The Whitehall - Blackburn with Darwen

However, I must say that the food was delicious and the service was attentive. It was the environment that was lacking - it was dirty, unhygienic, and outdated. The furniture was worn and splitting, and the serving hatch to the kitchen was left open with pots and pans visible. It was not a welcoming sight. Overall, I was disappointed and this was not what I had anticipated. Even the entrance to the hotel was filled with old cigarette butts. I would suggest looking for a different venue if possible, as this experience was a letdown.

Stayed overnight on a recent visit to Darwen, staff were really pleasant and helpful, rooms were spacious, clean and very in keeping with the period of the house, breakfast was very reasonable and filling, have added it to our list of 'to do again ' places

Just attended a wedding here and have to say, it was the worst experience ever, I felt embarrassed for the happy couple. The place looks in need of renovating, rotten wooden skirting boards attempted to be hidden by the ‘net’ curtains. Couldn’t fault the staff they were lovely. However, people were suffering hypothermia in the function room as the ‘smokers’ were permitted to use the fire door to go outside to smoke, leaving the door permanently open on a perishingly cold night...not ideal. They have 2 bars in 2 different rooms, however if you wanted a draught beer you could only get it in the lounge bar and if you wanted a soft drink you then had to walk to the function room to purchase it, a brilliant concept it you are wearing a Fitbit. Finally, they are in need of bringing themselves up to date with technology, how many places do you go to now a days where you can pay for drinks on your card? Not here, cash only, which snookered several guests as they had spent quite a lot on taxi fares to get to the place in the expectancy that they would be able to pay for drinks on their card. I wouldn’t say avoid this place, I would say to the hotel these issues need to be addressed and then perhaps it would get a better rating.

Served in a small annex room. Prosecco on arrival included. No-one was behind the bar in the annex, however the staff were attentive this wasn’t a problem- which was important as they also had a large wedding taking place at the same time.

Visited for a friends wedding. Lovely location and grounds. Plenty of seating inside and outside of the venue. The food was lovely and all the chairs dressed nicely for the venue. Bar prices reasonable. Plenty of parking available.