Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel  

It was an ideal location for our two day stay visiting Blackpool one day one and Southport on day two.

The only concern we had on booking out, we were presented with a bill for£212-40 and not the £106-20 as quoted when we booked on-line with yourselves,and it was only after we showed them a copy of your e-mail confirmation that it was reluctantly accepted.

It was easy access from motorway and close to area we visiting,comforable good meals.

Location was good and staff friendly

Bedroom was very cold as heating wasnt working and it was winter

This was my first stay at the Tickled Trout, and coming from Preston I was well aware of its location close to the M6, however we were given a riverside room and only a faint drone of traffic could be heard with the windows open. Very good value for money the rooms were warm and comfortable, and although a little dated now can't really knock it for value for money. Stayed with 2 dogs and found everybody to be very welcoming (£15 surcharge per stay was quite reasonable). As we were visiting family we didn't get chance to eat in the restaurant. Comfy bed and slept fairly well, hardly any noise from other guests. Having stayed at the Ibis in Preston on previous occasions I can definitely say that I will be choosing the Tickled Trout over the Ibis, on future visits.

Only a minor point, furniture quite dusty below waist height (table legs and bases etc), also blankets on the bed.

I think the price of the breakfast is far to expensive. With a small evening meal the total bill came to nearly a £100. £17+ is for 2 pieces of toast, tea, cooked breakfast with 1 egg. The online price is therefore deceptive £49 as to what you end up paying. Vegetarian options not that good.

It was very comfortable, well located and staff were in the main helpful and friendly.

We understand that it was between Christmas and New Year but the restaurant menu was very restricted with many items, mainly fish, being unavailable. During the night, about 12:30 am we found water pouring through a light fitting in the bathroom. Despite ringing for assistance and going to the reception desk nobody was available and we had to wait until we checked out in order to report it. The girl on reception was very courteous and apologetic but that was as far as it went

Appalling - was like Fawlty Towers!! First of all, the window blew open twice, so we requested another. There was a massive ugly grey tv. Old, yellow broccoli was served at dinner. The 'Specials' suggested starters were £4, but were £6. The computer was cordoned off with red/ White tape as there was a leak, but we were told we could use it - then lost our money! Not a good place to stay.

Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere; good location and very good room prices.

Room not a clean as usual, but still acceptable. Food prices ok, drinks a bit high. Staff good, friendly and helpful.

Buffet fried breakfast

clean and comfterable

expensive for food and drink

The food was excellent - staff great - location fantastic

View of the river

Poor service at dinner and breakfast proximity to the motorway - not made clear in the description

Clean and comfortable room, very nice bathroom. Individual members of staff pleasant and helpful

Service in the restaurant was very poor. We waited 50 minutes for our meal and eventually left without having had coffee. Made a cup of instant in our room.