The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury
$101
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury
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$101
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury average $89 in January, the cheapest month, and $116 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $89 |
| February | $93 |
| March | $90 |
| April | $96 |
| May | $98 |
| June | $97 |
| July | $116 |
| August | $93 |
| September | $100 |
| October | $101 |
| November | $89 |
| December | $101 |
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Most expensive: July (~$116)
Cheapest: January (~$89)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Blackburn, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Samlesbury Hall and Brockholes Nature Reserve. This inn is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Deepdale and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from King Georges Hall.
What's nearby
The Bee Centre(2.2 miles)
Samlesbury Hall(2.3 miles)
Mrs. Dowsons Farm(2.6 miles)
Brockholes Nature Reserve(2.8 miles)
Blackburn Golf Club(4 miles)
Corporation Park(4.4 miles)
West View Leisure Centre(4.7 miles)
Rascals Party and Play Centre(4.9 miles)
Museum of Lancashire(5 miles)
Deepdale(5.1 miles)
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery(5.3 miles)
Waves Water Fun Centre(5.3 miles)
Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre(5.3 miles)
King Georges Hall(5.3 miles)
Wilpshire Golf Club(5.4 miles)
The preferred airport for The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury is Manchester Airport (MAN)(40.5 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
Myerscough Road, Balderstone, England, United Kingdom
The Bee Centre (2.2 miles)
Samlesbury Hall (2.3 miles)
Mrs. Dowsons Farm (2.6 miles)
Brockholes Nature Reserve (2.8 miles)
Blackburn Golf Club (4 miles)
Corporation Park (4.4 miles)
Room options
5
Family Room
1 Full Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
242 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Sofa Bed
4
Classic Double Or Twin Room
1 Full Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 615 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
22%
Couple
31%
Family
34%
Group
8%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, travellers consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff, tasty pub food and breakfasts, and comfortable, well-equipped rooms, with many finding the location convenient for Samlesbury Hall, the M6, and visits around Preston.
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What guests think
At The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, travellers consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff, tasty pub food and breakfasts, and comfortable, well-equipped rooms, with many finding the location convenient for Samlesbury Hall, the M6, and visits around Preston.
Rooms are often described as spacious, quiet and comfy, though a few guests reported road noise depending on room position. Cleanliness is generally strong, but several reviews note lapses such as bathroom mould, stained bedding and occasional housekeeping issues. Facilities include an on-site pub with real ales and a restaurant, straightforward bar check-in and plenty of parking, but kitchen service ends early in the evening. Overall, expect a friendly, value-focused inn with easy access.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant with a good choice of beers are frequently praised, and check-in via the bar is straightforward. There is plenty of on-site parking, though several reviews note the kitchen closes early around 8–8:30pm.
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Martin
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful staff but kitchens closed at 8:00.
Helpful staff but kitchens closed at 8:00.
8
Elizabeth
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stopped off at the Bluebird for one night following a wedding in the area. We chose the Inn for the location, which was on our route and very convenient. We were able to check in early and very easily - the bar manager was very pleasant and helpful. The cleanliness of the room left quite a bit to be desired. The bedding was somewhat stained, the window panes were mouldy and equipment for hot drinks needed a wash before use. However, we overall got what we paid for and had no issues with parking, noise, broken amenities etc that would have hampered our stay.
We stopped off at the Bluebird for one night following a wedding in the area. We chose the Inn for the location, which was on our route and very convenient. We were able to check in early and very easily - the bar manager was very pleasant and helpful. The cleanliness of the room left quite a bit to be desired. The bedding was somewhat stained, the window panes were mouldy and equipment for hot drinks needed a wash before use. However, we overall got what we paid for and had no issues with parking, noise, broken amenities etc that would have hampered our stay.
10
Wayne
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just stayed for one night and wished we were staying longer. The Bluebird Inn is very easy to find and there's plenty of parking spaces. The property looks really nice from outside and is so much better inside. Lovely bar area and this is where you check in. Our room was really nice. Nice and warm, bed was comfy and the shower area was roomy as well. Excellent evening meal and the breakfast was one of the best we've ever had.Lovely and clean, friendly staff and a very well run establishment. We'll definitely be going back to such a nice, relaxing hotel. Perfect.
