Astley Bank Hotel in Blackburn with Darwen

Lovely looking hotel from the outside, great location to the town as its only a 15 minute walk. The rooms are decently furnished. There was only 3 pillows in the room which were very flat but the reception kindly organised another pillow. The issue for me was that there was a 50th Birthday party and we were only informed via the booking.com app and not via email so we were unaware that the music would be going on until midnight, not the hotels fault. We would have liked to have relaxed and gone to bed earlier but couldn't because of the relentless thumping from the music, if we had known I'd have probably gone elsewhere as we were up early for a long drive. The TV now doesn't have terrestrial channels but only pay on demand ie BBC iplayer or Netflix. We did stay here last year and the room was brilliant for a wedding. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was decent with a very attentive lady running the breakfast sitting. Overall I like the hotel and location, friendly staff and a brilliant breakfast, based on this and the £80 price for a double room with breakfast you can't go wrong, in future we will ask the hotel before booking to see if there are any functions going ahead but against the fact that Premier inn are charging £150 for the a double and breakfast you can't have it all.

Perfect spot for a relaxing weekend. Didnt want to leave. Love the decor, the beautiful hardworking smiley staff. Lovely cosy rooms very comfortable beds Great team couldnt do enough. Spare blankets would have come in handy as weather turned very cold. Couldnt operate tv sadly.

Bar and restaurant not available because of a wedding the rooms in need of a huge makeover and if that was a double bed I'd hate to see a single. Net curtains at a window not overlooked and there were holes in them, hole in the bathroom door and just needed decorating

Beautiful looking building and grounds, but once you get inside you're met with grumpy staff, we were a very big party of people and so many of our rooms got mixed up. Rooms were OK, nothing that I'd consider negative but nothing really special. Even the bridal suite was small and cramped, however the bathroom for the bridal suite was about the same size as the actual room. I'd stay there again as maybe a couple but certainly wouldn't ever consider having a wedding there or even recommend it for a wedding.

Staff very friendly and helpful

Great staff all so helpful lovely hotel

Amazing food! The best in Darwen. Waitress was very friendly, location is stunning. Will go again.

Fabulous hotel that feels like there is nothing around you but just a very short drive from Darwen and surrounding areas. Rooms are lovely and always clean. Food is lovely and staff very friendly and professional. The manager of the hotel is always helpful and that feels like its just like his colleagues.

We had the most incredible experience hosting our wedding at Astley Bank in Darwen. From start to finish, the team, led by the wonderful Veronika, went above and beyond to ensure our day was nothing short of magical.Veronika's thoughtfulness and attention to detail were evident throughout the planning process. She took the time to understand our vision and preferences, offering valuable suggestions and guidance along the way. On the day of the wedding, her presence was invaluable. Veronika seamlessly coordinated every aspect, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the occasion.The venue itself is stunning, with picturesque surroundings providing the perfect backdrop for our celebration. The combination of elegant décor and charming ambiance created an unforgettable atmosphere that enchanted both us and our guests.We cannot thank Astley Bank and Veronika enough for their exceptional service and dedication. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more, thanks to their professionalism, expertise, and genuine care. We wholeheartedly recommend Astley Bank to any couple seeking a truly unforgettable wedding experience

Beautiful hotel we enjoyed our stay felt warm and safe we only had one issue as I couldn’t get through to reception from the phone in our room trying twice 1st time no answer 2nd time was engaged needed some toilet roll as we only had one and a half rolls

I didn't stay but it was a nice place for a small wedding reception. I don't know if a Big wedding reception would fit but yeah like I said nice little place

The rooms were ok, good that it had a bath however plug was grubby. Staff when we were greeted couldn’t be bothered to smile, or have any warmth. It wasn’t very welcoming. Staff at breakfast were lovely and the only reason it went to 3 stars, suggest she train the rest of your front of house staff. My stay was Wednesday -Thursday. I also couldn’t order any food til 6pm, I’m sure not a problem for most but inconvenient for me. The key entry was frustrating because the plastic keyring was huge, made it difficult to unlock the door, I appreciate very nit picky.

went Accousteak night with old friends, good food and service as we expected.