Situated 5 minutes' walk from Carlisle city centre, Cartref Guest House is a Grade II listed Victorian townhouse offering free WiFi throughout. Each room here will provide you with tea/coffee making facilities and come with either an en-suite or shared bathroom. The guest house offers an award-winning breakfast with options including a full English, continental and fruit juice. Situated on the Border Reiver Trail, the area is ideal for hiking and cycling. Carlisle Cathedral and Castle are within a 5-minute walk. The Sands Leisure Complex and theatre are within 10 minutes' walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cosy clean rooms with coffee and tea making facilities and toiletries. Perfect stay for our family and great location to walk into Carlisle.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely rooms, very clean and comfortable, landlady was excellent
  • Bartolomeo
    Italy Italy
    It was a great stay in this structure. It is a lovely example of a Victorian English house. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. Melany was fantastic in welcoming and assisting us, making our visit to Carlisle fantastic.

Managed by Cartref Guest HOuse

Company review score: 9.7Based on 778 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

As a family we enjoy eating out as much as possible and enjoy walking and cycling in the countryside. Most of my time is taken up with the Guest house which I love doing and meeting lots of amazing people over the 20 plus years of running Cartref. I find it so true people arrive as guests but leave as friends.

Property information

Cartref Guest House is a delightful place to stay to see all of what Carlisle steeped in history has to offer. Our Grade II listed Victorian Guest House has 8 comfortable rooms offering a variety of accommodation - singles, double, twins and triple rooms. At the start of the day we provide a hearty Lakeland breakfast which you can book on arrival for a small charge. We can cater for most guests dietary requirements (just let me know at the time of booking). Packed lunches are available at a nominal cost and we will be pleased to fill your flask with tea or coffee free of charge, just drop it off at breakfast. As a family we love to dine out as much as we can so we can recommend a vast selection of local eateries and wine bars which are all close by. We also love the outdoors, especially walking and cycling. We welcome both walkers and cyclists to Cartref and hope to answer any questions you have on the local area. All rooms are tastefully decorated and each one has its own individual character. They feature very comfortable beds, high quality pillows and linens, as well as modern en-suites, large bath towels and luxury complimentary toiletries. Free fast Wi-F...

Neighbourhood information

Cartref Guest House is on a few minutes walk from the city centre and all that Carlisle has to offer. Carlisle Cathedral, Tullie House Museum and Carlisle Castle are only 10 minutes walk away. The Cumberland Infirmary is just 1 mile away. We are in easy reach of the Lake District and Hadrians Wall.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cartref Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Cartref Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Cartref Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform the property of their expected arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking.

Please inform Cartref Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Cartref Guest House

  • Check-in at Cartref Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at Cartref Guest House include:

    • Triple
    • Single
    • Double

  • Cartref Guest House is 450 yards from the centre of Carlisle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Cartref Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cartref Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)