The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Myerscough Road, Blackburn, England, BB2 7LE
  • Place, Samlesbury Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bee Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Brockholes Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Blackburn inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury. During your stay, you'll be close to Samlesbury Hall. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Samlesbury Hall and a few minutes from Brockholes Nature Reserve
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Blackburn inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Bluebird Inn – This pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Bluebird Inn at Samlesbury Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 380 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, good food & ales, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large car park, well lit too plus EV charging. Food is fantastic, true gastro pub, Cask Marque ales and charming staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good quality, clean rooms with nice pub attached serving great food by very pleasant and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and well lit room. Excellent real ales, very good restaurant evening meal and breakfast. Capable and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr David B

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

10/10 Excellent

crawford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bar space and choice of craft beers. Cooked breakfast was hot and well presented. Staff were all pleasant, helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great as always
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend this place. Have been before but this overnight stay exceeded expectations. Great staff, great food, great room. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vikki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were lovely but the room was cold, had an eggy smell and lots of mould in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here before on business will stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly hotel with superb food, comfortable rooms and in a convenient spot for travelling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Great little hotel a fantastic nights stay, will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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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
Verified

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