About Fern Lodge Preston
Contractor Accommodation You Can Rely On
Fern Lodge Preston is a family-run contractor and workmen's accommodation based at 54 Waterloo Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1BQ. We've been providing working stays in Preston for over 10 years — not as a side project, not as a holiday let, but as a dedicated property set up specifically for contractors, builders, tradespeople and business travellers who need somewhere practical and reliable to stay.
We're not a hotel chain. We're not a faceless booking platform. We're a real operation run by real people who answer the phone, respond to emails promptly and understand that when a project lands and you need accommodation sorted for a crew of six by Monday, you don't have time to be messed around.
Fern Lodge sleeps up to 8 people across four rooms — a family room, two twin rooms and a single en-suite — giving contractors the option to house an entire crew under one roof. Everything is included: utilities, WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and 24-hour keypad entry. No hidden fees. No platform charges. No surprises.
We are the contractor accommodation in Preston. That's our lane and we stay in it.
Over 10 Years Providing Contractor Accommodation in Preston
Fern Lodge Preston opened its doors over a decade ago with a clear purpose — to give contractors, workmen and business travellers a genuine alternative to hotels in Preston.
Hotels aren't built for people working away from home on a contract. The rooms are small, the prices are high, and there's nowhere to cook, store equipment, do laundry or sit with your crew at the end of a long day on site. Travelodges and Premier Inns serve a purpose, but they're not designed for a team of six electricians or a group of engineers on a three-month contract at a Preston building site.
Fern Lodge was built around that gap. A whole property — kitchen, lounge, laundry, parking, multiple bedrooms — at a price that makes commercial sense for employers and agencies booking accommodation for their people.
Over 10 years we've hosted contractors from across the UK working on projects at Preston Docklands, the city centre, local industrial estates, UCLan and sites right across Lancashire. We've worked with individual tradespeople, large construction firms, training providers and corporate clients. We know what this market needs and we deliver it consistently.
That experience matters. When you book with Fern Lodge, you're not booking a room managed by an algorithm. You're dealing with people who have spent a decade making contractor stays in Preston work smoothly.
What Makes Fern Lodge Different from Hotels and Serviced Apartments
There's plenty of accommodation in Preston. So why do contractors keep choosing Fern Lodge?
The whole property, not just a room. When you book Fern Lodge for a crew, you get exclusive use of the entire property. That means a shared kitchen, a shared lounge, laundry facilities and four bedrooms — all yours. No other guests. No shared spaces with strangers. A proper base for a working team.
Self-catering saves serious money. A crew of six eating out every night in Preston adds up to a significant cost on top of their accommodation. With a fully equipped kitchen at Fern Lodge — oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, all the kit — workers can cook proper meals, save money and eat at whatever time their shift demands.
Priced for working stays, not weekend breaks. Our weekly and monthly rates are structured for contract work, not leisure tourism. Employers and agencies booking accommodation for teams get rates that reflect the length and nature of the stay, not rack hotel pricing.
No fuss check-in. Our 24-hour keypad entry means workers can arrive after a long drive, check in at midnight if needed and get straight to bed. No waiting for a receptionist. No key collection during office hours. Just a code and a door.
Parking. For a contractor arriving with a van, tools and equipment, parking matters. Waterloo Road has direct on-street parking outside the property. Free, practical and right outside the front door.
A direct relationship. When something needs sorting, you call us and we sort it. No call centres, no ticket systems, no waiting three days for a reply. That's how a family-run operation works.
Everything Included — No Hidden Costs
Every stay at Fern Lodge Preston includes the following as standard. There are no add-ons and no surprises at checkout.
Bedrooms and comfort: hotel-quality bedding and pillows, fresh bed linen and towels changed weekly, flat-screen TVs in all rooms, coded entry to bedroom doors for individual privacy, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
Kitchen and laundry: fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and fridge/freezer, kettle and coffee maker, full set of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and glasses, washing machine and tumble dryer — essential for work gear.
Connectivity and access: high-speed WiFi throughout the property at no extra charge, 24-hour keypad entry with no keys to lose and no reception required.
Utilities: gas, electricity and water all included in the price. No meter readings, no bills, no unexpected charges.
What you're quoted is what you pay. That's it.
Who Stays at Fern Lodge Preston
Over 10 years we've hosted a wide range of contractors and working guests. Our typical guests include:
Construction and trades crews — builders, electricians, plumbers, joiners, roofers and general contractors working on sites across Preston and Lancashire. Teams often book the whole property for the full duration of a project.
Engineers and technical staff — workers placed on longer contracts at Preston's industrial and business sites who need a stable, comfortable base for weeks or months at a time.
Training and development delegates — individuals or groups attending courses at UCLan or Preston's business parks who need affordable accommodation within walking distance.
Employers and agencies — companies and recruitment agencies placing workers in Preston who need a trusted, reliable accommodation contact they can book through directly, with straightforward invoicing for business accounts.
Individual business travellers — solo contractors who need a single room on a weekly rate and want the practical benefits of self-catering over the cost and inconvenience of a hotel.
If your situation isn't listed above but you think Fern Lodge might work for you, just call us. We're flexible and we'll tell you straight whether we can meet your needs.
Our Location — 54 Waterloo Road, Preston
Fern Lodge is at 54 Waterloo Road, Preston, PR2 1BQ — a residential street one mile from Preston city centre and well connected to the main road and rail network.
Key distances for contractors:
M6 Junction 31 — approximately 5 minutes by car, giving direct access to the motorway network across Lancashire and the North West.
Preston Railway Station — 8-minute walk from the property, useful for workers travelling in from elsewhere in the country.
Preston city centre — 10-minute walk, with supermarkets, shops, cash machines and all the amenities a working crew needs close by.
Preston Docklands and Marina — short drive, covering one of Preston's main business and development areas.
UCLan campus — within easy walking distance, relevant for training and development stays.
Blackpool — approximately 20 minutes by car.
Manchester — approximately 45 minutes via M6 and M61.
The location is practical rather than tourist-facing. That suits our guests perfectly — close to everything useful, in a quiet residential street with free parking, away from city centre noise and hotel prices.
Get in Touch — Direct Bookings Always Welcome
Fern Lodge Preston is run by people who take pride in what they do and want every contractor who stays here to have exactly what they need to do their job well and rest properly.
We've been doing this for over 10 years. We know the Preston contractor accommodation market, we know what works and we're here when you need us.
Book direct for the best rate and a straightforward experience from first enquiry to checkout.
Call: 01772 657888
Email: sales@fernlodgepreston.com
Address: Fern Lodge, 54 Waterloo Road, Preston, PR2 1BQ
Weekly and monthly contractor rates available. Corporate accounts welcome.
Whole-property bookings for crews of up to 8.
What We Provide
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In The Kitchen:
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Free WiFi
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LCD TV
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Books & Games
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DVD Player
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CD Music
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Hairdryer
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Bed Sheets and Towels
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Iron and Ironing Board
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Coded Entry Bedroom Doors
- Hotel Quality Bed Linnen
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Fridge
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Multifunctional oven with microwave
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Kettle & coffee maker
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Comprehensive set of cutlery, dishes, glasses
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Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer