Arkale Lodge
US$115
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$115
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Arkale Lodge average US$68 in the cheapest month (January) and US$116 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$68 |
| February | US$77 |
| March | US$80 |
| April | US$91 |
| May | US$104 |
| June | US$116 |
| July | US$116 |
| August | US$114 |
| September | US$115 |
| October | US$100 |
| November | US$94 |
| December | US$86 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$116)
Cheapest: January (~US$68)
About this property
This smoke-free guesthouse features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Amenities
This smoke-free guesthouse features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Arkale Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at Arkale Lodge in Carlisle, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Carlisle Masjid and 5 minutes by foot from University of Cumbria. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Green Market and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from AMF Bowling.
What's nearby
Carlisle Masjid(0.1 Miles)
University of Cumbria(0.3 Miles)
Green Market(0.7 Miles)
Carlisle Guildhall(0.7 Miles)
AMF Bowling(0.8 Miles)
Carlisle Cathedral(0.8 Miles)
Tullie House Museum and Gallery(0.8 Miles)
Brunton Park(0.8 Miles)
Bitts Park(1 Miles)
Eden Rock(1 Miles)
Carlisle Castle(1.1 Miles)
Magic Castle(1.1 Miles)
The Sands Centre(1.2 Miles)
Carlisle Racecourse(2.2 Miles)
A World in Miniature Museum(4 Miles)
Carlisle (CAX)(8.2 Miles)
Manchester Airport (MAN)(124.8 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Housekeeping
Cycling
Location
Arkale Lodge 59, London Road, Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Carlisle Masjid (0.1 Miles)
University of Cumbria (0.3 Miles)
Green Market (0.7 Miles)
Carlisle Guildhall (0.7 Miles)
AMF Bowling (0.8 Miles)
Carlisle Cathedral (0.8 Miles)
Guest reviews
9
Fabulous
Based on 222 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
12%
Couple
37%
Family
19%
Group
15%
Solo
15%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across the reviews, Arkale Lodge is praised for exceptionally friendly, attentive hosts, very good value, and generous cooked breakfasts, alongside clean, comfortable rooms and a handy location within walking distance of Carlisle’s centre and train station.
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What guests think
Across the reviews, Arkale Lodge is praised for exceptionally friendly, attentive hosts, very good value, and generous cooked breakfasts, alongside clean, comfortable rooms and a handy location within walking distance of Carlisle’s centre and train station.
Common drawbacks include off-site or hard-to-find parking with confusing rules, no lift and steep stairs, occasional street or nightlife noise, and some bathrooms or decor feeling small, dated, or in need of upkeep. A few guests also found showers cramped or water pressure low, while others thought rooms were basic but adequate. Overall, expect a straightforward, good-value stay close to the centre.
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Facilities
Parking is off-site and can be confusing or a short walk away; several guests reported difficulty finding it and warned not to use the pub’s car park. There is no lift and stairs can be steep.
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Andrew
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hosts very friendly, hotel is situated right on the edge of the nightlife area. Big breakfast great breakfast room. Close to all amenities. The Hotel is an old converted town house with all the rooms upstairs. Big wide staircases no lift. The pub next door has a good selection of food at reasonable prices. We enjoyed our stay. .
Great hosts very friendly, hotel is situated right on the edge of the nightlife area. Big breakfast great breakfast room. Close to all amenities. The Hotel is an old converted town house with all the rooms upstairs. Big wide staircases no lift. The pub next door has a good selection of food at reasonable prices. We enjoyed our stay. .
6
Andrew
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
8
Simon
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pretty good b&b for the price,breakfast was a bit chaotic,but when everything finally arrived it was pretty good. Parking was an issue.
Pretty good b&b for the price,breakfast was a bit chaotic,but when everything finally arrived it was pretty good. Parking was an issue.
10
Richard
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Brilliant service from Ishwar and Sabita, true care and consideration for an octogenarian guest. Great breakfast menu - cooked to perfection. However, stairs no lift and parking circa 100m in private shared carpark. Not at the pub next door which is only available for pub dining.
Brilliant service from Ishwar and Sabita, true care and consideration for an octogenarian guest. Great breakfast menu - cooked to perfection. However, stairs no lift and parking circa 100m in private shared carpark. Not at the pub next door which is only available for pub dining.
10
John
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good b@b, really nice hosts, breakfast great, very clean, word of ⚠️, don't park in hotel nextdoor, you will be fined, ishwar will direct you, park for short while across the road
Very good b@b, really nice hosts, breakfast great, very clean, word of ⚠️, don't park in hotel nextdoor, you will be fined, ishwar will direct you, park for short while across the road
8
Diane
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The owner was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was superior. Our room was clean and spacious enough. We were disappointed with the parking as that was a major reason for booking here. The parking is a block away and there is no place to unload at the lodge so you have to haul luggage from a block away.
The owner was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was superior. Our room was clean and spacious enough. We were disappointed with the parking as that was a major reason for booking here. The parking is a block away and there is no place to unload at the lodge so you have to haul luggage from a block away.
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Shawn
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking a big issue for us. There is no onsite parking, okay no worries but the pub nextdoor to Arkale somehow issued us with TWO parking tickets for loading and unloading our bags. Enterprise rental company is charging us for this 70 pounds! Almost as much as the Arkdale cost. The owner and staff seem nice but this is unacceptable. Instructions about how to park must be given before arrival. I sent an email to Arkdale about tickets but no response….
Parking a big issue for us. There is no onsite parking, okay no worries but the pub nextdoor to Arkale somehow issued us with TWO parking tickets for loading and unloading our bags. Enterprise rental company is charging us for this 70 pounds! Almost as much as the Arkdale cost. The owner and staff seem nice but this is unacceptable. Instructions about how to park must be given before arrival. I sent an email to Arkdale about tickets but no response….
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John
11 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I enjoyed our 1 night stay made all the better by Ishwar the host. Really nice man. Even got in the car to direct me to his car park after I got confused by directions. It's 2 mins away behind buildings over the road. About half a mile, flat walk to station and town centre but £1.80 on one of the many buses that stop outside. Fantastic breakfast with cereals if you wish, juice/tea and full English.
I enjoyed our 1 night stay made all the better by Ishwar the host. Really nice man. Even got in the car to direct me to his car park after I got confused by directions. It's 2 mins away behind buildings over the road. About half a mile, flat walk to station and town centre but £1.80 on one of the many buses that stop outside. Fantastic breakfast with cereals if you wish, juice/tea and full English.
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Emma
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient stop, not too far from the M6 and an easy walk into town. Generous breakfast and free parking a bonus
Convenient stop, not too far from the M6 and an easy walk into town. Generous breakfast and free parking a bonus
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Colin
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good value and nice breakfast. But car park not easy to find, lots of stairs and area not great
Good value and nice breakfast. But car park not easy to find, lots of stairs and area not great
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Cleanliness
Guests consistently describe rooms as very clean or spotless. A few mention tired areas or old carpet smells.
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Cheryl
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My single room was clean and tidy. Could do with a better carpet and repair is needed to sliding shower room door. But it was very adequate - nice tea and biscuits supplied in room. Breakfast was excellent - just too much!!
My single room was clean and tidy. Could do with a better carpet and repair is needed to sliding shower room door. But it was very adequate - nice tea and biscuits supplied in room. Breakfast was excellent - just too much!!
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Andrew
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
10
Daniel
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food nice clean rooms , lovely owners . Was perfect stop off for our trip to glasgow
Great food nice clean rooms , lovely owners . Was perfect stop off for our trip to glasgow
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Marc
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel,perfect central location and spotlessly clean and very friendly host
Beautiful hotel,perfect central location and spotlessly clean and very friendly host
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ZIA
2 Apr 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The manager was a good man and helpfull . Unfortunately, there was smell of old carpet , especially in my room smell so bad , i had to leave open the window but still no good . It need full refurbishment.
The manager was a good man and helpfull . Unfortunately, there was smell of old carpet , especially in my room smell so bad , i had to leave open the window but still no good . It need full refurbishment.
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Feng
4 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice and clean room, breakfast is good as well.
Nice and clean room, breakfast is good as well.
10
John
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good b@b, really nice hosts, breakfast great, very clean, word of ⚠️, don't park in hotel nextdoor, you will be fined, ishwar will direct you, park for short while across the road
Very good b@b, really nice hosts, breakfast great, very clean, word of ⚠️, don't park in hotel nextdoor, you will be fined, ishwar will direct you, park for short while across the road
8
Ian
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Greeted by the owner as we stepped through the front door, shown straight to our room which was immaculately clean then showed me were to park my car. Overall he was extremely helpful told us of a restaurant to go for an evening meal which turned out to be very good, breakfast was excellent. If I am passing that way again then I would definitely return.
Greeted by the owner as we stepped through the front door, shown straight to our room which was immaculately clean then showed me were to park my car. Overall he was extremely helpful told us of a restaurant to go for an evening meal which turned out to be very good, breakfast was excellent. If I am passing that way again then I would definitely return.
8
Davis
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, the breakfast magic, and the location was brill. Happy to recommend.
The room was clean, the breakfast magic, and the location was brill. Happy to recommend.
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Gillian
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I loved my stay. Lovely, friendly and helpful hosts, spotlessly clean, very comfortable and a fabulous and very generous breakfast. I recommend this guest house to anyone visiting Carlisle.
I loved my stay. Lovely, friendly and helpful hosts, spotlessly clean, very comfortable and a fabulous and very generous breakfast. I recommend this guest house to anyone visiting Carlisle.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and basic, with some noted as spacious enough. Several guests mention small or cramped bathrooms/showers, occasional street noise in front rooms, and dated decor in places.
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Wendy
31 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It was good for price but mattress was poor
It was good for price but mattress was poor
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Claire
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, very friendly and helpful staff. Fab breakfast. The room was clean, had everything we needed. Some areas are tired but you can see they are working hard to upgrade the tired areas. Thank you your kindness and hospitality.
Excellent location, very friendly and helpful staff. Fab breakfast. The room was clean, had everything we needed. Some areas are tired but you can see they are working hard to upgrade the tired areas. Thank you your kindness and hospitality.
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Cheryl
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My single room was clean and tidy. Could do with a better carpet and repair is needed to sliding shower room door. But it was very adequate - nice tea and biscuits supplied in room. Breakfast was excellent - just too much!!
My single room was clean and tidy. Could do with a better carpet and repair is needed to sliding shower room door. But it was very adequate - nice tea and biscuits supplied in room. Breakfast was excellent - just too much!!
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Andrew
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
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ZIA
2 Apr 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The manager was a good man and helpfull . Unfortunately, there was smell of old carpet , especially in my room smell so bad , i had to leave open the window but still no good . It need full refurbishment.
The manager was a good man and helpfull . Unfortunately, there was smell of old carpet , especially in my room smell so bad , i had to leave open the window but still no good . It need full refurbishment.
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sarah
14 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay here was lovely. We travelled up for a family funeral and was wanting somewere qyiet and peaceful to rest afterwards. The host was very polite and friendly the bed was super comfy and the breakfast was 10 out of 10. We will definateky be using this place when we come to see family from now on
Our stay here was lovely. We travelled up for a family funeral and was wanting somewere qyiet and peaceful to rest afterwards. The host was very polite and friendly the bed was super comfy and the breakfast was 10 out of 10. We will definateky be using this place when we come to see family from now on
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Rob
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking is not onsite, it's down the road in a publicly accessible car park, with CCTV. WiFi is extremely poor to being unusable. Thats the general points that would be considered negative. We had ensuite rooms, but one didn't have a toilet in the room. I'd consider that essential to be called ensuite. On the positives, the owners are very welcoming and helpful. Also, breakfast is good, nice ingredients and generous. It's within walking distance of the town centre. The neutral points are the beds are ok, not the comfiest, not the worse. Also, the rooms are basic and functional.