Just stayed for one night and wished we were staying longer. The Bluebird Inn is very easy to find and there's plenty of parking spaces. The property looks really nice from outside and is so much better inside. Lovely bar area and this is where you check in. Our room was really nice. Nice and warm, bed was comfy and the shower area was roomy as well. Excellent evening meal and the breakfast was one of the best we've ever had.Lovely and clean, friendly staff and a very well run establishment. We'll definitely be going back to such a nice, relaxing hotel. Perfect.
10
Rich
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Friendly staff great food. Good choice of local beers and clean and spacious rooms.
Friendly staff great food. Good choice of local beers and clean and spacious rooms.
10
Chris
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent and professional staff very polite, comfy clean rooms with easy access after hours. Lots of parking very good for disabled people with mobility problems such as myself. Food was excellent with more than enough. One down side was I was woken early morning by dogs barking as it’s a dog friendly but at least I was up for breakfast so was nothing to complain would recommend you to stay
Excellent and professional staff very polite, comfy clean rooms with easy access after hours. Lots of parking very good for disabled people with mobility problems such as myself. Food was excellent with more than enough. One down side was I was woken early morning by dogs barking as it’s a dog friendly but at least I was up for breakfast so was nothing to complain would recommend you to stay
10
Mark
Jan 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good quality, clean rooms with nice pub attached serving great food by very pleasant and friendly staff.
Good quality, clean rooms with nice pub attached serving great food by very pleasant and friendly staff.
8
Richard
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice place. Big pub/restaurant with rooms attached - modern chain pub style. Room very clean and well presented. Location not the nicest being off a main road with large industrial units in the vicinity but fine for a quick stop over. Major downside for me was that the restaurant stopped serving food at 8pm which was quite strange.
Really nice place. Big pub/restaurant with rooms attached - modern chain pub style. Room very clean and well presented. Location not the nicest being off a main road with large industrial units in the vicinity but fine for a quick stop over. Major downside for me was that the restaurant stopped serving food at 8pm which was quite strange.
10
Philip
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
6
John
Feb 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, good food and beer. Only 2 niggles, you can't put the beer or food on your room, and food closes at 8:30pm so be careful not to miss out. You can't get a complete bill on checkout and end up with lot's of seperate receipts. If this was fixed, would be 5 stars for sure.
Great stay, good food and beer. Only 2 niggles, you can't put the beer or food on your room, and food closes at 8:30pm so be careful not to miss out. You can't get a complete bill on checkout and end up with lot's of seperate receipts. If this was fixed, would be 5 stars for sure.
10
crawford
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bar space and choice of craft beers. Cooked breakfast was hot and well presented. Staff were all pleasant, helpful and attentive.
Comfortable bar space and choice of craft beers. Cooked breakfast was hot and well presented. Staff were all pleasant, helpful and attentive.
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Cleanliness
Most guests find the property clean and well kept, with many describing rooms as spotless. However, several reviews report issues such as bathroom mould, stained bedding, and occasional housekeeping lapses.
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Paul
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
A gem of a place. Room was spotless. Staff were incredibly helpful. Awesome breakfast and evening meals.
A gem of a place. Room was spotless. Staff were incredibly helpful. Awesome breakfast and evening meals.
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Samantha
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed here for 2 nights mid-week. The property was easy to find. There is plenty of free on-site parking. The staff were friendly on arrival and throughout our stay. Check in was a quick process (checked in online the night before). Easy to locate our room. The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom could do with more of a deep clean as there was some mould from the shower. We didn't have breakfast there as the timings and cost didn't appeal to us but we did eat in the restaurant one night. The staff were friendly and the food was good. The room was well decorated, quiet and had all he needed amenities. Good choice of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. We would stay again.
We stayed here for 2 nights mid-week. The property was easy to find. There is plenty of free on-site parking. The staff were friendly on arrival and throughout our stay. Check in was a quick process (checked in online the night before). Easy to locate our room. The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom could do with more of a deep clean as there was some mould from the shower. We didn't have breakfast there as the timings and cost didn't appeal to us but we did eat in the restaurant one night. The staff were friendly and the food was good. The room was well decorated, quiet and had all he needed amenities. Good choice of tea, coffee and hot chocolate. We would stay again.
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Graham
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When i enrered the oub, the lady was serving soneo e drinks, she said she would be with me next at the recpetion area. I went down and then a lady came up to the bar and she was served next, leaving me hanging! I ordered the mix grill, the ham was over salty, the chicken burned, steak ok but small, sauage awful and frozen chips! Room had narks on the wall that had been there sonce our last stay 8 months ago! Glass in the room was dirty and so was the sink. I will not be staying again!
