Last-minute hotel deals in Lancashire

Located in Blackpool (South Shore), The Hollingdales Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Tower. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Blackpool Illuminations and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Winter Gardens.

With a stay at The Feathers Hotel in Blackpool (Blackpool Town Center), you'll be steps from Winter Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Blackpool Tower. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Blackpool Central Pier and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

• Family entertainment calendar
• Rooms with sea view
• Full spa and gym

Families won’t find anywhere better than Dalmeny Resort Hotel in St Annes, in Lancashire. It’s got a handy postcode on the main promenade, overlooking the beach and pier – so you’re a short walk from all the action. But it’s the entertainment that sets this hotel apart from the rest.

They’ve got a dedicated entertainment team during school holidays and weekends. So younger guests can get stuck in with pool parties, sports, arts and crafts, treasure hunts and films. There’s a kids’ arcade, a cinema, a squash court and pool and table tennis. Boredom’s not an option for grown-ups, either, with a ballroom for evening entertainment. Expect crazy science and magic shows, quizzes and live musicians. If things get a little too much, you can also retreat to the health club, where you’ve got a gym, a heated pool, a sauna and a steam room.

As for food and drink, you won’t go hungry. The restaurant sorts breakfast, lunch and dinner, with kids’ menus, afternoon tea and daily happy hours. Plus, you’ll find lots of locally sourced produce on the menu, like beef from the Ribble Valley or locally caught fish. And, if you upgrade to a sea view room, you can take in the spectacular sunsets without leaving the hotel.

Located in Preston, Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of The Bee Centre and Samlesbury Hall. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Brockholes Nature Reserve and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Deepdale.

With a stay at Bluewaters Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Winter Gardens and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

• Family-owned hotel
• On Blackpool’s promenade
• Free kids’ club

The Cliffs Hotel – Blackpool has plenty of entertainment up its sleeve, whether you’re a couple or a family. You’ll find it towards North Shore on Blackpool’s promenade. It’s less than 10 minutes’ drive to North Pier and the Blackpool Tower, or you can walk it in half an hour.

The free Rocky Gardens kids’ club will keep little ones aged four to 14 busy. It’s got a timetable packed with arts and crafts, bowling, bingo, face painting and obstacle races. Plus, there’s a soft play area for those under four, as well as an arcade for teens with PlayStation and Xbox consoles, pool tables and a dartboard.

There’s a lively line-up of evening entertainment, too, with nightly comedy, bingo and live music, as well as themed nights. If relaxing’s more your thing, then there’s a heated indoor pool, or a gym to work up a sweat. The bar near the gym provides light bites and post-workout protein shakes. Meanwhile, the café serves up main meals, as well as lighter lunches and a kids’ menu. It’s got a great sea outlook, too.

Located in Blackpool, a 5-minute walk from Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre, Mellory hotel features views of the city. The property is around a 7-minute walk from North Pier, 1.9 miles from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 25 miles from Trough of Bowland. The property is 0.6 miles from the city center and a 3-minute walk from Blackpool Central Beach.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Free WiFi and a seating area are available to all guests, while selected rooms include a game console. Guest rooms in Mellory hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Coral Island, Winter Gardens Conference Centre and Blackpool Tower. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 63 miles away.

Attractively set in the center of Blackpool, The New Athena Hotel is within a 8-minute walk of Blackpool Central Beach and 500 yards of Coral Island. The property is around a 12-minute walk from North Pier, 1.8 miles from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 25 miles from Trough of Bowland. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Popular points of interest near The New Athena Hotel include Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre, Winter Gardens Conference Centre and Blackpool Tower. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 62 miles from the property.

Located in Blackpool, Village Hotel Blackpool is in the suburbs, a 1-minute drive from Blackpool Zoo and 5 minutes from Winter Gardens. This golf hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Coral Island and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Blackpool Central Pier.

With a stay at Delamere Hotel in Blackpool (Blackpool Town Center), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Winter Gardens and 8 minutes by foot from Blackpool Tower. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Blackpool Central Pier and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Located in Preston, The Villa Wrea Green is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lytham Hall and Sandcastle Waterpark. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Blackpool Zoo and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Blackpool Central Pier.

With a stay at Red Rose Hotel in Blackpool (South Shore), you'll be steps from Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Blackpool Central Pier and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Blackpool Tower.

With a stay at Thurnham Hall Resort in Lancaster, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lancaster University and Old Holly Farm. This spa aparthotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Nuffield Theatre and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Ingleton Open Air Heated Pool.

With a stay at Jini Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Tower.

Located in Blackpool (South Shore), Stay With Empire - Tyldesley Rd is within a 15-minute walk of Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Tower. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Blackpool Illuminations and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Winter Gardens.

Providing free WiFi, PCK THAS HOTEL offers rooms in Blackpool, a 4-minute walk from Coral Island and half a mile from Blackpool Tower. The property is located 1.4 miles from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 25 miles from Trough of Bowland and 27 miles from King George's Hall. The property is a 6-minute walk from Blackpool Central Beach, and within 600 yards of the city center.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre, North Pier and Winter Gardens Conference Centre. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 63 miles away.

With a stay at Boulevard Hotel in Blackpool (South Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark. This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Bloomfield Road Stadium and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Blackpool Central Pier.

Located in Clitheroe, Foxfields Country Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Forest of Bowland and Clitheroe Castle. This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from King Georges Hall and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Stonyhurst College.

A stay at Best Western Carlton Hotel places you in the heart of Blackpool, within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Blackpool Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Coral Island.

• Lots of entertainment every night
• Themed weekends
• Centre of town setting

If you’re after a Blackpool hotel right in the heart of things, look no further than the Lyndene. It’s in a super-central postcode, in the middle of Blackpool’s seafront. Head 15 minutes in one direction to Sea Life, Madame Tussauds and the Blackpool Tower, or 15 minutes in the other to reach South Pier and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

It’s the entertainment that really sells this place, though. The Lyndene’s got a great relationship with some of Blackpool’s finest singers, bands, comedy acts and tribute stars. You can expect a lively line-up every single night of the week, with up to four acts a night. There’s bingo every afternoon, as well as regular themed weekends. Past themes include Halloween Spooktacular, Rock n’ Roll and St Patrick’s Day.

Two restaurants keep you topped up on traditional grub for dinner. Plus, you can order British classics, like sarnies, jacket potatoes and fish and chips from the snack bars. And for breakfast, it’s full English territory – you can help yourself from the buffet. Free parking and WiFi are some of the other nice-to-have perks.