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String of Horses Inn

Carlisle · United Kingdom

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9.4/10Excellent262 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About String of Horses Inn

With a stay at String of Horses in Brampton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Talkin Tarn Country Park and Walby Farm Park. This inn is 16. 2 mi (26. 1 km) from Northumberland National Park and 17. 7 mi (28. 5 km) from Hadrian's Wall.

Free self parking is available onsite. At String of Horses, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms.

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With a stay at String of Horses in Brampton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Talkin Tarn Country Park and Brunton Park. This inn is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Solway Aviation Museum and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Walby Farm Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
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  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Talkin Tarn Country Park 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Solway Aviation Museum 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Brunton Park 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Walby Farm Park 12.3 km / 7.7 mi
University of Cumbria 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Carlisle Masjid 12.8 km / 8 mi
Eden Rock 12.9 km / 8 mi
Bitts Park 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Green Market 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
The Sands Centre 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
New Mills Trout Farm & Fishery 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
AMF Bowling 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
A World in Miniature Museum 13.9 km / 8.7 mi
Stanwix Bank Roman Wall 14 km / 8.7 mi
Carlisle Castle 14.1 km / 8.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about String of Horses Inn

9.4
Excellent
262 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2026
Alan
Good breakfast and good evening meal.
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Ryan
Nice area, able to park.
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Craig
Really nice stop on the way to Scotland, Best sleep in days!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
David
What a find this place was. We needed somewhere to stay and shelter from Storm Dave rather than risk the campervan.

We were lucky enough to find the family room at the String of Horses. Amazing food in the pub, amazing and super friendly staff, especially the lady who sorted out brownie pieces for my ten year old rather than the Sundae dessert version.

The breakfast in the morning, ordered from a menu rather than buffet was delicious with great options.

Added bonus was how close the pub was to all the Hadrians Wall forts and activities which we also stumbled across the next day on our way to Scotland.

5 stars, 10/10, if I could give more I would.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Kathryn
This was exactly what we were hoping for in this stay. The rooms were lovely and clean and the bathrooms were modern and fully stocked. The inn itself was charming, the staff so accommodating and the food (both dinner and breakfast) were delicious.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Kathryn
Really lovely. This was exactly what we were looking for as we traveled from London to Edinburgh by car. We wanted a quiet, homey feeling stay in a real country inn. String of Horses was exactly that. Dinner, the rooms, breakfast, the staff were all excellent! Cheers!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Kin Yip
Comfort stay
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2025
Euan
Great staff, good good, ample parking, clean tidy room. Shower was low pressure.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
ian
Comfy warm bedroom and beds with bath and shower.
Lovely staff and good food and choice in the evening and breakfast.
Easy parking and nice snug bar area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Gary
Very good rooms & food, great service
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Helen
Fantastic stay. Couldn’t believe Sam recognised us as we’d only been once before several months ago! She is amazing at her job… bright, bubbly & so efficient. Tbh, all of the staff are lovely. Great rooms, very comfy bed & lovely breakfast. Will definitely be back again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2025
Lesley
Staff very friendly, nice atmosphere in pub and excellent breakfast. Room comfortable.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Susan

Excellent

Lovely traditional hotel/pub. Friendly and accommodating. Very clean with wonderful historical features.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Mark
Good free Parking | Bar | great Breakfast | Family-friendly
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
Simon
Comfortable overnight stay with friendly staff. Evening meal was good.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Terry
Great place for an overnight stay
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Nicola

17th century in. Wow

Absolutely amazing! We found this little gem quite by chance as a half way stop between Scotland and England! It was a fantastic experience and the charm of the 17th century building as well as the charming staff was absolutely perfect in every way. The food was incredible and quite unexpected!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Lawrence

Great place

Lovely old buiding with loads of character wi fi worked fine, nice staff and mealscwerecexcellent. Would use again
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Giorgio
Great service, great people that made the experience very comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Paula

A little gem

We had a fantastic stay at the String of Horses. It is a beautifully renovated property in a lovely location. The staff were so friendly and the food was amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Donald
A fantastic English country pub with very friendly staff and excellent food.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Leanne
Very friendly staff. Pleasant room. Lovely, specious en-suite with shelving for our toiletries. Delicious evening meal in the restaurant and generous breakfast. Would recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Lynne
The staff - special mention for Sam - were helpful and there when needed. I forgot to pack our toothbrushes and we were supplied with them free of charge. The bedroom was small but it's an old coaching inn so many irregularities to be expected. The bathroom was big! Dinner and breakfast were very good and the location is good. Not far to the lake district or borders and very peaceful in a small village.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Heidi
Quiet, remote setting near Hadrian’s Wall and lovely scenic drives. Authentic 17th century coaching inn with lots of historic charm in the common areas. We stayed 5 days in the clean, comfortable family quarters with plenty of room and a huge shower. Nice, friendly staff. Really good food. The eggs benedict at breakfast was super. Plenty of free on-site parking.
Heads up to foreigners: Do your business in GB Pounds. Although we were not asked our preference, we received a 4.95% upcharge to convert payment to our local currency.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Stephanie

The peace and quiet is stunning.

This was an adorable, historic inn in a tiny town near Hadrians Wall. We ate dinner and breakfast at the pub downstairs. The food was good with vegetarian and vegan options. It was so quiet. We slept with the windows open and I heard only one car the emote stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Arran
Great staff, excellent food, very comfortable room, nothing at all to fault, highly recommended
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2025
Caroline
Great stay, lovely and quiet would recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Ian

Review

Lovely visit. Charismatic place steeped in a sense of history in a quote location. The room eras wonderful and I love a big TV.

Food was lovely.. Wonderful stay
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2025
Russell

Friendly country Pub.

Very friendly and attentative service.
Rooms are recently refurbished to a high standard.
Food was excellent - full breakfast and good selection on the menu (including specials) for dinner.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Veena
The staff was wonderful and our stay was perfect!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Angela
Very enjoyable stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
Sue
Lovely inn. Great food. Friendly service. Highly recommend a stay here.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Paul

Just perfect!

The String Of Horses was an amazing place to stay. A quietly located inn it has superbly appointed rooms - the bathroom was amazing and the bed large and so comfortable; a lively restaurant serving quality high food and comfortable bar with an open fireplace.
Staff are friendly and provide an amazing service from front of house and throughout the bar and restaurant.
The breakfast service is high quality too with lovely food prepared to order.
Well worth a visit and we’ll be back 👍
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jan 2025
Michael

Quaint country pub with rooms

Quaint country pub with rooms. The staff are really helpful and friendly. The place is very clean and looks welcoming. However the room I had was small and basic but the bed was comfy and everything worked. Nowhere to sit comfortably or even to do some work. Food is very tasty especially the evening meals. Breakfast choice very good and again delicious food well presented. Thank you.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2025
Jamie

Trip to Carlisle

Great location and lovely old pub with lots of history. Friendly staff.
Business
8/10
Excellent
10 Dec 2024
Dave

First stay

Lovely very old inn. Staff were welcoming and friendly
Such a comfortable peaceful nights sleep.
Great place to stay for walking in the area.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Robin
String of Horses is a very nice Inn to stay at close to Hadrian's Wall. Friendly staff, good range of beers and good menu of locally sourced products
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Kathy
Due to road closure it was a challenge locating hotel, but the stay was well worth it. Hotel was quaint, clean and efficient. The food was great and the staff was wonderful. Sue was exceptional!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
Thomas
It was a delightful inn with a restaurant attached. We didn’t have to walk or drive anywhere. Beds were comfy and an easy ride to Hadrian’s Wall
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Clive

A little Gem.

This was a great little find for an overnight stay. Not a lot nearby but you don’t need it.
A lovely 16th century bar area with good local beers. Rooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard.
The food in the restaurant was all superb as was the breakfast. Service in all areas was excellent making for a very good stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Patrick
Excellent in every way in fact one of the best places I have stopped in. Cannot fault the place in any way just hope some big chain does not take it over. Fantastic bar restaurant and originality that is lacking in so many places.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Edward

Truly excellent stay

Very good quality food, nice atmosphere, cosy traditional pub, excellent staff.
Highly recommended.
I will be back again
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2024
Beverly
Well outside city limits, quaint lovely hotel
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Ronald
Homely
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2024
Robin
Lovely hotel, very friendly and highly recommended
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
Myla
This property is in an old coaching inn, so it has lots of history and charm. The amenities,are great, it is clean and comfortable, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Our dinner here was wonderful. It's a very enjoyable place stay and convenient to the sites along Hadrian's Wall.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
stephen
This property was a find! I was concerned driving there as it was located in the middle of nowhere and thank God for Google maps else I don't know how I would find it. But what a delight! The room was comfy. The food was great. The service was exceptional. The bar was just a lot of fun. It was very convenient to Hadrian's wall
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Paul
All good . I'd use again
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2024
James

Absolutely brilliant!

We stayed for 2 night's from the 16th until the 18th and sue and colin certainly did well, infact very well indeed. I couldnt of asked for more. The room was amazing, the food was WOW! Sue was such a lovely lady- she couldnt do enough for you! It was the first time i took my giirfriend away :) and lets just say it was an experience we will never forget. Thanks guys. 😊
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2024
Verified traveler

Great place.

This hotel is fantastic the staff are friendly and helpful and the food is absolutely superb. Difficult to get to because of the amount of roadworks / diversions in that area. The real problem I had was my room it was so noisy I thought I was sitting in the pool room very,very noisy. So I'd advise asking for a quiet room when you book.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2023
jason

Little Gem

Great Stay! Food fantastic!
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2023
Philippe
Unique old-fashioned atmosphere, great beer, dinner, room a tad small but comfy, very warm personnel, great base to visit Carlisle, Hadrian’s wall and Lake district
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2023
Verified traveler

ok for a night.

Overall the hotel was good and clean with the room comfortable with plenty of parking space.
There was no food available on the Sunday night, however there were alternative options available with delivery's from pizza and other food outlets from the nearby town.
If your relying on WIFI for work emails or calls don't, very much a hit and miss.
The only real negative point was the shower not very good with little or limited heat and power.
I may of been unlucky and other rooms may have been a lot better.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
Thomas
We enjoyed the atmosphere of an old fashioned village pub which we used as a base for travelling around the area and which we enjoyed coming back to for a drink in the wonderful atmospheric bar, followed by excellent cuisine served by superb staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2023
Sharon

Really enjoyed staying at the String of horses. A*

I messed up our booking and actually arrived a week early, however the lady was amazing and took it all in her stride and found us a superb room and was really accommodating of us being the wrong day. Unfortunately we missed supper but the menu look amazing, breakfast was delicious. The String of horses is traditional but also luxury with comfy mattress, pillows and soft towels. Very generous double ended bath. Highly recommend staying here.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2023
Andrew

Very pleasant stay

Very pleasant place
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2023
Steven
This was a absolute highlight on our trip, the accommodations were great, the food was absolutely amazing as was the chef, combine that with our hosts and the locals who made you feel more than welcome.
We can’t recommend this place highly enough. Thank you to all of you for your generosity.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2022
Paul
Great place, loved the historic hotel and the owner and staff were the best.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2022
Gordon
Lovely place. Very clean, delightfully decorated rooms with a nice firm mattress. Breakfast was fantastic, i couldn't believe it was in the very reasonable price I'd paid. Would have extended my stay but alas it was fully booked
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2022
kenneth

Perfect stop off

From the big smile when we checked in to the big smile when we checked out. All very good. The food and sevice for breakfast and dinner were excellent, bedroom refurberd to a high standard (including the bathroom) only point, low water pressure, all else was perfect. Will be back again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2022
Joan
We were only there for one night but everything was just as we wanted and needed.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2022
ROBERT
Beautiful room, tastefully decorated, in a building oozing charm and history. Staff were most accommodating in regard to our needs. Would stay again for sure.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2022
Patricia
We were a bit late coming down from Kelso and it was almost dark when we got to Brampton trying to find the hotel. But after visiting most of the lanes and villages in the area, we eventually got there. Lovely old traditional Inn, friendly staff and no problem providing us with dinner though it was late by then. Food was delicious! Lovely bedroom, very comfortable bed and pillows. All very clean, and lots of newly painted areas in the property. Good choices for breakfast. Just wish checkout had been a little later as we had “lost” an hour with the clock change!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2021
Mikell

Family Studio w/Wet Room

This hotel was, in a nutshell, a wonderful place to stay. I believe that our particular room might have been the only one on the first floor and seemed to be handicap accessible. It also may have been the only room that had an exterior entrance. It had one double bed (U.S. queen), a single bed (U.S. twin), and a single fold-out futon chair. The \"kitchenette\" was comprised of a nice size porcelain sink, a dorm-sized fridge, a wooden counter-top with built-in drain board, a kettle with ceramic mugs & spoons, and sufficient cabinetry to store a few days worth of groceries. There was also a couch, dining table with 4 chairs, an occasional chair, several coffee and side tables, and a small wall-mounted TV. It was our first experience with a wet-room for a bathroom and we found that it was very clean and roomy. I actually much preferred it to the usual mildew infested shower stalls that many hotels have. The double-door entrance to the bathroom would make it easy to maneuver a wheelchair inside. There were only a few negatives to this room. One was that the seat-cushions and chairs needed a scrubbing as there were numerous spots and debris found on them. Also, the futon was broken and we had to prop up one end to make it lay flat. I think others have complained about the futons so it might be worth replacing these with a more useful solution. As for the breakfast, it was delicious and the service excellent. It's a beautiful place to stay and we would definitely go back!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2021
Susan
We were disappointed with the hotel, particularly having seen great reviews before travelling. Our room was small, as was the bed. It was also very uncomfortable meaning that I slept badly for 4 nights.
What disappointed us most was the food which was poorly cooked, particularly the breakfasts. It was also overpriced compared with several pubs in the area serving better food.
The staff were lovely however, very friendly and helpful, as was everyone that we met in our stay in Northumberland. The area is incredibly beautiful, and historically very interesting
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2021
Elizabeth

Comfortable 2 night stay.

Very comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff and good evening meals. However we were surprised and disappointed that the breakfast menu was limited. Porridge or cereals was an option and not part of the main menu. If you had cereals then no cooked breakfast. We had not experienced this before and felt this represented poor value for breakfast. Everything else was fine.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
Angela

Lovely stay, excellent food!

Lovely traditional Inn with lots of character and charm. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The family room was a great size and beds were lovely and comfortable. Our evening meal and breakfast were excellent. If a bit more attention had been made over cleanliness it would of been a ten out of ten!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2021
Verified traveler
Wonderful! Rooms were nice and clean and the staff was friendly. The food was outstanding and we really enjoyed our evenings outside and also in the dart room. Beautiful place to stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2021
Jonathan

An Inn full of character

Overall, very many plus points with one or two areas for improvement. An historic and charming inn situated in a quiet village setting. The points worthy of praise are as follows. Clean and comfortable, including a good bed. The room and en-suite were spacious. The staff were friendly and efficient; attentive but not intrusive. The Cumberland breakfast was especially good. The evening menu was simple and comprised regular pub food. Of the menu options, I can only comment on the fish and chips, which was done well. Ample parking was freely available in front and at the side of the inn. In terms of areas for improvement, the only important point would be to fit a better blind or curtain which would substantially block out the early sunlight. Other than that, there were minor issues with the WiFi but it generally worked. At points, the interior is a bit basic but for the good value price this was perhaps to be expected. The cables tacked on to the dining room ceiling detracted slightly from what was in most respects a great place to eat. Overall, I would highly recommend the String of Horses to anyone looking for a comfortable stay in a traditional setting at a very reasonable price.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2020
Stephen

Caldicott family tour

The String of Horses is a very nice, old pub and I can imagine in \"normal\" times would be quite a busy place; it was very quiet during our stay. The staff are excellent, very friendly and very helpful. The room was comfortable, though a little tired and, for some reason quite cold. To be fair it is summer so wouldn't expect the heating to be on and we didn't ask if it could be. Can't comment about evening meals as we are elsewhere but if the excellent breakfast is anything to go by should be fine
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2020
Verified traveler

Lovely stopover

Lovely stay, perfect for a stop over. The studio was ideal for us, although the futon was as much use as a chocolate fireguard, it wasn't great for a small child so definitely needs addressing if the room is to sleep four. Generally everything else was comfortable, well thought out and ideal for our needs although the huge bathroom is crying out for a bath. Breakfast was great and our evening meal was very good too. Would recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2020
Verified traveler

An absolute gem

We had a delightful stay for my sister’s 60th birthday. The Inn is charming and beautifully clean and comfortable. Every detail is perfect. The cooked breakfast was the best I have ever enjoyed and the evening meals in the restaurant were excellent. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The String of Horses gets the highest possible recommendation from us. Thank you for a wonderful time
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2019
Mike