When i enrered the oub, the lady was serving soneo e drinks, she said she would be with me next at the recpetion area. I went down and then a lady came up to the bar and she was served next, leaving me hanging! I ordered the mix grill, the ham was over salty, the chicken burned, steak ok but small, sauage awful and frozen chips! Room had narks on the wall that had been there sonce our last stay 8 months ago! Glass in the room was dirty and so was the sink. I will not be staying again!
6
Paul
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was nice and roomy. Bathroom not in good condition. Mould on the ceiling, a shower curtain that had been better days and stinky drains. Needs a re-fit. It is way overpriced. £99 on Hotels.com with no breakfast. Outrageous
Room was nice and roomy. Bathroom not in good condition. Mould on the ceiling, a shower curtain that had been better days and stinky drains. Needs a re-fit. It is way overpriced. £99 on Hotels.com with no breakfast. Outrageous
10
Ishbel
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Would recommend a stay here. If in the area again we would book this hotel. Spotlessly clean. Nicely furnished spacious rooms. Good breakfast.
Would recommend a stay here. If in the area again we would book this hotel. Spotlessly clean. Nicely furnished spacious rooms. Good breakfast.
8
Elizabeth
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stopped off at the Bluebird for one night following a wedding in the area. We chose the Inn for the location, which was on our route and very convenient. We were able to check in early and very easily - the bar manager was very pleasant and helpful. The cleanliness of the room left quite a bit to be desired. The bedding was somewhat stained, the window panes were mouldy and equipment for hot drinks needed a wash before use. However, we overall got what we paid for and had no issues with parking, noise, broken amenities etc that would have hampered our stay.
We stopped off at the Bluebird for one night following a wedding in the area. We chose the Inn for the location, which was on our route and very convenient. We were able to check in early and very easily - the bar manager was very pleasant and helpful. The cleanliness of the room left quite a bit to be desired. The bedding was somewhat stained, the window panes were mouldy and equipment for hot drinks needed a wash before use. However, we overall got what we paid for and had no issues with parking, noise, broken amenities etc that would have hampered our stay.
10
Gavin
Dec 8, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and well kept
Very clean and well kept
10
Emma
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A really enjoyable stay and a lovely inn overall. We stayed for the night as we wanted to stay outside of blackpool. We had a really friendly welcome upon arrival, the room was nicely decorated, very clean and the biscuits, bottled water and coffees were great. We didn’t hear a peep from anyone during the night. Breakfast was perfect and again we were welcomed and the service was fantastic. We have said we will make it our base when visiting Blackpool in future.
A really enjoyable stay and a lovely inn overall. We stayed for the night as we wanted to stay outside of blackpool. We had a really friendly welcome upon arrival, the room was nicely decorated, very clean and the biscuits, bottled water and coffees were great. We didn’t hear a peep from anyone during the night. Breakfast was perfect and again we were welcomed and the service was fantastic. We have said we will make it our base when visiting Blackpool in future.
10
nathan
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect overnight Bed and Breakfast stay. Clean, tidy modern. Decent price, with friendly staff.
Perfect overnight Bed and Breakfast stay. Clean, tidy modern. Decent price, with friendly staff.
10
Philip
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, well equipped and often spacious or quiet, with many praising the beds and showers. Some guests noted traffic noise in certain rooms.
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Jon
May 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful staff, lovely rooms, nice food (Brilliant freshly cooked Breakfast), I had a room on the rear of the hotel on the first night which was perfect, on the second night I had a room on the side of the building that got a little road noise. But it didn't keep me awake. I would stay again and therefore recommend you do too!
Wonderful staff, lovely rooms, nice food (Brilliant freshly cooked Breakfast), I had a room on the rear of the hotel on the first night which was perfect, on the second night I had a room on the side of the building that got a little road noise. But it didn't keep me awake. I would stay again and therefore recommend you do too!
10
Mrs H K
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here as a base for a family wedding, using 5 rooms. Everyone said how good the pub was and the rooms were lovely and quiet. My husband and I had a meal on the night of arrival which was excellent. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. It was nice to have plenty of tea bags and milk cartons in the room instead of the usual 2. Very comfortable bed. Can’t fault it at all. Would definitely recommend over the nearby garner hotel as we dropped someone off there and it stank. Sewage works opposite behind some trees.
