The Tickled Trout

Property class: 4

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Front of property
Restaurant
Exterior
Restaurant
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, Mote Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 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
  • Kent Life - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 24 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 37 min drive - 27.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Tickled Trout

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.

Property is also known as

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tickled Trout?

As of Apr 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tickled Trout on Apr 21, 2026 start from $84, including 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.

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 Manor Park Country Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Tickled Trout?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Tickled Trout?

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, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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. 118 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ben was amazing along with all the staff. The food was lovely including the wine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous room, excellent breakfast, really friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tickled Trout — West Farleigh’s Warmest Secret Tucked gently into the rolling green of West Farleigh, The Tickled Trout feels less like a pub and more like a love letter to quintessential Britain. It sits there quietly - cosey, warm, and impossibly inviting - as though the countryside itself decided to give you a hug. Step inside and you’re met not by staff, but by hosts, bright-eyed and brilliantly friendly, the kind of people who make you feel as though you’ve lived here your whole life. There’s a soft murmur of conversation, a clink of glasses, and that unmistakable sense of community, so rare these days, yet alive and well within these walls. And then the food arrives. Not “pub grub,” not even close - this is craft, incredibly good dishes that carry a quiet confidence,as if they know they’ll exceed every expectation long before you lift a fork. It’s the sort of cooking that makes you linger, savouring both the flavour and the moment. Stay the night and you’ll find rooms that are beautifully appointed, thoughtful in every detail, where comfort is woven into the fabric of the place. It feels like waking up inside a postcard - still, serene, and wonderfully British. What surprises most, perhaps, is how all this quality -the warmth, the craft, the welcome - comes at a price far gentler than it deserves. It’s hospitality done properly: generous, genuine, and profound
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful and polite. Lovely pub, clean room, had a great evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Smashing, cosy pub with lovely rooms, friendly, helpful staff. Grand pub food as well. Plenty of free parking as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms, great little touches, food good in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I will always stay here if i can get a room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Chatham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub/restaurant/ hotel , room was comfortable and clean food was a very good standard and the atmosphere was very relaxed , would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was beautiful and well stocked. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The staff were friendly and very efficient. A lovely place we would definitely go again ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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