The Golden Ball Cottages

Hotels
7.8 (628 reviews)
Lancaster Road , Morecambe , gb

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Children's playground
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Spacious and dog-friendly
Cons:
Poor service
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.94
Mixed reviews mention damp towels and a need for better cleanliness.
Service
6.91
Negative sentiment due to poor service and management issues.
Location
8.95
Positive mentions of a great location with good access to amenities.
Room Quality
7.4
Overall good quality, but some issues such as old mattresses mentioned.
Amenities
7.93
Adequate amenities, though limited cooking facilities mentioned.
Value for Money
7.39
Fair value considering the mixed positives and negatives.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Generally good experiences with food options nearby.
Overall Experience
8.41
Despite some negatives, many enjoyed their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-14 17:19

Property Description

Garden Views and Family-Friendly Atmosphere
Experience a tranquil stay at The Golden Ball Hotel in Morecambe. Enjoy the lush garden views and unwind in the sun terrace while the kids have a blast at the playground.

Comfortable Accommodations and Modern Amenities
Our units are designed for your comfort, featuring a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens. With a private entrance and thoughtful touches like a kettle and wardrobe, we ensure a relaxing stay for all guests.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just 5.3 km from Trough of Bowland, our hotel offers easy access to outdoor adventures. Explore the area and visit North Pier, only 44 km away, for a fun-filled day by the sea.

Book your stay at The Golden Ball Hotel now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 628 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.94
Service: 6.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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joanne youd solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Disappointed with outside patio had a bench but also had exhaust fumes directly in front of us while sitting on the bench very busy at times only complaint we had

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Katie couple gb
5
Lovely location, quiet and peaceful but cottage not up to standards
Pros:

Cosy and quiet. Away from the hussle and bussle.
Countryside views

Cons:

* Hospitality was awful
* Delayed check-in despite requesting early access.
* Cottage was not cleaned properly – dirty floors and bedroom carpet.
* Bathroom had a strong unpleasant smell.
* Fridge didn’t keep food and drinks cold.
* No cutlery provided and only two oversized mugs.
* TV in the bedroom had no remote.
* No patio, garden furniture or riverside view as advertised.
* Had to buy cups, cutlery and air freshener ourselves.
* Staff were dismissive when we raised concerns.
* Overall, the accommodation did not match the description or justify the price paid.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
9
Very relaxing weekend took the dog out a couple of near by places but he was quite happy to be at the sitte he loved it
Pros:

Nice spacious cottage for me and my dog comfortable bed and couch, tv if I wanted to watch it and enough coffee tea and milk for our stay if you wanted more you just had to ask

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
Great accommodation in a super location
Pros:

Beautiful location , lovely cottages, clean, open plan bedroom lounge, with good bathroom very nice walk in shower, friendly , helpful staff, linked pub across car park with lovely bar area with super views, excellent food , great free parking

Cons:

Mini fridge in room , really is mini , TV would be better a bit higher on wall

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Dane couple gb
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Ewan couple gb
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller gb
9
Nice midweek break
Pros:

Nice environment and very accessible to other amenities, places to go, shops etc. We will stay there again maybe in September if available

Cons:

Could have done with a fridge and maybe a fan as it was a heatwave when we stayed there

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Fabulous venue, great waking up to the sunshine, coffee on the bench outside the cottage/Apt. Will stay again.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Bev solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Muriel family_with_children gb
1
very unpleasant
Pros:

dint have it

Cons:

we it we have came home full of flea bits there was fleas on the beds my Granson has been bit to hell the toilet did not work 😳 it was horrible we dint expect it to be infection of fleas

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
8
A very enjoyable stay, & we definitely consider staying again if the price was right
Pros:

The room was lovely, clean & comfortable.
The location was amazing, better than we expected. Within easy reach if Morecambe & Carnforth. We dive at Capernwray.
The evening meals at the hotel, were very good. We ate there two nights.They have a lovely small but cosy restaurant downstairs & another restaurant/ function room on the ground floor, both beautifully decorated. Again only open certain nights. I'm sure they would capture more clients, especially from the caravan site next door & general advertising. On the Friday the function room was occupied & the downstairs restaurant was busy, so much

Cons:

We stayed Monday to Saturday & left early on the Saturday morning.
We were a bit disappointed that we had to keep going out for breakfast. The hotel had a note in the room that a breakfast cob could be made up if required, but that is not what we really wanted. We can understand during quiet times, but this was the first week in July. The same applied to evening meals. We didn't always feel like going out again after a full day out & about.
The rooms were great, but there were no draws to put clothes in.
There were two chairs either side of the tv, probably replace them with draws?

I would prefer someone come in every other day to empty bins, & refill milk, coffee & toilet rolls without having to go over & ask. The staff were lovely & very accommodating whenever we asked for anything.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Leah extended_group gb
9
Lovely, very clean & comfortable, spacious accomodation.. Lovely staff & their pub is excellent too.
Pros:

The breakfast baps were fab.

Cons:

A fair few dog poops on the grass area unfortunately.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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colette solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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English solo_traveller gb
8
Stunning location, spacious, easy parking, very relaxed approach to guests staying.
Pros:

I love the location, situated next to a stunning river and Asda's nearby. Large town centre not too far away and lakes within an hour's drive. Cheap fuel nearby too and I like the minimal contact from staff during my stay, as my dogs can be a bit shy with strangers. Really lovely large space in the rooms. Easy to park outside. Deliveroo will deliver here. Nice to have a sofa to sit on which you wouldnt get in a hotel room and not many stairs to negotiate or far to unload the car with bags and dogs. Pub is lovely didnt eat there but seemed cosy with great views.

Cons:

Shower is really low pressure. Heavy stains on carpet but this is also reassuring when travelling with dogs. Bed very soft but I actually slept well in it. People talking loudly outside at 2am but this is no fault of the accommodation. Escape light could keep light sleepers awake but I wore an eye mask having read this in the reviews before leaving. There is a small fridge for about 3 to 4 cans but would be nice to have had milk to go with the coffees or a slightly larger fridge and cutlery/plates for longer staying guests.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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aud solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No hairdryer. No internet

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
10
Amazing.
Pros:

Wanted a chilled quiet weekend away. That was exactly what we got. The food was excellent, the owners were friendly and the accommodation was clean, and welcoming! We enjoyed it that much we are going back in 3 weeks.

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Clive couple gb
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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stuart family_with_children gb
9
Magic
Pros:

Steak pie and homemade soup

Cons:

The vegetable soup

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Connor solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

The room was lovely and tidy and the man that showed us the room was very welcoming and pleasant to talk too, waitress was lovely too who bought our food

Cons:

Not great hospitality from the staff, got asked to move when eating dinner so the owner could watch the football as we were sat at the table infront of the TV, said there was WiFi but yet didnt reach the cottage we were in, literally about 30 seconds oppisite, man behind the bar was rude, the women owner came out and said we had to turn the heater off because it rinses the electric (shouldn't have it out there then or have it active)

2026-06-14 via Nuitee