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The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury

4.0 star property
The Bluebird Inn's restaurant serves delicious meals just steps from natural beauty, while thoughtful amenities and attentive service create a truly effortless stay

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The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury, next to Brockholes Nature Reserve, offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant, in-room WiFi, and consistently praised staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 242 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Blackburn, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury is in a rural area. King Georges Hall and Chorley Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Samlesbury Hall and Hoghton Tower. Check out an event or a game at Deepdale, and consider making time for Monkey Magic, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Blackburn travel guide
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Map
Myerscough Road, Blackburn, England, BB2 7LE

What's nearby

  • Samlesbury Hall
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Bee Centre
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Brockholes Nature Reserve
    4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Deepdale
    9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • University of Central Lancashire
    11 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Ramsgreave and Wilpshire Station
    8 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Plough Inn
    10 min drive
  • The Boars Head
    7 min drive
  • The Sirloin Pub & Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • Subway
    4 min drive

About this property

The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury

Upscale inn near Samlesbury Hall
Located close to Brockholes Nature Reserve and Hoghton Tower, The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Bluebird Inn, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bluebird Inn

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury on Mar 8, 2026 start from CA $105, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Samlesbury Hall and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Brockholes Nature Reserve. Deepdale and King Georges Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 373 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small pub/restaurant hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third time back at the Bluebird as it's in a very convenient location off the M6, and the breakfast is excellent! The staff were very very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property with welcoming staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The food was of a high standard and the breakfast choices were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly, great food, comfortable accommodation, and clean and well appointed. Spot on!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a joy to stay here. The staff, food and hospitality are all amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr David B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Helpful staff , comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great food. Good choice of local beers and clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an Amazing place to stay. Very clean and the food is delicious and freshly made. The staff are all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omolade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, easy check-in and loved the restaurant for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bluebird was, as always, excellent. Charming staff, excellent service, good unpretentious food. The rooms are spacious and the beds are comfortable. Well done for getting it right.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and well equipped with a great shower. Food was superb and great value for money and a good selection of good ales. Will defiantly be booking again when next in teh area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a place. Room was spotless. Staff were incredibly helpful. Awesome breakfast and evening meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good stay. Great visit, great people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean friendly, good food and azing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, clean and comfortable room and great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice BnB on then side of an pub. Breakfast very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay

A great stay, very comfortable and clean. Staff helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay as always.

Stayed here numerous occasions and always friendly and good service. Clean, friendly, comfortable and excellent food and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly pub with great staff. Rooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in a convenient location for business travel and is very clean, spacious rooms, friendly staff, and the food is good quality and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff great food and ale comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

D J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic hotel, good food, good service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and nice comfy bed and pillows, also the meal ie a festive one, was nice and tasty, well priced, and the service was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a friendly welcome, comfortable rooms and great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel rooms and corridors had recently been decorated so our room was clean and fresh, we had an evening meal and breakfast in the restaurant/bar which was also very good, the overall service was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024