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4-star hotels in Carlisle
This shortlist covers the 4-star hotels in Carlisle listed on this site, from city-centre townhouses to country inns. It is for couples, families and business travellers deciding where to base a short break in Cumbria.
Staying in Carlisle
Carlisle is a compact border city in Cumbria, with a cathedral, a castle and a centre small enough to walk. This site lists 244 places to stay here, 85 of them 4-star, and the average guest score is 4.2 out of 5. The hotels below sit both in the city and in the villages around it.
In the centre, The Halston Carlisle on Warwick Road is 0.3 km from the middle, with East View Guest House and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast on the same road and Cherry Grove Guest House on Petteril Street at 0.6 km, while No 1 Guesthouse on Etterby Street is 1.3 km out. The rest are country addresses: Dalston Hall at 5.3 km, Lynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast at 8.7 km, The Golden Fleece at 9.5 km, String Of Horses at 10.3 km and Pentonbridge Inn at 20.8 km. City addresses suit short breaks and business trips, the inns and halls suit couples and families with cars.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Pentonbridge Inn
Pentonbridge Inn Penton Carlisle Ca6 5Qb, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuests rate it 4.7 from 174 reviews. Free car parking makes it easy to arrive by road, and free Wifi keeps you connected. A restaurant and bar on site mean you can eat and unwind without driving anywhere, which works well for couples or anyone touring the area by car.
See Pentonbridge InnFox and Pheasant Inn
Armathwaite Cumbria, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereIt sits by a river and has a garden, picnic area and restaurant, so it appeals to guests who want fresh air and somewhere pleasant to eat. Free car parking and free Wifi add convenience, and fishing, canoeing and horse riding are among the activities on offer for those who like to stay active.
See Fox and Pheasant InnThe Halston Carlisle
20 34 Warwick Road Carlisle Cumbria, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereThe most central option here at just 0.3 km from the centre, this 4-star hotel suits guests who want to walk to Carlisle's shops and sights rather than drive. A fitness centre and gymnasium cover exercise, while apartments with kitchen and kitchenette facilities help longer stays feel self-contained. Rated 4.6 from 500 reviews, it also allows pets and offers a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk.
See The Halston CarlisleString Of Horses
Faugh, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereIt pairs a restaurant and bar with a terrace and lounge, giving guests comfortable spots to relax after a day out. Families are catered for with family rooms, and free car parking plus free Wifi make the stay straightforward. Fishing nearby appeals to guests who want a quiet countryside break within easy reach of the city.
See String Of HorsesThe Sycamore Tree
40 42 Bridge Street Longtown, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Why stay hereIn Longtown, about 13 km from Carlisle, this 4-star guesthouse is rated 4.6 from 287 reviews. It has a restaurant and offers housekeeping, iron and board, and a luggage room, which helps guests travelling with more bags or staying a little longer. Bathrobes and slippers add a comfortable touch to the rooms. It suits those wanting a smaller base north of the city with dining on hand.
See The Sycamore TreeThe Golden Fleece
Ruleholme, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAt Ruleholme, around 9.5 km from Carlisle, this 4-star hotel is rated 4.5 from 409 reviews. A restaurant and bar are complemented by a library and a garden area, giving guests quiet places to read or sit outside. It welcomes pets and has wheelchair accessible facilities. Business centre and wedding services make it a practical choice for guests combining a trip with work or an event.
See The Golden FleeceDalston Hall
Dalston, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereDalston Hall is a 4-star hotel about 5 km from Carlisle, rated 4.5 from 103 reviews. A garden and terrace give guests outdoor space, and a games room adds something to do indoors. Golf course access nearby suits guests who want a round during their stay. Family rooms, free car parking and free Wifi make it manageable for those arriving by car with children, and it has a bar and lounge for evenings.
See Dalston HallCrown Hotel
Wetheral, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereIts standout is leisure: an indoor pool, kids pool, jacuzzi and sauna, plus a fitness centre, making it a good fit for families or guests who want to swim and unwind on site. A restaurant, bar and room service cover meals, and it welcomes pets.
