Derby Arms

4.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Derby Arms

Inn in Preston with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, a garden and a picnic area.
Derby Arms offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Preston inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Derby Arms. During your stay, you'll be close to Bowland Wild Boar Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from Beacon Fell Country Park and 9 minutes from Palace Cinema
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Derby Arms also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Preston inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1823
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 60.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 60.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Derby Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 137 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LUCIANO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaytey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh, Wokingham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Gateshead

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot -- great breakfast & friendly & accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff services immaculate, food 10/10 stayed in number 2 hardly any noises, slept really brilliant. Felt safe to sleep at. Good weekend overall. Would definitely recommend and be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

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

My 80th!

I was staying at the Inn where I was to celebrate my 80th Birthday Party with my family. The staff were very attentive and the food was excellent. I will attach a view from my window, my full English breakfast, and my birthday cake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Derby Arms

Friendly service, great food comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Atasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Holywell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay amazing food !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and welcoming. There is a warm atmosphere when arriving.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

A gem of a place

The room was very clean and spacious. The food was very good and the decor throughout was very attractive. The staff were all very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024