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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Brockholes Nature Reserve

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Terrace/patio
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ
  • Brockholes Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Deepdale
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Museum of Lancashire
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The price is CA $114
per night
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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About the area

Preston

On river.At this Preston hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Brockholes Nature Reserve and 3 miles (5 km) of Deepdale. University of Central Lancashire and Samlesbury Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Brockholes Nature Reserve - 10 min walk
  • Deepdale - 5 min drive
  • Samlesbury Hall - 5 min drive
  • University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive
  • Preston Docks - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Chorley Station - 11 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 48 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

4-star Victorian hotel near Brockholes Nature Reserve
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The eco-certified Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Preston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel offers 98 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Preston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 8 AM–11 AM: GBP 22 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Extended parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

LOUISE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Some areas particularly the bedroom could have been cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISMAIL

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old, worn ... needs updating.
Old decor in need of refurb. Stains, items below beds and left over in shower. Carpet lose between rooms, trip hazard that did its job. Poor. Breakfast was overly expensive for the portion. Not alloeed more than alloted amount. Then forgot to come back woth cpffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not great
The hot Breakfast although plentiful was barely warm, and the EV charging a joke, 6 bays occupied by 5 petrol cars and one Ev which wasn't even plugged in, why ask for Reg no's if as you say you can't do anything about it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a river view and very comftable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but poor staff
Nice hotel. Beautiful location on the river. Reception staff not very friendly or motivated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful hotel
Peaceful hotel! Great staff! Excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didnt stay due to cleanliness isdues in rooms
Unfortunately I didnt stay as the rooms were not clean enough. The light switvhes were all dirty cobwebs on lamps, daddy lonlegs on coach. The lift walls & carpet were filthy. I was taken to a 2nd room which had been checked & on openi g door filthy light switch. Due to my immune system i have to be careful not to get infections so i didnt stay & left. Hitels.com issued refund. The staff at the hotel were friendly & tried to be helpful but cleainess needs to be overhauled.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iain

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nyaradzo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spider webs on the wall.Bathroom very outdated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Damp smell in room
A real shame our room smelt of and had evidence damp. Either of rising or from long term leaks withing bathroom Otherwise the service was good, bed comfortable and breakfast great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Loma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Firstly, i'm pretty low maintenance, as long as I have a bed, food & TV I'm happy. However, i was really dissapointed that the TV was very old and not a smart TV. Not many hotels have the basic tv in this day and age, especially a 4* hotel. Oh well! Could always watch my.smart phone. Moving on to food! I have never ate a Lasagne with no cheese. The meal cost more than the room! I have ate better from Wetherspoons. You should get what you pay for. Very dissatisfied. Staff were attentive and lovely in the restaurant, however every table has water and wine glasses that dont get removed and cleansed for the next customer if not used. As a nurse I am very aware of infection prevention. I think the management need Gordan Ramsey in! Sorry I will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Not the warmest reception experience I’ve had…a bit efficacious. The room needed a clean by me, but I am quite fussy. A nice facility very near the motorway which could be great with a little more attention to detail
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great food !
It's several years since I stayed here and it looks like in that time it hasn't had a refresh which it now needs. Little things can make all the difference but my biggest complaint was the radiator in my room it was too hot to touch and the room was very warm. There was however a fan provided and it was on all night! Why not fix the radiator problem and the fan wouldn't be required? However the food did not disappoint portions were huge and very tasty staff were lovely and very attentive :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, room was nice and I had a nice view in the morning. Not far down the road to a good range of takeaway options and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024