The Castleton Hotel

The smell of salt air drifts in from the promenade, mixing with the faint hum of Blackpool's seafront just beyond the guest house windows.

The Castleton offers something a bit different — camping pods alongside traditional guest house rooms, so you can bring a group with mixed camping appetites or test the waters before committing to canvas. It's a solid base for families doing the Pleasure Beach and the Tower, couples after a proper seaside weekend, or anyone who wants Blackpool's energy without sleeping in the thick of it. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing one.

Open all year, so you've got the seaside in every season — candy floss and crowds in summer, windswept and atmospheric come autumn. Campfire policy needs checking when you arrive, and facilities aren't heavily listed, so it's worth clarifying what's onsite when you book. Anglers might appreciate that Four Seasons Fishery is a short drive inland if you fancy a morning casting before hitting the arcades. The vibe leans practical and accessible — Blackpool on your doorstep, a bed or pod waiting at day's end.