Escape to the picturesque surroundings of Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, near Brockholes Nature Reserve and University of Central Lancashire. With a British cuisine restaurant on site, Scottish Steak Club serves breakfast and dinner in an al fresco setting while offering stunning views. Unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby or meet up at one of the meeting rooms.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Parking available
Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Gym
Pet friendly
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Self parking
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Conference center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Pets allowed
Room options
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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
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Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
7 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)
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Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed
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Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
Highlights
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
7 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
Standard Family Room Four
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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Standard Family Room 3
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ
What's nearby
Brockholes Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Deepdale - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Samlesbury Hall - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
Preston Docks - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
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
Lostock Hall Station - 13 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 can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at 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
More about this property
VISIBILITY
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 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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Onsite self parking (GBP 5 per day)
Onsite extended parking (GBP 10 per day)
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
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
Fishing 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
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
ROOM
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
STAR_OUTLINE
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.
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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)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from June 8 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
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
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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
Is Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from June 8 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
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?
Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel also has a fitness center.
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.
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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bed
Food
Lobby
Bar
Bathroom
River
Reviews
10/10
Great location close to motorway very friendly welcome
Sean
5-night trip
8/10
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Perfect for an overnight stay.
Anne-Marie
1-night trip
10/10
Just a very nice place to stay
Patrick
1-night trip
10/10
Fantastic room on the ground floor which is what I asked for, friendly staff, lovely lake at the back. Food not so good
Kim
6-night trip
4/10
Cosmetically poor and in need of renovation.
Very few staying here but easy parking and just off the M6.
Alexander
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly helpfull staff, safe parking and good breakfast.
Linda
1-night trip
8/10
Very welcoming staff and a great breakfast also it has a lift grear for us oldies
Phil
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent
Peaceful and comfortable
Excellent food
Excellent staff so friendly
Would recommend for a quiet get away
Rachel
1-night trip
10/10
quick check in/out large rooms very comfortable
pk
1-night trip
6/10
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.
Julie
1-night trip
10/10
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.
Lee
1-night trip
10/10
All round good
Robin
2-night trip
10/10
Parking outside, easy to find, clean room, spacious
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10
Noisy, dirty and poor condition.
Richard
1-night trip
6/10
Ok
David
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent service and staff very helpful and polite. Food was brilliant
philip
2-night trip
6/10
The hotel has seen better days. It’s very tired, dated and needs a total refurb.
Richard
1-night trip
4/10
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.
Karen
1-night trip
8/10
The staff were pleasant and approachable, hotel very clean but does need a revamp, nice location and setting
Adrian
1-night trip
2/10
Would not recommend this hotel, and would never stay here again.
Anthony
2-night trip
8/10
The personnel were absolutely lovely and helpful. Anne was wonderful and she had organised our meal after the kitchen had closed for a function. Everyone was so cheerful including the morning breakfast staff who were absolutely run off their feet as the hotel was quite full.
We loved the whole Fawlty Towers set up :)
MEENA
1-night trip
8/10
It was nice, the staff were incredibly nice and the placecwas so quiet snd cosy
Tracy Mary Denise
5-night trip
10/10
Great little hotel.
Paul
1-night trip
6/10
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.