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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)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lounge
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ
  • Place, Brockholes Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Deepdale
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Central Lancashire
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard King or Twin Room 2 Single bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom amenities | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Family Room 3

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room Four

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.6 miles
  • Deepdale - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Samlesbury Hall - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 27 min drive - 23.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greenlands new labour club - ‬4 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. A fitness center, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel. 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
  • 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.

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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

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

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

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 8 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel to the airport?

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is 46.4 mi (59-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 22 per person.

Is there a casino at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day. Extended parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel have a pool?

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel have a restaurant?

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is home to Scottish Steak Club, which features British cuisine and al fresco dining.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel to downtown Preston?

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is 2.3 mi away from Preston.

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location close to motorway very friendly welcome
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very dated

Very dated bedroom, two armchairs in bedroom were very old and in poor condition. The bathroom smelled very damp and foisty, there was lots of mould in the shower cubicle on the ceiling and around the tiles. The bed was comfy and the room was warm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property very tired and in need of a good clean Staff excellent and still good value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful horrible dirty staff awful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, dirty and poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

thomas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH OUR STAY. WE FEEL THIS HOTEL IS IN SERIOUS NEED OF A REFURB .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel and unfortunately found the room in a poor state—thick dust under the bed, cobwebs, exposed wiring in the corner, and a mouse that ran across the floor and vanished beneath peeling carpet. That said, the woman on reception was fantastic—she was completely understanding, didn’t question my concerns, and immediately issued a full refund, along with free breakfast and parking. No fuss, no pushback—she handled it professionally and with empathy. The hotel clearly has major maintenance and cleanliness issues to fix, but I can’t fault the staff on duty for how they handled it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Glassel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Just ok.

Cosmetically poor and in need of renovation. Very few staying here but easy parking and just off the M6.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely venue, so peaceful

Fantastic room on the ground floor which is what I asked for, friendly staff, lovely lake at the back. Food not so good
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine, Bo'ness

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very helpful and friendly when we arred. The hotel suited our purpose however the corrdors smelled of damp, and there was no heating in bathroom..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Hotel is very tired! Rooms were ok (website photos are very definitely photo shopped!) Rooms were really hot despite the weather not being that hot, there was a fan in the room but that did little to cool the room down. Couldn't open windowsxas bugs/flies were flying around outside. Food was really good including breakfast but the breakfast staff were more interested in hiding round the corner chatting. Coukd be a fantastic venue but definitely needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

What a mistake. Never again.

The hotel needs a make over. The carpets are thread bare. The towels have seen better days. The sink in the bathroom needs a dam good clean.
Carpets need replacing
Towels need throwing away
Sink needs a bit of bleach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Preston

Nice hotel but had a long walk to room. Could do with more light in the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a business user the Tickled Trout Hotel adequately provides for all my requirements. Location, parking, excellent friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms and a consistently good restaurant. I will be visiting again very soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeroen

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025