Parking is not onsite, it's down the road in a publicly accessible car park, with CCTV. WiFi is extremely poor to being unusable. Thats the general points that would be considered negative. We had ensuite rooms, but one didn't have a toilet in the room. I'd consider that essential to be called ensuite. On the positives, the owners are very welcoming and helpful. Also, breakfast is good, nice ingredients and generous. It's within walking distance of the town centre. The neutral points are the beds are ok, not the comfiest, not the worse. Also, the rooms are basic and functional.
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Diane
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The owner was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was superior. Our room was clean and spacious enough. We were disappointed with the parking as that was a major reason for booking here. The parking is a block away and there is no place to unload at the lodge so you have to haul luggage from a block away.
The owner was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was superior. Our room was clean and spacious enough. We were disappointed with the parking as that was a major reason for booking here. The parking is a block away and there is no place to unload at the lodge so you have to haul luggage from a block away.
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Deborah
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is OK and I would choose to stay here again. It was clean, warm and felt safe. It's not a brand new out-of-the-box chain hotel so don't expect that. On the other hand the staff were helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was good and nice for it to be included in the price.
This hotel is OK and I would choose to stay here again. It was clean, warm and felt safe. It's not a brand new out-of-the-box chain hotel so don't expect that. On the other hand the staff were helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was good and nice for it to be included in the price.
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Jamie
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The lodge is on a very busy main road so can be noisy at times but I had a room at the back and was quiet. I enjoyed my stay very much and will stay here again the next time I am in Carlisle.
The lodge is on a very busy main road so can be noisy at times but I had a room at the back and was quiet. I enjoyed my stay very much and will stay here again the next time I am in Carlisle.
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Service
Service is widely praised as exceptionally friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with hosts helping with directions, late check-ins, and luggage. One guest reported poor follow-up about parking fines.
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Yvonne
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The owner was extremely attentive, even got some decaf coffee for our room. We were able to book into our room early which was very convenient. The room was very clean and even little touches like cotton buds and cotton wool in the bathroom didn’t go unnoticed. The breakfast, wow, excellent, such a hearty meal, lots to choose from again the owner remembered I drank decaf. Attention to detail was excellent and calling me by my first name made it very welcoming and friendly. I will absolutely visit again. Thank you for making our stay so pleasurable.
The owner was extremely attentive, even got some decaf coffee for our room. We were able to book into our room early which was very convenient. The room was very clean and even little touches like cotton buds and cotton wool in the bathroom didn’t go unnoticed. The breakfast, wow, excellent, such a hearty meal, lots to choose from again the owner remembered I drank decaf. Attention to detail was excellent and calling me by my first name made it very welcoming and friendly. I will absolutely visit again. Thank you for making our stay so pleasurable.
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Jayantilal
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I checked in very late 11pm. I had rung ahead and I was met by Ishwar the owner with a friendly smile. He even asked if I had eaten? A friendly place owned and managed by Ishwar and his wife Sabita. This was my first stay but I will definitely look at staying there again.
I checked in very late 11pm. I had rung ahead and I was met by Ishwar the owner with a friendly smile. He even asked if I had eaten? A friendly place owned and managed by Ishwar and his wife Sabita. This was my first stay but I will definitely look at staying there again.
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Kenneth
6 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean. The proprietor was extremely kind and helpful. He even helped carry the luggage upstairs. The breakfast provided in the morning was excellent! Ham, sausage, black pudding, eggs baked tomato, beans and toast all freshly cooked to order! There was also a coffee machine for lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos etc. for those with a smaller appetite you could also choose cereal or other items. The room had coffee and tea and some cookies. There are several pubs and take away restaurants within a few blocks. And for those of us who like face cloths in the bathroom, those were there also. Great little place to stay!
The room was very clean. The proprietor was extremely kind and helpful. He even helped carry the luggage upstairs. The breakfast provided in the morning was excellent! Ham, sausage, black pudding, eggs baked tomato, beans and toast all freshly cooked to order! There was also a coffee machine for lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos etc. for those with a smaller appetite you could also choose cereal or other items. The room had coffee and tea and some cookies. There are several pubs and take away restaurants within a few blocks. And for those of us who like face cloths in the bathroom, those were there also. Great little place to stay!
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Ian
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Greeted by the owner as we stepped through the front door, shown straight to our room which was immaculately clean then showed me were to park my car. Overall he was extremely helpful told us of a restaurant to go for an evening meal which turned out to be very good, breakfast was excellent. If I am passing that way again then I would definitely return.
Greeted by the owner as we stepped through the front door, shown straight to our room which was immaculately clean then showed me were to park my car. Overall he was extremely helpful told us of a restaurant to go for an evening meal which turned out to be very good, breakfast was excellent. If I am passing that way again then I would definitely return.
10
Richard
8 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very helpful and courteous
Staff were very helpful and courteous
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Ivan
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly. Nice room. Excellent Breakfast
Very friendly. Nice room. Excellent Breakfast
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Craig
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming and friendly. It was late when i arrived and very understandin. Thanks so much.
Very welcoming and friendly. It was late when i arrived and very understandin. Thanks so much.
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Judith
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderfully helpful, very pleasant staff!
Wonderfully helpful, very pleasant staff!
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Shawn
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking a big issue for us. There is no onsite parking, okay no worries but the pub nextdoor to Arkale somehow issued us with TWO parking tickets for loading and unloading our bags. Enterprise rental company is charging us for this 70 pounds! Almost as much as the Arkdale cost. The owner and staff seem nice but this is unacceptable. Instructions about how to park must be given before arrival. I sent an email to Arkdale about tickets but no response….
Parking a big issue for us. There is no onsite parking, okay no worries but the pub nextdoor to Arkale somehow issued us with TWO parking tickets for loading and unloading our bags. Enterprise rental company is charging us for this 70 pounds! Almost as much as the Arkdale cost. The owner and staff seem nice but this is unacceptable. Instructions about how to park must be given before arrival. I sent an email to Arkdale about tickets but no response….
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Judith
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff are incredibly helpful, pleasant and very accommodating. Breakfast is impressive. Location gives easy access to city centre. Very reasonably priced and good value.
Staff are incredibly helpful, pleasant and very accommodating. Breakfast is impressive. Location gives easy access to city centre. Very reasonably priced and good value.
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Location
Convenient for Carlisle city centre, the train station and major roads, with shops, buses, and dining nearby. Some mention traffic or nightlife noise and a few felt the immediate area was less appealing.
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Karl
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal spot for the train station, restaurants and bars.
Ideal spot for the train station, restaurants and bars.
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Michael
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly host, good room, good location, excellent breakfast
Friendly host, good room, good location, excellent breakfast
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Andrew
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hosts very friendly, hotel is situated right on the edge of the nightlife area. Big breakfast great breakfast room. Close to all amenities. The Hotel is an old converted town house with all the rooms upstairs. Big wide staircases no lift. The pub next door has a good selection of food at reasonable prices. We enjoyed our stay. .
Great hosts very friendly, hotel is situated right on the edge of the nightlife area. Big breakfast great breakfast room. Close to all amenities. The Hotel is an old converted town house with all the rooms upstairs. Big wide staircases no lift. The pub next door has a good selection of food at reasonable prices. We enjoyed our stay. .
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Marc
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel,perfect central location and spotlessly clean and very friendly host
Beautiful hotel,perfect central location and spotlessly clean and very friendly host
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Davis
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, the breakfast magic, and the location was brill. Happy to recommend.
The room was clean, the breakfast magic, and the location was brill. Happy to recommend.
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Paul
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I had to ring ahead as I thought I would miss their opening hours, the proprietor was friendly+ helpful, said there would be no problem. In the following am was a very good breakfast, freshly cooked. Lovely place to stay. Very convenient for station and centre centre < 10 mins walk.
I had to ring ahead as I thought I would miss their opening hours, the proprietor was friendly+ helpful, said there would be no problem. In the following am was a very good breakfast, freshly cooked. Lovely place to stay. Very convenient for station and centre centre < 10 mins walk.
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Emma
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient stop, not too far from the M6 and an easy walk into town. Generous breakfast and free parking a bonus
Convenient stop, not too far from the M6 and an easy walk into town. Generous breakfast and free parking a bonus
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Judith
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff are incredibly helpful, pleasant and very accommodating. Breakfast is impressive. Location gives easy access to city centre. Very reasonably priced and good value.
Staff are incredibly helpful, pleasant and very accommodating. Breakfast is impressive. Location gives easy access to city centre. Very reasonably priced and good value.
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Jamie
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The lodge is on a very busy main road so can be noisy at times but I had a room at the back and was quiet. I enjoyed my stay very much and will stay here again the next time I am in Carlisle.
The lodge is on a very busy main road so can be noisy at times but I had a room at the back and was quiet. I enjoyed my stay very much and will stay here again the next time I am in Carlisle.
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Colin
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good value and nice breakfast. But car park not easy to find, lots of stairs and area not great
Good value and nice breakfast. But car park not easy to find, lots of stairs and area not great
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Dining
Breakfast is repeatedly praised as generous, tasty, and freshly cooked, with vegetarian options and a coffee machine noted. A few mentioned limited hours or occasional chaos/cold plates, but overall sentiment is very positive.
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Michael
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly host, good room, good location, excellent breakfast
Friendly host, good room, good location, excellent breakfast
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Andrew
28 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
Bit drab looking from outside. No lift and steep stairs, not great on a walking stick with a small case. Room 3 was acceptable, clean and tidy, fresh smelling however the bathroom was a "tight fit" if wanting a poo. Also the shower was smaller than a phone box with just a trickle of water! The breakfast times of 7am to 9am are not acceptable especially on the weekend. I entered the dining room at 09.40 unaware and was told "finished" I asked for a sandwich to takeaway but told i would have to pay for it ( even though my booking included breakfast). Doubt very much if i would return.
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Clare
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming hosts & a great brekkie the next morning (including a great veggie brekkie!). Comfortable but nothing fancy — and it didn’t need to be.
Very welcoming hosts & a great brekkie the next morning (including a great veggie brekkie!). Comfortable but nothing fancy — and it didn’t need to be.
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Simon
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Pretty good b&b for the price,breakfast was a bit chaotic,but when everything finally arrived it was pretty good. Parking was an issue.
Pretty good b&b for the price,breakfast was a bit chaotic,but when everything finally arrived it was pretty good. Parking was an issue.
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Kenneth
6 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean. The proprietor was extremely kind and helpful. He even helped carry the luggage upstairs. The breakfast provided in the morning was excellent! Ham, sausage, black pudding, eggs baked tomato, beans and toast all freshly cooked to order! There was also a coffee machine for lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos etc. for those with a smaller appetite you could also choose cereal or other items. The room had coffee and tea and some cookies. There are several pubs and take away restaurants within a few blocks. And for those of us who like face cloths in the bathroom, those were there also. Great little place to stay!
The room was very clean. The proprietor was extremely kind and helpful. He even helped carry the luggage upstairs. The breakfast provided in the morning was excellent! Ham, sausage, black pudding, eggs baked tomato, beans and toast all freshly cooked to order! There was also a coffee machine for lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos etc. for those with a smaller appetite you could also choose cereal or other items. The room had coffee and tea and some cookies. There are several pubs and take away restaurants within a few blocks. And for those of us who like face cloths in the bathroom, those were there also. Great little place to stay!
