The Cartford Inn, Preston (Lancashire)

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About the Hotel

Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Preston (Lancashire), United Kingdom, PR30YP
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With a 9.4/10 rating on Booking.com, The Cartford Inn is a multi award-winning 5-star boutique hotel that seamlessly integrates a historic 17th-century coaching inn with contemporary elegance. Amenities include onsite dining, a delicatessen, and private luxury cabins overlooking the River Wyre.

Rooms & Design

Rooms at The Cartford Inn include cosy river-facing bedrooms and luxury treehouse-style cabins with heated balconies and Sonos sound systems. The decor features flagstone floors and hand-painted wallpapers by local artists, providing a unique visual experience.

Dining Options

Dining options feature the River Lounge restaurant offering local dishes like Lancashire venison loin and moules frites. Guests can also enjoy a hand-crafted gin selection and an array of wines, alongside the unique afternoon tea experience with home-baked TOTI treats.

Leisure & Entertainment

Leisure pursuits include bespoke dining experiences in the River House and a shop offering local artisanal goods. The Cartford Inn hosts music nights and private events, creating a vibrant locale for gatherings.

Services & Accessibility

Convenient amenities include a 24-hour front desk and event facilities, catering for meetings and special occasions. Located on the banks of the River Wyre, The Cartford Inn is accessible from local transport links making it a suitable venue for both leisure and business.

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The Cartford Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Luxury Lodge
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Heating
Double Room Ensuite
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The Cartford Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Adults only
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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The Cartford Inn Location

Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Preston (Lancashire), United Kingdom, PR30YP
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Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Preston (Lancashire), United Kingdom, PR30YP
Nearby
Cartford Ln
Merlewood Country Park
1300 ft
Restaurants
The Courtyard Caffe Bar
4000 ft
17 High Street
Getting around
City Centre
Preston (Lancashire)25 min  ·  10.2 mi
Airports
Blackpool International Airport (BLK)31 min  ·  12.6 mi
Manchester Airport (MAN)135 min  ·  55.8 mi
Train
Salwick Train Station15 min  ·  6.1 mi
Preston Train Station25 min  ·  10.2 mi
Bus
Bus stop18 min  ·  7.5 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel The Cartford Inn guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Dutch, Tagalog / Filipino
Number of rooms:
15

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 40 verified reviews
9.3/10
Perfect
93%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.9/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Comfort
9.7/10
Facilities
9.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.5/10
Location
9.3/10
Staff
9.8/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 55 reviews
9.4/10
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