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The Cartford Inn

5.0 star property
Luxurious boutique inn with restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Penthouse, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated
Balcony view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Poulton, Preston, England, PR3 0YP
  • Place, Blackpool Zoo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Executive Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Luxury Apartment, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Deluxe Apartment, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Penthouse, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Double Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Preston

On riverwalk.A stay at this inn places you within half a mile (1 km) of River Wyre and 3 miles (5 km) of Glasform. Poulton-le-Fylde Golf Club and Wyre Estuary Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Blackpool Zoo - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Poulton-le-Fylde Station - 13 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shovels Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Courtyard Caffe And Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Eagle At Weeton - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cartford Inn

Luxurious boutique inn with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Cartford Inn. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Edwardian Preston inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1700
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Cartford Inn offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Cartford
Cartford Inn
Cartford Inn Preston
Cartford Preston
The Cartford Inn Inn
The Cartford Inn Preston
The Cartford Inn Inn Preston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cartford Inn to the airport?

The Cartford Inn is 55.6 mi (58-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cartford Inn?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cartford Inn on Oct 19, 2025 start from $279.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Cartford Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Cartford Inn offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Cartford Inn to the beach?

This inn is 8 mi (18-min drive) from Blackpool Beach.

Does The Cartford Inn offer free breakfast?

The Cartford Inn offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cartford Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Mecca Bingo (14-min drive) and Genting Casino Blackpool (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Cartford Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cartford Inn?

This inn offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Cartford Inn have a pool?

The Cartford Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Cartford Inn have a restaurant?

The Cartford Inn is home to River Lounge, which features British cuisine.

Does The Cartford Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Cartford Inn to downtown Preston?

The Cartford Inn is 0.8 mi away from Little Eccleston-with-Larbreck.