Name: Astley Bank Hotel
Address: Astley Bank, Bolton Road, Blackburn, Darwen, England, United Kingdom, Darwen, Lancashire, GB
Price range: $63–$123 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

A large number of reviews praise Astley Bank Hotel for welcoming staff, a handsome historic building, and pretty grounds, with many guests enjoying good dinners and breakfasts and finding rooms comfortable for quiet stays and convenient visits to the area.

Rooms vary in size and style, with some dated decor, thin walls and creaky floors, and several reports of weak or slow-to-heat showers. Weddings are frequent, bringing lively noise in parts of the hotel and sometimes limiting access to the bar or restaurant; breakfast quality also ranges from excellent to underwhelming. The setting is convenient for local travel, though a few guests mention potholes on the approach road, so expect a characterful stay with a few practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

Historic property with attractive grounds and ample parking; the on-site bar and restaurant are appreciated. Event days (especially weddings) can limit bar/restaurant access.

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Ruth

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful historic building that’s kept its authenticity. Many hotels like this usually undergo a renovation and paint everything 50 shades. This building creaks, has squeaky floorboards which adds to its character. The walls are paper thin however and you can hear EVERYTHING that goes on next door. The shower was unpredictable but it’s what I would expect for a room with such a good rate. Don’t expect luxurious rooms and the grounds are manicured. A typical wedding venue. I’d be happy to return. Also big easy car park.

10

Jason

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always a warm welcome at Astley Bank. Large, clean Executive Rooms. Great bar & restaurant. Beautiful grounds. Excellent WiFi. TV is a little annoying as it's web based & a little tricky to navigate but apart from that its amazing.

8

Ruth

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before so knew what to expect. I had a good rate. This hotel is conveniently located close to main road. Easy car park. Lovely old building in manicured grounds. Rooms a little tired but great hot shower and comfy bed. Receptionist really friendly too

10

Jeannette

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely property with very helpful, friendly staff. Gorgeous grounds with lots of trees and birdsong. Very peaceful.

10

Andrew

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room ready an hour early, setting great, restaurant great, parking great, Wi-Fi great(not always the case). Wouldn’t hesitate to book again

10

martin

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service, great food, comfortable and clean. Great setting

10

Peter

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel, nice staff and perfect as a wedding venue

10

Jacqueline

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel in beautiful grounds (not overly large but well kept). Friendly staff. All areas seen were very clean.

10

Kris

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Amazing grounds

8

Judith

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for two nights. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. I had an Executive Double which was spacious with a comfortable bed. En suite was nice although took ages to get hot water and even then it wasn’t that hot. But overall we had a good stay and would definitely book again. Be aware the road up to the hotel has many large pot holes but this road isn’t owned by the hotel so nothing they can do about it. The road they own is well maintained

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Cleanliness

Many guests find the hotel and rooms clean, with some noting spotless areas. Others report lapses such as dust, stained carpets, mould in bathrooms, and occasional issues affecting water clarity.

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Vicky

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unfortunately this lovely hotel is very tired looking and in need of modernisation. The evening meal we had was excellent. The breakfast was luke warm. As for cleanliness our room especially the bathroom hasn't been clean properly with dust in and around the radiators and floor. The staff are lovely and will do anything for you.

10

Dawn

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfy. The food was gorgeous. We had an evening meal and breakfast and both were stunning.

8

stephen

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed 4 nights bed very comfy, staff really friendly, could have been a touch cleaner ( attention to detail) dust on kettle unit, old radiator in bathroom dust in-between vanes. Old property with no lift but would stay again no problem, grounds amazing.

10

Mehvish

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay! The hotel was very welcoming, and the staff were absolutely great. My room was very clean and neat and everything I could need was provided.

10

Jackie

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in beautiful grounds. Spotlessly clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Alisha

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good for the price. Clean and comfortable. The rooms are dated but clean and a safe place to stay.

10

Peter

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are super friendly and helpful, the food is excellent and the Hotel is very clean throughout.

8

David

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A comfortable room on the top floor, remained quiet even though a wedding party was taking place on the ground floor. Only mugs were provided in the room and no glasses in the bathroom. Also some dust on the doors and window ledge. Very nice gardens and surroundings.

