The Higher Trapp Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 12 per person)
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Simonstone, Trapp Lane, Burnley, England, BB12 7QW
  • Forest of Bowland
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Whalley Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Clitheroe Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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Room options

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Plus Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Plus Double Room with View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed. Garden View (Four Poster Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Plus Twin Room with View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Burnley

Located within a mile (2 km) of Forest of Bowland, The Higher Trapp Hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Gawthorpe Hall. This 29-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Forest of Bowland - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Whalley Abbey - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Clitheroe Castle - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • The Woodland Spa - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Pendle Hill - 26 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Blackburn Rishton Station - 11 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hand & Shuttle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four Alls Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Read & Simonstone Con Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boyce's Barrel - Padiham - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Walton Arms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Higher Trapp Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of The Higher Trapp Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a business center, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Other standard amenities include hair dryers, ironing boards, and desks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fitzys at The Trapp

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 5.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-1 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Best Western Higher Trapp Country House
Best Western Higher Trapp Country House Burnley
Best Western Higher Trapp Country House Hotel
Best Western Higher Trapp Country House Hotel Burnley
Higher Trapp Hotel
Best Western Burnley
Burnley Best Western
Best Western Higher Trapp Hotel
Best Western Burnley West Higher Trapp
Best Western Higher Trapp
The Higher Trapp Hotel Hotel
The Higher Trapp Hotel Burnley
The Higher Trapp Hotel Hotel Burnley
Best Western Burnley West Higher Trapp Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Higher Trapp Hotel?

The Higher Trapp Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Higher Trapp Hotel?

As of Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Higher Trapp Hotel on Jul 1, 2025 start from $122.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to The Higher Trapp Hotel?

This hotel is located in Burnley, close to Whalley Abbey, Forest of Bowland, and The Woodland Spa. Gawthorpe Hall is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.

Is parking available on site at The Higher Trapp Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Higher Trapp Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Higher Trapp Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Higher Trapp Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Higher Trapp Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Higher Trapp Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Higher Trapp Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Higher Trapp Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Fitzys at The Trapp.

Will The Higher Trapp Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Higher Trapp Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Higher Trapp Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Higher Trapp Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Higher Trapp Hotel is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is about 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Higher Trapp Hotel?

No, at The Higher Trapp Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Higher Trapp Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Higher Trapp Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Higher Trapp Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 277 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful wedding venue. Very picturesque. Spacious premium room overlooking the gardens. Excellent breakfast and service Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think I would sum up the property as "tired elegance"! staff were very helpful and charming and the food was excellent. It must have been a very grand house at one time - I didn't have a chance to explore outside. It has been 7 years since I visited it last for a funeral wake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent evening meal. Not very convenient to go to dinner _ access to the bar/restaurant was outside and the weather is not always good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Could be a lovely Hotel

Could be a really lovely Hotel unfortunately the bathroom was in urgent need of upgrading due to a really scratched bath which was also chipped. At first sight we thought it needed cleaned as it was covered in hairs. The shower head came away from the wall and could of hurt the person underneath it. Room furniture was scratched and chipped badly. My partner got locked out the hotel at 1 am on his return. Rang bell many times but was forced to ring myself at 1.30am for me to come down and try to let him in. I could not open the door. There was a paper on the reception desk with the night managers phone number but could not see it from outside. He wrung it over and over but no answer. Eventually the manager came past with earphones and no telephone and I got him to open the door. Not the best experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoaib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shoaib

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very unclean

When first arrived put into a dirty room. Hair and shaver in the bathroom. Carpet had bits all over. Looked like it had not been cleaned. Was moved to a room in the outside lodge which again was unclean. Next day they moved my daughter back to the main hotel as thought it was for me a male and not my daughter of which they say never would put in the lodge as no one else was there. Unfortunately has seen better days. Needs a total update and proper cleaning. Would not have booked here except for being near to where we needed. Very sad as used to be of a very high standard.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room change

I stayed here for 4 nights and during the 2nd night there was an issue with the room, and I wanted to change rooms, Millie on reception was very understanding and helpful and sorted me another room out immediately in the lodge for the rest of my stay, I can’t praise her enough for this The food was good and the other staff were friendly and polite
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Everything did not stay there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mr

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not reccomend

Wallpaper was coming off the walls in the bedroom, the window had been left open all dayy, which I understand for freash air however the room was freezing, I put the radiator on full but after 3hrs it still wasn't warmed up, I went for a shower and the water was cold, the shower leaked and flooded the bathroom. After a couple more hours the radiators started to feel slightly warm, I went to reception and they said the would have a look but they didn't, second time I went down they said that as the radiator had started to warm they wouldn't move me. The radiator did not fully warm up and the room was freezing all night. Would not reccomend staying here, needs major upgrading to reach an acceptable standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid if you can..

Originally put in the annex. As soon as we opened the door, the smell of mould, damp hits you, the condition of the room was poor, dated and tired. The bathroom seals had black mould. I wouldn’t say it was fit for someone to sleep in. It just looked like it had been sat there for 12 months untouched maybe. I called reception and she didn’t seem surprised by my reaction. We had got the room for a good price so I’m not sure if we were out there because of that factor. We were moved into the main hotel building, the room was marginally better. Dated, old, tired, not had a deep clean in a while, stains and rips on the carpet, dust build up, bathroom needs a reseal however the bedding was clean as was the toilet although the towels were so hard and dry. No fan in this room but there was in the original, coffee machine but no pods, the hairdryer was dirty and grimy. I personally wouldn’t recommended this hotel to anyone, we stayed due to location for a friends birthday a few miles away. I appreciate we managed to book at around £20/25 less than the normal night rate but even then, it isn’t good value. Basic requirements barely met, definitely not met in the annex room. Sleeping wise, walls are thin. You can hear your neighbours going to the toilet, running the tap, general chit chat, switching plugs on/off, turning lights on, even turning in bed. You can also hear everything from the corridor as well. The only plus for this hotel was the location for where we needed to go
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kemi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Clifford

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom appeared to not have been cleaned!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst hotel we have ever stayed at

Where do I start !! Bedroom - no towels. Run out of loo rolls. Toiletries not as described as shown on website. A dress was hanging up in wardrobe (not mine). Bathroom was mouldy Dining room. Carpet needed a vacuum there was chips on the floor at breakfast so clearly no one had vacuumed up from the evening before. it was the same poor state the next day at breakfast. If you state the veggie sausages where quorn then you should serve quorn (though I did get quorn on my second day) The lounge carpet smells really bad hence I decided not to eat in there with the dog Needless to say we won’t come back even if it was free
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attended a wedding here - perfect place for this Rooms are large and clean. Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Higher Trapp Hotel was lovely. The staff were friendly, the rooms were very clean and comfy and the restaurant for dinner and breakfast was very good! I'd stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024