Name: Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh | Hotel & Spa Blackburn - ALL
Address: Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors Lancashire, BLACKBURN, BB5 5JP, GB
Telephone: +441254303400
Rating: 4.3

Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

The Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa is set inside a beautiful country manor house, the building retains many of its original features, including turrets and porticos. Set amongst the iconic Lancashire countryside with its own extensive landscaped grounds, the Dunkenhalgh Hotel is perfect for a relaxing break. The spa offers a full range of professional treatments, an impressive heated indoor pool childrens swim times apply and gym. The hotel was partially refurbished in 2020.

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 300 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.

Welcome to Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa, a 4-star hotel that blends grandeur of a 700 year old building with modern facilities including wedding suites for up to 300 guests, meeting facilities for up to 400, plus spa and leisure facilities.

Nick Parry, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

700 year-old country manor retaining its original features
13 meeting rooms holding up to 400 guests
Indoor heated pool and gym facilities
Popular wedding reception destination for up to 300 guests
Beauty rooms offering a range of treatments

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Standard Room with 2 zip-beds

2 pers. max
12 m² / 129 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)

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Room

Classic double or twin room

2 pers. max
15 m² / 161 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)

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Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

2 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)

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Room

Privilège double or twin room

2 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)

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Room

Classic room with 2 Double Beds

4 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Classic Single room with en suite facilities

1 pers. max
13 m² / 139 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Single bed(s)

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Hotel location

Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa

Blackburn Road, Clayton Le Moors Lancashire
BB5 5JP BLACKBURN
United Kingdom

GPS:53.768386, -2.39473

+44 1254 303400

+44 1254 872230

Railway station
Bus stop

CLAYTON-LE-MOORS

Bus stop

Access: 160 m / 0.1 mi 5 min walk

ACCRINGTON

Railway station

Access: 3.1 km / 1.93 mi 25 min walk / 6 min drive

Fusilier Museum

Art and Culture

Access: 30.74 km / 19.1 mi 26 min drive

Go Ape

Tourist attraction

Access: 31.22 km / 19.4 mi 27 min drive

TRAFFORD CENTTRE

Tourist attraction

Access: 45.06 km / 28 mi 42 min drive

Legoland Discovery

Tourist attraction

Access: 50.21 km / 31.2 mi 37 min drive

BLACKPOOL

Beach area

Access: 57.61 km / 35.8 mi 55 min drive

OSWALDTWISTLE MILLS

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 3 km / 1.86 mi 30 min walk / 10 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Swimming pool
Car park
Pets not allowed
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

CAMEO RESTAURANT

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.

SPA NATUREL

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

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 15
Surface of the largest room: 370 m² / 3982 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 400
Maximum capacity for banquets: 350

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 4.3/5 333 reviews

Mark S. Business - 6/4/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overnight stay for meeting, only downside for me was there were no EV chargers available at the hotel.

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon! Good news is, the hotel will have a EV chargers at the end of this year. Sincerely,

Harry A. D. M. Families - 6/1/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Stayed on bank holiday weekend for an evening wedding event with family. 99% of stay friendly a. accommodating. Venue comfortable. Decor in room a little shabby in areas but still high standard accommodation.

Dear Harry a. D. M., 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, a. we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely,

Karen M. Couples - 6/1/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Requested same room as last time this was not an issue, been a few times took friends with us this time and they where impressed as much as we are with staff and service

Dear Karen M., 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,

Amanda K. Friends - 5/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Staff polite had a treatment. We arrived late but was understanding. The TV didn't work in our room and told them twice . Was told someone would come and no one did. The food was nice but lots of fish on menu quite restricted menu. Quality of food good though. The firmed i went with wasng great on her feet and didnt realise how many steps there was. All in all a comfortable and nice stay. Would go again but maybe not have tea there. Breakfast was great .

Dear Amanda K., 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,

Leanne J. Families - 5/31/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Good morning, I wanted to provide some feedback following my recent stay. Firstly, the hotel itself is beautiful. The weather and the grounds certainly made the experience even more enjoyable and created a lovely setting for our stay. Prior to arrival, I emailed to enquire about children’s swimming times, as advised on your website. Unfortunately, I did not receive a response, so I followed up a few days later and again received no reply. As I still needed the information, I called on the morning of our stay to ensure we did not miss the children’s swimming sessions, particularly given the warm weather. This did leave me feeling somewhat disappointed from a customer service perspective. I am also unsure whether this feedback will reach the appropriate team, as the email address used was the one provided on both the website and my booking confirmation, yet my enquiries went unanswered. My initial interaction with reception upon arrival was also not particularly welcoming. I was handed a sheet of paper with very little explanation and felt as though I was being hurried along. The impression I was left with was that assisting guests was an inconvenience, which unfortunately did not create a positive first impression. Had I encountered any issues during my stay, I would not have felt comfortable approaching reception for assistance. Throughout the hotel, I noticed that many staff members appeared disengaged, with little acknowledgement of guests. I appreciate it was a particularly hot day and that everyone has challenging days at work, but a simple smile or greeting can make a significant difference to a guest’s experience. Our room was lovely and clean; however, there was a noticeable smell which was not particularly pleasant. I appreciate this may be due to the age of the building, but perhaps some additional measures could be considered to freshen communal areas and corridors. There were also a couple of minor maintenance and housekeeping issues. The hand wash dispenser in our room was broken, and although the booking was for three guests, only two towels had been provided. On a positive note, we visited the bar area and the gentleman working behind the bar was extremely polite, helpful and a real credit to the hotel. Despite being very busy, he managed everything efficiently and professionally. Later in the evening, a young lady assisting him was also friendly, approachable and demonstrated excellent customer service. The receptionist in the fitness centre was similarly welcoming, polite and accommodating. The pool area itself was lovely; however, the changing rooms had a noticeable odour and were not particularly inviting as a result. We did not dine in the restaurant during our stay. Unfortunately, we were not advised about restaurant bookings, availability or whether walk-ins were accepted, so we chose to eat elsewhere. Overall, we did enjoy our stay and I would consider returning in the future. However, at present I am uncertain whether I would recommend the hotel to friends, family or clients, as I do have some concerns regarding the level of customer service and guest experience. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback. Warm regards, Leanne J.

Dear Leanne J., 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 occurrences. One of my team will respond with reference to your raised concern. 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,