Samantha
Stunning designed room sad I was only there for 1 night
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9.4/10Excellent71 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Location8.8/10 8.8
Neighborhood9.0/10 9.0
Amenities9.6/10 9.6
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About The Cartford Inn
The Cartford Inn is a 17th century coaching inn nestling on the banks of the River Wyre on Lancashire’s Fylde Coast. Newly refurbished in 2007 the “Cartford” combines traditional features with contemporary style.
As a result of extensive refurbishment we have achieved a unique ambience where a warm welcome is always assured. An open wood fire welcomes guests in the bar lounge area where you will find several cozy corners where guests can enjoy a quiet drink.
Food, from an informal snack to a three-course meal, is served throughout the Bar lounge, alcoves and for a more formal experience, we have built the ‘River Lounge’ overlooking the River Wyre and surrounding countryside, with Beacon Fell and the Trough of Bowland as a backdrop.
We have also created a charming garden terrace with the same stunning views. Although in the heart of the Fylde Coast countryside the “Cartford” is less than ten minutes from the M55 Junction 3 and equal distance from nearby Blackpool, only 4 miles to Poulton-le-Fylde train station!
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We hope that, like us, you will be captivated by our idyllic setting and be seduced by the charm and ambience of what we believe is a unique venue.
With a stay at The Cartford Inn in Preston, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Winter Gardens and River Wyre. This luxury inn is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Blackpool Tower and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
A roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service are provided for an additional charge.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
8:30 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
21
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Spoken Language
Filipino
English
French
Dutch
Spanish
Nearby attractions
River Wyre
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Glasform
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Poulton-le-Fylde Golf Club
8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Wyre Estuary Country Park
8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Dewlay Cheese Factory
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Thornton Little Theater
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Mill Farm Sports Village
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Knott End & Fleetwood Golf Club
11 km / 6.9 mi
Garstang Arts Centre
11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Staining Lodge Golf Course
11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Moor Park Swimming Pool
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Blackpool Wake Park
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Cleveleys Front
12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Victoria Hospital
12.5 km / 7.7 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 15
- hotel
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- Visa Electrón
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
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- Bar
- Restaurant
Upon availability
Room types
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Cartford Inn
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Keith
All good
philip
Great room, lovely place and nice surroundings. Food top class.
Robert
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.
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.
Kevin
Looking for an excuse to stay again!
Absolutely wonderful stay. Friendly staff, beautiful setting and delicious restaurant.
Sally
What a wonderful stay. Inn beautifully and unusually decorated. Very very clean and staff the very best.
Simon
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
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
Stephen
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.
Tim
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.
Angus
The Cartford experience!
Very good food, comfortable room, friendly helpful staff. A very pleasant stay.
Suzie
Amazing stay as always. Lovely, individually designed rooms with great views of the river. Staff were very friendly and the food was lovely.
Verified traveler
everything great except the opera music in our ears at breakfast table
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Alasdair
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.
Verified traveler
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
I highly recommend it
Adrian
Cartford Inn.
Lived Lancashire for 16 years. Didnt know this amazing place existed. It is class. The staff are exceptional.
Colleen
World-class food in a quaint country setting.
The Inn and food was outstanding.
Bart&Karen
Unique refurbished pub - with excellent restaurant facilities. Very charming!
Verified traveler
Had an excellent visit.would recommend no problem.
Ann
Relaxed friendly atmosphere\n
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.
Nick
work stop over
been here many time, never fails to impress.
Verified traveler
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.
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.
Elizabeth
Couldn’t fault it!
Beautiful setting, quirky rooms, excellent service and delicious food, would highly recommended! We loved breakfast overlooking the river too! We’ll be back.
Graeme
Cartford riverside stay
Great stopover, quality food and drink, riverside walks/views, and a lovely room.
Verified traveler
Beautiful boutique hotel
Excellent stay, beautiful room and fantastic bathroom. We slept wonderfully as it was quiet after around 10 pm. The best bit was breakfast, cooked to order. I’d gladly stay again.
Anthony
Real Ale
Overall we enjoyed our stay, but I as a CAMRA member found the cost of Pride of Pendle on the expensive side as was the Lakeland Ale, CAMRA have been campaigning to keep the cost of real Ale at a reasonable price and considering that in my area in The Pendal Witch, Pride is £2-65, Holts in the Atherton Arms is £2-22 and Bank Top Flat Cap in the Jolly Nailor is £2-30, £3-50 is London Prices such as one would find in the Doric Arms at Euston Station not in rural Lancashire!
Jason
Well worth the stay.
Easily the best food I've had whilst staying away from home. Really nice location and a very friendly staff. Heartily recommend.
Mark
Great Location
This is a really nice pub with rooms. The food in the restaurant was really good and the staff all very friendly especially the chap at breakfast. The room was well planned with the bed in the middle of the room to take advantage of the river views although this did cut down on the floor area. Very nice bathroom too.
Jo
A gem in rural Lancashire
Gorgeous room with a view, very attentive and friendly staff, delicious food and fantastic drinks!
David
OK but could be better.
Looks nice overall and the bar and waiting staff were all young, friendly and personable. Food was good and room was stylishly modern. However, we paid £130/night for a superior room and expected more - lots of small points were wrong:
1. Bed too soft and wobbley.
2. Room was hot and there was no A/C (expected at £130/night). No fan either.
3. Lots of flies - it's a rural area so that's not surprising but fly screens should be used so windows can be left open.
