Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ
Brockholes Nature Reserve
10 min walk
Deepdale
5 min drive
University of Central Lancashire
6 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
59 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)
Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
7 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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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
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed
9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
7 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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 - 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
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.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
Extended parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 22 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
TV in common areas
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 (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Entertainment
LCD TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Heating
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 1018 reviews
10 - Excellent
351
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1018 reviews
8 - Good
322
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1018 reviews
6 - Okay
177
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1018 reviews
4 - Poor
97
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1018 reviews
2 - Terrible
71
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
10/10 Excellent
Craig
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Glenn
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Glenn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Malc
Dec 29, 2024
Good location had a good view over the river ribble. Quiet room nicely furnished . Only fault big crack in table mirror room 222 otherwise really good 👍 food and service amazing .
Malc
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Steve
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Room comfort
One night stay.
I believe this room was an upgrade from my previous stay. Slightly more spacious with a bigger more recently refurbished bathroom. But no power to the comfortable reclining chair and a dodgy tv controller. Breakfast was partial self service but the cooked food direct from the kitchen wasn’t hot and freshly prepared.
Whole stay was excellent value though. Great location close to the M6 service station and EV charging very close.
Quite a dismal experience. All started with having to phone someone to request attendance at reception so that i could check in. A member of staff was walking past seeing I was waiting and didn’t mention a word. Then when someone else arrived after five minutes or so, I was advised that it would cost £5 for parking (not detailed on booking). Get to the room past the corridors that have not seen a lick of paint of had the deteriorating wallpaper replaced and things aren’t much better. Black marks on the walls, mould on the shower grout, dust in the light fittings, a TV from 2005.. it’s endless.
Upon departure the next morning the breakfast was just as dire. Continental selection barely existent and the quality of cooked breakfast definitely isn’t aware winning as per their menu. For the price point they charge, steer clear.
George
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
John
Dec 23, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The supper was very good but other things not so good. The bedroom lighting was very poor as it was so dim. The shower head mounting was loose so the shower head fell onto my foot.
I was irritated to have to pay a parking charge - having not had to do this before in a hotel.
No one on reception when arrived. Hotel corridors and rooms smelled very strongly of cigarette smoke right through the hotel.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
Dec 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Ian
Dec 21, 2024
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Ian
Travelled with family
Dec 20, 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel satisfactory, but a few issues.
At check in, we weren't given a code to exit the car park. We assumed the barrier was automatic.
On check in, clerk only took payment for 1 night. On check out, we were informed we hadn't paid. So we had to look at the email to see if an amount was due.
The shower in room 204 was faulty. I had a lukewarm shower 2 days running. It also fluctuated to cold during use. I had informed reception on the evening of the first day, but nothing was done. THIS WAS VERY UNSATISFACTORY! Not what we expect for the money paid.
The hotel was clean and otherwise comfortable for our requirements.
Room was dated and had a very bad musty/damp smell. It didnt clear after leaving the window open for an hour or so.
Bedding was clean but room could have been cleaner. Bathroom was dated and needed grout and silicone redoing.
The menu in the room had what we can only presume was resude from drug use left on it. Tv didnt work with the remote and the window didnt seal so wind and road noise keep waking us
Staff were fine and the bar ok.
The pictures and descriptions on the website do not reflect the rooms. Broken and old furniture that was badly marked. Missing furniture (bedside table even reception believe what we were telling them) and indeed also a missing phone so couldn’t call reception to report issues. No air conditioning although a fan was provided in the room which was incredibly warm. Holes in walls and doors, not sure what was spilled down the walls however the runs were evident. Two bath towels and one hand towel for a couple and only two soft pillows. The view was of the hotel roof. The one star was for breakfast, a good variety but most items luke warm at best.