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The Cartford Inn

5.0 star property
Luxury inn in Preston with restaurant and bar/lounge

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By the river, The Cartford Inn offers a serene retreat with a cooked-to-order breakfast and access to the charming garden. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or take in views from the picturesque terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-screen TV
The current price is NZ$543
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite, Ensuite

Executive Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Apartment, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Apartment, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Penthouse, Ensuite

Penthouse, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 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
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
  • 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 - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Winter Gardens - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 18 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 58 min drive
  • Poulton-le-Fylde Station - 13 min drive
  • Salwick Station - 14 min drive
  • Kirkham & Wesham Station - 14 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Shovels Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪White Bull Hotel - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Cartford Inn

At The Cartford Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Winter Gardens. For a bite to eat, guests can visit River Lounge, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious inn also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

Dutch, English, Filipino, French, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
    • Train station pickup*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Fishing
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1700
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

River Lounge – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard

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

Are pets allowed at The Cartford Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Cartford Inn?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Cartford Inn?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cartford Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Cartford Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (14-min drive) and Genting Casino Blackpool (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Cartford Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. The Cartford Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cartford Inn?

Yes, River Lounge offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Cartford Inn like?

The Cartford Inn is located by the river, a short 4-minute walk from River Wyre.

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The Cartford Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Looking for an excuse to stay again!
Absolutely wonderful stay. Friendly staff, beautiful setting and delicious restaurant.
The view from my room.
French onion soup was delicious!
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A really lovely place to stay. Warm and friendly welcome, beautifully presented throughout and very comfortable and clean rooms. I had a very large walk in shower which was perfect and I genuinely couldn't fault anything from the moment I walked in, to walking out. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly, food was cooked to perfection.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay. Inn beautifully and unusually decorated. Very very clean and staff the very best.
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellence in the river
What an excellent find. Cool, quirky, fun, great staff, excellent food, lovely room. Best place we have stayed in for a very long time.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect retreat
Very friendly and professional. The Cartford Inn is in a lovely setting with views over the river and fields. Good food and excellent service. One very minor issue, the bed was soft on one side and hard on the other, but apart from that everything was perfect and I'll definitely be back.
Stephen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overpriced small room
We booked what was described as a "Luxury Double Room" at £200/night. Our room was very small, just enough to walk round the bed. The mattress on the bed has seen better days. The en-suite shower room was OK. I wouldn't describe this as luxury in any way! Breakfast was good. The location is peaceful with nice views. The staff were friendly. Due to the poor value i wouldn't recommend staying here
Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Cartford experience!
Very good food, comfortable room, friendly helpful staff. A very pleasant stay.
Angus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay as always. Lovely, individually designed rooms with great views of the river. Staff were very friendly and the food was lovely.
Suzie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

everything great except the opera music in our ears at breakfast table nnnnnnnooooooo
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

rodney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Down by the river
From the welcome at the bar to Check-out this was a great stay. They had reserved a table for us ‘just in case ‘ , this on a busy Saturday night was very much appreciated. The room was lovely looking over the river, the bar was well stocked and the dinner excellent, as was breakfast. We will stay here again and visit the art gallery and deli.
Alasdair, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were just wonderful from the greeting to departure. The character of the Inn is outstanding together with its surroundings I highly recommend it
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cartford Inn.
Lived Lancashire for 16 years. Didnt know this amazing place existed. It is class. The staff are exceptional.
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

World-class food in a quaint country setting.
The Inn and food was outstanding.
Colleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique refurbished pub - with excellent restaurant facilities. Very charming!
Bart&Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had an excellent visit.would recommend no problem.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxed friendly atmosphere
Upon arrival we were met by a young man with a welcoming smile who showed us to our rooms and very courteosly asked to carry our cases. This set the tone with all other members of staff we encountered during our stay. The rooms overlooked the river and surrounding countryside and are of a good size as are the bathroom and walk-in shower. The cleanliness of the room was of a very high standard. We'd gone there knowing the reputation it had for it's food and weren't disappointed. All four of us were more than pleased with our selections from the menu and hope to return in the not too distant future.
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

work stop over
been here many time, never fails to impress.
Nick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice country inn by a river, good for a pint.
The senior staff were very welcoming and charming and the room was clean with touches of luxury. The area is beautiful and the garden a delightful place to have a sundownder in high summer. Service in the restaurant was very very slow at dinner and rather inefficient at breakfast. The room was smartly appointed although the bed was very low and someone else in our party found her's uncomfortable and had to sleep on the floor. Two others struggled as their beds seemed to be uneven apparently. For a "Luxury" room the price was bizarrely high and that's why I wouldn't recommend the hotel.
1-night trip