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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

4.0 star property

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Relax in our lounge area, featuring a central bar, comfortable seating, and a TV for entertainment.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a variety of seating options.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, breakfast tray, and fresh flowers.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and armchair, perfect for unwinding with a cup of coffee and a good view.
Enjoy a serene riverside patio with a clear view of the river, perfect for relaxing and taking in the surroundings.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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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 Single 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)
  • 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) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Family Room Four

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Family Room 3

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Standard King or Twin Room 2 Single bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel offers 98 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Brockholes Nature Reserve. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Scottish Steak Club
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Self-parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 10 minutes by foot from Brockholes Nature Reserve and a 5-minute drive from Deepdale
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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 centre, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Preston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 8 AM and 11 AM.
Scottish Steak Club – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 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

Restaurants on site

  • Scottish Steak Club

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 8 June 2025 to 31 March 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.

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 full breakfast: from 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

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1001 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It's like a property in the past. Basics were OK. If you need to charge anything forget it nevermind having to refresh the wifi every time you mobe 10 yards. The other thing is that the evening staff were very distracted never mind the devils sugar that the family at the othe side of the bar were on whilst trying to have a glass of wine while trying to relax in the late evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Great stay

What a lovely surprise this place was. It’s a little dated but was clean and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We have paid a lot more for a lot less. Room and en-suite were great with a lovely view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is really nice, very clean and the bed was very comfortable Set on a lovely river so nice scenery Breakfast was really nice and plenty of choice The only downside is that it is on a difficult junction on the motorway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad tired old hotel.

The hotel has seen better days. It’s very tired, dated and needs a total refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gor

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location next to the river. Excellent and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

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

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this hotel.

Dreadful, I won’t be staying there again. The welcome was terrible (made to wait whilst paperwork, not related to my stay, was completed, and then a very surly “Surname” and the key handed over without any grace at all), the bedside table was broken and clearly in danger of collapsing, no sockets anywhere near the bed (I have a sleep apnea machine, I had to sleep on the other side of the bed to enable it to reach at a real stretch) and then, despite making it very clear I was dairy intolerant (which they’d acknowledged) I was served dinner with a creamy sauce. When I queried that, and they confirmed it was full of dairy, they changed my plate and supplied a fresh potato pancake but did not offer fresh veg and did not apologise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dario

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Peace and quiet

Excellent Peaceful and comfortable Excellent food Excellent staff so friendly Would recommend for a quiet get away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great views over looking a river we had glorious weather that made the view even better Swans swimming nearby modern rooms really comfortable bed top end bedding lovely bathrooms hot showers .full feather filled pillows needs were met right away when I requested more pillows. For my disability. Staff lovely and welcoming ,restaurant and modern Bar lovely lounge areas throughout the hotel . Local produce section for breakfast really tasty in-house gym to use we loved our stay. We will be returning. Thank u 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Feels poor to have a parking charge added on arrival after paying up front on Hotel’s dot Com app. An added expense and I still think the app is just not clear enough. Not a great Customer experience and obviously you then view the hotel with different eyes. It’s tired as a facility but room was spacious but they were not ready for a 7am breakfast today so it was all a bit of a rush. Not a wonderful breakfast buffet but adequate. In total need of decorating. Good location by the Motorway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing wrong, only downside was paying for parking as never experienced this before, the only way to get there is drive, I thought that a stupid idea,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Having stayed with them before I was disappointed with the breakfast no vegan sausage and no white bread for 2 day's out of 4. Room cleaning was also hit and miss failure to restock the tea and milk. Will reconsider staying in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jehan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amyleigh

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