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AA review"Expect a warm welcome at this stylish hotel situated just off the A14. The spacious, smartly decorated bedrooms are well equipped and meticulously maintained. Guests can choose from classical or contemporary dishes in the restaurant and lighter meals are served in the bar. The extensive leisure facilities are impressive and the new Conference Café has further enhanced the property."
RAC: Dining Award - grade two.AA: Four stars. Food Rosette Award.BDRC Meetings Benchmark Tracker: Top 20 UK hotel. FLAME awards: 2001 spa industry finalists. AA Review"Although close to the M27, this smart, purpose-built hotel enjoys a peaceful location. Bedrooms are very spacious and well appointed. There is a well-equipped leisure centre and spa, and the lounge, bar and restaurant feature beams and log fires throughout."
RAC: Dining Award - grade two. Also winner of the prestigious white ribbon award. AA: Four stars. AA Rosette. The Yorkshire Society: Awarded membership, February 2007.Servicemark Gold Level of Achievement: Awarded February 2006.Leeds in Bloom Awards: Award for "most environmental friendly gardens" in the 2005.National Customer Service Awards: Highly Commended, 2005. Group Hotel of The Year 2004: The Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa was crowned the Group Hotel of the Year 2004 at the Cateys. The industry's annual event is designed to recognise the very best in hospitality.Yorkshire in Bloom: Third prize, 2004, runner up, 2003.Servicemark Gold Level of Achievement: Awarded October 2003. Yorkshire Life Hotel of the Year: Nominated 2003.
AA review"Conveniently close to the M1, this newly built hotel offers bedrooms that are modern in both style and facilities. The terrace and courtyard offer all-day casual dining and refreshments, and the restaurant features a Mediterranean- themed menu. There is also a state-of-the-art spa and leisure facility".
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards: Small Hotel of the Year 2007/08, 2004/05.Northwest Tourism Awards: 2007 finalists in the Small Hotel category.RAC: Dining Award - Grade Two.RAC Centenary Star: Awarded to Val Murtagh, the Millstone Housekeeper for her contribution to The Millstone at Mellor. AA: Two stars. Food Rosette award for the past 8 years and a much prized second rosette in 2003.Lancashire and Lake District Life: Nominated for Hotel of the Year 2003. Val Murtagh, the Millstone Housekeeper has been recognised alongside some great hospitality legends as an Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board: Highly commended in the Taste of Lancashire Awards 2005-2006. AA review"Once a coaching inn, the Millstone is situated in a village just outside the town. The hotel provides a very high standard of accommodation, professional and friendly service and good food. Bedrooms, some in an adjacent house, are comfortable and generally spacious, and all are very well equipped. A room for less able guests is also available."
Nibbles in the Ribble > by Tony Naylor, The Guardian, 5th April 2008
Restaurant review > by John Anson, Lancashire Evening Telegraph, 19th April 2008