We stayed for 3 nights at the Astley bank hotel, Darwen (between Bolton and Blackburn). The hotel is quite isolated on the way out of the small city. The external aspect of the hotel is actually very nice. It is a mansion type of building located in a beautiful park. Unfortunately, this is pretty it for the good points. Rooms:... More

we have just stayed 1 night at the astley bank,the room was so nice,comfy bed,so clean,brill breakfast, nice staff,would stay there again,well done to all the staff,and a brill taxi service to.

As we left Bolton and drove over the moors approaching the once prosperous mill town of Darwen we found a real gem of a hotel and had a most delightful stay at Astley Bank Hotel. Approached through lovely grounds this early 1800s mansion has been converted to a most elegant hotel. The public rooms were beautifully furnished including wonderful drapes... More

My wife & I have stayed several times (1, 2 or 3 nights) over the past 18months. Excellent executive bedroom accomodation,very comfortable & well appointed.Meals at breakfast & dinner of high quality and wide menu choice in dining room/conservatory with garden view.Lounge has comfortable chairs & is tastefully furnished.Great location for pre-dinner drinks since bar area is resticted.All staff and... More

bathroom was dirty, toilet dirty. room cold the radiator was only luke warm and it was October. Front desk staff not helpful at all in fact the lady was very rude. breakfast was very good. broken handle in shower/bath

I booked this hotel whilst on a business trip with a colleague and was not expecting much as the village is not very impressive. What a surprise when we arrived. It is a stately building that is very well presented with manicured gardens. The reception was friendly and efficient and the room was well appointed, warm, fresh and well decorated... More

We have just returned from a long weekend stay at Astley Bank and my only complaint is that it wasn't long enough! Our room was beautiful with a stunning bathroom, food was excellent and staff and management were so friendly and helpful. It was our first visit but it certainly won't be our last. In fact we have already booked... More

Just arrived home from Astley Bank Hotel after a lovely three night stay, the service is second to none, professional, friendly and polite. The hotel is set in beautiful grounds and is very comfortable, relaxing and warm, bedrooms are very light and airy with lovely decor and huge en suite bathrooms. The meals are excellent and very reasonably priced. We... More

A great place to stay. Stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed the personal service. Had both a large and small meal, food was excellent. Staff very friendly