The Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

I have just returned from my friends wedding here. The wedding was perfect and the hotel was great. The only gripe I had was the price of drinks - a large glass of wine was over a fiver which I rarely even get charged in London (depending on venue of course!). The bar was understaffed at one point but was quickly rectified by the hotel staff as soon as this was pointed out to them. The breakfast was amazing & the rooms were very comfortable. The evening buffet layed on by the hotel was also faultless.

I just stayed one night at the Tickle Trout hotel. I had an exam in Preston and I chose the hotel on the basis of Trip Adviser ratings. I asked for a quiet room and got a room away from all the other rooms with a lovely view of the river. I didnt hear a thing all day and night!! The staff were very friendly and always called me by my name which I thought was an excellent personal touch. The only criticism is the food could be better and there could be more choice.. Other than that, its one of the nicest hotels in the UK that I... more

I was very pleased to get a great room and a great deal at this hotel. I booked a Macdonald Hotels ' 2 nights for 2 people, 2 evening meals and 4 breakfasts for £99 - English Pounds'. And that included a 75cl bottle of (Italian sparkling) Prosecco and a few chocolates in a dish. I think all rooms have by now been refurbished. Ours certainly was. At the price we paid, we had no river view - we were more or less straight above reception. That was fine for the price. Hotel is 1/4 mile from busy motorway and 1/8 mile from busy road, but... more

It was with a little trepidation that I booked this hotel on the side of the motorway. I needn't have worried - despite it's proximity to the M6, the hotel has a peaceful feel. Having undergone a recent refurbishment the rooms are well furnished and the bathrooms modern. Mineral water as well as the usual hot drinks kit is provided as part of the hospitality tray. Sadly I didn't eat in the restaurant as plans did not allow, but colleagues reported enjoying a good meal. Interesting to spot that the hotel has car parking... more

A very pleasant stay in a modern hotel with polite, helpful staff. The hotel was modern with nice clean bedrooms and en suite with shower and separate bath. The food in the restaurant was well cooked (though the chef obviously loves his balsamic vinegar  it was on everything!). I usually shy away from hotels situated next to motorways for obvious reasons, but the Tickled Trout manages to keep an almost village atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and polite  the only thing is that a lot of the younger ones acted like it was their... more

Excellent location for road network - we wanted to visit Blackpool and Manchester and it was ideally placed for that. Not really the location for a romantic weekend but we weren't going to get that with our 2 kids along for the ride. Rooms were immaculate, bathroom really clean, it was evident that they had recently been refurbished. I'll go along with the previous reviewer re: prices. We thought £10 was on the pricey side for a vegetarian pasta dish. To be fair we were out and about for the 2 x nights we stayed and eating in the restaurant... more

The Hotel was lovely some alterations going on but the staff apologised for this, anyway you hardly noticed the work going on. Staff were always polite clean and presentable and the breakfasts were super. My only "gripe" would be that It seems to be based on buisness people who can charge their companies and not on everyday folk (2 single brandy's were £7-50, so If you go there pack a little "something" In your bag. Excellant location easy to get on/off motorways and easy to get to Blackpool and Southport. I would go there again.