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The Tickled Trout

4.0 star property
Maidstone guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Children’s play area – outdoor
Nestled in a tranquil setting, The Tickled Trout offers a warm welcome with a restaurant and bar. Unwind on the terrace or stroll through the garden, then stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is £59
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Why we love this property

Delicious dining options
This guesthouse presents a full breakfast option to start the day right. A restaurant and bar offer delightful culinary experiences later.
Designer sleep space
Premium bedding pairs perfectly with blackout drapes for sublime slumber. Each guestroom boasts curated, individual decor for added charm.

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Balfour Suite) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room (Balfour Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Lower Road, Maidstone, England, ME15 0PE

What's nearby

  • Maidstone Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mote Park - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Kings Hill Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kent Life - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Leeds Castle - 19 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 58 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 69 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive
  • Maidstone Wateringbury Station - 5 min drive
  • Maidstone Yalding Station - 5 min drive
  • East Farleigh Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackthorn Trust Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coxheath Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rockin Robin on the Green - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spice Lounge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Tickled Trout

The Tickled Trout is a great choice for a stay in Maidstone. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Tickled Trout offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Tickled Trout does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Tickled Trout?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Tickled Trout?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tickled Trout?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Tickled Trout and nearby?

The Tickled Trout has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Tickled Trout?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Tickled Trout like?

The Tickled Trout is located a short 17-minute walk from Teston Bridge Country Park.

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Reviews

The Tickled Trout Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and of high quality. (18 reviews)
  • Food was great, well presented, and the service was excellent with staff going above and beyond. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The room was beautiful and well stocked. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The staff were friendly and very efficient. A lovely place we would definitely go again ☺️
M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

11 out of 10.

This is my personal opion. Always an excellent stay here. Staff are so friendly. Rooms, and i have stayed in every one of the 6 rooms, are superb. Food is fantastic!!
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stop for a break

It was a very pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend it
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed Fantastic breakfast
craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice old pub with character bedrooms and an excellent kitchen.
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were great, big, clean and well equipped, the bar and restaurant downstairs were lovely and the food amazing. But what made it was the service from a young chap behind the bar Matt or Mark (forgive me can’t remember), went above and beyond!!
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for an overnight stop

Stopped here en route to Italy by car. Lovely location, very peaceful. Very pleasant and warm welcome, we were shown us up to our room.Excellent room with all facilities, bed very comfortable. Very good meal, drinks reasonably priced. Good breakfast, however service a little slow. Would definitely come back.
Remo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely food, staff were very accommodating. We had a lovely time.
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Absolutely amazing. Staff are fantastic. I try and stay once a month if i can, while working in the area.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Pub/Hotel.

Lovely place, high levels of comfort and cleanliness. Great attentive staff. All good
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night in Kent

Comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

The Tickled Trout & all the staff provide an amazing place to stay, enjoy & dine. I often stay here for work & always feel warm & welcomed. The food is great as is the service. Rooms are a great size, really comfortable with luxurious extras. Warm in the winter which is always welcomed. Theres also plenty of parking. Theres nothing I don't like about this place & highly recommend it to everyone - don't stay in a charmless chain hotel, stay at the Tuckled Trout for a memorable stay.
Sarah, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Honest review disappointed

Lovely rooms, very friendly staff. Great breakfast, no cereals or cold buffet. The food in the restaurant was very disappointing. After reading previous mixed reviews. Over priced 2 dishes were inedible. Unfortunately the food is no where near as good as it used to be.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recharge

very relaxing and lovely breakfast
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Single night stop-over, but will return....

Another relaxing, stress-free stay. As a family we've been very lucky to be able to stay here for a second occasion. The room is spacious, clean and essentially luxurious. The staff are attentive, friendly and polite. The food is fantastic. As a family stop-over it may appear to be a little pricey, but when you consider the location, the luxury, the food, the parking and the hospitality, it's great value. Heartily recommended.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best of the best.

My wife and I have been driving around the UK for 2 weeks and found The Tickled Trout to be the best we’ve had. Spotless, The Bed was soo comfortable, Great shower, and the Roast in the restaurant was amazing. We were greeted at check in by Charlie and his female off sider, who both came out to the car park and helped with the baggage. We were taken to our room and shown about. When we went down to the restaurant for dinner, Charlie and the female staff member ( sorry don’t know her name) were there to greet us, and serve our delicious meals and drinks. The friendly atmosphere of the pub is what I will always remember. I cannot recommend this place enough.
The best Yorkshire pudding
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff were very friendly. Food was OK. Poor beer choice but a good location for what I needed.
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

what is there to review?
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel with amazing food. Lovely garden to enjoy a warm summers evening
Graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cosy stay

Nice cosy 17th century pub with boutique Rooms
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent except loud music from kitchens below and smell of frying.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great, friendly service
Rob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and classy.
Deb, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What's not to like

Comfy room, good beer , tasty food.
Mr Neil R, 1-night trip