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Courtney

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning hotel, guests kept me awake all night being loud and drinking till late but this was due to an event (wedding). Beautiful surroundings and room, cleanliness could be better but overall comfortable, nice stay.

4

Sophia

Mar 2, 2025

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Called to see if they could accommodate me a couple of hours earlier so I could leave my bags in the room. They informed me that would cost £20, so I declined. Bad first impression. I booked an ‘executive room’ as it listed that it had a king size bed in it. Room 34 that I was allocated did not. They moved me to Room 35 that does. Room 34 stinks of mould too and the bed had a ripped sheet on it! There is evidence of a leak in the ceiling and I don’t think they’ve dealt with the consequences of the leak or tried to improve things. In room 35 there was black mould on the shower head spouts, black and brown mould around the taps and there is a very unhygienic carpet around the shower and bath. It needs a deep clean! The shower is poor, the pressure is weak and took 5 minutes to get to temperature. Not unusual for an old property but still not a great user experience. Great big towels are a plus. Nice high ceilings. Windows that open. No breakfast menu in the room, which meant we decided to go elsewhere as I can’t eat dairy or eggs. I went down to take a look at the breakfast offering and the food wasn’t too appealing. I won’t return.

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Rooms

Rooms range from spacious executive options to small ones; beds are often comfortable, but some are hard. Decor can feel dated, noise from events or thin walls is noted, and showers can be weak or slow to heat; Wi‑Fi is praised in a few reviews.

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Ruth

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful historic building that’s kept its authenticity. Many hotels like this usually undergo a renovation and paint everything 50 shades. This building creaks, has squeaky floorboards which adds to its character. The walls are paper thin however and you can hear EVERYTHING that goes on next door. The shower was unpredictable but it’s what I would expect for a room with such a good rate. Don’t expect luxurious rooms and the grounds are manicured. A typical wedding venue. I’d be happy to return. Also big easy car park.

10

Jason

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always a warm welcome at Astley Bank. Large, clean Executive Rooms. Great bar & restaurant. Beautiful grounds. Excellent WiFi. TV is a little annoying as it's web based & a little tricky to navigate but apart from that its amazing.

8

Ruth

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before so knew what to expect. I had a good rate. This hotel is conveniently located close to main road. Easy car park. Lovely old building in manicured grounds. Rooms a little tired but great hot shower and comfy bed. Receptionist really friendly too

8

Sam

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely character property. Had a good tv, all amenities you’d want and need. The room was quite small and so was the bed, and the bed was quite hard. We didn’t sleep that well due to the bed, but it was all clean everywhere.

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Penny

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay as we were visiting family nearby. Room was quite small but clean. Small bottles of shower gell etc rather than larger bottles in dipensers, simlar for the jam at breakfast. Would help with plastic waste. Staff were lovely and very helpful especially those serving at beakfast.

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Juri

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything too bad. Endless too loud to the next room.

10

Basia

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was quiet and peaceful sleep very friendly and politely staff very clean and tidy room very comfortable bed

10

Susan

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious room

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K L

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean but super small. Very noisy when they have guests for party or family events. Not worth the money.

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Judith

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for two nights. Reception staff were friendly and helpful. I had an Executive Double which was spacious with a comfortable bed. En suite was nice although took ages to get hot water and even then it wasn’t that hot. But overall we had a good stay and would definitely book again. Be aware the road up to the hotel has many large pot holes but this road isn’t owned by the hotel so nothing they can do about it. The road they own is well maintained

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Service

Service is a consistent highlight, with frequent praise for friendly, helpful, and professional staff across reception and other teams. A few reports note miscommunication or minor issues, which were typically resolved.

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Peter

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is a real gem positioned in lovely grounds and gardens. Every member of staff we met were very engaging and friendly and they all contributed to ensuring we had a brilliant stay, a special mention to Lisa on reception very knowledgeable, efficient and welcoming.

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Ruth

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before so knew what to expect. I had a good rate. This hotel is conveniently located close to main road. Easy car park. Lovely old building in manicured grounds. Rooms a little tired but great hot shower and comfy bed. Receptionist really friendly too

10

Sean

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Have stayed here before and as usual it was a really enjoyable stay. Room was fine with excellent shower. Breakfast was very nice as well. Staff were great from really lovely receptionists to housekeeping. The man on night shift was brilliant even though we kept him busy in the lounge area. All in all I highly recommend this Hotel.