4. Breakfast - fruit and pastries were left uncovered so flies were a problem.
5. Restaurant orders stopped sharp at 8.30pm and the bar closed to the public at 10pm so there was no atmostphere after then.
6. No towel rings in bathroom.
7. Bill was wrong as they added on someone else's meals. It took two attempts to correct!
1. Bed too soft and wobbley.
2. Room was hot and there was no A/C (expected at £130/night). No fan either.
3. Lots of flies - it's a rural area so that's not surprising but fly screens should be used so windows can be left open.
4. Breakfast - fruit and pastries were left uncovered so flies were a problem.
5. Restaurant orders stopped sharp at 8.30pm and the bar closed to the public at 10pm so there was no atmostphere after then.
6. No towel rings in bathroom.
7. Bill was wrong as they added on someone else's meals. It took two attempts to correct!
M&L
Lovely venue for overnight stay
Excellent service from booking in to checking out Staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful Beautiful dinner and breakfast with good choice of menu and reasonable prices Nice clean room with good facilities Highly recommend the Cartford Inn Thank you
Flo
A wonderful find!
Stayed here en route to Scotland. The Inns owners have created a wonderful relaxing place in which to stay - room was lovely with views of River Wyre. Great restaurant too - dinner was excellent as was breakfast the next day.
David
Nice rooms
Arriving at hotel was weird, check in was at the bar but I was taken straight to my room although I could have found my own way. Room was really nice and comfy, bathroom lighting was quite dark. Nice old furniture in the rooms, very very tidy and clean, brilliant rain type shower, comfy bed. Restaurant again was a bit strange, service was a bit slow. Forgot to bring me a drink. Menu choice was slim and expensive. Breakfast was nice, whatever you like!!! Will stay here again.
andrew
Great room clean and spacious. Friendly staff on check in and good service in the restaurant and at breakfast with good food . A great place to stay , will definitely stay again when in the area .
Graham
Great hotel and inn off the beaten track
Overnight stay to celebrate my wife's 70th birthday. The Inn is very tastefully refurbished, the rooms clean and we had a top floor room with lovely views of the River Wyre outside the window. The restaurant was excellent, and the staff everywhere were helpful and friendly. It all contributed to a wonderful evening.
Alan
Good riverside pub
Clean very well appointed room .
Dinner for two , a side of beef for two for £60 , was undercooked (blue ) not that tasty and quite tough mmmmmm
Dinner for two , a side of beef for two for £60 , was undercooked (blue ) not that tasty and quite tough mmmmmm
Verified traveler
Excellent, as always.
Have stayed at the Cartford Inn many times and always look forward to returning. Great food and staff, very comfortable accommodation - highly recommended!
Verified traveler
Lovely stay in a lovely place
We really enjoyed the stay. The food in the restaurant was particularly good
Verified traveler
Great food
Great food and service, rooms unique and spacious.
David
Relaxed rural retreat close to Blackpool
Quirky decor, great food, friendly staff and lovely rural location
james
classy
graat place for a short break, great restaurant
samantha
Lovely stay
Had a lovely stay rooms where comfortable and very modern. Staff very friendly and welcoming breakfast in the morning was superb. Will stay here again when next in the area.
Verified traveler
very de-satisfied
I didn't even stay in the hotel because I arrived late and there was no-one to open the door for me.
I didn't have any phone calls at all from anyone to tell me that they can wait for me so I can have my room key.
Never again !!
I didn't have any phone calls at all from anyone to tell me that they can wait for me so I can have my room key.
Never again !!
Verified traveler
Good place to break journey South-East to Scotland
All good
Breakfast a bit disappointing but we were late down so ...
(Evening meal was excellent and that raised our hopes for an equally spectacular breakfast)
Overall, a very good place to spend the night.
Breakfast a bit disappointing but we were late down so ...
(Evening meal was excellent and that raised our hopes for an equally spectacular breakfast)
Overall, a very good place to spend the night.
Dianne
Really friendly, great food, top accommodation!
What a treat! The room we had was lovely - it was really big and so clean, with a big en-suite bathroom and a shower to die for! The standard of decor, both in the room and throughout is top notch, there's obviously a great attention to detail from everyone here. All of the staff / managers were lovely. The only thing we were a little confused with was that it isn't really clear who to see when checking in and when eating in the evening - this is done at the bar. We saw a few confused people, but overall it's not such a problem when you get the hang of it. You should eat in the restaurant as the food is really good too. - top marks to the chef.
We had a wonderful stay and definately recommend you go - we will be going back.
We had a wonderful stay and definately recommend you go - we will be going back.
Verified traveler
Business trip to Preston
Whenever I visit Peston on business I stay here, despite the fact that it is a little way out of town, but if you're travelling by car the extra distance is well worth it! The surroundings are beautiful (although there's not much in the village apart from the Cartford Inn itself) and the rooms, service and the food are really excellent. I recommend this hotel without hesitation and am looking forward to my next visit!
B
Place was lovely, Food great, Room beautiful
Mike
Close to all must-see sights of Blackpool
Great place to stay. Something for the grown ups as well as the children. Lovely room and fantastic food/ drink.
Penny
Fantastic
Mike
Excellent country inn
Excellent place to spend an evening or two. Brilliant beer and food.
Neil
Great location for The Great Hall at Mains
We attended a wedding at nearby The Great Hall at Mains. Was only a 10 minute drive from the Hotel. Staff were very friendly, nice relaxed atmosphere, modern decor to a high spec. Bed was very comfortable and breakfast was excellent.
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The Cartford Inn
Cartford Lane, Preston, United Kingdom
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