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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near Brockholes Nature Reserve

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Escape to the picturesque surroundings of Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, near Brockholes Nature Reserve and University of Central Lancashire. With a British cuisine restaurant on site, Scottish Steak Club serves breakfast and dinner in an al fresco setting while offering stunning views. Unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby or meet up at one of the meeting rooms.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Pets allowed
The current price is £61
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
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Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ

What's nearby

  • Brockholes Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deepdale - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Samlesbury Hall - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Preston Docks - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 48 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 59 min drive
  • Chorley Station - 11 min drive
  • Bamber Bridge Station - 12 min drive
  • Ramsgreave and Wilpshire Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Antalya Shawarma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Located near a train station, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Preston. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Scottish Steak Club, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 98 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 5 per day)
    • On-site extended parking (GBP 10 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1972
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Scottish Steak Club – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 5 per day
  • Extended parking costs GBP 10 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 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 Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 5 per day. Extended parking costs GBP 10 per day. Electric car charging is available.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Brockholes Nature Reserve (10-min walk) and Deepdale (2.4 mi), along with University of Central Lancashire (2.8 mi) and Samlesbury Hall (3.3 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Yes, Scottish Steak Club offers al fresco dining and British cuisine.

What's the area around Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel like?

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from Brockholes Nature Reserve. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Hotel resident but pay £5 to park
Why do you have to pay for parking as a resident at the hotel?
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff were friendly . Hotel is a bit dated . Room was clean and definitely dated . It did smell of being old . Bed was very comfortable. Room price was very good .
Aqbal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay for holiday
It was nice, the staff were incredibly nice and the placecwas so quiet snd cosy
Tracy Mary Denise, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with fantastic facilities
ANDREW, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Faulty towers
Deluxe rooms don't have a view of the picturesque river. You now have to pay for parking. The shower thermostats in almost all the rooms I've stayed in have all been poor.
Nigel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location
The hotel is in a good location. The bed was comfy and bathroom clean. Fairly standard accommodation but staff were friendly
Diane, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

£5 to park your car in the hotel car park ?????
Hotel is good for the price but spoilt by lack of care- curtain where hanging off and light outside in the hall was off so needed to use torch on my phone to find the key whole. Also the fact that you have to pay £5 to park your car is not hi-lighted enough. Bit of a con really as the hotel is beside the motorway and no other place you can park ????
Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean place for a stopover
It was an ok stay. The family room was massive which the kids loved, everything was just a bit tired and dated but clean which is the main thing. Breakfast was poor. Continental option was limited to say the least and the cooked to order option left something to be desired. Staff were pleasant enough and it was fine for a motorway stop but save your money on breakfast!
Lindsay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice big room and bathroom shwer excellent easy check in and out
pk, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Retro 80s
Staff attentive and helpful. Hotel might be best described as retro 80s. Cleanliness good.
raymond, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

A far cry from 4*
A last minute stay for us but not the 4* as advertised. Paper coming off the ceiling, someone else’s hair on our bathroom floor, Poor lighting in the bedroom, and wall so thin we could hear our neighbours snoring
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was an ok stay. Nice bar area
Lynn, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

unclear pricing at Tickled Trout
Really disappointed to find that additional parking charge is added to my bill on arrival. That was not clear in the booking process and I believe I had a fixed price with only breakfast added as an additional cost. This is really not clear. Gives a very poor first impression.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Cheap so what do you expect
Certainly not a 4 star. Struggling to make it a 3 star. Staff were good. Food was ok. Heating in room didn't work. Shower could do with a spray of mould killer. It was difficult to change channels on the TV. Kept jumping channels. Curtains were ancient.
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mixed Views
Clean room but awkward to get to from reception. Some dust apparent. Bathroom very small with WC hard against the tiles and uncomfortable. Bathroom fan very noisy. Bathroom clean and well equipped. Staff very nice. Parking haphazard. One bed of the twin was collapsing at one corener/missing a foot?It wasn't obvious how to get into the hotel from the main road. Hotel in need of a lot of TLC and looks shabby from the outside.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location easy parking but you have to pay nice and clean hotel would stay again
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with a river view and very comftable
Ann, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not bad but could be better
The room was poorly lit, very dark
Lee, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not accessible and overbooked family room
Booked a family room as travelling with my husband and 2 young kids. Arrived to check in to be told there were no family rooms available because others had booked and already checked in, so instead we were given 2 separate rooms which wasn’t ideal given we had 2 small kids. After receiving the keys, we went to find the lift given we had a pushchair with our youngest, only to find to get to the lift you need to go downstairs… made zero logical sense and not very accessible at all.
Alison, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel badly in need of renovation.
Paddy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay, quiet room.
claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful hotel
Peaceful hotel! Great staff! Excellent food and service
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable staff helpful overall really nice stay
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable night.
Lovely comfortable room. Lots of space with riverside view. Staff especially Vicky the Manager. Very helpful & friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Janet, 1-night trip