We stayed here as a base for a family wedding, using 5 rooms. Everyone said how good the pub was and the rooms were lovely and quiet. My husband and I had a meal on the night of arrival which was excellent. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. It was nice to have plenty of tea bags and milk cartons in the room instead of the usual 2. Very comfortable bed. Can’t fault it at all. Would definitely recommend over the nearby garner hotel as we dropped someone off there and it stank. Sewage works opposite behind some trees.
10
Alexander
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Bluebird was, as always, excellent. Charming staff, excellent service, good unpretentious food. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. Well done for getting it right.
The Bluebird was, as always, excellent. Charming staff, excellent service, good unpretentious food. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. Well done for getting it right.
10
CHRISTIE
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
An excellent hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and well equipped with a great shower. Food was superb and great value for money and a good selection of good ales. Will defiantly be booking again when next in teh area.
An excellent hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and well equipped with a great shower. Food was superb and great value for money and a good selection of good ales. Will defiantly be booking again when next in teh area.
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Michael
Nov 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay. Great service and the food was excellent. Very comfortable and clean room. Only observation was that the floorboards above room 2 are very creeky and can become quite tiresome if you want uninterrupted sleep.
Nice place to stay. Great service and the food was excellent. Very comfortable and clean room. Only observation was that the floorboards above room 2 are very creeky and can become quite tiresome if you want uninterrupted sleep.
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Alexander
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Consistently good. The food isn't gourmet but it's not trying to be. The food is wholesome and always extremely hot (beware!). The rooms are an excellent size, nice bathroom and well serviced.
Consistently good. The food isn't gourmet but it's not trying to be. The food is wholesome and always extremely hot (beware!). The rooms are an excellent size, nice bathroom and well serviced.
10
Jenny
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Plenty of parking - my room faced the back of the property and was surprisingly quiet. Nice bathroom with spacious shower Biscuits! in the room with tea/coffee/hot chocolate
Plenty of parking - my room faced the back of the property and was surprisingly quiet. Nice bathroom with spacious shower Biscuits! in the room with tea/coffee/hot chocolate
10
Wayne
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just stayed for one night and wished we were staying longer. The Bluebird Inn is very easy to find and there's plenty of parking spaces. The property looks really nice from outside and is so much better inside. Lovely bar area and this is where you check in. Our room was really nice. Nice and warm, bed was comfy and the shower area was roomy as well. Excellent evening meal and the breakfast was one of the best we've ever had.Lovely and clean, friendly staff and a very well run establishment. We'll definitely be going back to such a nice, relaxing hotel. Perfect.
Just stayed for one night and wished we were staying longer. The Bluebird Inn is very easy to find and there's plenty of parking spaces. The property looks really nice from outside and is so much better inside. Lovely bar area and this is where you check in. Our room was really nice. Nice and warm, bed was comfy and the shower area was roomy as well. Excellent evening meal and the breakfast was one of the best we've ever had.Lovely and clean, friendly staff and a very well run establishment. We'll definitely be going back to such a nice, relaxing hotel. Perfect.
10
Alexander
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From the moment that I arrived for my 2 day stay to the moment that I departed, the service was excellent. The restaurant offered well prepared food that was extremely hot, flavoursome and nicely prepared. My accommodation was very good with a well appointed bathroom and good facilities. The road outside is very busy and quite noisy but, by 9 o'clock, it quietens down. It's a pleasure to stay somewhere where the staff were all extremely pleasant, well trained and knowledgable. If I'm in the Preston area, I would certainly return the Bluebird Inn.
From the moment that I arrived for my 2 day stay to the moment that I departed, the service was excellent. The restaurant offered well prepared food that was extremely hot, flavoursome and nicely prepared. My accommodation was very good with a well appointed bathroom and good facilities. The road outside is very busy and quite noisy but, by 9 o'clock, it quietens down. It's a pleasure to stay somewhere where the staff were all extremely pleasant, well trained and knowledgable. If I'm in the Preston area, I would certainly return the Bluebird Inn.
