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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxury retreat on the riverwalk

Riverside views stretch across fields from this luxury boutique inn. The River Lounge restaurant serves perfectly cooked dishes with warm, attentive service. Unwind with a drink at the lounge bar or stroll through the garden terrace overlooking the peaceful Wyre.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Cartford Lane, Little Eccleston, Poulton, Preston, England, PR3 0YP
  • Place, River Wyre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Apartment, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Apartment, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Penthouse, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Preston

On riverwalk.A stay at this inn places you within half a mile (1 km) of River Wyre and 3 miles (5 km) of Glasform. Poulton-le-Fylde Golf Club and Wyre Estuary Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • River Wyre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach - 22 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Winter Gardens - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 23 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Poulton-le-Fylde Station - 13 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Woodys Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shovels Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Cartford Inn

Luxurious boutique inn with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Cartford Inn. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Edwardian Preston inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1700
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Cartford Inn offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is 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

How close is The Cartford Inn to the airport?

The Cartford Inn is 55.6 mi (58-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cartford Inn?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cartford Inn on May 2, 2026 start from CA $400, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Cartford Inn have an airport shuttle?

The Cartford Inn offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Cartford Inn to the beach?

This inn is 8 mi (18-min drive) from Blackpool Beach.

Does The Cartford Inn offer free breakfast?

The Cartford Inn offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cartford Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Mecca Bingo (14-min drive) and Genting Casino Blackpool (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Cartford Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cartford Inn?

This inn offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Cartford Inn have a pool?

The Cartford Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Cartford Inn have a restaurant?

The Cartford Inn is home to River Lounge, which features British cuisine.

Does The Cartford Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Cartford Inn to downtown Preston?

The Cartford Inn is 0.8 mi away from Little Eccleston-with-Larbreck.

The Cartford Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

philip, clitheroe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lovely place and nice surroundings. Food top class.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. Inn beautifully and unusually decorated. Very very clean and staff the very best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Cartford experience!

Very good food, comfortable room, friendly helpful staff. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay as always. Lovely, individually designed rooms with great views of the river. Staff were very friendly and the food was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything great except the opera music in our ears at breakfast table nnnnnnnooooooo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Kirkham, Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cartford Inn.

Lived Lancashire for 16 years. Didnt know this amazing place existed. It is class. The staff are exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

World-class food in a quaint country setting.

The Inn and food was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bart&Karen, Saskatoon, SK Canada

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique refurbished pub - with excellent restaurant facilities. Very charming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Cheshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

work stop over

been here many time, never fails to impress.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018