Guests say
The Ascot in Blackpool offers a prime location with easy access to attractions and the beach, appreciated for its spaciousness and outdoor space. While guests enjoyed the added amenities like a games room, some noted the need for maintenance and a more thorough cleaning. The property provides a comfortable stay with ample bathrooms and a large kitchen table, though some improvements in furnishings are suggested.
Several guests mentioned the need for a more thorough cleaning throughout the property, including the games room, garden, and a bathroom that was reported to have an odour. The cleanliness aspect has room for improvement.
The property is consistently praised for its excellent location, close to the sea, attractions, and the Blackpool Tower, making it a convenient choice for visitors looking to explore the area.
Guests found the property comfortable, with a spacious layout and private bathrooms. However, some mentioned the need for better window coverage in the downstairs bedroom and more stable kitchen chairs.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a games room and outdoor space. However, guests reported issues with maintenance, such as wobbly chairs and a games table needing repair, and a mix-up with parking.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category based on the reviews provided.
About this property
The Ascot offers the most perfect base for a traditional British seaside break with the thrills of white knuckle rides, the opportunity to swim with sharks and the opportunity to relax in a sub-tropical paradise, all in iconic Blackpool.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Dining room: DVDs, Books, Games
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Games Room: Table Tennis, Games Console, Pool Table, Smart TV, Playstation 4, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Toilet
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Bunk (Double On Bottom, Single Above) Beds (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 6: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgates. Enclosed back garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. 2 small - medium sized pets welcome. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry no hen or stag parties, couples and family bookings only.. The Ascot is a superb semi-detached property that can be found less than half a mile from Blackpool’s main promenade. Boasting private parking for three cars, six bedrooms, an action-packed games room, and a spacious enclosed garden area to the rear, it makes the perfect property for fun-loving families and group breaks of up to ten guests in one of the UK’s most iconic seaside destinations. There is a family suite with a private landing comprising two bedrooms and a shared bathroom, and all other bedrooms enjoy their own en-suite facilities. Blackpool’s been the traditional home of seaside family holidays for over a century, and The Ascot is within a stone’s throw of many of its famous attractions.
The Winter Gardens entertainment complex is a mere 5-minute walk, which dating back to 1878 is an impressive building with a number of venues for the year-round glitz and glamour of shows and events. A 10-minute walk will take you to the Central Pier, Blackpool Tower & Dungeon, the Sea Life Centre, Madame Tussauds, and Coral Island on the bustling Golden Mile to name but a few! The award-winning green space of Stanley Park is a 15-minute walk, and here you’ll find everything from pedal boats to pitch-and-putt, train rides to trampolining and BMX to bowling and not forgetting the famous Blackpool Zoo.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Water Park are around a 30-minute walk, or you can jump on The Central Pier or Tower tramway, which are both easily accessible and convenient also for the annual illuminations light show. If you can bring yourself to leave Blackpool, slightly further south along the coast you’ll find the cosmopolitan seaside town of Lytham St Anne’s, which has five championship golf courses and is home to beautiful rolling sand dunes and colourful beach huts, or heading north for some nostalgia in the Fleetwood museum or retail therapy at Affinity Outlet.
For a change of scenery and a greener landscape the Forest of Bowland area of outstanding natural beauty, Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill and Lake District National Park can all be reached in around an hour.
Free WiFi
There is an evening curfew for noise at the property.
Families or couples only.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
We have experience of many types of accommodation of various sizes and locations and I very rarely do a low review but we were so disappointed with this accommodation.Blackpool itself looked so sad and run down. The accommodation was within walking distance of the beach and had parking for two cars (not three) and had plenty of space and bedrooms within the property. That was what we thought was good. Unfortunately the standard of the furnishing's were not great. Two sofas had covers on them which ment that they did not all fit together properly and moved apart when you sat on them. One sofa is so low and soft it was not comfortable at all. The dining room chairs were unsteady and felt like they were going to break, the kitchen was okay but small for the size of the property. All the beds were quite uncomfortable and the quality of the covers were not great. The en-suites need a lot of love and attention and the flooring in a few of them needs replacing. The showers were not good at all, running hot and cold and not much pressure.As it was a hotel previously the doors are heavy fire doors. I realise there is probably not much that can be done with them but it means the spaces are not very homely. If you are a group of adults wanting to be out most of the time and just need a base then this would be good but if you are a family wanting to spend time together both in and out of the accommodation I would suggest this might not be for you. The accommodation has so much potential but it really needs some time and money spent on it.
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Sharon Oneill
Our stay was great, only issues were in the house the downstairs bedroom had no bin either in room or bathroom and was rather restricted to when could have a bath as no coverage on window and people outside on the porch Outside can see in tho frosted window.Kitchen was short of cooking utensils only one large panBut few little ones, just enough knives forks no veg peeler and few dodgy knives lolWe took our own slow cooker and air fryer Maybe an elaxa or a way of playing music downstairs would be nice too.with it being Christmas we soon filled up the orange bin but I'm sure other times of the year it will be fine The dog cleaning sink is great tho would be an idea to add say maybe a stretchy hose so a good cleanup of the astro turf can be done
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Naomi
Very spacious with lots a facilities, really good location. Bit of a mix up with parking and an isue with the drains but owner sorted this on the day. We would visit again