The Cartford Inn

Preston, Lancashire
Inn
+44 (0)1995 670166
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From
£210 - £360
per night

A great little inn, hugely popular, with stylish bedrooms, lovely food, happy staff and a winning position on the river Wyre

Bedroom

18 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 3

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£210 - £360 per night

The Experience

This quirky, award-winning foodie inn is full of its own delights, not least its colourful interiors and helpful staff. Julie and Patrick love their world and can’t stop spending money on it. Recently they opened a gorgeous deli/art gallery on the terrace and they’ve built two suites on stilts overlooking the river. It’s a mecca for those who love to eat, meet for private dining or stay.

Outside, views stretch across to the Trough of Bowland. Inside, delicious food waits: menus reflect Lancashire’s five-star food credentials and show off the best of the county with a dash of Gallic influence. The bar, with its roaring fire, is a great place to linger over a pint of local ale, but a courtyard garden will draw you out in good weather.

Bedrooms have style in spades: gilded sleigh beds, signature wallpapers, river views, perhaps a roll-top bath in the room; the penthouse has a rooftop terrace, all are gorgeous spaces to spend time in.

The Cartford Inn - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The warm, generous and genuine welcome both from your hosts and their well-trained young staff
  • Eating the seriously good food, taking afternoon tea, buying local artisan produce to take home from Taste of the Inn, a fab little deli
  • Heading for some wonderful, wide sandy beaches for a day out with a picnic
The Cartford Inn - Gallery

You should know

  • Strictly no dogs – not even in the bar
  • The restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

  • 2 Lodges

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    Sleeps 2

    £360 per night

  • 11 Doubles

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    Sleeps 2

    From £210 to £270 per night

  • 2 Family rooms

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    Sleeps 3

    £210 per night

  • 3 Suites

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    Sleeps 2

    From £270 to £340 per night

Pricing

Nightly price
from £210
Surcharges
Singles from £110.
2 Lodges for 2
£360
11 Doubles
From £210
2 Family rooms for 3
£210
3 Suites for 2
From £270

Information

Booking information

Check in
3-8pm
Check out
11am
Closed
Monday & Tuesday lunchtimes, Sunday evenings, 25-26 December.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Lunch from £12. Dinner, 3 courses, £43-£60. Kitchen closed Monday & Tuesday lunchtimes (except for hotel guests) and Sunday from 6pm.

Reviews

Transformed into a sophisticated eating inn with glamorous bedrooms by passionate owners, this quirky old building stands smack beside the river Wyre and oozes genuine personality and rustic charm, and there's a fabulous little deli selling local goodies. An oasis away from the bling of Blackpool, it's blissfully close to breezy walks along some of the best sandy beaches in Lancashire.

David, Sawday's Inspector

Amazing place. Beautiful bedroom and food to match. Didn't have long here but will be back as soon as possible.

Clare, West Horsley

Location

The neighbourhood

You're tucked into some very beautiful countryside yet within easy reach of the M6 and the M55. The nearest train station is a 10-minute taxi ride at Poulton-le-Fylde. There are super walks, or cycles, from the door and you can follow the river on a two-mile circular walk. The inn has live music events and some fun food evenings but don’t miss Blackpool, 8.4 miles, a proper northern town.

Local points of interest from Patrick & Julie Beaume

  • The Cartford Inn is just a short drive away from Royal Lytham Golf Club. This historic golf course is renowned for its beautiful greens and challenging sea breeze. It is a premier links course and has hosted an array of Open Championships and Ryder Cups.
  • Enjoy a show at The Grand Theatre, designed by Frank Matcham. He aimed to create a theatre where the audience would be transported by their surroundings as much as the performance itself.
  • The Inn is located just a few miles away from the vibrant seaside town of Blackpool for guests seeking a fun day out. Here, you can take a ride on the historic Grand National rollercoaster, stroll along the promenade, or dance at the famous tower ballroom
  • The Inn is perfectly located for those who love nothing more than to walk in the fells and forests of Bowland, take a moment to fish on the tranquil river, appreciate a beautiful rural Fylde Coast cycle ride, or enjoy the thrill of clay bird shooting.
  • The Inn is just a short drive away from the historic city of Lancaster. Take time to appreciate a birds eye view of the city from Lancaster Castle, visit the traditional farmer's market, or take a stroll along the breathtaking canal.