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Reviews of Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel 4 stars

Preston New Rd, Samlesbury, Preston, PR5 0UJ, United Kingdom

#18 of 19 hotels in Preston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3225 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a bit dated.

    Conveniently situated just yards of the M6 so ideal for a stopover when travelling from Portsmouth to Scotland. Great value and good standard of restaurant and main reception/bar area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    One night stay away to recharge batteries
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff on reception not very friendly with the exception of one lady who I presume was the manager The price of Prosecco !!!!!!!

    The location being situated on the river Comfy rooms/ beds relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Knew this hotel had gone downhill lately - only stayed because it was £55 for the night -is it different management that
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our Room wasn’t clean /dirt on kettle/carpet not seen a hoover for Quite some time/ window broke/ drinks spilt up wall: toilet flush hardly Worked /room outdated - see other reviews Don’t accept cash ! Why? Only seem three staff members / no complaints but All three looked Fed up to be there

    As You approach , it’s a really nice hotel /view of the river is great and reception /lounge are and restaurant are Really nice Was only £55 for Double room with view of the river

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    It was very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside of the building requires a very good clean up. Gave a first impression, things might not be to a good standard inside

    Handy to M6. The room was nice. We had battered fish and chips for dinner, delicious. Wine a bit expensive. Staff very pleasant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice little hotel, good for one night stop on longer journey
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little bit dated and in need of an update, however I was offered an upgrade for £12 but declined as only there for one night. There was a used towel behind a chair which had been overlooked by cleaning staff. Food a little overpriced in restaurant.

    A small pleasant hotel not far from the motorway so a good place to stop on route to Scotland. Standard family room with 2 beds. Clean and Comfortable. Nice hot water. I liked the restaurant, good food selection. Nice breakfast in morning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Super
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really applicable. Although I did ask for a second pillow for my room but unfortunately this was not delivered but this did not impact on my overall stay.

    Excellent. I asked for poached eggs on both mornings of my stay and on both mornings these were freshly prepared and splendid.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    It was a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has water problems so no running water until 9.30 the next day but they did advise on arrival and gave discount on stay

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Flaking paint above shower cubicle, minor maintenance required.

    Well appointed and spacious room 109, appreciated the additional shaving mirror

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room decor and especially the bathroom was tired. Massive crack top to bottom in bathroom mirror and flaking paint for example

    Bed was very comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    7.0
    My usual stopover, customer feedback response needs improvement
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower thermostat faulty, water too hot, couldn't adjust

    Convenient location for stopover

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drinks very expensive, £28.00 for 3 glasses of wine, not advised of the cost before ordering.

    Food very nice, staff very polite nice location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We paid £16 at Reception but the menu said cooked breakfast was £22. Back at the desk we were told it had covered a cooked breakfast which we missed out on. This is a confusing way to do things.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Good for a one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms outdated. Towels could have been better.

    Reception area nice lay out. Good location off M6. Breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    i didnt like the carpet stains in my room and the shower controll nobs

    breakfast and bathroom

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    good location, friendly staff, comfy & clean room. ridiculously expensive breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast, at £22 per person, was ridiculously expensive and for the two of us would have added 50% to the cost of our room! So we did not have breakfast at the hotel.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    adequate for a one night stop over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room too hot and it was noisy, fans outside 246. No info in room. outside now very tired and needing lots of repairs. Bathroom door badly broken.

    good breakfast. Staff helpful. Bed was fine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tiles in the bathroom were very slippy. We didn’t have a kettle in the upgraded room, only a coffee machine and bottled water. As 2 non coffee drinkers the kettle and tea station would have been better.

    We got upgraded due to a very loud noise coming from the radiators that could be heard from the reception desk. The room we were originally in was a little outdated but still nice and a big size, the room we were upgraded too was slightly more modern but still dated. However the bed was massive and very comfortable. The shower/bathroom was nice and big and the shower was a good strength.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant was expensive

    Parking and location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    6.0
    It has improved over the last 12 months for sure
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Decor

    It was an improvement on previous visits in terms of the dinning experience and reception but the rooms are dated and tired.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    6.0
    Comfortable well located but needing a refurb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated rooms needing updating

    Great location with friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    A good restful stop on a long journey
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a comfortable bar but they do not serve ANY bar snacks, crisps etc.

    Position is good for breaking my journey and easy access together with secure parking. Rooms are comfortable and the breakfast is good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    7.0
    Tickled Trout - Staff friendly and efficient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food generally ok but was a bit pricey for what it was. Ended up with a family room which was spacious. Beds comfortable however bathroom was very small not very clean. Grout dirty and sealant coming away. No USB charging sockets. Generally hotel beefs updating.

    Location fantastic, easy to locate. Staff all friendly and helpful. Breakfast excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    7.0
    Good night sleep, good location, could update bedrooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting abit dated

    Good location, easy to travel into Preston centre

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    A great little stopover on long journeys
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So close to the M6. Great for a stopover A decent comfortable night sleep with a nice view of the river.

    Stayed in January 2024

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