Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Warm staff
Stunning architecture
Beautiful property
Great room
Cons:
Unruly guests
Service delay
Undercooked food
Cold pool

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Some areas noted to be cold, indicating potential cleanliness issues.
Service
8.61
Staff were described as warm and friendly, providing good service overall.
Location
8.65
The hotel is noted to have stunning architecture and good aesthetics.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were spacious but some guests experienced noise issues.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities in the spa were generally well received, though there were some concerns about the pool temperature.
Value for Money
7.59
Discontent with half-board policies and additional charges detracted from overall value.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Positive aspects of food were overshadowed by service delays and undercooked meals.
Overall Experience
8.11
Despite several issues, guests managed to enjoy their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:29

Property Description

Luxurious Country Manor Setting
Set in 17 acres of Lancashire parkland, the 4-star Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is a 700-year old country manor offering a unique and luxurious stay.

Spa and Leisure Facilities
Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, and a variety of beauty and massage treatments at the Spa Naturel & Leisure centre for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.

Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in international cuisine, Lancashire specialties, and a fine selection of wines at the Cameo Restaurant and Cameo Bar for a memorable dining experience.

Book now for a perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and gastronomic delights at Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Children may use the pool during the Family-friendly swim times (16 and under) When accompanied by an adult.

Monday – Friday 8am – 10am and 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Saturday, Sunday 8am – 10am and 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Directions from Manchester: M60 – M 66 – A56 – A6068 Altham – A678 Blackburn Road.

Directions from Preston: M6 – M65 to J8 3rd exit off junction A678 (Rishton) Blackburn Road.

Directions form Burnley: M65 to J8 3rd exit at the roundabout - crossroads turn left onto A678 Blackburn Road.

We are a popular event hotel and this may be heightened at the weekends, it is always our intention to allocate bedrooms away from function noise, but please be aware that this cannot be guaranteed

Please note: Standard Room with Two Zip Bed amend to Standard RoomIn the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3277 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 8.61
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

Massive improvement from the last time we stayed a few years ago, staff were absolutely excellent and nothing too much trouble.
Breakfast was really nice, lots of choice and fresh. Room was clean, comfy and large.

Cons:

View from our room was grim, but that can’t be helped at all, so can’t score less for that.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • gb
8
I have a good stay there.
Pros:

Breakfast, good choice from large breakfast buffet.

Cons:

Location of room within building.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
A lovely venue - I will visit again.
Pros:

Clean, comfy, beautiful place.

Cons:

Window in my room didn’t close properly - I reported it at checkout. Also, I would have liked a chain on my door for added security.
The breakfast buffet needed better re-stocking.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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L • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We travelled to visit a sick family member and ended staying for a bereavement. The staff were thoughtful, kind and supportive and went out of their way to help. Will certainly stay again. Thanks to everyone.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Keith • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Great clean spacious rooms
Pros:

Beautiful building which enticed me to book in first place.

Cons:

Character and age

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • gb
7
Both times I stayed at the hotel were fine and all staff very helpful
Pros:

Nice hotel and very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

I had a room in the hotel itself which was ok though a little tired as far as decoration/paintwork goes. After staying in one of the rooms in the courtyard the previous week it seemed a little shabby in comparison. However it’s position within the hotel was very handy for access

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
5
Cons:

Both the shower and TV didn't work in the room. Maintenance staff took 40 minutes to come and try to fix the shower. General cleanliness of the bathroom wasn't great with black mold around the bath.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Roger • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • gb
10
Julia and Sam set the tone from the out-set, excellent stay.
Pros:

Julia and Sam on reception were excellent! The room was excellent. The Spa is due for a lick of paint, but that did not hamper our wonderful time there!

Cons:

The Spa and changing rooms need a lift.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • gb
4
Functional but nothing exceptional
Pros:

The rooms were functional, the grounds are gorgeous, the spa is amazing and the bath tub was nice!

Cons:

The room was dirty, there wasn’t a working lamp and the shower was cold. I was there for my brothers wedding and the floor in the main room wasn’t vacuumed properly and there were bits from the previous wedding all over the floor. Some of the table cloths were stained as well

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Halema • couple • gb
10
Beautiful hotel, fantastic facilities!
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, lovely setting and our room was set in the beautiful courtyard. Writing this review late but we had so much fun as a family all the facilities were great - swimming pool was busy but when we did finally manage to be allowed in it was fab. We were very lucky to have Easter celebrations for kids on that day and my son absolutely loved it as well as the other guests who were there! Bouncy castle, colouring ins, characters and singers a full event! Well done Mercure Blackburn we hope to stay again !

Cons:

Nothing it was all fantastic.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great mini getaway
Pros:

Mercure Blackburn is a beautiful place which has been able to keep its identity with modern facilities.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Khawaja • couple • gb
1
Good location shame about the beds
Pros:

Character

Cons:

Two single beds joined up

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Champaben • couple • gb
4
Hot and bothered
Pros:

Breakfast was good and ease to use service and manager was good as well

Cons:

Room was very small and stuffy. No air conditioning and heating we were not able to turn off so very uncomfortable only small window in room to open

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee