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Frequently Asked Questions

Moorbank House
26 - 28 Moore Street
South Shore
Blackpool FY4 1DA
Tel:01253-344385
info@moorbankhouse.co.uk
Our Prices are Amongst the Most Competitive for a B&B in Blackpool
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Booking

Q. Do you accept one night bookings on a Friday or Saturday night?

A. In Principle yes, a fixed number of rooms are set aside for one night bookings, please phone us. We don't however accept one night stays on Fridays or Saturdays during the Blackpool Illuminations Season which in 2011 runs from Friday 2nd September to Sunday 6th November 2011 nor on any Bank Holiday weekends throughout the year.

Q. Do you accept stag parties?
A. No

Q. Do you accept hen parties?
A. No
If you are planning a stay for either of these types of groups please look here they are more likely to be able to accommodate you all together at the cheapest rate and can offer additional activities such as Pleasure Beach Wristbands and paintballing.

Q. If I book and change my mind can I get my deposit back?
A. No, all deposits are non-returnable. While a room is held in your name, we will be turning down other bookings. Exact Terms and Conditions regarding refunds can be viewed here

Q. Do you have to be 18 to book?
A. No, but we won't accept bookings from under 16's who are not accompanied by an adult. Room(s) are normally secured agianst a debit/credit card number (although we can take cheques for deposits if the booking is more than 14 days forward). Details such as those will only be taken from the registered card holder.

Q. I don't have a credit/debit card - do you take cheques?
A. Yes see the answer above. We can also take Postal Orders by way of deposit for persons who do not hold a normal chequing account.

Car Parking

Q. Am I guaranteed a parking space?
A. If we tell you at the time of booking, you will be. Those that book online need to advise us they are travelling to Blackpool by car. Not to do so means you may be allocated a space. We wil confirm the fact you have parking either by telephone at the time of booking or by return email when booking online.

Q. I am a disabled guest will I have access to my car?
A. Yes Disabled Guests occupying ground floor rooms will be offered parking spaces to the front of the property adjacent to the access doors

Q. We are a family party can you park a mini bus?
A. Yes provided it is of a size up to 16 seats. You will need to liase with us direct on the phone.

Q. If all the parking spaces have been allocated, where can I park?
A. There is free on street parking outside Moorbank House on the Western side but spaces are filled quickly at busy times. Moore Street has double yellow lines along the Eastern side, these are only enforced between Good Friday and the end of the illuminations. Visitors to Blackpool should ALWAYS check street parking sings for posted restrictions before parking.

Q. Is your car park secure?
A. It is not gated but is well lit and covered by CCTV - all cars are parked at owners risk. We will advise you at the time of parking to remove all valuables such as Sat Nav kits etc.

Location

Q. How close to the nightlife are you?
A. There are a number of pubs including family bars on South Pier and those with Dining options such as The Auctioneer (Wetherspoons), The Dutton Arms CIU clubs and restaurants nearby as well as well as the Grovesner Casino. Yates Wine Lodge South Shore is a short walk although most of the late-night life takes place in the centre of town which is a short tram or bus ride away, 5 minutes in a taxi or a 20 minute stroll.

Q. How close to the Pleasure Beach are you?
A. Put this way you can hear the screams as the Pepsi Max Big One goes over the top Outside our Front Door. The Sandcastle Water Park Complex is across the Promenade from the Pleasure Beach adjacent to South Pier.

Q. How close to Blackpool seafront and beach are you?
A. 300 hundred yards. For a map of our location, please click here

Q. We are travelling to Blackpool by Train which station is best for you?
A. Blackpool South is a 300 metre walk from Moore Street.

Rooms

Q. Do your en-suites have showers or baths?
A. All Showers 8.5Kw electric or better

Q. Can I smoke in my room?
A. No, we are no smoking throughout. A smoking area has been set aside immediatly outside the property for smokers. Please see our terms and conditions here for how we handle cases where smoking has taken place inside the room or en-suite bathroom.

Q. Do you have Ground Floor Rooms?
A. Yes Three, Two Doubles, and a Family (sleeps up to 4)

Q. Will you let Family Rooms for All Adult Occupation? (We are 4 lads or 4girls coming up for a day out at the Pleasure Beach and we notice the cheapest option for us is to all sleep together in a Family Room).
A. No All our family room which sleep 4 or 5 persons are equipped with Bunk Beds. Trading Standards advise us due to health and safety considerations it is not acceptable to allow adults to sleep in bunk beds. Some Blackpool Accomodation Providers will allow this, sorry we will not, so unless you are prepared to share twin rooms please see the entry above about Stags and Hens.

Q. Do you accept pets?
A. Sorry we Do Not. We have guests that stay with us and that lodge their pets at local kennels. For options please click Here.


Catering

Q. Do you serve evening meals?
A. No we found the demand for this service diminshed considerably over the last couple of seasons so have discontinued it There are plenty of varied dining options available locally from tradtional Blackpool fish and chips to gourmet dining at the local Casino.

Q. Do you cater for special diets?
A. Yes, we can cater for most diets with advance notice. Please advise us of your exact requirments at the time of booking.


Miscellaneous

Q. What is the latest time I can check in by on my day of arrival.
A. Normally 21.00 Hours unless you have advised us otherwise. We will of course still attend to you although their may be a short wait.

Q. Can you cater for disabled persons?
A. We do have ground floor rooms (all equipped with shower) that may suit partially disabled persons. Provided the guest can walk a few steps and climb the 3 steps into the Dining Room these may suffice. Please see our Access Statement for a description of the exact layout of Moorbank House.

Q. Do we have to be back at a certain time of night?
A. No, this is 2011 not 1969, On arrival you will be given your keys and may come and go as you wish for the duration of your stay. All we ask is that you please keep the noise down when you return late at night in consideration of the other guests and that you ensure the front door is closed behind you.

Q. We're coming by train/coach, can we leave our luggage until check in?
A. Yes.

Q. Can we leave our luggage on the day we depart and collect it nearer to out train/coach departure time?
A. Yes but all luggage must be collected by 16.00 Hours.

Q. What time can we Check In?
A. All rooms will be available for occupation from 14.00 Hrs on the day of arrival. You are welcome to arrive anytime after 11.00 Hours and provided the room is ready you will be allowed immediate access. If it isn't ready then you may leave your luggage and/or we will get your car parked up and give you the key. You can then depart and enjoy your day in Blackpool.

Q. What time do we have to Check Out?
A. We serve Breakfast between 08.30 and 09.15 Hours every morning we request all Guests vacate their rooms on the day of departure by 10.00Hrs.