De Vere Herons Reach Hotel Spa, Blackpool

De Vere Herons' Reach has 174 bedrooms, many of which have been extensively refurbished as part of the recent major investment programme. Whilst all are comfortably appointed, there is a range of accommodation standards to choose from, so guests are certain to find something to suit their requirements. Standard rooms have bath, shower, direct dial telephone, hairdryers, PlayStation, Sky TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and trouser press. Club rooms, totally refurbished for 2003, are bright and airy with modern bathrooms. Most are golf view and offer robes, slippers, superior toiletries and welcome tray as standard. The room also offers a 4m2 double bed or large twin beds and for the corporate guest, work space and a dedicated modem line. Family rooms provide a double bed plus 2 rollaway beds suitable for children up to 14 years of age. Junior Suites are new to Herons' Reach for 2003. Luxuriously appointed with separate sitting area, large bathroom with separate large shower, robes and slippers as standard. These rooms are air-conditioned. There are two King Suites to choose from both of which comprise of a luxury bedroom with TV and seating area, a dining area with facilities for up to 6 people, sofas and comfy chairs. The huge bathroom has separate shower cubicle and bath.

With a choice of three very individual dining venues, De Vere Herons' Reach offers something for everyone. The Brasserie, with its innovative and mouth-watering dishes, offers both á la carte and fixed price menus and guests may also enjoy a coffee or a drink after their meal in the lounge and bar. Breakfast and the popular Sunday carvery lunch, the latter also available to non-residents, are both served in The Brasserie. Nineteen East Park Drive all day bar & diner, overlooks the 18th and the putting greens of the Herons' Reach golf course. Here the 'Sunrise' and 'Sunset' menus are a blend of traditional favourites and appetising new dishes. Dine or relax with a drink either indoors or out - on the heated deck and patio. Perfect for the Summer! The Waterside Bar is a stylish and elegant venue equally suitable for an intimate cup of coffee or cocktail with friends, or a relaxed business meeting. Serving light meals from 10am to 5pm, a range of cocktails for the evening and into the night exclusively for residents as a late lounge. A quiet oasis unlike anything else in the hustle and bustle of Blackpool.

All our treatments are carried out to a very high standard by professional and friendly therapists ensuring your whole experience is unforgettable from start to finish. We have spacious treatment rooms in addition to the salon area and toning tables and treatments are available using many traditional methods and some of today's holistic therapies. Espa and Jessica products are used during the treatments and are also available to purchase for home use. You may book an individual treatment or why not go for a full pamper day package with a light lunch in the Nineteen bar & diner overlooking the golf course.

The leisure facilities at De Vere Herons' Reach are unrivalled in the area. Our 21m indoor pool is heated to a tempting 31'C, the spa, sauna and sanarium are on poolside and access is direct from the spacious, modern changing rooms. Our two air-conditioned gymnasium contain a range of equipment guaranteed to give you a work out while the spinning studio houses 16 modern bikes. An extensive schedule of classes takes place in our fitness studio from the hi-energy of kardiokombat to the calm of yoga. Racket sports are well catered for with 3 squash courts and three floodlit outdoor tennis courts. The on site herons' Reach golf centre is an 18 hole championship standard course, driving range and practice area. The perimeter of the resort is a three-mile dirt track with one or two testing climbs but otherwise a gentle jog among the countryside views.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, one of the most celebrated amusement parks in Europe also offers a range of quality live entertainment, everything from Magic and Comedy to the spectacular Ice Show. The Winter Gardens and The Grand Theatre have a range of top quality entertainment from Rock Operas to the Royal Ballet. Blackpool Tower is just the place for when the weather is not so kind and with Blackpool Zoo situated next door to the hotel, you need never be short of entertainment. Perhaps you would prefer a more leisurely type of break, across the road from the hotel is the famous Stanley Park with its large boating lake, Italian Garden and beautiful tropical house, it is the ideal place to while away an afternoon. Within 30 minutes drive of De Vere Herons' Reach is the historic town of Lancaster with its Norman castle, cobbled streets and modern shopping area it offers a wonderful day out for all the family. If it's the countryside you want, the beautiful Trough of Bowland and Pendle Hill, which is famous for its association with witches is also only 30 minutes away. A little further, but well within reach for a day out is the Lake District National Park, which has some of the most outstanding scenery in the UK.

When you think of Blackpool you think of the hustle and bustle of the Golden Mile or the Pleasure Beach. All that is available just a few minutes away but your first sight of De Vere Herons Reach is the Hotel set back at the end of a winding drive, past lakes and lawns. The view from many of our bedrooms is parkland and greenery or the on-site golf course, with Blackpool Tower on one horizon and the hills of Bowland on another. Forget your image of Blackpool and prepare to expect the unexpected

172 bedrooms and suites car-parking for 500 on-site 18 hole championship course and driving range leisure club - 21m indoor pool spa sauna sanarium gymnasiums spinning studio squash & tennis health and beauty salon choice of restaurants and bars conference and meeting rooms banqueting room.