A HOTEL in the Ribble Valley has been given a special recommendation for romance!

The Millstone Hotel in Mellor is noted in the new 1997 AA Hotel Guide not only for its excellent restaurant and accommodation, but also its leaning to love!

Hotel manager Anthony Whiteley said: "It started when one of our customers asked if we could put an engagement ring frozen into an ice cube into his girlfriend's drink.

"The idea was that it would melt and she would see the ring in the bottom of her glass.

"We were happy to oblige and all the staff were waiting for her reaction when she found it.

"Her answer was 'yes' and there were celebrations all round."

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