Cosy Lancashire manor house with on-site gin distillery

The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery, Darwen, Lancashire, UK

Time-limited

Property details

A beautiful Victorian manor house turned hotel and gin distillery in Darwen - includes breakfast, optional dinner credit, optional gin masterclass and more
  • Lovely Lancashire living: Set amidst peaceful garden scenery at the edge of the historic market town of Darwen, The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery is a unique and wonderful find. From its beautiful sandstone façade which dates all the way back to 1898, to its sparkling 16-foot chandelier and sweeping staircase, there’s ample charm to be found at this traditional hotel and gin distillery.

  • Hearty, local fare: With menus changing regularly, you can expect to find fresh, regional ingredients and local favourites at the inviting Cromwell Eatery. Perhaps you’ll choose to pair your meal with a refreshing G&T, or indulge in a sophisticated Afternoon Tea.

  • Chin-chin: Gin lovers will be delighted to discover Whitehall Distillery, a dedicated Darwen producer of artisan gins located on-site. Committed to a grain-to-glass philosophy, the distillery meticulously crafts each batch, ensuring a premium spirit from the initial grain to the final, delightful glass. To get up close and personal with the process, take part in an optional gin masterclass where you'll get to pick from over 30 botanicals before creating and labelling your own still (fees apply).

How to get there

Darwen train station offers direct connections to Blackburn, Bolton, and Manchester Victoria, and is conveniently located a six-minute drive or a 15-minute bus ride from the hotel. For those arriving via car, the M65 is also easily accessible.

Good to know


For more information on the optional gin tasting experience, please see ‘Offer details’. This is an included experience for select offers only.

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.

  • Lovely Lancashire living: Set amidst peaceful garden scenery at the edge of the historic market town of Darwen, The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery is a unique and wonderful find. From its beautiful sandstone façade which dates all the way back to 1898, to its sparkling 16-foot chandelier and sweeping staircase, there’s ample charm to be found at this traditional hotel and gin distillery.

  • Hearty, local fare: With menus changing regularly, you can expect to find fresh, regional ingredients and local favourites at the inviting Cromwell Eatery. Perhaps you’ll choose to pair your meal with a refreshing G&T, or indulge in a sophisticated Afternoon Tea.

  • Chin-chin: Gin lovers will be delighted to discover Whitehall Distillery, a dedicated Darwen producer of artisan gins located on-site. Committed to a grain-to-glass philosophy, the distillery meticulously crafts each batch, ensuring a premium spirit from the initial grain to the final, delightful glass. To get up close and personal with the process, take part in an optional gin masterclass where you'll get to pick from over 30 botanicals before creating and labelling your own still (fees apply).

How to get there

Darwen train station offers direct connections to Blackburn, Bolton, and Manchester Victoria, and is conveniently located a six-minute drive or a 15-minute bus ride from the hotel. For those arriving via car, the M65 is also easily accessible.

Good to know


For more information on the optional gin tasting experience, please see ‘Offer details’. This is an included experience for select offers only.

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.

Location and what's nearby

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The Whitehall Hotel & Distillery, Ross St, Darwen BB3 2JU

Nestled at the edge of the historic market town of Darwen, spend your time delving into local history at the Darwen Heritage Centre, enjoying scenic hikes amidst the greenery of Sunnyhurst Wood, or visiting the market square before seeking out the variety of local shops. Standing at the top of a nearby hill, the iconic Darwen or Jubilee Tower also provides panoramic views of the surrounding region. A short drive away lies the large town of Bolton, offering a wider array of shopping, cultural attractions, and historical sites, while to the north, Blackburn provides further urban entertainment.