Whalley Abbey - B&B and Retreat House

Hotels
8.5 (438 reviews)
Whalley Abbey The Sands , Whalley , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great breakfast
Excellent service
Beautiful location
Unique historical experience
Cons:
Limited room amenities
Late check-in time

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
The hotel was very clean as mentioned in several reviews.
Service
9.18
Service was described as exceptionally helpful and friendly in multiple reviews.
Location
9.22
Location was consistently praised for its convenience and access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.17
Rooms were noted to be small, sparse, and somewhat lacking (e.g., no TV).
Amenities
7.7
Limited facilities were indicated, such as no TV in rooms or common areas.
Value for Money
8.16
General sentiment suggests a reasonable value considering the service and unique experience.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Breakfast was generally highly praised for its quality and freshness.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall stay was described positively, with many enjoying the unique charm of the place.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:22

Property Description

Charming Accommodation with Serene Surroundings
Located in Whalley, just 11 km from King George's Hall, Whalley Abbey offers a tranquil stay with a garden, free parking, a shared lounge, and a terrace. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free WiFi in this 3-star non-smoking hotel.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with our daily breakfast, featuring continental, Full English/Irish, or vegetarian choices to suit every palate.

Convenient Location for Exploring
With attractions like Reebok Stadium and Victoria Theatre within reach, and Leeds Bradford International Airport a short distance away, Whalley Abbey is the perfect base for your adventures.

Book now for a memorable stay at Whalley Abbey!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 438 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Donna • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had a lovely stay, our room was clean and comfortable, the staff where lovely and it was a great base for getting to places. We also found a number of places to eat just down the road

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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E • solo_traveller • ad
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Ward • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Our Holiday finished a day early and we couldn't enjoy our booking at Whalley Abbey but the understanding of the staff was 5⭐ look forward to a rebooking ..DJWard

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
10
Lovely, peaceful and relaxing place to stay. Very interesting walk and lovely views.
Pros:

Lovely welcome. Lovely views from room. Fantastic location. Peaceful and relaxing stay. Breakfast delicious. Great interesting walk in the grounds. We booked because we attended a wedding near by.

Cons:

There isn’t anything I didn’t like.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent value, enjoyable and fun experience, I will be back!
Pros:

Wonderful location, adjacent to the fascinating Abbey ruins. It is primarily a retreat centre newly moving into hotel work and they are doing an excellent job. The place is warm, comfortable fascinating old house with much of interest. The staff were exceptional - well-organised, kind and constantly helpful. Breakfast really was superb. At the moment it’s really competitively priced too, so an ideal spot for a couple of days away walking and enjoying exploring the abbey and the nearby church.

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
9
I feel very relaxed. Thank you for your care.
Pros:

Lovely breakfast. Very substantial. The setting of the refectory is beautiful. Very calming to eat here. So quiet and the grounds are lovely to walk around. The history of the site is so interesting. I really enjoyed joining in morning prayers.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent full English breakfast Superb location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
8
A wedding nearby
Pros:

The abbey setting is very special. Very quiet and peaceful.

Cons:

The rooms are basic but fine

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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alan • couple • gb
9
An Experience staying in a historic enviroment very quite and peicefull
Pros:

It was interesting had a lot of history very clean

Cons:

No USB points in the electric sockets to charge a phone

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable , staff exceptionally helpful
Pros:

Great breakfast Excellent location. Easy to park

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The staff and location were excellent, very friendly. The breakfast was very good, plenty of choice. Unfortunately the room which we had was rather small and sparse with no TV. It was a surprise to us to find out that it's a 'Christian / Spiritual retreat' which is presumably why the room was sparse. Also, as the staff are only there at specific times, check in is generally between 4pm - 8pm, although we were fortunate as there was someone there when we arrived a couple of hours prior to those times.
Importantly, there is plenty of parking space and the local town is an easy few minutes walk.
As such, all in all a pleasant stay but be aware that it is more a B&B than a hotel and therefore does not have some of the facilities available at a hotel .. but what it does have is friendliness, quietness, a good breakfast and a very relaxed atmosphere.

Cons:

No TV in the room and specific check in times (4-8pm).

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Heike • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Quiet

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Richard John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely lovely lovely.
Pros:

This is a really unique residence. A real change from the usual.

Cons:

Very slightly daters decor but to be honest it’s part of the charm.

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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Lesley Anne • couple • gb
6
We enjoyed being in the centre of Whalley and the ambience of the building but we won’t be staying at Whalley Abbey B&am
Pros:

Very close to the centre of Whalley market town. The location was excellent with plenty of car parking. The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The room was very cold and very small. It was an attic room which also had limited views. When the radiator was activated it made a noise which disturbed our sleep. The breakfast was very limited and only just warm.

2025-11-26 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • couple • gb
7
Convenient stopover
Pros:

Historical character and grounds. Lovely staff. Big, warm room and bathroom.

Cons:

We had difficulty finding someone to let us in when we arrived at 5.30pm.

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Pearce • extended_group • gb
9
2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Lovely, interesting place with lots of history and a real pleasure to have experienced it
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent - freshly cooked after order - the cook could not do enough for us.

Cons:

Maybe a bottle of water in rooms

2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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christopher • couple • gb
9
Very relaxing and nice and friendly. Plenty of good restaurants and a very good pub too.
Pros:

HANDY FOR TOWN CENTR AND NICE QUIET SETTING.
BREAKFAST FRESHLY COOKED. YUMMY

Cons:

No tv anywhere as this is a retreat. But would have liked one in the lounge, or bedroom

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Grundy • couple • gb
10
A great stay in a property with hedge historical relevance.
Pros:

Lovely accommodation in historic building. Extremely comfortable bed and a lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee