Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

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

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Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Reception
Escape to the picturesque surroundings of Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, near Brockholes Nature Reserve and University of Central Lancashire. With a British cuisine restaurant on site, Scottish Steak Club serves breakfast and dinner in an al fresco setting while offering stunning views. Unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby or meet up at one of the meeting rooms.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room, Multiple Beds (Standard Family Room 3)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(50 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard King or Twin Room 2 Single bed

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room 3

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room Four

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
Preston New Road Samelsbury, Samlesbury, Preston, England, PR5 0UJ

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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Deepdale
Located close to Brockholes Nature Reserve and University of Central Lancashire, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Scottish Steak Club, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 98 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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.

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per day. Extended parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this eco-certified hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Brockholes Nature Reserve and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Deepdale. University of Central Lancashire and Samlesbury Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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