Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, Blackburn

• Historic country stay: Set amidst 17 acres of private grounds surrounded by the rolling Lancashire countryside, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is bursting with character, and thanks to a multi-million-pound renovation, everything has been wonderfully refurbished to a high standard. With an illustrious history dating back an impressive 700 years, here you can soak up tales of bygone days, with turrets and crenelated walls giving the air of a country castle.
  

• British dining: The hotel's Cameo Restaurant, open for dinner only, maintains its reputation for tasty, hearty and healthy cuisine. Expect a menu of classic British favourites in an elegantly-styled setting. Elsewhere, the stylish bar is on-hand for light snacks and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
  

• Sleek spa: Wind things down with a sojourn at the hotel’s excellent spa, which houses an indoor swimming pool and offers an extensive treatment menu. Sit back in the Jacuzzi and let all your troubles bubble away, or sweat it out in the sauna before indulging in a relaxing massage treatment.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.