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The Tickled Trout

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Maidstone with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Children’s play area – outdoor
Exterior
Restaurant
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Lower Road, Maidstone, England, ME15 0PE
  • Place, Teston Bridge Country Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, O2 Arena
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Balfour Suite)

Family Room (Balfour Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Maidstone

At The Tickled Trout you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Teston Bridge Country Park and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Teapot Island. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 4-property class Maidstone guest house you'll find Leeds Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Teston Bridge Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mote Park - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Leeds Castle - 24 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 37 min drive - 43.4 km
  • O2 Arena - 61 min drive - 69.8 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Wateringbury Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackthorn Trust Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coxheath Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rockin Robin on the Green - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Tickled Trout

Guesthouse in Maidstone with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Tickled Trout also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Maidstone guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Tickled Trout offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Tickled Trout?

The Tickled Trout offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tickled Trout?

As of 10 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tickled Trout on 1 Jan 2026 start from AU$160.49, including 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.

Is parking available at The Tickled Trout?

Yep, The Tickled Trout has a free self car park.

What makes The Tickled Trout a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Tickled Trout.

Does The Tickled Trout serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Tickled Trout?

No, The Tickled Trout does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Tickled Trout?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Tickled Trout?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Tickled Trout?

Dogs are welcome at The Tickled Trout, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Reviews

The Tickled Trout Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

A very comfortable stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

11 out of 10.

This is my personal opion. Always an excellent stay here. Staff are so friendly. Rooms, and i have stayed in every one of the 6 rooms, are superb. Food is fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely facilities and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
what is there to review?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small hotel with amazing food. Lovely garden to enjoy a warm summers evening
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Cosy stay

Nice cosy 17th century pub with boutique Rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent except loud music from kitchens below and smell of frying.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remo

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

Great for an overnight stop

Stopped here en route to Italy by car. Lovely location, very peaceful. Very pleasant and warm welcome, we were shown us up to our room.Excellent room with all facilities, bed very comfortable. Very good meal, drinks reasonably priced. Good breakfast, however service a little slow. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Honest review disappointed

Lovely rooms, very friendly staff. Great breakfast, no cereals or cold buffet. The food in the restaurant was very disappointing. After reading previous mixed reviews. Over priced 2 dishes were inedible. Unfortunately the food is no where near as good as it used to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

great, friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were great, big, clean and well equipped, the bar and restaurant downstairs were lovely and the food amazing. But what made it was the service from a young chap behind the bar Matt or Mark (forgive me can’t remember), went above and beyond!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and classy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Neil R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

What's not to like

Comfy room, good beer , tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Excellent

Absolutely amazing. Staff are fantastic. I try and stay once a month if i can, while working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Highly recommend

The Tickled Trout & all the staff provide an amazing place to stay, enjoy & dine. I often stay here for work & always feel warm & welcomed. The food is great as is the service. Rooms are a great size, really comfortable with luxurious extras. Warm in the winter which is always welcomed. Theres also plenty of parking. Theres nothing I don't like about this place & highly recommend it to everyone - don't stay in a charmless chain hotel, stay at the Tuckled Trout for a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

A great place to stop for a break

It was a very pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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