8
john
Apr 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was quite small but adequate and very clean. My husband found the bed hard - I didn't. (2 singles) |The worst aspect was the floodlighting in the car park outside the window. Although there were blackout curtains, the light seeped in round the sides as the curtains could not cover the window...it being a dormer style. As someone who cares about the environment, I could not understand why so many floodlights where necessary nor why they should still be on after 10 a.m. Of course it's good that rooms are not heated when empty but it would be useful if instructions as to how to work the system were available. We didn't have breakfast but the evening meal was lovely
Room was quite small but adequate and very clean. My husband found the bed hard - I didn't. (2 singles) |The worst aspect was the floodlighting in the car park outside the window. Although there were blackout curtains, the light seeped in round the sides as the curtains could not cover the window...it being a dormer style. As someone who cares about the environment, I could not understand why so many floodlights where necessary nor why they should still be on after 10 a.m. Of course it's good that rooms are not heated when empty but it would be useful if instructions as to how to work the system were available. We didn't have breakfast but the evening meal was lovely
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Service
Service is consistently friendly, helpful and welcoming, with smooth check-in and attentive staff mentioned repeatedly. A few reports cite lapses after hours or being overlooked at the bar.
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Carly
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was sadly only there for 1 night as a place to crash after a nearby wedding. The place was lovely, the staff couldn't of been any kinder and accommodating. Breakfast was lovely. Would drive the 6hrs to come back for a few days stay for sure.
Was sadly only there for 1 night as a place to crash after a nearby wedding. The place was lovely, the staff couldn't of been any kinder and accommodating. Breakfast was lovely. Would drive the 6hrs to come back for a few days stay for sure.
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Graham
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When i enrered the oub, the lady was serving soneo e drinks, she said she would be with me next at the recpetion area. I went down and then a lady came up to the bar and she was served next, leaving me hanging! I ordered the mix grill, the ham was over salty, the chicken burned, steak ok but small, sauage awful and frozen chips! Room had narks on the wall that had been there sonce our last stay 8 months ago! Glass in the room was dirty and so was the sink. I will not be staying again!
When i enrered the oub, the lady was serving soneo e drinks, she said she would be with me next at the recpetion area. I went down and then a lady came up to the bar and she was served next, leaving me hanging! I ordered the mix grill, the ham was over salty, the chicken burned, steak ok but small, sauage awful and frozen chips! Room had narks on the wall that had been there sonce our last stay 8 months ago! Glass in the room was dirty and so was the sink. I will not be staying again!
6
Natasha
Dec 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here for past few years over Christmas as convenient location to relatives. Everything looks a little tired now and in need of a decent deep clean. The corridors in particular did not smell clean. Unfortunately the main problem was no hot water. Tried to report at 10:30pm, stated they closed at 11pm but bar area etc all in darkness and no staff. Tried the 24/7 emergency number - no answer. Reported next day to staff who said they would send someone to room whilst we were out and if not able to sort could change room. Got back late from Christmas Day, having not heard from anyone to find still no hot water. Bar all closed again. When checking out the following day informed staff again who said they knew nothing about it.
Stayed here for past few years over Christmas as convenient location to relatives. Everything looks a little tired now and in need of a decent deep clean. The corridors in particular did not smell clean. Unfortunately the main problem was no hot water. Tried to report at 10:30pm, stated they closed at 11pm but bar area etc all in darkness and no staff. Tried the 24/7 emergency number - no answer. Reported next day to staff who said they would send someone to room whilst we were out and if not able to sort could change room. Got back late from Christmas Day, having not heard from anyone to find still no hot water. Bar all closed again. When checking out the following day informed staff again who said they knew nothing about it.
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Mike
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My second visit and just as good as the first. Good service from a very friendly team, comfortable and well-equipped room, and great food. What's not to love?
My second visit and just as good as the first. Good service from a very friendly team, comfortable and well-equipped room, and great food. What's not to love?
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Barry
Dec 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel rooms and corridors had recently been decorated so our room was clean and fresh, we had an evening meal and breakfast in the restaurant/bar which was also very good, the overall service was very good.
The hotel rooms and corridors had recently been decorated so our room was clean and fresh, we had an evening meal and breakfast in the restaurant/bar which was also very good, the overall service was very good.
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Nick
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Always a joy to stay here. The staff, food and hospitality are all amazing
Always a joy to stay here. The staff, food and hospitality are all amazing
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Alexander
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From the moment that I arrived for my 2 day stay to the moment that I departed, the service was excellent. The restaurant offered well prepared food that was extremely hot, flavoursome and nicely prepared. My accommodation was very good with a well appointed bathroom and good facilities. The road outside is very busy and quite noisy but, by 9 o'clock, it quietens down. It's a pleasure to stay somewhere where the staff were all extremely pleasant, well trained and knowledgable. If I'm in the Preston area, I would certainly return the Bluebird Inn.
