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Boasting a garden and views of garden, Abbey Court Guest House is a guest house set in a historic building in Carlisle, 38 km from Askham Hall. The property features inner courtyard views and is 31 km from Thirlwall Castle and 34 km from Brougham Castle. The guest house has family rooms.

The lady who did our check-in was just fantastic and really nice to talk. The breakfast was excellent and well cooked. The room was clean like a 5-star hotel and the bed was just really soft and cozy. I think it was the best stay I've ever had in the UK.

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9.2
Superb
1,577 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels.

Annie is amazing! Such a nice host and the breakfast she offered was a great start for any day. The electric blanket is such a huge plus.

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9.4
Superb
228 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Situated within 40 km of Askham Hall and 30 km of Thirlwall Castle in Carlisle, Warwick Lodge provides accommodation with seating area. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. Guests can enjoy city views.

Very nice host. Place was comfortable and clean

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9.3
Superb
678 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Situated 5 minutes' walk from Carlisle city centre, Cartref Guest House is a Grade II listed Victorian townhouse offering free WiFi throughout.

The guest house offers an award-winning breakfast with options including a full English, continental and fruit juice.

Everything was superb. Family that run it, the breakfast, the room, the welcome.... Rooms are comfortable with TV, tea making facility and the welcome pack, sweets, toiletries, bath rope are all provided in such aesthetic way. Very centrally located near bus station and city centre and only a short walk to the train station.

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9.1
Superb
800 reviews
Price from
£49.92
per night

Situated 3 and half miles from Carlisle railway station, Crossroads House offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and easy access to the picturesque Cumbrian countryside.

A hearty, award-winning Cumbrian breakfast is served daily in the sunny dining room which boasts uninterrupted views of the countryside. There is a pub 5 km away serving evening meals.

Perfect b and b just outside Carlisle. Super comfy bed, spacious room and bathroom. Very friendly hosts who cooked up a great breakfast. Would definitely recommend.

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9
Superb
802 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

In a countryside setting between Gretna Green and Hadrian’s Wall, this multi-award-winning country guest house offers home cooking, pretty en suite bedrooms and a friendly welcome.

At Bessiestown Country Guesthouse you can enjoy peace, beautiful public rooms and traditional meals made with local ingredients. There are many walks nearby.

Bessietown receives consistent high reviews on booking.com and the rating is well deserved. We (wife and I) spent one night at Bessietown and our only regret is that our travel plans did not permit a longer stay. Services offered were excellent. Our accommodation was superb, being large, well equipped with a very high standard of cleanliness. The hosts were great and provided a very nice breakfast. We recommend Bessietown as a place to say. You won't be disappointed.

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9.5
Exceptional
593 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Dating from around 1659, the String of Horses is a traditional coaching inn is set in the country village of Faugh, 8 miles from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway.

Though acclaimed for its ‘yesteryear’ ambience, the inn looks after you in 21st-century style, with great food. In every room is free Wi-Fi access, a digital TV and an en suite bathroom.

Rooms are clean, very convenient with a bar and restaurant, and the food is good.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,194 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Situated in Carlisle, 41 km from Askham Hall, The Queens features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 36 km from Brougham Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 37 km away from Housesteads Roman Fort. The property is allergy-free and is set 24 km from Thirlwall Castle.

Wonderful country Inn. Excellent food. Confortable bed. Great breakfast. Fantastic staff. Obvious that the owners have pride in their property and value their customers. Excellent value for money. Thoroughly recommended.

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8.8
Fabulous
225 reviews
Price from
£103.50
per night

The house is situated in a quiet residential area set in its own gardens on the western rim of Carlisle, en route to the Solway coast. From the hotel you can view the Scottish border hills and the line of the Roman Wall.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were great, friendly and helpful. We loved that there is a bar and restaurant on premises. We were walking Hadrian's Wall and this guest house is further from the path than we realized (totally our fault) but close to the bus into Carlisle. Would definitely recommend and will stay again if we're in Carlisle.

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8.3
Very good
267 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Carlisle city centre and Carlisle Rail and Coach stations, this Grade II listed Victorian house has been restored with original features. This property provides free parking and free WiFi.

Beautiful house, very clean and comfortable the breakfast was excellent!

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8.9
Fabulous
783 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £94
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 244 reviews
    Great location. Great host. Very quiet. Al in all great
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 559 reviews
    Guest house was very quaint. Rooms were beautifully decorated and comfortable, with own exsuite. Breakfast was more than adequate. And Leanne was a wonderful hostess.
    Chris
    Group
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 559 reviews
    Beautiful guest house, really just lovely and welcoming. I had a night here when doing a long commute and it felt like a piece of home. It was comfy, well decorated and quiet and Leanne was an excellent host. Breakfast was generous and satisfying and I couldn’t be happier!
    Glenn
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £99
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 783 reviews
    Great location and the host was amazing, went above and beyond. Was quiet, good bed, good shower. Decor little dated but actually had a nice personality to the place. Recommend
    James
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 559 reviews
    What a great find. A proper B&B in all the right ways. A large city centre town house sympathetically laid out whilst retaining great features. Plenty of permit parking nearby. A great hostess and a fabulous breakfast offering. Thoroughly recommended.
    John
    Solo traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 139 reviews
    Everything ! Really lovely house ..great host … great location!
    Clare
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £110
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,577 reviews
    Lovely cozy guest house run by superb hosts. Comfortable beds and very quiet. Great breakfast. It is one of our new favourite places to stay and will definitely be back.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 624 reviews
    Quiet an peacefull stay just outside Carlisle city center. I really enjoyed the breakfast and the host was very kind to accomodate to my dietary requests. It's a great location for those walking along Hadrian's wall path.
    Natalie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £95
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 679 reviews
    All. Comfort of room. Excellent bathroom with very good power shower. Nice quiet room.Superb breakfast to set you up for the day. Closeness to Carlisle city centre,(5-10 minute walk). The owner, Caron, is a superb host. Very friendly lady. We would recommend this guest house to anyone. We shall return. Thank you Caron. Dave and Erica Taylor.
    David
    Young couple

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