The Faugh Treasure

Just fabulous. Everything was wonderful. Sorry we could only spend 1 night there.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2019
Cecily

Aussie tourists enjoyed

Staff/hosts very friendly & helpful. Our room had lovely decor & beds comfy. Lovely walking around property. Food was tasty & well priced. Would recommend staying here.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
This was a lovely place to stay.We had a warm welcome and the rooms were lovely and the bed very comfortable. We had our evening meal there and the food was excellent. Full English Breakfast next day was equally as good served with a lovely pot of fresh coffee.
A great start to our road trip
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
This Inn was one of the highlights of my trip. It was a completely charming 17th century inn that was stunning inside and out. The room was so modern on the inside. Yet the outside and inside lobby & lounge areas were period style and so charming.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2019
Ed
Super quaint Inn and village. Loved the vibe and the staff was outstanding. The restaurant and pub were awesome (which is especially good, since I don't know if there's anyplace else to eat in town), and breakfast was perfect! Off the beaten path in the country (but only about 8 miles from Carlisle), it was recommended by local friends, and was the best!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2019
Samuel
Loved it, made a difficult trip for me much easier.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Beautifully appointed rooms. The pub on premises
Was wonderful. We loved the full breakfast in the morning.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2019
Annemarie

Brilliant stay all round at the String of Horses!

Excellent for our trip - 9 of us stayed for our charity walk for Alzheimers yesterday - staff were excellent - thank you all
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Great little place

Spot on!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Great modern property in a historic inn and beautiful countryside.
Really nice staff and excellent food both for dinner and breakfast!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
I arrived very late for check in but was accommodated very well. The room was clean and tidy and the service friendly in every respect. I only stayed one night to break up a long drive but this is a great find and it is well worth trying.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2019
Margaret C.

Lovely and quaint.

Everything was great. Very enjoyable stay. Food was good too.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

Lovely village Inn

Very comfortable and convenient one night stop over.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2019
Stewart
Superb inn with quality accommodation. Great food and great beer.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2019
Graeme

Great location for an overnight stay

Excellent small hotel for a stay on the way south. Rooms are comfortable and food is excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Comfortable ,enjoyaable stay visiting the local area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Perfect old pub with great food.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2018
Roger

Rural Inn

Good location for Hadrian’s Wall historic sites. Good food and friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2018
John a

Charming and unique

An overnight birthday treat down memory lane as we stayed there before 25 years ago
It’s charming, relaxing and quite unique
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
Lovely place. Would stay again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2018
Richard

Beyond our expectations

A lovely welcome was followed by a perfectly prepared dinner in the bar. The service was fantastic - always so friendly and checking that all was OK. The rates for accommodation and the food were really great value.
We sincerely recommend this place and will most certainly return.
It can be hard to find but its worth the effort.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2018
alex

Wondeful Countryside Inn

As sson as we arrived Colin geeted us in very friendly and cheery manner. The staff were friendly and took the time to talk to you. A very pleasant experience and if i am in this area again i would think of staying here again.
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2018
Martin

Nice Inn in a very quiet location

Stopped over for a night on our way to the Lakes District. Tricky to find Faugh with almost no signposts, and the town isn't much more than The String of Horses! The Inn itself was quaint and lovely, staff were very good, rooms were a little tired, beds soft, but overall fine. Nice breakfast, and the bar/restaurant was great for a drink and evening meal on arrival!
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Comfortable place to stay.

Pleasant rural location but close to Carlisle. Modern facilities in a traditional coaching inn.
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2018
Irene

Worth visiting

The hotel was certainly off the beaten track and not too simple to find but once there, it is worth the narrow road trip. The room was fine although some drawer or shelf space would have been nice. The food was lovely and the staff friendly. A quiet place to relax or use as a base to explore the beautiful area round about..
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2018
Graeme

Fine pub

I used the pub as a one night stopover on the way south from Aberdeen to the lake district. It is a very good hotel with comfortable rooms and excellent food both in the evening and at breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2018
Verified traveler

Perfect

Perfect countryside Inn with family friendly pub. Great staff
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2018
Mike

Country Hotel

Nice country hotel. Food excellent. Staff friendly as you would expect in this part of England.

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String of Horses Inn
Faugh Brampton, Carlisle, United Kingdom

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