deep flavour. I had a signature cocktail too which was made with local honey. …
  • Louby Louby
    Food was delicious 😋, love the deco throughout, I choose the chicken and bacon salad and it was plentiful, side but the quality of food is fantastic
  • Kelly Walden
    Visited on a Tuesday evening and booked just incase, which I’m glad we did as it was busy. This was our first visit and definitely won’t be our last. The restaurant was lovely inside, decor very tasteful and spotlessly clean. The service was amazing, very friendly and made special for my daughter’s birthday. The menu had a good selection of meals and every one of our party of 4 thoroughly enjoyed their food. Definitely booking again soon.

Hours

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Highlights

  • Has fireplace
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Offers takeaway
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  • Serves dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • Serves beer
Offerings· 13
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Has free water refills
  • Serves happy-hour drinks
  • Serves happy-hour food
  • Serves healthy options
  • Has private dining room
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Planning· 2
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 8
  • Has fireplace
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Has live music
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Dining options· 7
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has catering
  • Has counter service
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Atmosphere· 4
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Location

How The Cotton House compares to nearby restaurants

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