Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ
What's nearby
Brockholes Nature Reserve - 10 min walk
Deepdale - 5 min drive
Samlesbury Hall - 5 min drive
University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive
Preston Docks - 10 min drive
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 48 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 59 min drive
Chorley Station - 11 min drive
Bamber Bridge Station - 12 min drive
Ramsgreave and Wilpshire Station - 12 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
Located near a train station, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Preston. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Scottish Steak Club, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Hungarian, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
98 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 5 per day)
On-site extended parking (GBP 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1972
Terrace
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Scottish Steak Club - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 5 per day
Extended parking costs GBP 10 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 5 per day. Extended parking costs GBP 10 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Brockholes Nature Reserve (10-min walk) and Deepdale (2.4 mi), along with University of Central Lancashire (2.8 mi) and Samlesbury Hall (3.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?
Yes, Scottish Steak Club offers alfresco dining and British cuisine.
What's the area around Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel like?
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from Brockholes Nature Reserve. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
10 January 2025
MARCUS
MARCUS, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 January 2025
Shonagh
Shonagh, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 January 2025
Retro 80s
Staff attentive and helpful. Hotel might be best described as retro 80s. Cleanliness good.
raymond
raymond, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2025
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2024
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 December 2024
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.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
Max
Max, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
23 December 2024
Probably a good hotel in the 90s.
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
George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
21 December 2024
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
20 December 2024
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.
Ian
Ian, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
14 December 2024
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
13 December 2024
Hotel badly in need of renovation.
Paddy
Paddy, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
12 December 2024
Nice place to stay for holiday
It was nice, the staff were incredibly nice and the placecwas so quiet snd cosy
Tracy Mary Denise
Tracy Mary Denise, 5-night business trip
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6/10 Good
12 December 2024
Good location
The hotel is in a good location. The bed was comfy and bathroom clean. Fairly standard accommodation but staff were friendly
Diane
Diane, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
8 December 2024
Disappointing, Tired and does not match website
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.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
7 December 2024
Dated but clean and did the job
Last minute booking as late ferry from the isle of man and short drive away heading south.
Alina
Alina, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2024
Alan
Alan, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2024
Verified traveller
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Comfortable night.
Lovely comfortable room. Lots of space with riverside view. Staff especially Vicky the Manager. Very helpful & friendly. Will definitely stay again.