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Ashleigh House is set in Carlisle, 41 km from Askham Hall, 30 km from Thirlwall Castle, and 36 km from Brougham Castle. The property is located 42 km from Whinfell Forest, 43 km from Housesteads Roman Fort and less than 1 km from Carlisle Railway Station.

Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also have free WiFi. Excellent guest house with a fairly spacious, well appointed room, a very comfortable bed and a large bathroom and great shower. Leanne was a very gracious host who provided for all our needs and prepared a great breakfast to order.

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9.3
Superb
1,027 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

At the guest house, all units are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house provides certain units with mountain views, and each unit is equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. All new Decoration and good location

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9.7
Exceptional
1,233 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

Located in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Cumbria region, The White House is a 5-star property featuring free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 200 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 39 km from Derwentwater Lake. Askham Hall is 42 km from the guest house and Muncaster Castle is 42 km away. Excellent location, walking distance to entertainment, restaurants, lake side attractions, boating and hiking. A nice quaint town with lots to do - White House is a great location.

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9
Superb
1,256 reviews
Price from
US$168
per night

Situated in Kirkby Lonsdale and within 28 km of Trough of Bowland, Red Dragon Inn has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 36 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 23 km from Kendal Castle and 28 km from Cathedral Church of St Peter. Lancaster Castle is 29 km away and Lancaster University is 38 km from the inn. Very cozy and charming place! It was our stopover between England and Scotland, and it didn't disappoint. Set in a quaint little town, this inn is right in the heart of it all. The rooms were perfectly cozy and comfortable, the staff incredibly welcoming, and the breakfast was generous and delicious. Highly recommended!

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9.1
Superb
1,068 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Overlooking picturesque hills, Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse is a family-run guest house in the tranquil Village of Ings, 2 miles from Windermere. There is free Wi-Fi in the bedrooms.

Rooms at Meadowcroft are traditionally furnished, and benefit from a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is storage space in bedside chests of drawers and a wardrobe in every room. It's hard to choose one particular thing as they go out of their way to make you feel at home

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9.3
Superb
1,020 reviews
Price from
US$169
per night

The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Ambleside Townhouse offers free car parking and a lock-up area for motorcycles and bicycles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The breakfast choices and the system in place for everyone to have a table when they wanted and pre-ordered breakfast was great. Lovely setting. Extras on the buffet were great.

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9
Superb
1,255 reviews
Price from
US$105
per night

The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels.

The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. amazing location. Wonderful breakfast. rooms are big enough and modern. The hotel is walking distance from the city center. new owners. will definitely come back.

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9.2
Superb
1,049 reviews
Price from
US$97
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. Great, spacious room, comfortable bed, great food, and very friendly and helpful staff, Chloe was exceptional and very professional. One of the best places we have ever stayed,

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9.1
Superb
1,259 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking.

Suitable for adults only, each room at Jerichos come with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms and iPod docks. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Original Victorian period features adorn the property, which also offers a cosy lounge. Clean and beautiful room, plus free parking lot, with great location in the Windermere town.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,147 reviews
Price from
US$130
per night

The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Rum Doodle feature luxurious vintage furniture and original artwork. Benefits also include an en suite bathroom, designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. cosy and nice breakfast especially their smoked salmon and scrambled eggs

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9.3
Superb
1,283 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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