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The Villa Wrea Green

The Villa Wrea Green offers upscale rooms, free WiFi, and a traditional restaurant in Wrea Green, Preston. Rated 4.4 with 1,036 reviews. Close to Blackpool attractions.

Moss Side Ln, Wrea Green, Preston PR4 2PE, United Kingdom View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 1039 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with attentive service and characterful surroundings

Recent visitors highlight the hotel's charming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality food, while noting ongoing renovations under new management and occasional service adjustments during this transition.

Guests often praise

  • Warm, helpful, and welcoming staff praised for going above and beyond, especially at reception and during events.
  • Comfortable, clean, and spacious rooms that feel homely and well maintained.
  • High-quality and tasty food, particularly in the restaurant and afternoon tea offerings.
  • Beautiful, characterful building with a traditional and atmospheric setting.
  • Efficient communication and easy check-in/check-out process.

Worth knowing

  • The hotel is currently undergoing refurbishment, which may affect some areas temporarily but aims to preserve the building’s original features.
  • A few guests mention service can be slightly chaotic at times, likely due to management changes and staff adjustments.
  • Wedding events are still held despite rumors of discontinuation, with staff attentive to detail and guest needs.
  • The location is surrounded by parkland, offering a quiet and scenic environment but is a short drive from local transport links.
  • Free WiFi available throughout the property, suitable for both leisure and business visitors.

Best for

  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers seeking an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Couples and families looking for a comfortable country house hotel with character.
  • Guests attending weddings or events, benefiting from attentive and personalised service.
  • Visitors wanting a base near Blackpool attractions like Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Zoo.
  • Those valuing good food and a traditional bar and restaurant in an upscale setting.
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About this property

Welcome to The Villa Wrea Green

Set amid peaceful parkland in the village of Wrea Green, this upscale country house hotel offers stylish rooms and suites with free WiFi. The Villa Wrea Green features a traditional bar and a formal restaurant, creating a comfortable environment for both relaxation and dining. Guests appreciate the blend of character and contemporary comfort, with several noting ongoing refurbishments aimed at enhancing the overall experience.

The property functions as more than just a hotel, also serving as a conference center, lunch restaurant, and wedding venue. While some feedback highlights minor service inconsistencies—possibly linked to recent changes in ownership—the attentive and friendly staff receive frequent praise. This makes it suitable for leisure stays, business events, and special occasions like weddings, with guests often mentioning the welcoming atmosphere and quality of food.

Conveniently located 1.2 miles from Moss Side train station and within easy reach of the M55 motorway, the hotel provides practical access to nearby attractions. Popular spots such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Zoo are easily reachable, offering entertainment options for families and visitors. Manchester Airport lies just over an hour away by car, adding to the property's accessibility for travelers.

As an LGBTQ+ friendly venue, The Villa Wrea Green appeals to a diverse range of guests seeking a quiet countryside setting without sacrificing amenities. Families, couples, and business travelers alike will find the accommodation practical and comfortable, with positive reviews noting spacious rooms, helpful reception staff, and satisfying dining experiences.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Room service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MH
Mark Horner Apr 04, 2026
8.0

Under new ownership really great atmosphere rooms really nice They are undergoing refurb programme so can't wait to see it all finished.

MA
Martin A Mar 18, 2026
10

Beautiful old building in a very nice area. Hotel was nice, easy check in, good value. The room was simple, clean and quiet. Bed was comfy. We had a meal in the restaurant too. The food was good quality and very tasty. The wine was good. The service was a little chaotic but no major problems. I understand it was under new management so a bit adjustment is to be expected. Altogether a pleasant experience

RL
Robert Little Feb 22, 2026
10

Love this venue I can’t wait to come back and stay in the hotel. I was here for event, the room was perfect and all the staff were really really nice the food was lush loved the Lancashire hotpot and the cheesecake at the end

MK
Melanie Knock Feb 15, 2026
10

We stayed at the hotel a few days ago for a wedding nearby. Communication prior was spot on. Check in and out super easy. We were super impressed with the family room, its was spacious, comfortable, clean and well supplied. Fantastic for the price. The reception team were so friendly, helpful and welcoming, a credit to the hotel. Great for recommendations. The housekeeping staff were fantastic. Breakfast team very attentive and service was prompt. Food was great with a wide selection. We travelled with children and the bar staff topped the service when they sorted us some warm milk for bed. Home from home. Keep up the wonderful work. We made some great memories and will very fondly remember our stay. Thank you

ER
Em Rob Feb 10, 2026
10

We had our wedding at the Villa on 12/09/25. We arrived the day before to find that unfortunately the wedding coordinator that we had been dealing with for nearly two years was poorly so probably would be at the wedding and the hotel had literally just been sold that day and the new owners were taking over for the next day! Of course this made us extremely nervous that things may not go well and may be unorganised but we couldn’t have been more wrong! We were reassured by the new manager that everything would be fine and it was, it was an amazing day with some of the original staff team still working and even though a lot of the team were brand new to the Villa they all went way above and beyond to make our day the most special day of our lives!! The day went perfectly and us and our guests were looked after so well with great attention to detail! The food was unreal and the venue looked amazing!! There are rumours that weddings are being discontinued but the manager advised us this is untrue and it is business as usual. We would highly recommend the Villa to anyone looking for a perfect and beautiful wedding venue in a gorgeous location. Thank you for everything Joe & Emma Smart

GG
Graham Gornall Jan 15, 2026
10

Hi Just to say big thanks to Caitlin for sorting out my query on afternoon tea. She said she'd ring me on 2 occassions and she did (isn't it bizarre that that's a rarity these days). She's been super polite and helpful - great customer service thank you - Graham

IC
ian Craig Jan 10, 2026
10

Visited The Villa today for an afternoon tea which was a birthday treat and it certainly didn't disappoint. The venue itself is stunning and full of character, upon chatting with the manager Lewis who explained that renovations are in the pipeline, it sounds like attention to the original features will be celebrated and only modernised where needed which was music to our ears. The food and service were second to none. Elliot's impressive attention to detail ensured our afternoon ran smoothly. The food was so flavoursome and could really taste the homemade touches, there were plenty of yummy noises coming from our table. We will certainly be back and wish you the best of luck in your renovations. Thank you Lewis and Elliot for a wonderful afternoon, Sheila and Carly

CI
Craig Ingham Dec 24, 2025
10

Check-in Saturday 14th Feb, The Reception girl was the best most helpful person I've ever had the pleasure to deal with, she was also incredible helpful and couldn't do enough for us, if Management read this she is a major asset to your business, Thankyou

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Villa Wrea Green

Preston, United Kingdom

Surrounded by parkland, this upscale country house hotel is 1.2 miles from Moss Side train station and 3.5 miles from the M55 motorway.

  • Manchester Airport 1 hr 8 Car · 2 hr 12 Transit
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 13 Car · 2 hr 36 Transit
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 43 Car · 3 hr 28 Transit
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