From the moment that I arrived for my 2 day stay to the moment that I departed, the service was excellent. The restaurant offered well prepared food that was extremely hot, flavoursome and nicely prepared. My accommodation was very good with a well appointed bathroom and good facilities. The road outside is very busy and quite noisy but, by 9 o'clock, it quietens down. It's a pleasure to stay somewhere where the staff were all extremely pleasant, well trained and knowledgable. If I'm in the Preston area, I would certainly return the Bluebird Inn.
10
Colette
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here numerous occasions and always friendly and good service. Clean, friendly, comfortable and excellent food and breakfast.
Stayed here numerous occasions and always friendly and good service. Clean, friendly, comfortable and excellent food and breakfast.
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Philip
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
10
crawford
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bar space and choice of craft beers. Cooked breakfast was hot and well presented. Staff were all pleasant, helpful and attentive.
Comfortable bar space and choice of craft beers. Cooked breakfast was hot and well presented. Staff were all pleasant, helpful and attentive.
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Location
Convenient stop for the M6, Preston and Samlesbury Hall, and suitable for local business travel. Some note the setting by a main road and nearby industrial units, with occasional road noise.
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Mark
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good location if working at BAE
Good location if working at BAE
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Andrew
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was an excellent stopover on the way to Spain. Ideal location and nice friendly staff
Was an excellent stopover on the way to Spain. Ideal location and nice friendly staff
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Kris
Jul 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed here to attend a wedding at Samlesbury hall and the location was perfect. The room was really comfortable and very clean. Great Hot Chocolate in the room too!
We stayed here to attend a wedding at Samlesbury hall and the location was perfect. The room was really comfortable and very clean. Great Hot Chocolate in the room too!
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Elizabeth
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stopped off at the Bluebird for one night following a wedding in the area. We chose the Inn for the location, which was on our route and very convenient. We were able to check in early and very easily - the bar manager was very pleasant and helpful. The cleanliness of the room left quite a bit to be desired. The bedding was somewhat stained, the window panes were mouldy and equipment for hot drinks needed a wash before use. However, we overall got what we paid for and had no issues with parking, noise, broken amenities etc that would have hampered our stay.
We stopped off at the Bluebird for one night following a wedding in the area. We chose the Inn for the location, which was on our route and very convenient. We were able to check in early and very easily - the bar manager was very pleasant and helpful. The cleanliness of the room left quite a bit to be desired. The bedding was somewhat stained, the window panes were mouldy and equipment for hot drinks needed a wash before use. However, we overall got what we paid for and had no issues with parking, noise, broken amenities etc that would have hampered our stay.
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Wayne
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just stayed for one night and wished we were staying longer. The Bluebird Inn is very easy to find and there's plenty of parking spaces. The property looks really nice from outside and is so much better inside. Lovely bar area and this is where you check in. Our room was really nice. Nice and warm, bed was comfy and the shower area was roomy as well. Excellent evening meal and the breakfast was one of the best we've ever had.Lovely and clean, friendly staff and a very well run establishment. We'll definitely be going back to such a nice, relaxing hotel. Perfect.
Just stayed for one night and wished we were staying longer. The Bluebird Inn is very easy to find and there's plenty of parking spaces. The property looks really nice from outside and is so much better inside. Lovely bar area and this is where you check in. Our room was really nice. Nice and warm, bed was comfy and the shower area was roomy as well. Excellent evening meal and the breakfast was one of the best we've ever had.Lovely and clean, friendly staff and a very well run establishment. We'll definitely be going back to such a nice, relaxing hotel. Perfect.
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Graeme
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Booked The Bluebird Inn for a stop off en route further South. What a find. Easy for the M6. Great rooms. Super friendly staff. Great Food. Great Drink. Spotlessly clean. Very quiet. Great value for money. Totally faultless tbh and the black pudding at breakfast is to die for, only complaint was that there was only one piece, although I dare say if I'd asked I would have got another bit.
Booked The Bluebird Inn for a stop off en route further South. What a find. Easy for the M6. Great rooms. Super friendly staff. Great Food. Great Drink. Spotlessly clean. Very quiet. Great value for money. Totally faultless tbh and the black pudding at breakfast is to die for, only complaint was that there was only one piece, although I dare say if I'd asked I would have got another bit.
