8 Empress Drive, North Shore, Blackpool, FY2 9SE, United Kingdom
#34 of 302 B&Bs and inns in Blackpool
Guests' ChoiceBased on 147 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 26, 2025
Amanda
United KingdomMaddie and John made us so welcome, beautiful room, spotlessly clean. Breakfast was amazing with American pancakes for the children. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to return.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Christine
United KingdomWe had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay at The Rowan. Maddie and John were very welcoming and friendly, we were made to feel at home, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was delicious, loved tbe haggis!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Sheena
United KingdomNothing, it was all great and lovely
I loved the kind owners and safe environment ❤️ is a comfort 🏡
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Garry
United KingdomNothing.
Wonderful B&B on the North Shore. Maddie and John are exceptional hosts where nothing is too much trouble. Great breakfast and will accommodate any reasonable ask. We had a family room which was comfortable and spacious. Would highly recommend, what a B&B should be with the added personal touch of two fabulous hosts 😊. We will see you again soon!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Maria
United KingdomNA
Everything was perfect. The room was better than the pictures. Bright and clean. Breakfast is very good. My daughter also had an omelette made on her request as well as homemade American pancakes. Delicious.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
Patryk
United KingdomSun in the bedroom windows from 5am. We tried to block the sun with spare pillows and towels. Something not quite right with the fan as it didn't blow much air (like perhaps the motor was back to front?). We had our own so it didn't matter that much.
Food (breakfast) was the best (even got offered a tiny bit of haggis!). Super-clean room. Bathroom tiny but enough. We had a bunk bed too for the kids. Maddie gave us a sheet for the night as well as it was boiling hot. Toiletries available (hand soap, shower gel, shampoo). We even got given bottles of water/flavoured water for the family. Maddie couldn't have been more helpful and lovely. She remembered all our names (including the kids). Give the hotel a call to discuss your needs and I'm sure you won't be disappointed ❤️
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 7, 2025
James
United KingdomJohn and Maddie were lovely and so welcoming. Very homely feel and great for families. Breakfast was absolutely lovely. Felt very welcome and wish I had time to enjoy the bar. Next stay for sure. Thankyou again 😊
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Lee
United KingdomVery clean and well presented
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Michelle
United KingdomOnly issue was towels were small and a bit hard.
From the moment they answered the door John and Maddie were welcoming. Lovely hosts. Room was a good size, bed comfortable. Lots of milk and coffee. Shower warm. Breakfast excellent. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Shannon
United KingdomN/A
Great place to stay - owners were lovely and accommodating, our room was great sized!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 24, 2025
Ctate46
United KingdomNothing could have been any better everything was spot on
From arriving at this property Maddie and John were brilliant, felt like we had known them for years, nothing was too much trouble, it was like a home from home, johns breakfast WOW absolutely beautiful and added bonus was the haggis for my partner, great value for money aswel, we will 100% return again
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Shaun
United KingdomNothing
Maddie and John are fantastic hosts, went out of their way to make our short break fantastic, very clean,comfy beds and fantastic breakfast, great Area of North Shore will definitely stay again 10 stars 🌟
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 4, 2025
Rob
United KingdomVery friendly owners
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Lesley
United KingdomOwners were so friendly and welcoming. Go out of their way to assist. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Michelle
United KingdomWe were a last minute addition. The location was a little further down from the centre of the attractions it was lovely and quiet for us as a family. The owners welcomed us from the minute we arrived it was a lovely family welcome.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 17, 2025
Lisa
United KingdomReally enjoyed our stay. The room was a good size and was clean and comfortable. Maddy and John were really welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Claire
United KingdomThere wasn't anything to dislike. The decor could do with an update but that's a matter of taste and it's a very minor thing considering the rest of the place and people are excellent.
Very clean. Very homely. Very friendly.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 18, 2024
Gordon
United KingdomThe hotel is lovely. A very welcoming atmosphere and the hosts were brilliant. Probably the most comfortable hotel stay I've had. I don't normally sleep well in hotels but was so comfortable I had a great night's sleep.. Breakfast was superb. Excellent location, far enough away from the main attractions to be quiet and peaceful but there's a tram stop and bus stop virtually on the doorstep for easy access to the piers and tower. Just superb. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Katy
United KingdomNothing! I loved it all!
The friendliest hosts I've ever encountered! Really lovely B&B.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Kilanski
United KingdomThe hosts made you feel at home as soon as you walk in the property, they can not do enough for you... everything was spot on in the hotel and we would defo make that first choice if we are to stay in Blackpool again, that's for sure.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Robert
United KingdomNothing
John and Maddie are a lovely couple make you feel welcome hotel is spotless and breakfast superb what more could you want highly recommended.Any enquiries give Maddie a phone.she'll be more than happy to assist you.....also how can we forget the beautiful wee puppy Rosie .she welcomed us as well.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 9, 2024
Blake
United KingdomNothing we liked everything
The owners were really lovely and friendly the whole way through our stay. The hotel was very clean and comfortable with a nice family room with everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious and it set us up for the day. The location was great for us and there was a parking space which is amazing.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 25, 2024
Marilyn
United KingdomNothing
Big room owners very friendly ,location great and parking right outside
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 24, 2024
Vince
United Kingdomthe owners was very acceptable there were so friendly and helpful if you had any questions that they would answer them on the spot the facilities was unreal for what you get the breakfast I would say was 10 out off 10 and I would recommend that if anybody would stay there you would be very very impressed the location is so great it is only a five-minute tram ride from Blackpool tower
Stayed in October 2024
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