Derby Arms, in the historical district, offers a genuine retreat. Guests can relax in the picturesque garden, let kids play in the playground, or enjoy cooked-to-order meals at the restaurant. Rooms include WiFi, and the staff consistently impresses with their helpfulness.
Located in Preston, Derby Arms is in the historical district and near the airport. Norman Keep and Castle Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bowland Wild Boar Park and Stydd Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Deepdale, or consider a night out at Forrest Hills. Visit our Preston travel guide
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground at Derby Arms. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and luggage storage
Smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Derby Arms boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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2 floors
Built in 1823
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 60.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 per person
Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: GBP 60.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Derby Arms Inn Preston
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Derby Arms Inn
Derby Arms Inn
Derby Arms Preston
Derby Arms Inn Preston
Frequently asked questions
Is Derby Arms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Derby Arms?
As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Derby Arms on 22 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,658, excluding 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.
How much is parking at Derby Arms?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Derby Arms?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to
1:00 AM for a fee of GBP 60.00.
What time is check-out at Derby Arms?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).
Where is Derby Arms located?
Situated near the airport, this inn is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bowland Wild Boar Park, Beacon Fell Country Park and Palace Cinema. Stydd Gardens and Ribchester Roman Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Reviews
Derby Arms Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Staff services immaculate, food 10/10 stayed in number 2 hardly any noises, slept really brilliant. Felt safe to sleep at. Good weekend overall. Would definitely recommend and be back.
We really enjoyed our overnight stay at the Derby Arms recently. In particular, the food with lots of fish options and the friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend.
The room was very clean and spacious. The food was very good and the decor throughout was very attractive. The staff were all very friendly and efficient.
I was staying at the Inn where I was to celebrate my 80th Birthday Party with my family. The staff were very attentive and the food was excellent.
I will attach a view from my window, my full English breakfast, and my birthday cake.
Last minute decision to stay whilst travelling from Devon to Scotland. What a wonderful, welcoming place.
Food was fantastic in the pub area.
Room was spacious and very comfortable.
Highly recommend. Will stay at The Derby Arms again.
We stayed as a family of three, we received a warm welcome dined in the restaurant and stayed one night. Food and service was great.
Our room was spacious and comfortable and we all had a decent a nights sleep, there were a couple of things we had to ask
for but these were quickly provided for us.
We’d stay here again :-)
The staff are fantastic, they are a real credit to the company. I thought the food was excellent. The level of service was outstanding.
I highly recommend the Derby arms they are amazing
We stayed here for a nearby wedding. We had a family room which was really spacious with a lovely, and again spacious, ensuite bathroom with bath and shower. Staff were really friendly and we had a great night's sleep. We paid for cooked breakfast which was made to order and also included some self serve cereals. If we were in the area longer we would have loved to have a drink in the bar area and try the food.
Trip was for an overnight stop seeing friends at a charity event at Chipping village hall. Arrived at 4 pm and had a superb meal before going out.
Very good selection on menu with a variety of special dishes.
The staff were very friendly and made our stay very pleasant with a good hearty breakfast the following morning. Matt was very friendly & most helpful telling us about future events. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and certainly would return again.
The room was clean, comfortable and well maintained with good decor. The bathroom had a powerful shower and enough room around the basin for your wash bags. Lighting in the bathroom is always an issue for me (!) so as usual I had my mirror on the window sill in search of natural light. We ate in the pub on the first night, sharing a platter. Good menu. My partner sampled the local beer and was pleased he did. Although a full breakfast was on offer we just had a yoghurt & some toast. The toast tasted slightly fish flavoured???
It was a trip visiting family, the location was good and we would stay there again.