Farington Lodge Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you are driving and want a 4-star hotel with free parking, a garden and a well-reviewed breakfast. Skip it if you want to walk into Preston, since every sight in our data is more than 30 minutes away on foot, or if bar prices and service charges bother you.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is a hotel for people with a car. Free parking is listed, along with a restaurant, garden, terrace, family rooms and free Wi-Fi. It is tagged as pet friendly, which helps if you travel with a dog, though the pet rules and any fee should be confirmed. Guests rate the staff and the breakfast highly, so it works well for a short break or a work trip where comfort matters more than nightlife.
Walkers should look elsewhere. The nearest place in our data, Bamber Bridge, is about 36 minutes away on foot, and central Preston landmarks are further. If you plan to spend evenings in town without a car, factor in taxis.
Location and getting around
The address is Stanifield Lane. The location score is a solid 9.1, which suggests guests are happy with the setting for what they need. Distances from our data are straight-line walking estimates: Bamber Bridge 2.9 km (about 36 minutes), Preston England Temple 5.2 km (about 65 minutes) and the Church of St Walburge 6.6 km (about 83 minutes).
All three are far for walking. Plan on public transport or a taxi to reach them, or use the free parking and drive.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.6 out of 10 from 777 reviews. Staff get steady praise for being friendly and professional, with a warm welcome and attentive service. Breakfast is another highlight: guests mention freshly cooked dishes and a wide choice of tasty items in a pleasant setting.
The complaint that comes up is value for money on extras. Room rates are seen as reasonable, but bar prices and automatic service charges are considered high. Check your bill and ask whether a service charge will be added.
Price compared with our other Preston picks
The reference price was €115.41 per night, about €230.82 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November) for 2 adults in one room, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €121.82, so this came in about 5% below.
Here is the honest part. Our other two picks were both cheaper on those dates. Holiday Inn Express Preston South by IHG, the Budget pick, is 3 stars, scores the same 8.6 and cost €113.08. City Studios, Preston, our Luxury pick, is 4 stars, scores 8.9 and cost €102.99. Preston prices were tightly grouped, so check all three for your dates. Farington Lodge stands out for its guest-praised breakfast, garden and free parking rather than for price.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Preston. Our Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, so it is not always the cheapest. Farington Lodge shares second place on guest score among those 6, has 777 reviews behind it and was priced under the median.
Before you book
Breakfast type and whether it is included in your rate are not confirmed. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms were not assessed. Ask about service charges and bar prices, and confirm the pet policy if you bring an animal.
Check prices on Booking.com ↗We may earn a commission if you book. It never changes our pick.
Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Farington Lodge Hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability on your dates if you depend on it.
Can I walk to Preston city centre sights from the hotel?
Not comfortably. The Church of St Walburge is about 6.6 km away, roughly 83 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Use public transport, a taxi or a car.
Is breakfast good at Farington Lodge?
Guests praise freshly cooked dishes and a wide selection. Whether breakfast is included in your rate was not confirmed, so check the rate details.
Are there extra charges to watch for?
Guests say bar prices and automatic service charges are high. Ask the hotel how service charges are applied before you settle the bill.
Is the hotel pet friendly?
It is tagged as pet friendly. Rules and any fee are not confirmed, so contact the hotel before travelling with a pet.