Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Lounge
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

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
  • Place, Brockholes Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Deepdale
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Central Lancashire
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King or Twin Room 2 Single bed

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room 3

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room Four

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Preston

Brockholes Nature Reserve is a short stroll from Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, and other popular attractions like Deepdale are within a few miles (5 km). This 98-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Brockholes Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Deepdale - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Samlesbury Hall - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Preston Docks - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chorley Station - 11 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for GBP 5 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a conference center, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out.
Guests can expect LCD TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 June 8 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

This hotel is located in Preston within a short 10-minute walk of Brockholes Nature Reserve. You'll also find Deepdale and Preston Bus Station within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 5 per day. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel feature a casino?

No, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include around-the-clock room service and a pillow menu in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at Scottish Steak Club.

Will Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.