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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

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

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Relax in our lounge area, featuring a central bar, comfortable seating, and a TV for entertainment.
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.
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.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a bar/lounge with a variety of seating options.

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

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 4)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Family Room Four

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Family Room 3

Bathroom amenities

Standard Family Room 3

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard King or Twin Room 2 Single bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard King or Twin Room 2 Single bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Preston

At Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Brockholes Nature Reserve and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Deepdale. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Scottish Steak Club, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Preston hotel include Samlesbury Hall and University of Central Lancashire.

What's nearby

  • Brockholes Nature Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deepdale - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Samlesbury Hall - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Preston Docks - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

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 fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the eco-certified Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Preston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel offers 98 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Preston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1972
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Yep, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel has a self car park for GBP 5 per day. Additionally there is extended parking for GBP 10 per day.

Does Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests can't get enough of the full breakfast here! Available at weekends between 8 AM and 11 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

No, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1001 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

4/10 Poor

Colin

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

S

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Gor

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid this hotel.

Dreadful, I won’t be staying there again. The welcome was terrible (made to wait whilst paperwork, not related to my stay, was completed, and then a very surly “Surname” and the key handed over without any grace at all), the bedside table was broken and clearly in danger of collapsing, no sockets anywhere near the bed (I have a sleep apnea machine, I had to sleep on the other side of the bed to enable it to reach at a real stretch) and then, despite making it very clear I was dairy intolerant (which they’d acknowledged) I was served dinner with a creamy sauce. When I queried that, and they confirmed it was full of dairy, they changed my plate and supplied a fresh potato pancake but did not offer fresh veg and did not apologise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025