See Crown HotelLynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Lynebank, Westlinton, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThis 4-star bed and breakfast at Westlinton, about 8.7 km from the centre, is rated 4.0 from 114 reviews. A garden and restaurant are on hand, and family rooms suit guests travelling with children. Free car parking and free Wifi are provided, and pets are allowed. Special diets can be accommodated, which helps guests with particular food needs. It suits those wanting a quieter stay outside Carlisle with breakfast included.
See Lynebank House Hotel Bed & BreakfastEast View Guest House
110 Warwick Road, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Warwick Road, 0.3 km from Carlisle's centre, this 4-star guest house is a very central choice for guests who want to be on foot near the city's amenities. Free car parking is available for those arriving by car, and credit cards are accepted. The listing gives no guest rating, so there is no review score to weigh up. It suits travellers prioritising location and parking over extensive facilities.
See East View Guest HouseTownhouse Bed & Breakfast
153 Warwick Road, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAlso on Warwick Road at 0.4 km from the centre, this 4-star bed and breakfast puts guests within walking distance of central Carlisle. Rooms include air conditioning, a bathroom, TV and hairdryer, and breakfast is served. Free Wifi and free car parking are both provided, and DVD facilities are available. It suits guests who want a simple, central base with the essentials covered.
See Townhouse Bed & BreakfastCherry Grove Guest House
87 Petteril St Carlisle Ca1 2Aw Uk, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Why stay hereOn Petteril Street, 0.6 km from Carlisle's centre, this 4-star guest house is one of the closest options to the middle of town, making it handy for guests who plan to explore on foot. Rooms have a bathroom, hairdryer, shower and TV, with an alarm clock provided. No guest rating is listed, so there is no review score to consider. It fits travellers wanting a basic, well-placed room near the centre.
See Cherry Grove Guest HouseCrossroads House
Brisco, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereCrossroads House is a 4-star property in Brisco, about 4.9 km from Carlisle, with a bar, lounge and garden, plus a patio and terrace for sitting outside. Family rooms and free car parking make it practical for those arriving by car with children, and pets are welcome. Free Wifi and laundry service add convenience. It suits guests wanting a relaxed rural base close to the city, with no listed guest rating to reference.
See Crossroads HouseNo 1 Guesthouse
1 Etterby St Carlisle Ca3 9Jb Uk, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAt 1.3 km from Carlisle's centre on Etterby Street, this 4-star guesthouse offers breakfast and free car parking, with free internet access in the lounge. It is a non-smoking property with a reception area. No guest rating is listed, so there is no score to compare. It suits guests who want a straightforward, smoke-free base a short distance from the centre, arriving by car and starting the day with breakfast.
See No 1 GuesthousePheasant Lodge Scottish Borders
Longtown, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay herePheasant Lodge, in Longtown about 13.7 km from Carlisle, is a 4-star property with a long list of leisure facilities: a sauna, jacuzzi, fitness centre and massage, plus a garden, patio and picnic area. A kitchen and kitchenette help guests self-cater, and free car parking and free Wifi are provided. Fishing and horse riding are available nearby. It suits guests wanting a spa-style, self-contained countryside stay.
See Pheasant Lodge Scottish Borders
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentonbridge Inn | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 174 | Yes | – | – | – | 20.8 km |
| Fox and Pheasant Inn | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 584 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 14.4 km |
| The Halston Carlisle | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.3 km |
| String Of Horses | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 344 | Yes | – | – | – | 10.3 km |
| The Sycamore Tree | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 287 | – | – | – | – | 13.0 km |
| The Golden Fleece | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 409 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 9.5 km |
| Dalston Hall | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 103 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 5.3 km |
| Crown Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 989 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 6.3 km |
| Lynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast | ★★★★ | 4.0 | 114 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 8.7 km |
| East View Guest House | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Townhouse Bed & Breakfast | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Cherry Grove Guest House | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Crossroads House | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – | Yes | 4.9 km |
| No 1 Guesthouse | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 1.3 km |
| Pheasant Lodge Scottish Borders | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | – | 13.7 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These hotels name family rooms or facilities children use: The Halston Carlisle and Crown Hotel both list family rooms, and Crown Hotel adds an indoor pool and a kids pool. Dalston Hall has family rooms and a games room, Fox and Pheasant Inn lists high chairs and a garden, and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast offers breakfast.
