The Fleece at Ruleholme

–Excellent location – show map
+40 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Fleece at Ruleholme in Carlisle offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and French cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a bar, coffee shop, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Located 50 mi from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Thirlwall Castle (12 mi) and Housesteads Roman Fort (21 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Full english excellent, Chef can be seen cooking so hygeine no problem, pleasant staff.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Use the Fleece as a half way stopover, really great hotel, great food and even better great staff”
Nick
Canada Canada
“Stunning and quaint! We loved the decor and the atmosphere of the entire hotel. The free standing tub was opulent and lovely, while the shower was spa like. The room was very large by my experience in the UK thus far. Had a wonderful stay”
Bill
United States United States
“Great staff. Wonderful facilities. But I the middle of nowhere. Difficult to access if walking Hadrian’s Wall.”
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent food with beautiful rooms. Comfortable lounges with open fires. Would highly recommend.”
John
Australia Australia
“Good service at reception and at breakfast. Excellent room and bathroom. Relaxing lounge and library. Quiet rural site despite the proximity of a main road.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was clean, tastefully decorated, bedrooms roomy very good”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was exceedingly good. I do not know how long the full renovation has been, but it is in exceptional condition and all aspects of the operation are run in a top class way. The evening meal was a culinary delight and the breakfast...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A great place to stay with fantastic rooms staff and food”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A fantastic place to stay that is clean and tidy with friendly helpful staff”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
The Bar at The Fleece
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Oak Room Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • French
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Gallery Lounge
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • High tea
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Fleece at Ruleholme takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $132. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Fleece at Ruleholme of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.