"We can’t wait to share the journey with you" - Future of historic Samlesbury pub revealed
The pub has been closed for some time.
A former Lancashire Post Pub of the Year has a completely different future ahead of it.
Now the empty building, which has a 34-space car park to the rear, could soon be turned into a wellness sanctuary.
Whittle-le-Woods-based Beautify Spa and Wellness made an announcement on social media, announcing their vision and the building’s new name.
They said: “Samlesbury Oak Wellness. Our vision is to transform this stunning historic building into a wellness sanctuary, a space designed to help people slow down, reconnect, and invest in their wellbeing.
“This exciting new chapter for Beautify is about so much more than creating a beautiful space. It’s about creating opportunities, supporting independent businesses, and giving back to our local community.
“We’re currently in the early stages of planning and designing every detail, to bring our vision to life. We can’t wait to share the journey with you!”
It’s not the only wellness sanctuary being planned for Lancashire, with a huge investment being made into the former Gibbon Bridge Hotel, which will reopen as a wellness retreat and boutique hotel in 2029.
Pub background
The New Hall Tavern also has a spooky reputation as one of Lancashire’s most haunted pubs. Filming for a paranormal documentary took place in this public house, inspired by a witness's claims that she had experienced disembodied footsteps and had heard a girl crying when staying at the building as a child.