Stanley House Hotel & Spa

Stanley House Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns the Stanley House Hotel & Spa?

Stanley House Hotel & Spa is owned by Monte Hotels, which is a subsidiary of EG Group. The group was founded by the Issa brothers. They bought the operating business of Stanley House in 2020.

How do you get to Stanley House Hotel & Spa?

Stanley House Hotel & Spa is located in Mellor in Lancashire. The estate is set within 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside, offering a tranquil retreat with scenic views. For those who are driving, leave M6 at junction 31 and follow A667 to Blackburn - you will see the turning to the hotel on your right. The hotel has extensive on-site free parking, including six electric vehicle charging points (charges apply). The nearest train station is Blackburn, approximately four miles away, with bus services available nearby.

What is included in a spa day at Stanley House Hotel & Spa?

What is included in a spa day at Stanley House Hotel & Spa depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include a collection of thermal cabins, a hydrotherapy massage pool, and a gym. There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Natura Bisse and TEMPLESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

What is near Stanley House Hotel & Spa?

Set in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a tranquil retreat and a beautiful base from which to explore the surrounding area. Nearby attractions include:

• Blackburn Cathedral
• Turton and Entwistle Reservoir
• Witton Country Park
• Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
• Blackburn Empire Theatre

When was Stanley House Hotel & Spa built?

Stanley House was originally built as a family home in the early 17th century as the manor house of Mellor until Woodfold Hall was built around 1799. Having fallen into disrepair over the years, conversion work began on the Grade II building and greenbelt land in 2003, supported by the local authority, English Heritage and other local organisations. The hotel opened for business in September 2004 and has since continued to enjoy updates to maintain its award-winning status.

What amenities does Stanley House Hotel & Spa have?

Set in 54 acres of grounds and gardens, the Grade II listed manor house is now a four-star hotel with 30 rooms and suites, many with unique and original features. Fred’s Brasserie is the hotel restaurant, serving all meals from breakfast through to dinner, as well as afternoon tea.

Spa facilities include a collection of thermal cabins, a hydrotherapy massage pool, and a gym. There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Natura Bisse and TEMPLESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

• Brochures, sample menus, and tariffs are available in a larger font and the hotel can also provide Braille with advance notice
• There are no steps to the hotel and spa entrances and the ground is paved
• The main entrances to the hotel and spa have automatic doors
• The tarmac surfaced car park has 168 spaces, of which 10 are designated for disabled guests
• Footpaths lead off the car park to the hotel and spa entrance
• There is someone available 24 hours to help with luggage, equipment, or guidance
• There are no steps in the main lobby area for the hotel or spa
• There is some comfortable seating in the reception of both the hotel and spa. Both entrances are carpeted
• The bedrooms are located in two separate buildings. There are no steps, except in the bedroom wings. The only steps allow access to the different floors in the bedroom wings. If required, a member of staff can escort you to your room. Your luggage can be taken to your bedroom by a member of staff if required
• The hotel reception has a lift which allows access to the upper-level meeting and function rooms
• Public areas are on the ground floor and are mostly tile
• There are three sets of public toilets in the hotel, one male and female on each floor in the meeting/function area and a male and female WC in the fine dining restaurant. All three sets of toilets have a unisex accessible toilet. The unisex accessible toilets provide an emergency pull cord, flashing light when the fire alarm sounds, 150X160cm free space, free of obstacles and doors, 98cm transfer space to the left of the restaurant/bar toilet and to the right of the meeting area toilet, the floor is granite, there are vertical rails on either side of the basin and toilet, there is a horizontal rail on the side opposite transfer from the toilet, there are lever taps on the sinks, the sanitary ware is white, and there is a pull cord alarm that is sounded in the reception

Conference rooms

• There are six conference rooms on two floors. The upper two conference rooms are accessed via the lift or staircase in reception. All rooms are reached through double doors. Lighting is even but can be dimmed by individual conference organisers by sections.
• There are two accessible bedrooms on the ground floor which supply specific facilities for guests with disabilities. The shower room has a walk-in shower.
• The Woodlands building has one ground floor bedroom that is suitable for wheelchair access

The spa

• The spa building floors are all level and are mainly made up of tiles and the Karndene floor
• A lift is available to gain access to the lower ground floor changing rooms and thermal suite as well as a stairwell
• Changing room facilities are available on the ground and lower ground floor with unisex accessible toilets and showers
• The unisex accessible toilets and showers provide: an emergency pull cord, flashing light when the fire alarm sounds, 150X160cm free space free of obstacles and doors, transfer space to the left of the ground floor shower, to the right of the ground floor WC, and to the right of the LGF toilet and shower. The floor is granite, there are vertical rails on either side of the basin and toilet, there is a horizontal rail on the side opposite transfer from the toilet, and there are lever taps on the sinks.
• Changing room facilities are available on the ground and lower
• ground floor with unisex accessible toilets and showers. The unisex accessible toilets and showers provide an emergency pull cord, flashing light when the fire alarm sounds, transfer space to the left of the ground floor shower, to the right of the ground floor WC, and to the right of the LGF toilet and shower, vertical rails on either side of the basin and toilet, a horizontal rail on the side opposite transfer from the
• toilet, lever taps on the sinks, a pull cord alarm that is sounded in the reception
• An accessible toilet is also located adjacent to the gym with transfer
• space to the left of the WC
• Access is available to wheelchair-bound guests throughout the spa except entry for the hydrotherapy pool itself

What are the food and drink options at Stanley House Hotel & Spa?

Fred’s Brasserie is the hotel restaurant, serving all meals from breakfast through to dinner, as well as afternoon tea.

How many treatment rooms are there at Stanley House Hotel & Spa?

There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Natura Bisse and TEMPLESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Stanley House Hotel & Spa is at 3pm and check-out is 11am. The spa is open from 9am to 8pm, and they suggest that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your treatment time. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.