The Lancstays blog
Field notes for contractors staying in Blackburn and travellers exploring Lancashire.
The Contractor's Guide to Staying in Blackburn
If you're booked onto a job in Blackburn for more than a week, a hotel room stops making financial and practical sense fast. Here's what actually matters when you're choosing where to stay.
Lancashire for Weekenders: A Guide to the Ribble Valley and Beyond
Lancashire doesn't shout about itself the way the Lakes or the Peaks do, which is exactly why it's worth the trip. Here's how to spend a weekend doing it properly.
Why Blackburn Is Quietly Becoming a Contractor Hotspot
Blackburn doesn't get the coverage that Manchester or Preston do, but the volume of ongoing work here, regeneration, housing, industrial, makes it worth knowing if you're a contractor planning ahead.
Why The Blackburn House Is Becoming the Preferred Family-Friendly Cottage Stay in Lancashire
A family from the Netherlands, two young children and a dog in tow, chose The Blackburn House as their first UK stop before hiking the Lake District. Their route says a lot about what makes a family stay work.
Valley of Stone: Rossendale's Quiet Corner of Lancashire Heritage
A former moorland quarry above the Rossendale Valley, free to visit, rarely busy, and about 25 minutes from our Blackburn base. Here's how to do it properly.
Home Advantage: Why Lancstay Puts You Right in the Heart of Matchday
Football weekends hit differently when your stay is minutes from the ground. Here's why guests choose Lancstays for matchday accommodation near Blackburn Rovers and Ewood Park.