Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa  

In Accrington, Lancashire — a 700-year-old country manor hotel & spa set on 17 acres of landscaped parkland. A short drive from King George's Hall, Ewood Park and the Forest of Bowland, and within easy reach of local attractions like Cronkshaw Fold Farm. Manchester and Leeds–Bradford airports are the nearest major airports.

Housed in a historic manor with turrets, porticos and a grand staircase, the hotel blends traditional architecture with modern tech. There are 175 rooms with smart TVs, desks, irons and tea/coffee facilities. Family rooms and accessible rooms are available, plus in-room toiletries and hairdryers for simple comfort.

Full-service spa offering massages, facials and body treatments, plus a heated indoor pool and a modern fitness centre. Sauna, steam room and a hair salon add to the wellness focus. Stroll the parkland grounds and wake up to quiet, countryside mornings.

Conference space, meeting rooms and a business centre support events and meetings. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, express check-out, and laundry/dry-cleaning services keep business trips running smooth.

An on-site restaurant serves British cuisine in a relaxed setting. Buffet breakfast is available daily (7:00–9:30, fee applies). A bar and lounge pour drinks and 24-hour room service is on offer for late-night cravings.