The Cartford Inn

4.7

162 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 24 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!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, French, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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 162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Lancashire
Great for brunch
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
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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.

162 Reviews

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PAUL
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Mark
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Accommodation, food, service and staff all top class. I would highly recommend a short break here.
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Chris
Lancashire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. Fantastic place, hadn’t been for a while, everything is as good as it has always been.
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Michael
Lancashire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable Christmas Lunch. Good service from the pleasant staff.
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Laura
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and great service received. The French onion soup was amazing as always
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Jan
Buckinghamshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the Cartford for lunch. Were shown to our table swiftly and drinks order taken. The server gave us plenty of time to order our starters and was very accommodating when we went for several to share. We all had the Roast which was superb, beautifully cooked pink beef, crispy crackling on the pork, fluffy roasties and huge Yorkshires, tbh it’s the best roast dinner I’ve ever had when eating out. All too full for puddings so just opted for coffee. The Poulton Brass Band came in whilst we were dining playing Xmas carols which was quite lovely. We will definitely be back for another Sunday roast. Good good from us from start to finish.
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Kate
Lancashire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very good experience this lunch time .I did go a year ago and the chef was not helpful regarding dietary requirements at all dinner reservation but this time they couldn’t have been more helpful Staff were pleasant, efficient and there wasn’t a long wait..Tasty scallops that the dressing was changed to a good quality garlic and butter dressing instead of the sriracha sauce .I had the Belly Pork off the Sunday lunch menu which was succulent ,tender not stringy and great crackling outside ,veg were good ,too.I would go back again .
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The Cartford Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Cartford Ln, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Preston
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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

The Cartford Inn

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Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea (24 Hours Notice Required)

Menu

What 162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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