{"id":11555,"date":"2025-05-26T21:37:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T21:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/?p=11555"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:58:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:58:22","slug":"the-old-coach-house-the-oldest-house-in-south-shore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/the-old-coach-house-the-oldest-house-in-south-shore\/","title":{"rendered":"The Old Coach House, the Oldest House in South Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"520\">The Old Coach House, located on Dean Street near <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/south-pier\/\"><strong>South Pier<\/strong><\/a> in Blackpool\u2019s South Shore, is a distinguished four-star boutique guesthouse with a history stretching back to 1851. Widely regarded as the oldest surviving house in South Shore, it was originally built as a vicarage and stands today as a remarkable example of early Tudor-style architecture. Its handsome fa\u00e7ade and carefully preserved period details \u2014 including ornate friezes, decorative fireplaces, and exposed beams \u2014 evoke the elegance of a bygone era.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"1022\">Set within its own award-winning gardens, the Old Coach House offers a rare sense of tranquillity amid the bustle of Blackpool. The grounds, carefully tended and full of seasonal colour, create a peaceful oasis that complements the charm of the building itself. Inside, each of the eleven bedrooms is individually designed, combining traditional comfort with modern convenience. The en-suite bathrooms feature large baths, perfect for unwinding after a day spent exploring the resort\u2019s attractions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1426\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Ideally located just a short walk from the promenade and South Pier, the Old Coach House blends historical character with warm hospitality. Guests often praise the personal attention of the hosts, who are always on hand to help plan excursions or share local knowledge. More than a place to stay, it is a living piece of South Shore\u2019s heritage \u2014 a hidden gem that captures the essence of old Blackpool.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11559\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Old-Coach-House-Blue-Plaque-1000.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"982\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11561\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Old-Coach-House-Wide-1000-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"638\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11567\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Old-Coach-House-Sign-1000-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"751\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11556\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Old-Coach-House-Wide-Best-2000.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1147\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Old Coach House, located on Dean Street near South Pier in Blackpool\u2019s South Shore, is a distinguished four-star boutique guesthouse with a history stretching back to 1851. Widely regarded as the oldest surviving house in South Shore, it was originally built as a vicarage and stands today as a remarkable example of early Tudor-style architecture. Its handsome fa\u00e7ade and carefully preserved period details \u2014 including ornate friezes, decorative fireplaces, and exposed beams \u2014 evoke the elegance of a bygone era. Set within its own award-winning gardens, the Old Coach House offers a rare sense of tranquillity amid the bustle&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11560,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[203],"tags":[179,204,311,374],"class_list":["post-11555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-203","tag-landmarks","tag-204","tag-hospitality","tag-blue-plaques"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.8 (Yoast SEO v25.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Explore the Old Coach House, South Shore\u2019s Oldest Home<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Old Coach House in Blackpool, dating to 1851, is South Shore\u2019s oldest home. 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