The Castleton – A Favorite for Families in Blackpool

The Castleton is a 3-star guesthouse where the owner Simon adjusts the accommodation to guest needs, such as setting up a desk for studying or installing a mini-fridge and a mini-microwave in the room upon request. Shared areas include a terrace and a lounge where guests can socialize, while CCTV cameras cover both the interior and exterior for security. The hotel also offers on-street parking and provides an invoice for business travelers.

The hotel has dedicated family rooms with en-suite bathrooms and enough space for two adults and two children, plus a Deluxe Family Suite with two double beds and a single bed. Children receive special attention from the host, who may set up a birthday banner and balloons for celebrations. All units come with flat-screen TVs that support Netflix and Amazon Prime, and an Alexa device to control room lights.

Each morning the hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast that includes full English, Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and halal options, plus a self-service buffet with cereals, toast, fresh juice, tea, and coffee. Guests choose their breakfast the night before, and the host accommodates dietary needs without extra charge. The dining room offers a quiet setting with unlimited hot drinks throughout the meal.

All eight en-suite rooms have private bathrooms with either a shower or a deep bathtub, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities replenished daily. Rooms include smart TVs with streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and built-in casting, plus a Bluetooth speaker for personal music. Each room has a USB socket by the bed and an Alexa smart speaker for voice-controlled lighting.

The Castleton sits less than one kilometer from Blackpool South Beach and a one-minute walk from the seafront promenade, with regular trams running north and south along the coast. Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and Coral Island are all within a 10- to 15-minute walk along the front. The guesthouse is also a two-minute walk from the Aspire Academy and close to shops, pubs, and takeaway restaurants.

Personalized service: Host adds mini-fridge and microwave on request

Family rooms: Deluxe Family Suite with two double beds and a single

Breakfast: Cooked-to-order including vegan and halal options

Technology: Smart TVs, Alexa, and Bluetooth speakers in every room

Location: One-minute walk to beach, 15 minutes to Blackpool Tower