The Cartford Inn

Name: The Cartford Inn
Address: Cartford Ln, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom, PR3 0YP
Telephone: 01995 670166
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

167 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

At the Cartford Inn, we offer a brand of hospitality that is truly unique, hallmarked by an award-winning restaurant, boutique hotel, delicatessen and art gallery. Our location is enviable, with guests able to enjoy panoramic views of the Ribble Valley and Fylde countryside whilst dining. Our décor is quirky and eclectic, in keeping with our building’s 17th century heritage, but with a modernist twist.

Of course the main attraction is our 2-Rosette winning, Michelin recommended restaurant. Run by head chef Chris Bury, we offer the finest quality food without the fuss, in an atmosphere that is warm and unpretentious. Expect a discernible French influence, evidenced by our renowned French onion soup – a dish that is well worth a visit in its own right.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, French, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:30–20:30 Wed–Sat 17:30–21:00
Phone number
01995 670166
Website
https://www.thecartfordinn.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Cartford Ln, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP
Area
Preston
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea (24 Hours Notice Required)
£30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
A slice of calm and luxury in Lancashire, our afternoon tea honours one of the very best British traditions. From the outstanding beauty of our setting, to the quality of our tea, coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats, we’re confident that we offer an afternoon tea experience that is the best around Preston, the Ribble Valley and Lancashire. N.B. Once you have made your booking, a member of our team will contact you regarding any allergies or dietary requirements. If you would like your reservation to be after 2pm please call the office on 01995670166

What 167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Lancashire
Best Food
Lancashire
Best Ambience
Lancashire
Great for brunch
Lancashire
Good for business meals
Lancashire
Innovative
Lancashire
Great for creative cocktails
Lancashire
Hot spot
Lancashire
Great for fine wines
Lancashire
Great for outdoor dining
Lancashire
Romantic
Lancashire
Great for scenic views
Lancashire
Lively
Lancashire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cartford Inn delights diners with its "fantastic food" and "friendly staff" in a beautiful setting. Known for its "excellent quality" and "great menu," it offers a memorable experience with a "relaxed atmosphere." "Highly recommended" for special occasions, it consistently impresses with its "amazing" service and "delicious" dishes.

168 Reviews

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Diane
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining experience at The Cartford Inn for my partners birthday. The food was amazing, fillet steak cooked to perfection. The service was perfect, friendly yet professional. Would definitely recommend
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Wendy
Lancashire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, staff very nice. Definitely worth a visit
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Andrew
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and a bed setting as always. Sunday lunch is superb
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Mike
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent evening, superb food and a lovely atmosphere. Loved our table near the open fire.
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Ian
Lancashire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect as always. Had fish pie which was Devine and partner had chicken and thyme sandwich. Always spot on
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Nina
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a gorgeous environment for a ‘cosy Christmas-time’ evening out for my husband’s birthday - roaring log fires, twinkly lights and live music which was exactly the right volume level … Menu choice, quality of food and service all exceptional - and the Albarhino wine was very moreish! We loved it, thank you.
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PAUL
Southwest Florida
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a top class restaurant and the food is to die for. My wife had the best fillet steak cooked to perfection she had had in many a long year. There is no better place to eat and enjoy the atmosphere in the north west UK. Very highly recommended.
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Lorraine
Cumbria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Eve meal for 5 foodie adults.Perfection from the moment we walked in to a young guy who checked us in,really friendly and warm,but efficient too.Food on point.5 clean plates for each course.Our waiter made us relaxed,he had the right amount of professionalism/cheeky banter.Christmas began on the right foot at The Cartford once again
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Annie
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and myself had the most enjoyable afternoon tea. Lots of lovely little cakes and scones and plenty of tea. Very attentive staff .
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Gillaine
Lancashire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful! one word to sum up This Inn, great food, brilliant service fabulous surroundings, we have been coming here for years it never disappoints xx
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FAQs

The Cartford Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 167 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Cartford Ln, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Preston
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:30–20:30 Wed–Sat 17:30–21:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, French, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thecartfordinn.co.uk/
Phone number
01995 670166

The Cartford Inn

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea (24 Hours Notice Required)

Menu

What 167 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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