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The Ribchester Arms

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy hearty food and drinks while staying connected with high-speed WiFi at this comfortable spot that combines convenience with classic hospitality

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The Ribchester Arms balances modern amenities with traditional charm. Guests start their day with a full breakfast, relax with coffee or cocktails at the café/bar, and appreciate practical touches like high-speed WiFi and on-site parking throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Preston is home to The Ribchester Arms. Samlesbury Hall and Whalley Abbey are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Clitheroe Country Market and Botany Bay Mill Shopping Centre. Stydd Gardens and Mrs. Dowsons Farm are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Preston travel guide
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Blackburn Rd, Preston, England, PR3 3ZQ

What's nearby

  • A lovely place to go for a mooch round some cute independent shops, buy a plant from the Bee Garden, enjoy a meal or Afternoon Tea in the Glass House or a coffee and cake in the cute Rosie Duck cafe.
    Stydd Gardens
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blackpool which includes rides
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    38 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • www.alamy.com
    Heaton Park
    43 min drive - 33.8 miles
  • Main entrance
    Trafford Centre
    47 min drive - 44.0 miles
  • Ribchester Roman Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Langho Station
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Towneley Arms
    6 min drive
  • Hilltop Brasserie
    6 min drive
  • Wilpshare Hotel
    6 min drive
  • Franco's Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • The Dog Inn
    6 min drive

About this property

The Ribchester Arms

Upscale inn
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar at The Ribchester Arms. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ribchester Arms boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ribchesster Arms
The Ribchester Arms Inn
The Ribchester Arms Preston
The Ribchester Arms Inn Preston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ribchester Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ribchester Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ribchester Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ribchester Arms located?

Situated in Preston, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Ribchester Roman Museum and Stydd Gardens. Palace Cinema and Mrs. Dowsons Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Ribchester Arms Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Flavian Costin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were excellent! Such a warm welcome in a little gem of a place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Nice stay

Lovely room and breakfast. Fish friday also great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, highly efficient staff in family run pub / B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice room, good food and a warm welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic staff. So friendly. Lovely room and great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place the staff was very helpfull food was very tasty....
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Great

A great hotel the bed was a bit to soft for us but the staff and the food absolutely fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Boutique-style hotel rooms with amazing staff

Amazing refurb of this lovely pub/ hotel/ restauruant. Very classy, very helpful and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Clean comfortable, modern facilities, friendly staff, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bedrooms, beautiful location, and the most lovely and friendly staff. Had a brilliant stay and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay, comfortable surroundings and great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was amazing and the room was clean, cozy and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab stop over to see family, Ribchester and the Ribble Valley area… Great Full English breakfast… Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Business trip

Very friendly welcome, great size room, good food and sensible prices
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Short but sweet visit.

Lovely welcome, well stocked yes coffee and biscuits in very comfortable accommodation. Delicious breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Pleasant stay

Clean well presented room with ample supplies of fresh milk tea coffee and biscuits. Good walk in shower with plenty of products. Pillows were a bit lumpy. Not had breakfast yet but we ate last night and was good value and well cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Comfortable and friendly

Very comfortable bed. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast as well as evening meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful location with excellent customer service. Pleasant and friendly staff. highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed in the Ribchester before. The rooms are lovely. Loved the little touches, fresh milk,bottles of orange juice and water. The only minus was, the sheets weren't cotton. Overall, a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely place to stay in the Ribble Valley

Fabulous place to stay. Great location and accomodation. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. This was a last minute booking and we couldn't have found better. Brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely place to stay in the Ribble Valley

Fabulous place to stay. Great location and accomodation. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. This was a last minute booking and we couldn't have found better. Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Excellent

on arrival shown to room and given quick overview, staff very nice, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not find fault with any part of the stay. We came to visit family and flew in from America. We will NOT stay anywhere else when we are back. Absolutely loved it! Staff are excellent, nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mr S

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

Will return

Regularly stop around the Preston area with a Car Club. Will return. Spacious bedroom and superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Lots of lovely thoughtful touches, such as fresh milk, orange juice and water, and good quality teas and coffees in room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Also enjoyed a lovely meal at the pub downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024