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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

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

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Relax in our lounge area, featuring a central bar, comfortable seating, and a TV for entertainment.
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.
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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ
  • Brockholes Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Deepdale
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Central Lancashire
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)

Relax in comfort with a large bed, nightstand, and plush chair.

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and desk, perfect for work or reading.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a nightstand, and a desk with a TV.

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, nightstand, and plush chair.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Enjoy a casual dining experience with a round table set for two, complete with refreshing drinks and a vase of fresh flowers.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Family Room Four

  • Sleeps 2

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Skincare essentials are thoughtfully arranged on a sleek surface.

Standard Family Room 3

  • Sleeps 2

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Two single beds with white linens and wooden headboards, a flat-screen TV, and a small bench.

Standard King or Twin Room 2 Single bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom features a glass-enclosed shower, white sink, and large bathtub.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and TV, perfect for unwinding in style.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 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 - ‬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

Victorian 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.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

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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.

Property is also known as

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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 parking available on site 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at 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.

Are there hot tubs at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

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.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

No, at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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.

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Jeroen

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Good

All round good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

4 Star?? Not even a 2

Stayed here about 5 years ago and as I had business nearby seemed the right choice.. however, the rooms are neglected. Dust everywhere, skirting, TV, curtains and pelmet.. obviously not seen a Hoover in many months.. bathroom is quite small and who decided to put the loo so damned close to the wall?? You need to be a contortionist to wipe! Hairs in the sink and some sort of substance around the plug hole? Window over rider not secured to the window and quite a bit of road noise from M6. Food and drink is actually decent quality (except the chips as more like soggy raosties) but very high cost. Reduction on the portion size perhaps to bring costs back inline? First negative review I have had to leave in a long time. Would only come back if it was brought back to standard of previous years. Such a shame as it’s a lovely location next to the river with convenient links to the motorway and for Lake District.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Damp Room / Wet Carpet..

Worst hotel night ive ever had. And this hotel was great when stayed previously. Carpet soaking in part of room. Smell of damp. So disapponting , as had great stay previously. Such shame, wont be staying again. If i could get a refund i would. Will be complaining to management, at tickled trout. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stiliyana

Liked: Staff & service
Has seen better days, the bed in our room had collapsed so was very uncomfortable to sleep in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I should have known, it was so cheap, but the place is very run down and tired. And it is a motorway service hotel, it seemed to do well for British Gas engineers staying there. But I won’t be back. The windows don’t fully seal so there was a slight bit of motorway noise. Bathroom while clean is a bit worn and rusty. Hot water was intermittent. Furniture probably not updated since the 90s
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

S

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room completely poor. Door open on arrival and hard to shut. Keyfob didn't work lighting. One pillow only on double bed. No towels provided. Room was cold as radiator turned off. Carpet had not been hoovered and thick dust on furniture. Housekeeping appeared non existant as during our stay our cups were not even washed. There was no card in the room telling us how to call reception and so we had to keep going downstairs to report issues. Upon checkout we were not asked about our stay and were not told we needed a code to lift the exit car park barrier. A passerby helped us leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It's like a property in the past. Basics were OK. If you need to charge anything forget it nevermind having to refresh the wifi every time you mobe 10 yards. The other thing is that the evening staff were very distracted never mind the devils sugar that the family at the othe side of the bar were on whilst trying to have a glass of wine while trying to relax in the late evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is really nice, very clean and the bed was very comfortable Set on a lovely river so nice scenery Breakfast was really nice and plenty of choice The only downside is that it is on a difficult junction on the motorway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad tired old hotel.

The hotel has seen better days. It’s very tired, dated and needs a total refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gor

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location next to the river. Excellent and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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