Blackpool

sweetilemon

Instead of a holiday abroad we were thinking about a few nights in Blackpool. Can anyone recommend a 4/5* hotel, reasonable prices. Or a boutique b&b. I remember one being on 4 in a bed programme but cant remember the name. Would like to have parking & a pool if possible.

Also any hints/tips for cheaper entertainment prices like shows, zoo, pleasure beach, tower etc?

p00hsticks

Blackpool and boutique hotels strike me as strange bedfellows.

The Village Herons Reach has parking and a pool, as well as gym, golf course etc, although it's not on the sea front - there are usually some offers around for it

http://www.devere.co.uk/locations/blackpool-village-herons-reach.html

there's a ticket that covers multiple attractions
http://www.theblackpooltower.com/tickets-and-offers/the-big-ticket.aspx

Ash_McCloud

sweetilemon wrote: »

Also any hints/tips for cheaper entertainment prices like shows, zoo, pleasure beach, tower etc?

Tesco Clubcard do the PB, Zoo etc in their rewards. Also you can sometimes pick up 2 for 1 vouchers on ebay pretty cheap.

wen2202

http://www.numberoneblackpool.com/

http://www.numberonesouthbeach.com/

Both owned by the same people, as seen on Come dine with me.

A_LANCASHIRE_LAD_2

Blackpool! id sooner stick me head in a gas oven!

C_Mababejive

Try this one...!
http://www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/blackpool/welcome

Good deals can often be had via laterooms or hotels.com

gingerdad

wen2202 wrote: »

http://www.numberoneblackpool.com/

http://www.numberonesouthbeach.com/

Both owned by the same people, as seen on Come dine with me.

would second both of these or look for langtry's or the ones on king edward road.

one of the best options from a ticketing point of view for the attractions is the resont pass

sweetilemon

Thanks everyone, really helpful. Will have a look at everywhere suggested & check out tripadvisor & prices.

Update - booked number one blackpool. Looks lovely, really looking fwd to it!

Amalia83

A_LANCASHIRE_LAD wrote: »

Blackpool! id sooner stick me head in a gas oven!

Yes, but you're not a kid. I went there when I was about 11 and loved everything.

sweetilemon

Amalia83 wrote: »

Yes, but you're not a kid. I went there when I was about 11 and loved everything.

Lol...i don't even have kids hehe! I went years ago as a kid and absolutely hated it...mainly because the b&b was horrible, so dirty, full on hen partys and just generally a nightmare.

Went a few years ago with my now husband, expected to hate it again but had a really good time. We stayed in the parkwater in St Annes, it had a pool and a lovely dinner included in the price. The attractions are good, loads to do/ see. I like the buzz of the place but nice to stay somewhere you can get away from it at the end of the day.

I can see why some people hate it if you prefer a classy more relaxed atmosphere but looking fwd to it!

Troutwrestler

A_LANCASHIRE_LAD wrote: »

Blackpool! id sooner stick me head in a gas oven!

I think like that...but my kids chose blackpool over Florida this year :eek:

Mad I tell ya