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Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated The Strathdon features accommodations with a terrace and free Wifi. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a concierge service. The property is half a mile from the city center and a 4-minute walk from Blackpool South Beach. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, and walk-in shower. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, full English/Irish and vegetarian options. There is an on-site bar. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near The Strathdon include Blackpool Promenade Beach, Blackpool Central Beach, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 62 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Blackpool, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Room Type
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1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 60 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests raved about the exceptional <b>breakfast</b> with diverse options. The rooms were praised for their <b>cleanliness</b> and comfort. Hosts Ian and Veronica were noted for their friendliness and helpfulness. The accommodation's <b>central location</b> was appreciated, and the staff were commended for their attentiveness.
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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Blackpool
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous host great breakfast with plenty of choices great shower in the bathroom and nothing too much trouble definitely staying here again
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms and communal areas were very clean. The breakfast was first rate. There was a good variety of options, including vegan and vegetarian. The ingredients were good quality and it was well cooked and...
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ian and Veronica were great hosts. There was a lovely breakfast available and one evening we chose to eat dinner at the hotel which was delicious.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superbly clean and comfortable room, Breakfast 5*. Ian and Veronica were Friendly and welcoming. Our son loved the towel animals - see if you can find where he left the googly eyes 😎😂
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic breakfast cozy room friendly staff onsite bar cheers
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful B&B run by a lovely couple, who can't do enough for you! Wake up to an amazing breakfast. Great location
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a great hotel with even better hosts. Breakfast is also superb with plenty of choices on offer. We will definitely be visiting again.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast had a wide variety of food and choices which were all phenomenal. The owners were very friendly and helpful with anything needed. The rooms were cosy and the beds were so comfortable that we almost missed breakfast twice.
  • Mcginley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very clean hotel owners were great fabulous choice at breakfast
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just got back from great weekend here with the family. What a lovely B & B we have found here, credit to Ian & Veronica! Great night sleep and one of the best breakfasts we've had. Will definitely stay here again!

Managed by Veronica & Ian

Company review score: 9.9Based on 236 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Veronica & Ian have owned and run The Strathdon for fourteen years, since moving to Blackpool from Staffordshire. Ian used to work in engineering and Veronica is a chef. We like to offer our guests a home from home experience, in comfortable surroundings. Our guest house is situated a stones throw from the beach and with easy access to all of Blackpool’s main attractions.

Property info

Veronica & Ian would like to welcome you to The Strathdon. The Strathdon is the only officially accredited 4* guest house on St Chads Road. The Guest House offers 10 en-suite bedrooms. All bedrooms are decorated and furnished with a modern theme but still retaining the Victorian charm. We are proud to have been awarded a Breakfast Award by Visit England and a 5* Food Hygiene Rating by Blackpool Environmental Health. At The Strathdon we operate a strict family and couples only policy. Sorry no Stag/Hen Parties and Young Farmers allowed.

Neighborhood info

The Strathdon is situated in St Chads Road on Blackpool's South Shore, ideally situated for Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Water Park, Crazy Golf, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Centre and Blackpool Tower. Blackpool Promenade and the beach is only 2 minutes walk from the guest house and there is a tram stop at the end of St Chads Road. St Chads Road was awarded Blackpool's Street of the Year in 2015 and has won numerous awards in Blackpool in Bloom over the past 6 years.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Strathdon
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Stag and hen parties cannot be accommodated.

A welcome bouquet of flowers is available on request; please inquire prior to arrival.

The Christmas package will include the following:

Live entertainment on 25 December 2016

Trip to Blackpool Grand Theater on 26 December 2016 to see Aladdin.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about The Strathdon

  • The Strathdon is 1 miles from the center of Blackpool. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Strathdon include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Family

  • Check-in at The Strathdon is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at The Strathdon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Strathdon can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from The Strathdon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Strathdon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach