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The Cartford Inn

5.0 star property
Riverwalk inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Balcony view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated
Penthouse, Ensuite
Exterior
The Cartford Inn sits alongside a river, offering guests a peaceful retreat. The day begins with a cooked-to-order breakfast, and visitors can access the garden, connect with WiFi in their rooms, sip drinks at the bar, or enjoy views from the terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$514
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Ensuite

Executive Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Luxury Apartment, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Ensuite

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Deluxe Apartment, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, Ensuite

Penthouse, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Poulton, Preston, England, PR3 0YP

What's nearby

  • Blackpool Zoo - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Winter Gardens - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Poulton-le-Fylde Station - 13 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shovels Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Courtyard Caffe And Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Eagle At Weeton - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cartford Inn

Luxury boutique inn by the river
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Cartford Inn. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, River Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Electric kettles, 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • River Lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1700
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Cartford
Cartford Inn
Cartford Inn Preston
Cartford Preston
The Cartford Inn Inn
The Cartford Inn Preston
The Cartford Inn Inn Preston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cartford Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cartford Inn?

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cartford Inn on 24 Oct 2025 start from AU$514.47, 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.

How much is parking at The Cartford Inn?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cartford Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cartford Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Cartford Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Cartford Inn located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from River Wyre and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Glasform. Poulton-le-Fylde Golf Club and Wyre Estuary Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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