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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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Terrace/patio
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Lounge
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr

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)
    ‪59 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)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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 - 3.5 km
  • Samlesbury Hall - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • University of Central Lancashire - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Preston Docks - 10 min drive - 7.1 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
  • Lift
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

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.

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel on 25 Apr 2025 start from NZ$138.95, 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.

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. 346 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in desperate need of an update; it is not a four star hotel! The common areas/ lift smelt very badly of damp, the walls were scuffed and marked, the hotel room had exposed raw plugs and unfinised work around smoke alarms. The window looked out onto the heating/ air conditioning units and had a multitude of cigarette butts on the roof directly outside of the window. Most inconvenient of all was the bathroom which had a very ineffectual shower and luke warm hot water so that we had to shower at a friends house! We did not dare to eat in the restaurant and so cannot comment on the quality of the food. Its such a shame as this hotel is in a prime location, but is definitely well past its best. We actually checked out a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel very good got an upgraded room on arrival, nice staff especially on check in. Bar area cold in the evening but -5 outside. Breakfast doesn’t officially start till 8am at weekend which is a touch late for some people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

MARCUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shonagh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Retro 80s
Staff attentive and helpful. Hotel might be best described as retro 80s. Cleanliness good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malc

Good location had a good view over the river ribble. Quiet room nicely furnished . Only fault big crack in table mirror room 222 otherwise really good 👍 food and service amazing .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Room comfort
One night stay.
I believe this room was an upgrade from my previous stay. Slightly more spacious with a bigger more recently refurbished bathroom. But no power to the comfortable reclining chair and a dodgy tv controller. Breakfast was partial self service but the cooked food direct from the kitchen wasn’t hot and freshly prepared. Whole stay was excellent value though. Great location close to the M6 service station and EV charging very close.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

8/10 Good

RODNEY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for where we were going
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably a good hotel in the 90s.
Quite a dismal experience. All started with having to phone someone to request attendance at reception so that i could check in. A member of staff was walking past seeing I was waiting and didn’t mention a word. Then when someone else arrived after five minutes or so, I was advised that it would cost £5 for parking (not detailed on booking). Get to the room past the corridors that have not seen a lick of paint of had the deteriorating wallpaper replaced and things aren’t much better. Black marks on the walls, mould on the shower grout, dust in the light fittings, a TV from 2005.. it’s endless. Upon departure the next morning the breakfast was just as dire. Continental selection barely existent and the quality of cooked breakfast definitely isn’t aware winning as per their menu. For the price point they charge, steer clear.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The supper was very good but other things not so good. The bedroom lighting was very poor as it was so dim. The shower head mounting was loose so the shower head fell onto my foot. I was irritated to have to pay a parking charge - having not had to do this before in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No one on reception when arrived. Hotel corridors and rooms smelled very strongly of cigarette smoke right through the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel satisfactory, but a few issues.
At check in, we weren't given a code to exit the car park. We assumed the barrier was automatic. On check in, clerk only took payment for 1 night. On check out, we were informed we hadn't paid. So we had to look at the email to see if an amount was due. The shower in room 204 was faulty. I had a lukewarm shower 2 days running. It also fluctuated to cold during use. I had informed reception on the evening of the first day, but nothing was done. THIS WAS VERY UNSATISFACTORY! Not what we expect for the money paid. The hotel was clean and otherwise comfortable for our requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalip

Liked: Cleanliness
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paddy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel badly in need of renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024