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Richard
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice place. Big pub/restaurant with rooms attached - modern chain pub style. Room very clean and well presented. Location not the nicest being off a main road with large industrial units in the vicinity but fine for a quick stop over. Major downside for me was that the restaurant stopped serving food at 8pm which was quite strange.
Really nice place. Big pub/restaurant with rooms attached - modern chain pub style. Room very clean and well presented. Location not the nicest being off a main road with large industrial units in the vicinity but fine for a quick stop over. Major downside for me was that the restaurant stopped serving food at 8pm which was quite strange.
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Alexander
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From the moment that I arrived for my 2 day stay to the moment that I departed, the service was excellent. The restaurant offered well prepared food that was extremely hot, flavoursome and nicely prepared. My accommodation was very good with a well appointed bathroom and good facilities. The road outside is very busy and quite noisy but, by 9 o'clock, it quietens down. It's a pleasure to stay somewhere where the staff were all extremely pleasant, well trained and knowledgable. If I'm in the Preston area, I would certainly return the Bluebird Inn.
From the moment that I arrived for my 2 day stay to the moment that I departed, the service was excellent. The restaurant offered well prepared food that was extremely hot, flavoursome and nicely prepared. My accommodation was very good with a well appointed bathroom and good facilities. The road outside is very busy and quite noisy but, by 9 o'clock, it quietens down. It's a pleasure to stay somewhere where the staff were all extremely pleasant, well trained and knowledgable. If I'm in the Preston area, I would certainly return the Bluebird Inn.
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Steven
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient
Convenient
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Ruth
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is in a convenient location for business travel and is very clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and the food is good quality and reasonably priced.
This is in a convenient location for business travel and is very clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and the food is good quality and reasonably priced.
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Dining
Food and breakfasts are widely praised for taste, temperature and value, with good ales and some vegan options. Be aware the kitchen stops serving early in the evening, and there are occasional isolated food quality criticisms.
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Mrs H K
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here as a base for a family wedding, using 5 rooms. Everyone said how good the pub was and the rooms were lovely and quiet. My husband and I had a meal on the night of arrival which was excellent. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. It was nice to have plenty of tea bags and milk cartons in the room instead of the usual 2. Very comfortable bed. Can’t fault it at all. Would definitely recommend over the nearby garner hotel as we dropped someone off there and it stank. Sewage works opposite behind some trees.
We stayed here as a base for a family wedding, using 5 rooms. Everyone said how good the pub was and the rooms were lovely and quiet. My husband and I had a meal on the night of arrival which was excellent. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. It was nice to have plenty of tea bags and milk cartons in the room instead of the usual 2. Very comfortable bed. Can’t fault it at all. Would definitely recommend over the nearby garner hotel as we dropped someone off there and it stank. Sewage works opposite behind some trees.
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Martin
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful staff but kitchens closed at 8:00.
Helpful staff but kitchens closed at 8:00.
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Graham
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When i enrered the oub, the lady was serving soneo e drinks, she said she would be with me next at the recpetion area. I went down and then a lady came up to the bar and she was served next, leaving me hanging! I ordered the mix grill, the ham was over salty, the chicken burned, steak ok but small, sauage awful and frozen chips! Room had narks on the wall that had been there sonce our last stay 8 months ago! Glass in the room was dirty and so was the sink. I will not be staying again!
When i enrered the oub, the lady was serving soneo e drinks, she said she would be with me next at the recpetion area. I went down and then a lady came up to the bar and she was served next, leaving me hanging! I ordered the mix grill, the ham was over salty, the chicken burned, steak ok but small, sauage awful and frozen chips! Room had narks on the wall that had been there sonce our last stay 8 months ago! Glass in the room was dirty and so was the sink. I will not be staying again!
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CHRISTIE
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
An excellent hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and well equipped with a great shower. Food was superb and great value for money and a good selection of good ales. Will defiantly be booking again when next in teh area.
An excellent hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and well equipped with a great shower. Food was superb and great value for money and a good selection of good ales. Will defiantly be booking again when next in teh area.
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Alexander
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Consistently good. The food isn't gourmet but it's not trying to be. The food is wholesome and always extremely hot (beware!). The rooms are an excellent size, nice bathroom and well serviced.
Consistently good. The food isn't gourmet but it's not trying to be. The food is wholesome and always extremely hot (beware!). The rooms are an excellent size, nice bathroom and well serviced.
