Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Name: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa
Address: BLACKBURN, BB5 5JP, UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: (+44)1254/303400
Rating: 4.1

Customer review rating 4.1/5 6,736 reviews

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Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

The Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is set inside a beautiful 700-year-old country manor house. The building retains many of its original features, including turrets, porticos and a vast staircase; the hotel was completely refurbished in 2020. Set amongst the iconic Lancashire countryside with its own extensive landscaped grounds, Dunkenhalgh Hotel is perfect for a relaxing break. The spa offers a full range of professional treatments, an impressive heated indoor pool and modern fitness centre.

The countryside of the Blackburn area surrounds this hotel. Guests looking to unwind in tranquil natural surroundings can enjoy a visit to the outstandingly beautiful Trough of Bowland, which is located just 20 miles away from the hotel. This hotel boasts luxurious, traditional décor throughout, making it a great location for any wedding reception or special event. The banquet hall can accommodate up to 250 guests who can enjoy use of the hotel's excellent facilities during their visit.

Set in 17 acres of glorious parkland, this 4-star hotel is in a 700-year-old building with restored original features. A number of tourist attractions are in easy reach including the Trafford Centre, Chester Zoo and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Hotel extras

700 year-old country manor retaining its original features
14 meeting rooms holding up to 400 guests
Indoor heated pool and gym facilities
Popular wedding reception destination for up to 250 guests
Spa facilities offering a range of treatments

This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 12h00

Paying

Online check-in
- Online check-in: Your arrival will be carefully prepared by our team
- Fast check-out: Simply return your key
WIFI/Internet Access
- WIFI at the hotel
- High-speed Internet
- WIFI in the communal areas
- WIFI in your room
- WIFI access
Parking
- Private outdoor parking
- Public outdoor parking
- Bus/coach parking area
- Well-lit parking
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
- Reduced mobility rooms
- Wheelchair access
- Reduced mobility facilities
Reception open 24 hours a day
Early check-in/Late check-out Paying
- EARLY CHECK IN FROM 10AM (Paying) Access your room from 10am on your day of arrival. Book this additional benefit now and make the most of your business or leisure stays at Mercure hotels.
- LATE CHECK-OUT UP TO 6PM (Paying) Keep your room until 6pm on the day of your departure. Book this additional benefit now and make the most of your business or leisure stays at Mercure hotels.
Dry cleaning / Ironing Paying
Beauty salon Paying
Porter
Concierge

Indoor heated pool
Thalassotherapy centre (nearby) Paying
Fitness centre
Well-being
- Jacuzzi
- Massage (Paying)
- Sauna
- Solarium (Paying)

Breakfast Paying
1 Restaurant(s)
2 Bar(s)
Room service
- Hot meals
- Cold snacks
- Opening hours : Week 24 HOURS
- Opening hours : Week-end 24 HOURS

15 Meeting room(s)
Conventions hotel
Copy/print service available

Hotel location

Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa

Blackburn Road
Clayton Le Moors Lancashire
BB5 5JP blackburn
united kingdom

Tel: +441254303400

Fax: (+44)1254/872230

Contact email :

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 12h00

By plane
BLACKPOOL At 57.6km / 35.79 miles
By plane
LEEDS At 93.7km / 58.23 miles
By plane
MANCHESTER At 43.8km / 27.22 miles
By train
ACCRINGTON At 3.1km / 1.93 miles

GPS :53.768386, -2.39473

Our accommodation(s)

175 bedrooms blend age-old comfort with modern design and include one suite, three special feature rooms and enhanced accessibility rooms - as well as the brand new Executive Wing with walk-in showers and luxury welcome pack. All bedrooms are non-smoking and provide 24-hour room service, complimentary car parking, hair dryer, ironing facilities, flatscreen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Classic double or twin room

Max. number of persons: 2
Area: From 15 m² / 161 sq ft

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Coffee/tea making facilities
Satellite/cable colour TV
Business Desk(...)

Superior Double or Twin Room

Max. number of persons: 2
Area: From 30 m² / 323 sq ft

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Coffee/tea making facilities
Satellite/cable colour TV
Business Desk(...)

Privilège double or twin room

Max. number of persons: 2
Area: From 30 m² / 323 sq ft

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Free in Room Mineral Water
Coffee/tea making facilities
Satellite/cable colour TV(...)

