The Tickled Trout Inn Bilton-in-Ainsty

Hotels
9.2 (594 reviews)
Tickled Trout Church St Bilton in Ainsty , York , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Superb food
Cons:
Noisy guests
Weird check-out experience

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Rooms were comfy and clean.
Service
9.66
Staff were friendly, attentive, and responsive.
Location
9.01
A bit off the beaten track but convenient for exploring Yorkshire.
Room Quality
8.65
Lovely rooms with great amenities.
Amenities
9.18
Facilities were great and available.
Value for Money
9.14
Excellent quality of food and service for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Dinner and breakfast were superb, with locally sourced food.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall a fantastic stay with memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:25

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat
Located in the picturesque village of Bilton-in-Ainsty, The Tickled Trout Inn offers a peaceful escape just a short drive away from bustling York.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in culinary delights at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the cozy bar, perfect for a relaxing evening after a day of exploring.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free private parking and well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and plush bedding, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Experience tranquility and comfort at The Tickled Trout Inn Bilton-in-Ainsty. Book now for a delightful countryside getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 594 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.01
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 9.14
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Margaret couple gb
10
We came up from down south to buy a car
Pros:

Everything was wonderful people were lovely, and couldn’t do enough for us so well done 👏

Cons:

Everything was good we were very happy thank you

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Richard extended_group gb
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
10
Quality place to stay and eat
Pros:

Room was comfortable, all staff were welcoming and the food was exceptional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Liz couple gb
9
Pros:

Excellent food for our evening meal and comfy quiet overnight stay. Lovely breakfast. Staff always friendly and helpful.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Allyson solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely accommodation. Friendly staff. Great food.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
8
Full of character and rustic charm. Attentive staff. Lovely food.
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Felicity couple gb
10
Lovely old inn with comfortable bedrooms , friendly staff and delicious food
Pros:

Amazing food . We really enjoyed the small plates at dinner and also the delicious breakfast

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Adele couple gb
9
Will definitely be returning
Pros:

Our 2nd stay at Tickled Trout was again excellent. Friendly staff, excellent food, lovely room and a very spoilt dog who got 2 sausages for his breakfast. We will be returning.

Cons:

Everything was excellent, not the staffs fault but the table next to us for dinner where very loud with their conversations, which made mine and husbands conversations a little quiet.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Mike couple gb
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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nigel couple gb
9
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
C
Chris extended_group gb
9
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Joan couple gb
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
Pros:

Lovely quirky building.
Roaring fires
Fantastic food and v comfortable bedroom

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Eugenie couple nl
8
Super
Pros:

De gezellige sfeer en fijne ontvangst. Onze hond werd met open armen ontvangen

Cons:

Grote mensen lopen vaak gebukt🤣

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
9
Food and atmosphere were great will defiantly return
Pros:

The food is amazing, we had two evening meals and two breakfast all were very tasty and really well presented. I know that might sound strange but there is something really nice about a table being well presented and the food looking as good as it tasted.

Cons:

Our room could do with an update, the shower is looking tired but do not understand it was clean.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
K
Keith couple gb
6
Great bar & restaurant but no sleep.
Pros:

The bar & restaurant are welcoming with an open fire. We received good service and the food was excellent. The room we stayed in (Skell) was well appointed, but…!

Cons:

The room has an overhead emergency safety light with a very bright green lamp that is permanently on; that made it almost impossible to sleep. The check out staff was dismissive, stating “this is only the second time in six years this has been mentioned” yet there are several reports of this problem in the Booking’s reviews over the last 2 years alone. A alternative product and/or unobtrusive green lamp should be used. Would not stay here again because of this issue.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
Generally a lovely place to stay for something with a bit of character
Pros:

Loved the decor of the room and the feel of the restaurant area

Cons:

Limited vegetarian main dishes and cooked breakfast options available without having to request variations. Not vegetarian but would have liked a different option to meat or fish. Bed mattress was too soft which meant disturbed night due to trying not to roll off the edge. Very steep stairs to take heavy cases up

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Pros:

Very welcoming on arrival

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
Excellent, very much enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Well appointed and comfortable with nice extras such as fresh milk and port in the room. Excellent staff and service.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Riley couple gb
8
Lovely place with great food
Pros:

Characterful Quirky Cozy pub /restaurant
Room was very clean and bed comfortable
Staff extremely helpful and friendly
Breakfast excellent

Cons:

Bathroom was a bit cold
Some areas need re decorating

2026-01-24 via Nuitee