From Oliver Cromwell to Football Deep in the Heart of Darwen, Lancashire By Sharon Henry
Nestled at the base of the Pennine Moors and situated on the outskirts of Darwen, near Blackburn, Lancashire stands the Whitehall Hotel, which now boasts its own gin and rum distillery. 48
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Victorian manor house built for a wealthy cotton mill owner in 1898, it was converted tastefully into a hotel in 1968. The Whitehall, is the oldest hotel in Blackburn with Darwen and it enjoys many period features from the sandstone frontage to the panelled sweeping staircase, decorative ceilings
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and an open fireplace complemented by an impressive 16-foot chandelier. From the moment you drive up to The Whitehall Hotel in Darwen, you realise that the claim to be the perfect venue and retreat for any occasion is well-founded. www.lancmag.com