Classic room with 2 Double Beds

Max. number of persons: 4
Area: From 30 m² / 323 sq ft

Classic Single room with en suite facilities

Max. number of persons: 1
Area: From 13 m² / 140 sq ft

Wireless internet in your room
High speed internet
Coffee/tea making facilities
Satellite/cable colour TV
Business Desk(...)

Our restaurants and bars

CAMEO RESTAURANT

Type of cuisine: International

The well-renowned restaurant of the Mercure Dunkenhalgh also has a fresh flavour thanks to the refurbishment project. The Cameo Restaurant has been elegantly redecorated to enhance its charm and offer an even more inviting environment.

CAMEO BAR

The Cameo Bar serves light snacks in an informal setting. An excellent selection of wine and beer is available both by the glass and by bottle.

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SPA NATUREL

The leisure club offers a relaxing atmosphere and serves light snacks.

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Your meetings and events

Our meeting rooms

Number of meeting rooms: 15
Maximum size: 370 m²
Maximum capacity: 400 people
Maximum banquet capacity: 250 people

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Good stay

William Couples - 14/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Good location quiet stayed in an executive room which was some distance from reception no lift my wife had trouble with the stairs.

Dear William B., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Standards have fallen sharply

Jane Families - 14/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Arrived at 3pm and our room was not ready told to go and wait in bar waited 20 mins before anyone came to ask if we’d like a drink Shown to a courtyard room which stank of damp asked to move other room did not have a Bath bed was comfortable no shower cap in bathroom breakfast was very poor no scrambled egg mushrooms or tomatoes available very poor choice poor service and hotel is no longer offering the standard expect

Dear Roger P., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Very disappointed

Sharonb Friends - 14/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

My friend and I booked for the Sunday overnight Wellness Break and were looking forward to spending time in the spa for a well deserved break after a really hard year! However, it wasn't until we decided in the week before our stay to add a treatment each, that we were informed that the Thermal Suite wasn't open! Obviously this was very disappointing as that was the whole idea behind booking the Wellness Break. This should have been made clear at the time we made our booking so that we could decide whether or not we wanted to go ahead and book. As it was, our 'spa' time consisted of 45 minutes in the pool. Whilst our meal on the Sunday night was absolutely delicious, the service we received from staff left a lot to be desired. I think a refresher in customer services might be appropriate as we were left feeling that our presence was an inconvenience. The following morning, on going to make coffee for us both, we discovered that we had no milk and had to ring down to reception. Someone brought us a jug of fresh milk and told us that they were waiting for a delivery of the cartons and that's why there weren't any in our room. Whilst I understand that these things can happen, the hotel has only just reopened and I would have thought that everything would have been in place ready to receive guests. At the very least, it would have been nice to have been told about the milk situation when we booked in so that we were aware, again a lack of customer service. Breakfast was not great. We were asked what hot drinks we would like and these arrived along with 2 slices of white toast (we hadn't been asked if we wanted this). When I asked if I could please have brown toast, I was greeted with that same attitude of being an inconvenience and she said she would 'see what she could do'. The hot food had obviously been standing out on the hotplates for a considerable amount of time and was dried and hard looking. I didn't have anything from the hot food selection and my friend just got some sausages, eggs and beans and left it all as it was inedible. As everyone was asked what time they would be taking breakfast, I would have thought it would have been easy to manage when hot food went out onto the hotplates but I would suggest that all of the food had been out since breakfast started at 06:30 so you can imagine how it was by 09:00 when we arrived for our pre-booked breakfast. Neither my friend or I feel that our Wellness Break delivered what we had anticipated. To say we are disappointed in the whole experience is an understatement. We won't be going back!

Dear Sharon B., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Very efficient staff

Paul W. Solo - 13/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Room was more than acceptable. Very good and updated shower. Comfortable bed. Nice and quiet. Excellent buffet breakfast and caring staff.

Dear Paul W., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Was fantastic our stay we did not want to come home

Anonymous Friends - 13/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

The only thing I would say is that I would defo recommend you to try the back massage it was amazing and tea was lovely and filling staff very friendly and helpful

Dear Kelly B., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Well located

Anonymous Friends - 13/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

The soa was really good and well run. Overalk excellent service the only small issue was that on the day we arrived the hotel bar was running low on stock including having no bar snacks Ang drinks were quite expensive even for a hotel.

Dear Phillipa R., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Sara L. Couples - 11/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Disappointing

5 star all the way

Steven W. R. 2. Couples - 10/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Extremely helpful desk staff excellent room clean and we'll equipped. Great staff wonderful dining experiences. Two slight niggles, consider maybe some cheaper wine options and breakfast could have been slightly warmer. Still a great experience!

Dear Steven W., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

It was ok

Anonymous Couples - 10/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

We enjoyed our stay but the food from the restaurant was tasteless.By the second day we had to order food in and go out for a meal.

Dear Esther A., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Girly spa break

Shelley E. C. Friends - 10/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overnight stay with 3 female friends,excellent value for money , lovely helpful staff , clean rooms ,comfiest beds ,brilliant massage treatment from Hollie, great service from Lauren on reception

Dear Shelley C., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Lovely relaxing stay

Ruth Families - 10/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

A very comfortable large bedroom, delicious lunch and Spa experience with treatments.

Dear Ruth S., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Lovely stay

Andrea P. Families - 10/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Lovely staff, very clean and well organised to cater for Covid. Really enjoyed our stay (this was the 2nd visit) and will definitely be back again soon.

Dear Andrea P., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Badly managed, staff not interested, likited food

Anonymous Business - 09/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

The staff do not provide all the information for the hotel. They seem uninterested when asked questions. We had to move our room four times before finding one that was pleasant and didnt smell of smoke, this seemed to annoy the person at front desk. Food is very limited and standard. The grounds are beautiful however i wish it was managed better and the food menu was upgraded.

Dear Ruminder S., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Lovely

Jane Friends - 09/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Efficient friendly staff, excellent value for money

Dear Jane H., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Good Stay

Anonymous Couples - 08/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel is very nice however it is needing a refurbishment. The bar let's itself down with its presentation and the restaurant is overpriced and limited. If I was to stay again, I would seek a local restaurant.

Dear Bethany E., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Utter disappointment

Laura G. Couples - 08/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Our room wasn’t ready, half to wait an hour. Was provided with a complimentary drink but had to purchase others drinks due to waiting time.y husband had to go back to reception after an hour which he was then given the keys despite being told we would be found when the room was ready. The spa experience was horrendous. We were given the incorrect time for the treatment which I have email confirmation of. Was offered a 30 minute treatment, was told by the therapists to “hurry up” as they “wanted to leave at 6”. It was only because we arrived at the spa 30 minutes early that we were able to have this very short treatment which did not exceed 20 minutes. The therapists were whispering to each other through our the treatment which as you can imagine wasn’t very relaxing but very anxiety provoking. Upon leaving the room we were offered water- which our therapists told the lady holding them they “weren’t for us” fortunately they lady gave them us anyway. We were offered to book in the day after but advised we couldn’t due to having to pick our children up. Was offered a 10 voucher towards products instead. Then another couple who came out of their treatment AFTER us was offered the voucher also. We had a clump of someone else’s hair in our shower which I have a photo of! Reported all our concerns to reception who was going to offer partial refund but due to booking through spa breaks she was unable to. Was told hair in shower would be “sorted” but it remained there. The whole experience was extremely unsatisfying, upsetting and utterly disappointing. The spa manager advised he would contact us to rearrange the treatment however I am still waiting for this. We have two young children at home so this was a treat which we booked for our 10 year wedding anniversary.

Dear Laura G., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Good Stay, needs improvement

Paul Couples - 08/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Nice Spa Break...but definitely needs some TLC and a review of whats on offer

Dear Paul S., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

Nice weekend away

Karen Families - 08/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Took my mum for a weekend pamper. We had been previously and enjoyed our stay so booked again.

Special offer

Angela Couples - 08/06/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Great value for one night stay however was in executive room which was farest part of hotel the room was on ground floor and had an unpleasant smell. Evening meal understaffed we were left stood waiting yo be seated for too long whilst staff too busy yo show us to table breakfast average. Didnt feel like secret escape luxury

Dear Angela H., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Elisha Scott

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