8

Tim

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late super service at check in. Room upgraded with a jacuzzi in it. Howeverstaybaway

10

Stephen

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional service

10

Andrew

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic stay and made to feel really welcome. The staff were really attentive and friendly. The food I had for my evening meal was exceptional, congratulations to the Chef.

10

Mehvish

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great stay! The hotel was very welcoming, and the staff were absolutely great. My room was very clean and neat and everything I could need was provided.

10

Chris

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Hotel lovely building and well maintained rooms .Receptionist was very nice and friendly which is important as they are the first point of contact.

10

Peter

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are super friendly and helpful, the food is excellent and the Hotel is very clean throughout.

10

Keith

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent from the moment I arrived until I left. Lovely room with a comfortable bed. Food was absolutely lovely Would highly recommend this Hotel and will be staying again shortly

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Location

Peaceful setting with lovely grounds on the edge of Darwen, and convenient access to town and roads. A few guests mention potholes on the approach road and that the surrounding area isn’t especially lively.

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Steven

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excelllent location to walk to the town centre Peaceful and nice room with comforable bed

8

Ruth

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before so knew what to expect. I had a good rate. This hotel is conveniently located close to main road. Easy car park. Lovely old building in manicured grounds. Rooms a little tired but great hot shower and comfy bed. Receptionist really friendly too

10

Jackie

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel in lovely grounds. The reception staff were really helpful and accommodating . Thoroughly recommend.

10

Terry

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel in nice grounds

10

Andrew

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old building. Decor very fresh in corridor and room no scuff marks like usual hotel corridors. Immaculate. Lovely location peaceful. Will stay again if in blackburn

8

Andrew

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hidden away gem; really accessible to lots of locations. Quiet and with caring staff. Our room 28 very spacious and clean.

10

Neil

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful country hotel, just on the edge of Darwen!

10

Jackie

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in beautiful grounds. Spotlessly clean. Friendly and helpful staff.

10

Vincent

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The road up to the hotel is in need off repair.The hotel was a amazing and i would definitely stop there again.

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ANDREA

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Area around hotel not particularly exciting, didn’t see anything that caught my attentions.

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Dining

Food—especially dinners and full English breakfasts—receives frequent praise. However, breakfast quality can be inconsistent, and during weddings or parties the bar or restaurant may be busy or unavailable.

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Daniel

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value, very friendly and helpful staff, delicious food for both dinner and breakfast.

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Damian

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly i was informed that there was a wedding which wouldnt have been a problem but for the fact we couldn't eat or drink at the bar. There was a promise of a dessert which i needed to call down to reception to prompt after waiting an hour and a half for it. The shower fixture didn't hold the shower head either

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David

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet period. My mattress needed replacing. Breakfasts variable in quality & no fresh fruit on day 1.

10

Dawn

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfy. The food was gorgeous. We had an evening meal and breakfast and both were stunning.

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Julian

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food

10

martin

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service, great food, comfortable and clean. Great setting

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troy

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was great. Lots of options to have a full English Breaskfast. Room was warm and cozy

10

David

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great food

10

Peter

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are super friendly and helpful, the food is excellent and the Hotel is very clean throughout.

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David

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. Breakfast was not so great, bit dry and over cooked. Staff were lovely.

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Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$72
March	$71
April	$71
May	$85
June	$78
July	$90
August	$83
September	$72
October	$73
November	$74
December	$71

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $92	5 $116
6 $63	7 $67	8 $72	9 $72	10 $65	11 $116	12 $114
13 $63	14 $68	15 $68	16 $67	17 $68	18 $87	19 $116
20 $68	21 $73	22 $73	23 $72	24 $71	25 $88	26 $119
27 $69	28 $72	29 $74	30 $73

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $118	2 $123	3 $116
4 $118	5 $118	6 $117	7 $121	8 $117	9 $118	10 $114
11 $123	12 $121	13 $117	14 $121	15 $117	16 $123	17 $115
18 $122	19 $117	20 $123	21 $121	22 $117	23 $121	24 $114
25 $117	26 $117	27 $123	28 $117	29 $121	30 $119	31 $117

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