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Reviews of The Tickled Trout Inn Bilton-in-Ainsty

Tickled Trout Church St Bilton in Ainsty, York, YO26 7NN, United Kingdom

#18 of 105 hotels in York

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Review Score

Based on 508 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    9.0
    Room lovely, food excellent service friendly and efficient .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Half a point off for the roll top bath , where the shower attachment fell apart , due to a loose bolt .

    Room lovely, food excellent. Service friendly and efficient .

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    9.0
    Would totally recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    See above. Otherwise great!

    Breakfast was great - full and continental - just could have done with starting at 7.30/7.45am. Was a bit squeaky for a local 8.30am appointment on a weekday...

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely place and lovely people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was a little chilly at times

    The staff are all fantastic, the food from Chef Terry was superb, Greg looked after us, and Katy keeping things running smoothly. They were all lovely and so friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Cosy, quirky with wonderful touches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The most wonderful stay this weekend. The staff could not do enough for us. We were welcomed from the moment we walked through the door. Beautiful cosy rooms with the comfiest beds I’ve ever stayed in. Little touches like port in the room, extra blankets and all the amenities for tea and coffee and anything else you could wish for. We will be back.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Friendly staff, excellent food , and just a lovely establishment.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    10
    Can't wait to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to dislike!!

    Everyone at the Tickled Trout were so warm and friendly, the food was amazing and Katie and her front of house team do a wonderful job of making a very busy restaurant seem seamless, the food in the restaurant was fantastic. Nellie the dog and her dad were very welcoming at breakfast, which was fabulous on both days. Overall we can't wait to return :-)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    Good place for a relaxing treat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfy room with wonderful bath but wi-fi didn't work. Evening meal excellent. Wonderful breakfast - leisurely approach which wouldn't have been a problem but we needed to be on our way. It's expensive but it's nice for a treat.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    9.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    there was no chair in our room

    A lovely stay, nice room, if a little small, big bathroom. Most importantly excellent lunch and breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    9.0
    We will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At this price point, frankly nothing not to enjoy. We have paid more for less in the past.

    Very warm welcome, nothing too much trouble. Very comfortable room, excellent bathroom, we took the one with the roll top bath. Breakfast pan fried and delicious.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    9.0
    Greg was absolutely brilliant and his breakfast was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to enter via fire escape after a party night

    Cosy and welcoming

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    10
    An absolutely wonderful stay in a very quiet, peaceful and friendly pub with superb food 5*
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    I shouldn't really be writing this as I want to keep this hidden gem to myself. There wasn't anything that we could fault, the rooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable with all the amenities that you would expect. The food was absolutely sublime and the staff went above and beyond to assist with anything, we have to give a big shout out to Katy who ran front of house with such ease and professionalism and I will return your pen.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    10
    Perfect overnight getaway with fabulous food, accomodation, and staff. x
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to leave.

    Everything! The village was quaint, the pub was warm and welcoming. Full of character. Katy & Ian (hope I spelled their names properly) were fabulous. The rest of the staff were superb. Enjoyed our room, The Nidd. Well decorated and full of light. Our bed was super comfy and the shower, oh my!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a huge issue but bigger towels for the bathroom

    Lovely friendly staff Nice food Lovely clean comfy room

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    10
    If only all rooms and restaurants could be like this.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Amazing room, great food and such friendly and helpful people. Super comfortable beds too.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    8.0
    A good choice for a friend's birthday celebration
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    Reasonable choice. Not exceptional

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    A Delightful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We stayed overnight in "Nidd" which was a lovely room, huge and very comfortable bed and good facilities. Even complimentary port! Contrary to some reports there is very good WiFi. Staff were friendly but also very good at their jobs. Food was delicious with very good sized portions. Roaring fires were very welcome and lots of quirky decor.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    Great night away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great food, helpful staff and lovely comfortable rooms

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great food , spoiled by a poor night's sleep which can easily be fixed by the owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our bedroom had a large green light in it for the fire exit . It was completely over the top for it's purpose and lit up the whole room once the lights were off. I'm not sure this is is in every room. Our one was with a balcony and was very nice but this green light made it very hard to sleep . A shame as otherwise a brilliant place .

    Excellent food, warm welcome and great staff .

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    10
    Love love love it!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What's not to like!

    Everything, 2nd time here and won't be the last! The staff are lovely especially the Norwegian guy that does the breakfast with his little dog, faultless! We will be back soon. Food 5* accommodation 5*.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a fab night, such friendly staff, the rooms are quirky but spotlessly clean with a giant bath and lovely toiletries , the bed was very comfy, loved our stay

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    10
    would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Rooms were beautifully decorated. Dinner was delicious. Breakfast was particularly good and we were really looked after. Great customer service.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I absolutely loved this place the decor was so lovely and the food was gorgeous would definitely go back again if in the area

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay with great food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price of a room. We didn't feel it was the best value at £170 a night.

    The food was great, both breakfast and evening meals. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Real fires in the bar made it feel cosy and warm downstairs . The bath was enormous and a treat to soak in.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Lovely staff ,great food excellent inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was excellent, all food was amazing 20 minutes from York centre and only five from the racetrack

    Stayed in November 2024

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