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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near Brockholes Nature Reserve

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Relax in our lounge area, featuring a central bar, comfortable seating, and a TV for entertainment.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, breakfast tray, and fresh flowers.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a variety of seating options.
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.
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

7.6 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
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • 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

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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)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

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  • 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 the area

Map
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
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 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 centre 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-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 98 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 5 per day)
    • On-site extended parking (GBP 10 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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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

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

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 centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

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/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 8 June 2025 to 31 March 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 8 June 2025 to 31 March 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 that you 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 car 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 social distancing 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 practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel also has a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Yes, Scottish Steak Club offers al fresco 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. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

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Service staff
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bed
Food
Lobby
Bar
Bathroom
River

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location close to motorway very friendly welcome
Sean, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for an overnight stay.
Anne-Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just a very nice place to stay
Patrick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location next to the river. Excellent and helpful staff.
Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly helpfull staff, safe parking and good breakfast.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely venue, so peaceful

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

8/10 Very good

Very welcoming staff and a great breakfast also it has a lift grear for us oldies
Phil, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Just ok.

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 Exceptional

quick check in/out large rooms very comfortable
pk, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peace and quiet

Excellent Peaceful and comfortable Excellent food Excellent staff so friendly Would recommend for a quiet get away
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Parking outside, easy to find, clean room, spacious
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good

All round good
Robin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and staff very helpful and polite. Food was brilliant
philip, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very dated

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

8/10 Very good

The staff were pleasant and approachable, hotel very clean but does need a revamp, nice location and setting
Adrian, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Noisy, dirty and poor condition.
Richard, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Sad tired old hotel.

The hotel has seen better days. It’s very tired, dated and needs a total refurb.
Richard, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Has seen better days, the bed in our room had collapsed so was very uncomfortable to sleep in
Stiliyana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel.
Paul, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

What a mistake. Never again.

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.
Carpets need replacing
Towels need throwing away
Sink needs a bit of bleach
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay for holiday

It was nice, the staff were incredibly nice and the placecwas so quiet snd cosy
Tracy Mary Denise, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with fantastic facilities
ANDREW, 1-night trip