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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

About this property

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Brockholes Nature Reserve
  • Located close to Deepdale 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 like:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
    • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 98 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
    • LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 8 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 elevators

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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Great location

Great location close to motorway very friendly welcome
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpfull staff, safe parking and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable staff helpful overall really nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy Mary Denise

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

Nice place to stay for holiday

It was nice, the staff were incredibly nice and the placecwas so quiet snd cosy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and a great breakfast also it has a lift grear for us oldies
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quick check in/out large rooms very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Williams, Annette Duxbury, Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel Beautiful room Staff really friendly Breakfast fantastic lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient nice safe hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the motorway network in the North West, very well priced accommodation, lovely views over the River Ribble and attentive, well-trained staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

pk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice big room and bathroom shwer excellent easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a river view and very comftable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property very tired and in need of a good clean Staff excellent and still good value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and staff very helpful and polite. Food was brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Peace and quiet

Excellent Peaceful and comfortable Excellent food Excellent staff so friendly Would recommend for a quiet get away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were pleasant and approachable, hotel very clean but does need a revamp, nice location and setting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Peaceful hotel

Peaceful hotel! Great staff! Excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Room comfort

Good location

The hotel is in a good location. The bed was comfy and bathroom clean. Fairly standard accommodation but staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, room was nice and I had a nice view in the morning. Not far down the road to a good range of takeaway options and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location easy parking but you have to pay nice and clean hotel would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024