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Lorna
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great service, good vegan food options ( we had dinner and breakfast), very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
Great service, good vegan food options ( we had dinner and breakfast), very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
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Mark
Jan 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good quality, clean rooms with nice pub attached serving great food by very pleasant and friendly staff.
Good quality, clean rooms with nice pub attached serving great food by very pleasant and friendly staff.
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Richard
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice place. Big pub/restaurant with rooms attached - modern chain pub style. Room very clean and well presented. Location not the nicest being off a main road with large industrial units in the vicinity but fine for a quick stop over. Major downside for me was that the restaurant stopped serving food at 8pm which was quite strange.
Really nice place. Big pub/restaurant with rooms attached - modern chain pub style. Room very clean and well presented. Location not the nicest being off a main road with large industrial units in the vicinity but fine for a quick stop over. Major downside for me was that the restaurant stopped serving food at 8pm which was quite strange.
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Philip
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
Great wayside inn, good selection of food, real ale, very smart, clean rooms. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast. Friendly, welcoming staff. Nothing to fault.
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crawford
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bar space and choice of craft beers. Cooked breakfast was hot and well presented. Staff were all pleasant, helpful and attentive.
Comfortable bar space and choice of craft beers. Cooked breakfast was hot and well presented. Staff were all pleasant, helpful and attentive.
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Michael
last week
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Stayed 1 night
The bar and food was nice and the room was comfortable apart from damp in the window area.
The bar and food was nice and the room was comfortable apart from damp in the window area.
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Ian
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very well appointed and comfortable, the staff were excellent and very friendly. I would totally recommend this hotel.
Room was very well appointed and comfortable, the staff were excellent and very friendly. I would totally recommend this hotel.
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Christine
Sep 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent one night stay. The room was clean and quiet with coffee and tea facilities. The staff were all very good checking in, at the bar and in the restaurant. We met friends here and all the food was delicious and a very high standard. We would definitely stay here again.
Excellent one night stay. The room was clean and quiet with coffee and tea facilities. The staff were all very good checking in, at the bar and in the restaurant. We met friends here and all the food was delicious and a very high standard. We would definitely stay here again.
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Susie
Sep 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely friendly staff, room quiet and comfy, spotless. Had meal in restaurant which was very good, with excellent service. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely friendly staff, room quiet and comfy, spotless. Had meal in restaurant which was very good, with excellent service. Would definitely stay again.
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Karen
Aug 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were excellent. Plenty of parking space. Good value, excellent breakfast.
The staff were excellent. Plenty of parking space. Good value, excellent breakfast.
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FAQs about The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking. Limited onsite parking is provided.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Blackburn, within a 5-minute drive of Samlesbury Hall and Brockholes Nature Reserve. It is approximately 5.1 miles from Deepdale and 5.3 miles from King Georges Hall.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 15.0 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.
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- 2026-11-01: 80.61364641378783USD
- 2026-11-02: 93.54359172491455USD
- 2026-11-03: 111.69967477859497USD
- 2026-11-04: 125.97474946029662USD
- 2026-11-05: 88.81928231228638USD
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- 2026-11-19: 90.98231951654053USD
- 2026-11-20: 96.41424839730834USD
- 2026-11-21: 101.39601718957519USD
- 2026-11-22: 83.7097341491394USD
- 2026-11-23: 105.19736999929809USD
- 2026-11-24: 115.25093960153198USD
- 2026-11-25: 102.94656955679321USD
- 2026-11-26: 99.80544868972778USD
- 2026-11-27: 97.98480883084106USD
- 2026-11-28: 101.1743103494873USD
- 2026-11-29: 89.75068048703002USD
- 2026-11-30: 101.0959133177185USD
- 2026-12-01: 105.1273460479126USD
- 2026-12-02: 103.20665729602051USD
- 2026-12-03: 99.2952729637146USD
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- 2026-12-10: 90.98231951654053USD
- 2026-12-11: 97.98480883084106USD
- 2026-12-12: 95.82404040603637USD
- 2026-12-13: 83.7097341491394USD
- 2026-12-14: 104.72720184448242USD
- 2026-12-15: 103.16584495022582USD
- 2026-12-16: 95.82404040603637USD
- 2026-12-17: 99.91548877374267USD
- 2026-12-18: 97.98480883084106USD
- 2026-12-19: 103.1066255258789USD
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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