Helmshore , Blackpool, FY1 4PF, United Kingdom
#264 of 298 B&Bs and inns in Blackpool
Guests' ChoiceBased on 394 hotel reviews
6.6Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Location
8.4
Facilities
6.6
Staff
7.9
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
5.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 29, 2023
Julie
United KingdomHave stayed 3 years in a row. Disappointed by the change in breakfast options.
Clean and comfortable . Good spacious rooms
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: March 5, 2023
David
United KingdomCan't really say.
The price I paid for two days including a really nice breakfast you really cannot complain
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: January 22, 2023
Linda
United KingdomThe room was quite small and was very cold, we had to ask for another heater.
Clean room and breakfast was good
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 22, 2023
Linda
United KingdomLack of welcome on arrival
Breakfast was good
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 8, 2023
Bailey
United Kingdombreakfast comfy beds good heating free pool table
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 7, 2023
Phil
United Kingdomonly got a small towel in my room I normally use a bath sheet at home
near to winter gardens
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2023
Jean
United KingdomThe hotel could do with a good upgrade regards decor,carpets etc. We had a leaking toilet and a mattress that springs stuck in my back.(but to be fair to the staff they changed mattress ) Entertainment would be great in this hotel with having bar in basement. Also prices a little high at bar.
Staff were brilliant (faultless)couldn't do enough for you.and location was perfect in every way.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2022
Diana
United KingdomDidn't like having no staff in hotel should of had a discount and having to go to a cafe for breakfast and only having a small breakfast when it was meant to be breakfast included at hotel my mum had scrambled egg on toast and didn't even get a cup of tea
Comfortable beds nice room
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Louise
United KingdomLumpy mattress Small room Outdated decor mainly the bathroom Mis matched duvet covers Breakfast
Friendly receptionist Location Cleanliness of the room Wifi in the room
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Paul
United KingdomRooms are somewhat dated along with communal areas. Had to wait 10 mins for toast due to age of toaster. Need another toaster to stop queues especially when brekkie is getting cold
Great location close to the tower. Nice bar area with pool table for the kids. Good value for money
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Nicola
United KingdomStaff seemed a little fumbled, place smelt musty/old , our shower room wasn't functional as light didn't work and hot water was on a timer (old building) weren't aware until late in the evening when couldn't see properly to brush teeth or shower we informed hotel staff in the morning who got straight on to rectify the issue and gave us a key for another room to shower ect.
Breakfast was lovely, beds were ok too, staff tried to rectify issues.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 26, 2022
David
United KingdomAlthough the quality of the breakfast was very good. It was all squeezed into one hour, which for all the guests was extremely manic. The breakfast staff did there best to keep bread, milk and juices coming out, they were a bit overwhelmed by the number of guests. More toasters would have been an advantage too. Corridor to bedroom was absolutely boiling hot, with radiators raging, which as the temperature outside was quite mild, we found a bit strange.
Very good location for all the North shore facilities. Nice, clean bedrooms and bathroom. Beds and pillows were comfortable, if a little warm (some may see this as a good thing).
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 26, 2022
Dawn
United KingdomNo tv channel would work. WiFi wouldn't work
Close to centre. Family room
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 17, 2022
Keith
United KingdomI am disabled but our room was small at the bottom of the bed about 15 inches and sides was 30 inches. The room was out dated but it was ok just to sleep for a night. The bathroom was small with grouting colour blue pen around all the tiles. Breakfast was ok but if you want tea or toast you got to do it yourself. Had no one to give us a lift with our luggage and there are no draft beer only bottle or cans £4 each parking £10 a night
Location was great close to the tower. Ramp outside to front door lift to all floors
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 16, 2022
Elaine
United Kingdomonly 1 hour for breakfast
bar pool table and location
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 15, 2022
Joanne
United KingdomThe bar only opens at certain times there is never nothing decent to drink in the bar . It's poorly stocked . When u been walking miles round Blackpool it's nice to have a drink n chill in the bar . No entertainment . I just feel it would do better if it improved on these areas . We have stayed here several times but sadly we won't be back . Also we got moldy bread at breakfast the manager put this right instantly but still not good
I used to love this place but now it has new owners and new staff it's just not the same
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 25, 2022
David
United KingdomBedrooms were quite small and really in need of a makeover as they are a bit cruddy. Breakfast cooked portions are small
Location. The downstairs areas were reasonably modern compared to the poor quality bedrooms
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 4, 2022
Alec
United KingdomA decent Blackpool b&b, great position for the Winter Gardens, good breakfast and friendly staff,
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: September 1, 2022
Stephen
United KingdomThis review is hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: August 29, 2022
Catherine
United KingdomSofter pillows needed
Breakfast very good. Hotel short walk away from town and beach front
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 29, 2022
Jonathan
United KingdomSome difficulty communicating with hotel pre arrival. Towels and bedsheets not changed for duration of stay. Reception closes around 7pm so it was hard to communicate with anyone after a certain time. Room was quite small but this was OK as I was a solo traveller.
Staff were friendly and very attentive. Very flexible on check in/check outtimes. Cooked breakfast was very good! Powerful shower. Bed was comfortable. Overall a good stay and I would probably stay again.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 15, 2022
Gowers
United KingdomRoom small and very hot
Only had breakfast once nicely presented but basic
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 15, 2022
Laura
United KingdomWindows need updating and outside window ledge badly needs cleaned.
Great location for reason for visit. Staff lovely. Clean hotel
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 15, 2022
Lynn
United KingdomThe beds (mattress) wasn’t the most comfortable but pillows was good to sleep on.
staff was very nice and they accommodated our needs, very grateful as it ment late nights and early starts.
Stayed in August 2022
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