The Halston Carlisle · Crown Hotel · Dalston Hall · Fox and Pheasant Inn · Townhouse Bed & Breakfast
Pets welcome
Fox and Pheasant Inn, The Halston Carlisle, The Golden Fleece, Crown Hotel, Crossroads House and Lynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast all state that pets are allowed. The country addresses give a garden or terrace for dogs, and Fox and Pheasant Inn also has a picnic area and fishing.
Fox and Pheasant Inn · The Halston Carlisle · The Golden Fleece · Crown Hotel · Crossroads House · Lynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Parking on site
East View Guest House and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast, both on Warwick Road, also list free car parking, which is useful for a city address, and Fox and Pheasant Inn offers free car parking.
The Halston Carlisle · The Golden Fleece · Crown Hotel · Dalston Hall · Fox and Pheasant Inn · East View Guest House
Top guest scores
The highest guest scores here are Pentonbridge Inn at 4.7 out of 5 from 174 reviews and Fox and Pheasant Inn at 4.6 from 584. The Halston Carlisle holds 4.6 from 500 reviews, String Of Horses 4.6 from 344 and The Sycamore Tree 4.6 from 287, all 4-star.
Pentonbridge Inn · Fox and Pheasant Inn · The Halston Carlisle · String Of Horses · The Sycamore Tree
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Carlisle has 244 places to stay on this site, and rates are shown live, with the most recent rates first and then the best-reviewed rooms. The site's own text does not give transport times, stations or routes, so plan your journey to Carlisle separately; within the city the centre hotels such as The Halston Carlisle, East View Guest House and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast are the closest to the middle, at 0.3 km and 0.4 km.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Carlisle?
The Halston Carlisle and East View Guest House are both 0.3 km from the centre, and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast is 0.4 km away. Cherry Grove Guest House is 0.6 km out and No 1 Guesthouse 1.3 km; the country hotels range from 4.9 km to 20.8 km.
Do any of these Carlisle hotels have a pool or spa?
Crown Hotel in Wetheral is the one on this list with an indoor pool, and it also has a kids pool, a jacuzzi and a sauna. It is a 4-star hotel 6.3 km from the centre, with 989 reviews and a guest score of 4.2 out of 5.
Can I bring a dog to a 4-star hotel in Carlisle?
Yes. Fox and Pheasant Inn, The Halston Carlisle, The Golden Fleece, Crown Hotel, Crossroads House and Lynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast all list pets allowed. Fox and Pheasant Inn also has a garden, a picnic area and fishing.
Which hotels here offer parking?
Parking is listed at The Halston Carlisle, The Golden Fleece, Crown Hotel, Dalston Hall, Fox and Pheasant Inn, East View Guest House and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast. East View Guest House and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast specify free car parking, as does Fox and Pheasant Inn.
Which is the top-rated 4-star hotel on this shortlist?
Pentonbridge Inn has the highest guest score, 4.7 out of 5 from 174 reviews, but it is 20.8 km from the centre. Fox and Pheasant Inn follows at 4.6 from 584 reviews, then The Halston Carlisle at 4.6 from 500, the closest to the centre at 0.3 km.
Are there 4-star hotels in Carlisle for families?
The Halston Carlisle and Crown Hotel list family rooms, and Crown Hotel adds an indoor pool and kids pool. Dalston Hall has family rooms and a games room, String Of Horses and Crossroads House list family rooms, and Fox and Pheasant Inn has high chairs and a garden.
Do any of these hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Most do. Pentonbridge Inn, Fox and Pheasant Inn, The Halston Carlisle, String Of Horses, The Sycamore Tree, The Golden Fleece, Dalston Hall, Crown Hotel, Lynebank House Hotel Bed & Breakfast and Crossroads House all list restaurants, and bars appear at Pentonbridge Inn, Fox and Pheasant Inn, The Halston Carlisle and others.
Which 4-star hotels are in the city rather than the countryside?
The Halston Carlisle, East View Guest House and Townhouse Bed & Breakfast are on Warwick Road at 0.3 km, 0.3 km and 0.4 km from the centre, Cherry Grove Guest House is 0.6 km away on Petteril Street and No 1 Guesthouse is 1.3 km out on Etterby Street.