Art B&B

The morning light filters through stained glass onto polished floorboards — this is Blackpool with a creative twist, somewhere between boutique digs and a proper seaside stay.

Art B&B suits couples after a cultural weekend by the coast, solo travellers wanting something more interesting than a standard seafront hotel, or anyone who fancies a camping pod experience without leaving civilisation behind. You're right in Blackpool, so the Tower, Winter Gardens and three piers are all on your doorstep, but this feels a world away from the bucket-and-spade crowds. The camping pod option gives you an outdoor sleep with a door you can lock, while the guest house rooms offer proper beds and a bit of character.

It's open all year, so works for winter illuminations as much as summer beach days. Dogs might be welcome — worth asking when you book. Campfires aren't a given, so check that on arrival if you're planning a fire-pit evening. Facilities aren't widely advertised, so this is one to ring ahead about if you've got specific needs, but the vibe is relaxed, arty and refreshingly unstuffy for a town that doesn't always take itself seriously.