The Millstone, Mellor

Hotels
9 (1245 reviews)
Church Lane, Mellor , Blackburn , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food quality
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Room sizes too small
Cleanliness issues noted
Pricing concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Some feedback indicated that carpets needed cleaning and cleanliness standards varied.
Service
9.86
Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.4
The hotel is conveniently located near the motorway, suitable for guests traveling to Preston.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms were generally comfortable, though there were some comments about size and issues with specific rooms.
Amenities
8.88
General amenities were satisfactory, with some guests noting limited room sizes and amenities related to pets.
Value for Money
8.34
Some guests felt the pricing was high compared to the room quality and size.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Food was frequently highlighted as delicious and of good quality.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall satisfaction was high, with guests expressing a desire to return despite minor critiques.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 07:48

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience elegance and comfort at the award-winning Millstone, Mellor. Each room offers tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, and indulgent homemade biscuits for a truly relaxing stay.

Culinary Delights
Indulge your taste buds at the AA Rosette restaurant, where you can savor creative evening meals, delightful homemade puddings, and hearty breakfasts. The real ale bar offers a selection of local ales and international wines for a perfect dining experience.

Scenic Surroundings
Nestled in the picturesque Lancashire countryside, just a stone's throw away from Blackburn, The Millstone at Mellor provides a tranquil escape. Explore the beauty of the Ribble Valley and take advantage of the free on-site parking during your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable getaway at The Millstone, Mellor.

Important information:

A £15 fee is chargeable to bring a dog with you per stay. Please contact the hotel so this can be added to your booking ahead of your stay.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.
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

9
Based on 1245 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Di • couple • gb
10
Food, staff, atmosphere…make for a lovely escape
Pros:

Lovely location, excellent food

Cons:

Nothing we ‘don’t like’ We have a laugh about the tomatoes always being under cooked at breakfast x
Waiting staff need a ‘tiny’ bit of training.
Message to Thwaites: You’ve got a fabulous asset and just lovely staff and food. The Millstone and its amazing staff deserve a bit of investment. The time is right.
Nothing would stop us returning though always a relaxing, fun, getaway x

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
6
Lovely staff but the rooms are disappointing for the price.
Pros:

The main hotel is pleasant and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location in the village is good and there is ample parking for guests. The food in the restaurant is good, although there are not many options if you need to avoid onion and garlic.

Cons:

I would rather not stay in The Courtyard again as the road noise is very intrusive. We stayed on the ground floor next to the road. The room had not been aired and had a strong damp smell. The en suite was clean but the bedroom had grubby marks on the walls, black mould on the windows and window frames and very dirty skirting boards. The room was in obvious need of refurbishment as there was a missing light shade and peeling wallpaper. However, in the meantime, a deep clean would help make the room more pleasant to stay in.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
9
Fantastic place to stay en route from the south to Scotland. Staff were very friendly and food was exceptional. I’d stay
Pros:

Coffee machine in room was an unexpected bonus! Beds were very comfy and feed was excellent.

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
9
Lovely, character property with excellent service.
Pros:

It was a lovely character property and our room was spacious and individually decorated. Both the breakfast and dinner we had at the property were delicious and huge portions! Highly recommend this hotel for a nice place to stay close to Blackburn.

Cons:

It was chilly when we arrived, but when we mentioned this they turned the heating on for us and then it was very toasty! The bathrooms could do with a bit of a refurbishment.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Deaney • solo_traveller • gb
9
A truly beautiful place to stay
Pros:

Excellent stay, after a slight issue with our prepayment, the customer service was excellent, food quality very good and great value for money, A lady manager was excellent and made our stay super welcome !

Cons:

Room was beautiful, shower excellent, bed was comfy and quality of the food was very good

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • extended_group • gb
7
Friendly, professional staff who were very helpful.
Pros:

Food isexcellent

Cons:

There was a musty smell in one of the rooms.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
10
Great overnight break and excellent meal in the restaurant we even got upgraded to a suite which was a nice touch and mu
Pros:

Lovely place for a short break
Restaurant is excellent and staff go above and beyond

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • gb
9
Excellent quality.
Pros:

Relaxing atmosphere. Room was characterful and very clean. Food was amazing. Good service. Excellent value for money.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
10
We came for a night away for some peace and a change of scenery. Rachael was lovely from the minute we arrived until we
Pros:

Lovely property that’s easy to find and looks like a rustic country building

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Little gem of a hotel...in village with 3 pubs that sell the local thwaites best bitter...goodfood..
Pros:

Excellent breakfast...one of the best we have ha

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • gb
6
It was okay
Pros:

Location fine. Meal was good.

Cons:

Breakfast coukd have been better. Carpets stained. Needs upgrading. Bed uncomfortable.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The pub was lovely band the food excellent

Cons:

I asked for a ground floor room but stayed in the courtyard not the actual hotel which was not as nice

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable and relaxing Ribble Valley stay
Pros:

Great village location, lovely room with thoughtful touches, welcoming bar area and delicious breakfast

Cons:

Parking limited, no leisure facilities

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • gb
9
This is a well-run small coaching inn hotel in a small village location.
Pros:

The suite was of a good size and the amenities were good, with quality coffee etc. It would have been nice to have had a fridge and AC, but neither of these diminished our stay. The Food was excellent, supper on the first night was delicious. Breakfast on both days was again delicious and the portion size was adequate. There was a good choice and the selection of cereals, jams for toast etc was first-class. The staff were all excellent, polite and engaging and eager to be as helpful as they could. All in all, I would recommend this hotel, I certainly would stay there again.

Cons:

It was unfortunate that there wasn't a lift, we had to carry our luggage up steep stairs, but given the age of the building this was understandable.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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margaret • couple • gb
9
Great .
Pros:

Great hotel , well presented , comfortable , extremely accommodating pleasant staff and wonderful food .Free car parking a bonus .

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Naveed • family_with_children • gb
1
Please stay away
Pros:

Nothing. The rooms were like chicken box , very very small.

Cons:

Very small rooms no good size window, very bad breakfast. 🤮

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Good location and nice interior

Cons:

Room very small and lots of stairs

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mevrouw Prins • couple • nl
9
Prachtig hotelletje met personeel dat voor je klaarstaat
Pros:

Onze vlucht had vertraging en daardoor zouden we veel te laat bij het hotel aankomen. Daarom even gebeld en het was geen enkel probleem. We konden hen bellen als we aan zouden komen ook al was dit na middernacht. Toen we net na middernacht uiteindelijk aankwamen was de deur nog open. We kregen meteen de sleutels van onze kamer. De kamer was zeer groot met een zit- en slaapgedeelte en een ruime badkamer. Er stond een grote fles met water en er was ook een mogelijkheid om koffie te zetten. In de badkamer stonden flessen met shampoo, conditioner en body wash die van zeer goede kwaliteit waren. Het bed was zeer comfortabel. Het ontbijt was uitstekend. Er is een buffet en je kunt ook een Full English krijgen. Personeel was zeer behulpzaam en vriendelijk.

Cons:

Het was jammer dat we er niet langer verbleven. Alles is perfect in orde. Een aanrader!

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee