Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Great breakfast
Cons:
Low water pressure
Outdated bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Some guests noted issues such as dampness and a tired bathroom.
Service
9.3
Exceptionally friendly and professional service reported several times.
Location
8.8
Well located for needs, but challenging to find in low light.
Room Quality
8.3
While generally comfortable, some rooms were deemed outdated.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities such as tea/coffee making facilities were well received.
Value for Money
8.8
Generally good value, though some felt the executive room was not worth its rate.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast and dining experience received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.8
Guests enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 11:32

Property Description

Historic Elegance: Experience the charm of a 19th-century mansion set in 6 acres of beautifully maintained grounds. The traditional wood panelling, open fires, and old-world ambiance offer a unique stay.

Modern Comforts: Enjoy a seamless blend of historic charm and modern amenities. The Astley Bank Hotel has been updated to provide all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay.

Award-Winning Destination: Recognized with the prestigious Lancashire Life award for Hotel of the Year, Astley Bank Hotel is renowned for its exceptional service and facilities.

Book your stay at Astley Bank Hotel now to immerse yourself in luxury and history.

Important information:

Please note: There are weddings on most Fridays and Saturdays, will discos lasting until midnight. Some noise is possible.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.
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

Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Syeda family_with_children gb
6
Alright stay
Pros:

Outside area was nice

Cons:

Communal areas not so clean
Felt crowded

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
7
Really good value for money
Pros:

Friendly staff and good location for visit.

Cons:

Shower was a bit of a trickle.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Diego solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
Fab!
Pros:

Great food, lovely staff.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Andrew William couple gb
9
Histrionic and local boutique hotel in beautiful gardens.
Pros:

I am originally from Darwen and know the location intimately. I have also stayed here previously. I was in Darwen for family reasons and this was the reason for my choice. That said, this hotel is superb, it gives excellent value, is set among some beautiful gardens and has a rich, local history. In common with many historic buildings there are limits on what the owners are legally allowed to do, this means there are some aspects you can consider “quirky” but it is a very nice and comfortable experience. Compare with the “bubblegum” premier inns or other chains by the motorway, you get a unique experience in an amazing property at a very reasonable and competitive price. The dining is excellent and the hotel is just 10 minutes walk from this East Lancashire town center. The staff are very friendly and accommodating to every request. I would stay here again in my visit to Darwen.

Cons:

There is nothing to not like.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
7
Astley Bank
Pros:

Lovely hotel, convenient for what we needed for the night, staff were all so polite and our room was spotless.

Cons:

Breakfast was served until 9.30....we arrived at 9.10 ish and there wasn't much cooked breakfast left. Fair enough we left it a little later, however there was more bacon and sausages brought out after we arrived. The sausages weren't cooked enough though.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Jeanine couple nl
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Alicia family_with_children gb
3
Damp, moldly but nice staff
Pros:

The staff were great, kind and helpful.

Cons:

The mold and damp in the rooms, extractor fans didnt even work. Refund for a cot never arrived.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lucie couple gb
8
Would stay again.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly upon arrival and answered all our questions about the stay.
There was a wedding on during our stay but happy to say we weren't kept up through the night.

Cons:

The shower could have been a bit more powerful but we made do.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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walker solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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ELAINE extended_group us
10
Friendly welcoming extremely helpful. Couldn’t ask for better, will definitely go again
Pros:

Everything was amazing. Real sense of grandeur.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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June extended_group gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Amy-Louise solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Old charm lovely location very quiet even though wedding was on
Quality ingredients breakfast

Cons:

Shower curtain needs changing

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Jackie family_with_children gb
9
Lovely hotel
Pros:

It was in a quiet area a set back from the main road. A country house style property which was beautiful

Cons:

Felt a little cut off from main services but it would be stunning for a wedding/romantic weekend away.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
4
Smelly pillows
Cons:

Pillow smelt dunny
Addutional charge for breakfast

2026-07-25 via Nuitee