Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3589 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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Thomas • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Baker • solo_traveller • gb
7
Will definately not stay again .
Pros:

Breakfast was well stocked . fresh and plenty of options . lovely porridge, could have had more fresh bread, eg rolls etc

Cons:

The dinner I had was extremely poor, Very disappointing indeed. To start I had the pigeon with lentils, pigeon was hard and stale, the lentils were more like a grey mushy mess on my plate. I ate what I could but certainly didn't finish it.

The salmon with crab Ravioli was another disaster, the salmon portion enough for a child, and the 1 x crab ravioli was hard and inedible. I ate the salmon and left the rest.

The pineapple sponge pudding with rum and coconut ice cream was far from the show stopper I was expecting . The ice cream which is why i ordered it was no more than a dessert spoonful, the cake itself was minus pineapple or rum for that matter , but came with some pineapple bits on the side.

To top off my evening , I asked for a glass of wine but in a larger glass, which was served to me in a lager glass !! Absolute joke from start to finish.

Had my company had not been paying for dinner , I would have refused to pay for any of it .

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The spa

Cons:

The room

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Gladys • family_with_children • gb
10
We enjoyed our stay and all the facilities
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing

Cons:

NA

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
5
Great hotel but wont book again or recommend due to breakfast.
Pros:

Lovely spacious room, friendly staff at reception.

Cons:

Breakfast was of poor standard for £16 per person
Not much selection of pastries. Food had been under warmer too long. eggs hard.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • de
6
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Allana • couple • gb
6
Ok
Pros:

Love the drive

Cons:

I did request for easy access room but ended up other side of hotel

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Pat • couple • gb
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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jorge • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
5
The staff at breakfast were lovely
Pros:

I liked architecture of the building and the the grounds

Cons:

The bathroom door couldn’t be closed from the inside, the Tv was not a smart Tv

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • es
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Owen • couple • gb
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Davidson • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Owen • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Well worth booking
Pros:

Generally a lovely hotel, fantastic venue

Cons:

Unfortunately the only thing the hotel didnt let us know there were 2 large weddi gs going off and it took 30/45 minutes to get down the driveway. The only other thing is whilst at the bar we ordered food and it didnt arrive, so after 50 minutes we were issued a refund but went hungry

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • gb
5
Fine
Pros:

Staff very friendly

Cons:

Bathroom doors not fitting
Staff member walked into room without knocking and waiting
Look of hotel was dated
Not great finish to fittings in room
Room lock needed tapping three times to work

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
6
Below average
Cons:

Room service food was very poor, dinner & breakfast & did not reflect the cost

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Venus • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee