Stanley House Hotel & Spa

Hotels
7.8 (1096 reviews)
Further Lane , Blackburn , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Slow service
High deposit and long refund

Categories

Cleanliness
6.55
Issues with cobwebs and dust in room.
Service
7.55
Mixed feedback with some delays, but staff friendly.
Location
8.55
Beautiful views and easy access.
Room Quality
8.55
Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Amenities
7.55
Spa facilities and amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
7.55
Generally good value, but some fees perceived as high.
Food and Beverage
7.55
Breakfast service slow, some food issues noted.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall enjoyable despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:57

Property Description

Luxurious 17th-Century Manor House Retreat

Elegant Accommodations: Each room at Stanley House Hotel boasts a private bathroom, rich decor, under-floor heating, and modern amenities like satellite TVs and tea/coffee facilities.

Relaxing Spa Experience: Indulge in special therapies and massages at the luxurious spa, designed by leading consultants, offering a tranquil escape in the heart of Ribble Valley.

Dining and Entertainment: Enjoy light dishes and drinks at Mr Fred’s Bar and Lounge, or explore nearby attractions like Blackburn city center and Ramsgreave Train Station just a short drive away.

Experience a blend of historic charm and modern comfort at Stanley House Hotel - Book your stay now for a rejuvenating getaway!

Important information:

Stanley House Hotel & Spa is an award-winning, 17th century boutique country hotel, set in 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside in Mellor, Lancashire. Facilities include Fred’s Brasserie with outdoor terrace, The Spa at Stanley House, and complimentary car parking.

30 en-suite bedrooms are split across two buildings: the Grade 2 listed Manor House with individually designed rooms and a private reception area complete with an Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove; and the 36 sqm contemporary Woodland Rooms with spacious work desks. All bedrooms offer modern amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi.

The luxurious spa offers a bespoke range treatments using Temple Spa, with a collection of thermal cabins and a soothing thermal bathing suite.

The Hotel is just a 10-minute drive from Blackburn city centre, Ramsgreave Train Station, and 20 minutes from Preston city centre. The M65 and M6 are both the closest major motorways.

Please note that spa access is not included as part of your booking.

If you wish to use the spa facilities during your stay, this must be booked in advance and is subject to availability. Bookings can be made via our website or by contacting the hotel spa reception directly.

We recommend reserving your preferred time prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1096 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.55
Service: 7.55
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 7.55
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Kadira couple gb
1
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Roshan couple us
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Salina couple gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Leverett solo_traveller gb
9
Comfortable and luxurious stay Personal attension when the bar closed at 10pm.
Pros:

The breakfast was fine - everything I needed was there. I didn't order off the menu.
Personal attention and welcome.
Beautiful surroundings.
Very large comfortable room.

Cons:

The coffee pot was too small and splattered everywhere when I pushed the plunger down.
There was no Body Lotion in the room.
Was unable to operate the EV charger, but this was not operated by the hotel. Required signing up to a new app. Fortunately I have a hibrid car.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
Rest and relaxation with fabulous customer service
Pros:

Location is lovely, very quiet and peaceful. The hotel is stunning. The staff were super friendly and efficient. The Spa is lovely, especially the sauna and pool which both look out onto the pond and grounds.

Cons:

Only one slight negative was when sat in the jacuzzi, looking out, you could see a broken piece of equipment outside, looked like a heater that was for the bin. It didn't spoil anything but given everything else was so, on point, it was a minor oversight.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Nizamuddin Salim couple gb
6
Room arrangements and amenities could be better
Pros:

The parking and location

Cons:

The rooms on the ground floor were inconvenient for privacy as people would walk past outside often. The lighting in the room was dull and could have done with bigger and brighter lights. A twin room has two single beds together which made it uncomfortable to sleep on and the tv didn’t work properly

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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vicki couple gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Exceeded expectations, great value for money.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
A relaxing break
Pros:

The staff, the comfortable bedrooms and the dining room

Cons:

That you had to pay extra for the spa

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Maxim solo_traveller ua
9
Great stay
Pros:

Great building, beautiful garden, comfortable beds.

Cons:

Insects in the room, I almost stepped on a big bee barefoot. Found another dead one next to the window ( it was there for quite some time.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Khawaja couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Nice and quiet

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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kath couple gb
8
Lovely spacious bedroom in spa area. Would stay here again
Pros:

Nice place, bedroom lovely and spacious. Handy for the Beardwood hospital which is why we stayed.
Food was excellent.

Cons:

Restaurant looked ‘tired’
Tables would have been better with tablecloths as they weren’t in the best condition.
Had 2 hour Thermal spa journey, very good apart from not enough relaxation beds and people leaving towels on the beds whilst in the pool part then not using them afterwards.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Keith Higginbottom couple gb
8
High end accommodation. Would definitely return.
Pros:

Very comfortable room. We upgraded to the Manor House. Well worth it. Dinner was excellent food-wise but the bill was loaded with a service charge which I personally take as an insult. The SC is for the customer to decide, not the vendor to levy.

Cons:

The bar area was small and uninviting. No cask ales. Didn’t make for a relaxing pre-dinner hour.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Michaela couple gb
10
We had a lovely stay, used the spa which was fantastic. Had a wonderful meal in the restaurant. All around a fantastic h
Pros:

The hotel is set in beautiful grounds. The rooms are well designed and very comfortable.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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elizabeth couple gb
9
a very relaxing stay
Pros:

The,stay was so we could go to the Lowry exhibitions.
Hotel room wa asked for as very comfortable we asked for accessible room this was excellent.
Staff were also excellent othing was too much trouble
Food was excellent also.
We were not able to use spa was booked most of the time
9/10

Cons:

No being able use spa.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Aolaru solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Uwais couple gb
5
Wasn’t the best
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

The room

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
7
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Rafiq family_with_children gb
8
A well situated, located, friendly stay!
Pros:

Views!

Cons:

Hard to say. Nothing much

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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A couple gb
8
2026-04-10 via Nuitee