The Tickled Trout

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Maidstone with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Lower Road, Maidstone, England, ME15 0PE
  • Place, Teston Bridge Country Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, O2 Arena
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Balfour Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Maidstone

Located within a mile (2 km) of Teston Bridge Country Park, The Tickled Trout is within 3 miles (5 km) of Teapot Island. This 4-star guesthouse has 6 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Teston Bridge Country Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mote Park - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 24 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 37 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • O2 Arena - 61 min drive - 43.4 miles

Getting around

  • Maidstone Wateringbury Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coxheath Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blackthorn Trust Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Tickled Trout

Guesthouse in Maidstone with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Tickled Trout enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Electric kettles, phones, and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Tickled Trout?

The Tickled Trout offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to The Tickled Trout?

This guesthouse is located in Maidstone within a short 17-minute walk of Teston Bridge Country Park. You'll also find Mote Park and Hazlitt Theatre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Tickled Trout?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does The Tickled Trout include a casino at the property?

No, The Tickled Trout doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Tickled Trout?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is The Tickled Trout a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Tickled Trout have a hot tub?

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

Does The Tickled Trout feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Tickled Trout serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Tickled Trout allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Tickled Trout for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Tickled Trout have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from The Tickled Trout?

The closest major airport to The Tickled Trout is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 24.6 mi away. Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 24.8 mi away.

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

No, at The Tickled Trout, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

The Tickled Trout Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 151 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were very friendly. Food was OK. Poor beer choice but a good location for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a lovely pub set in the kent countryside close to the medway. Good food and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. Room was pleasant with very comfortable bed. Had evening meal and breakfast both of which were very good. Large open space nearby for dog walking. Staff very pleasant. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

A very comfortable stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

11 out of 10.

This is my personal opion. Always an excellent stay here. Staff are so friendly. Rooms, and i have stayed in every one of the 6 rooms, are superb. Food is fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely facilities and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
what is there to review?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small hotel with amazing food. Lovely garden to enjoy a warm summers evening
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Cosy stay

Nice cosy 17th century pub with boutique Rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent except loud music from kitchens below and smell of frying.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remo

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

Great for an overnight stop

Stopped here en route to Italy by car. Lovely location, very peaceful. Very pleasant and warm welcome, we were shown us up to our room.Excellent room with all facilities, bed very comfortable. Very good meal, drinks reasonably priced. Good breakfast, however service a little slow. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Honest review disappointed

Lovely rooms, very friendly staff. Great breakfast, no cereals or cold buffet. The food in the restaurant was very disappointing. After reading previous mixed reviews. Over priced 2 dishes were inedible. Unfortunately the food is no where near as good as it used to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

great, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were great, big, clean and well equipped, the bar and restaurant downstairs were lovely and the food amazing. But what made it was the service from a young chap behind the bar Matt or Mark (forgive me can’t remember), went above and beyond!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and classy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Neil R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

What's not to like

Comfy room, good beer , tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Excellent

Absolutely amazing. Staff are fantastic. I try and stay once a month if i can, while working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Highly recommend

The Tickled Trout & all the staff provide an amazing place to stay, enjoy & dine. I often stay here for work & always feel warm & welcomed. The food is great as is the service. Rooms are a great size, really comfortable with luxurious extras. Warm in the winter which is always welcomed. Theres also plenty of parking. Theres nothing I don't like about this place & highly recommend it to everyone - don't stay in a charmless chain hotel, stay at the Tuckled Trout for a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

A great place to stop for a break

It was a very pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024