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The Cartford Inn

5.0 star property
Riverwalk inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Penthouse, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished
Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished
Balcony view
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Poulton, Preston, England, PR3 0YP
  • Place, River Wyre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Apartment, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Apartment, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Penthouse, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Preston

Located within a 5-minute walk of River Wyre, The Cartford Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of Glasform. This 5-star inn has 14 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • River Wyre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 17 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Poulton-le-Fylde Station - 13 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Eagle At Weeton - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ship - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Courtyard Caffe And Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Cartford Inn

Riverwalk inn with free breakfast and a restaurant
At The Cartford Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions. This luxury inn also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • River Lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1700
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Cartford
Cartford Inn
Cartford Inn Preston
Cartford Preston
The Cartford Inn Inn
The Cartford Inn Preston
The Cartford Inn Inn Preston

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near The Cartford Inn?

This inn is located in Preston within a short 4-minute walk of River Wyre. Glasform is also within a driving distance of 2.2 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cartford Inn?

As of Dec 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cartford Inn on Jan 2, 2026 start from $286.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Cartford Inn?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the inn.

Does The Cartford Inn feature a casino?

No, The Cartford Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Cartford Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Cartford Inn?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique inn include Egyptian cotton sheets and a rainfall showerhead in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Are there hot tubs at The Cartford Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Cartford Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Cartford Inn serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at River Lounge each morning.

Does The Cartford Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cartford Inn.

Does The Cartford Inn have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Cartford Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this inn offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy river or hill views.

The Cartford Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

philip, clitheroe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lovely place and nice surroundings. Food top class.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really lovely place to stay. Warm and friendly welcome, beautifully presented throughout and very comfortable and clean rooms. I had a very large walk in shower which was perfect and I genuinely couldn't fault anything from the moment I walked in, to walking out. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly, food was cooked to perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Looking for an excuse to stay again!

Absolutely wonderful stay. Friendly staff, beautiful setting and delicious restaurant.
The view from my room.
French onion soup was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. Inn beautifully and unusually decorated. Very very clean and staff the very best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Overpriced small room

We booked what was described as a "Luxury Double Room" at £200/night. Our room was very small, just enough to walk round the bed. The mattress on the bed has seen better days. The en-suite shower room was OK. I wouldn't describe this as luxury in any way! Breakfast was good. The location is peaceful with nice views. The staff were friendly. Due to the poor value i wouldn't recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Perfect retreat

Very friendly and professional. The Cartford Inn is in a lovely setting with views over the river and fields. Good food and excellent service. One very minor issue, the bed was soft on one side and hard on the other, but apart from that everything was perfect and I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Excellence in the river

What an excellent find. Cool, quirky, fun, great staff, excellent food, lovely room. Best place we have stayed in for a very long time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Angus

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

The Cartford experience!

Very good food, comfortable room, friendly helpful staff. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay as always. Lovely, individually designed rooms with great views of the river. Staff were very friendly and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything great except the opera music in our ears at breakfast table nnnnnnnooooooo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

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

Down by the river

From the welcome at the bar to Check-out this was a great stay. They had reserved a table for us ‘just in case ‘ , this on a busy Saturday night was very much appreciated. The room was lovely looking over the river, the bar was well stocked and the dinner excellent, as was breakfast. We will stay here again and visit the art gallery and deli.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were just wonderful from the greeting to departure. The character of the Inn is outstanding together with its surroundings I highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Kirkham, Lancashire

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

Cartford Inn.

Lived Lancashire for 16 years. Didnt know this amazing place existed. It is class. The staff are exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

World-class food in a quaint country setting.

The Inn and food was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bart&Karen, Saskatoon, SK Canada

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique refurbished pub - with excellent restaurant facilities. Very charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had an excellent visit.would recommend no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Cheshire UK

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

Relaxed friendly atmosphere

Upon arrival we were met by a young man with a welcoming smile who showed us to our rooms and very courteosly asked to carry our cases. This set the tone with all other members of staff we encountered during our stay. The rooms overlooked the river and surrounding countryside and are of a good size as are the bathroom and walk-in shower. The cleanliness of the room was of a very high standard. We'd gone there knowing the reputation it had for it's food and weren't disappointed. All four of us were more than pleased with our selections from the menu and hope to return in the not too distant future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

work stop over

been here many time, never fails to impress.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018