10
John
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good b@b, really nice hosts, breakfast great, very clean, word of ⚠️, don't park in hotel nextdoor, you will be fined, ishwar will direct you, park for short while across the road
Very good b@b, really nice hosts, breakfast great, very clean, word of ⚠️, don't park in hotel nextdoor, you will be fined, ishwar will direct you, park for short while across the road
10
Ivan
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly. Nice room. Excellent Breakfast
Very friendly. Nice room. Excellent Breakfast
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Davis
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, the breakfast magic, and the location was brill. Happy to recommend.
The room was clean, the breakfast magic, and the location was brill. Happy to recommend.
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Howard
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The listing said parking available but no parking nearby and told to use residents' parking. I parked at a nearby restraurant by arrangement with that restraurant when I was having dinner. Very small shower room with the smallest hand basin. Cold breakfast plate but otherwise a very good breakfast, Overall, the pleasant staff made for a fairly enjoyable pvernight stay
The listing said parking available but no parking nearby and told to use residents' parking. I parked at a nearby restraurant by arrangement with that restraurant when I was having dinner. Very small shower room with the smallest hand basin. Cold breakfast plate but otherwise a very good breakfast, Overall, the pleasant staff made for a fairly enjoyable pvernight stay
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Judith
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff are incredibly helpful, pleasant and very accommodating. Breakfast is impressive. Location gives easy access to city centre. Very reasonably priced and good value.
Staff are incredibly helpful, pleasant and very accommodating. Breakfast is impressive. Location gives easy access to city centre. Very reasonably priced and good value.
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Antony
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly. Would always use them if Im in the area
Very friendly. Would always use them if Im in the area
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Peter
30 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A charming hotel with friendly staff, we really enjoyed staying here.
A charming hotel with friendly staff, we really enjoyed staying here.
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Christopher
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very well run hotel on the edge of Carlisle. Host was helpful and friendly. Clean room, comfortable bed. Lots of tea, coffee and biscuits! Great breakfast. Plenty pubs and restaurants easily walkable. Would recommend it and will definitely stay there again.
Very well run hotel on the edge of Carlisle. Host was helpful and friendly. Clean room, comfortable bed. Lots of tea, coffee and biscuits! Great breakfast. Plenty pubs and restaurants easily walkable. Would recommend it and will definitely stay there again.
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Joanne Alice
17 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed many times on volunteer business trips and property is good value
Stayed many times on volunteer business trips and property is good value
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Adrian
15 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was good. Didn't like the car parking as too far away from hotel and not secure. Rooms could do with and upgrade, and as no toilet in each bedroom as I had to share. Also not suitable for disabled access, as no lift and too many steap stairs.
Breakfast was good. Didn't like the car parking as too far away from hotel and not secure. Rooms could do with and upgrade, and as no toilet in each bedroom as I had to share. Also not suitable for disabled access, as no lift and too many steap stairs.
FAQs about Arkale Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 10. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. However, specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located just 0.1 km from Carlisle Masjid and a 5-minute walk from the University of Cumbria. It is also 0.7 mi from Green Market and AMF Bowling, making it conveniently situated for exploring the area.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
No, there is no swimming pool available at the property.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-05: NO DATA
- 2026-09-06: 95.94811041564941USD
- 2026-09-07: 80.74965956420898USD
- 2026-09-08: 100.98889228973388USD
- 2026-09-09: 99.0575969406128USD
- 2026-09-10: 109.19802284240723USD
- 2026-09-11: 126.2479245651245USD
- 2026-09-12: NO DATA
- 2026-09-13: 101.93092598876953USD
- 2026-09-14: 108.3493285873413USD
- 2026-09-15: 125.48704062805176USD
- 2026-09-16: 111.69396246032714USD
- 2026-09-17: 105.55704022216797USD
- 2026-09-18: 108.03579878997803USD
- 2026-09-19: 104.27767667388916USD
- 2026-09-20: 104.27767667388916USD
- 2026-09-21: 105.58702509765625USD
- 2026-09-22: 105.62700493164063USD
- 2026-09-23: 113.61300335235596USD
- 2026-09-24: 111.7023624786377USD
- 2026-09-25: 120.38959407348632USD
- 2026-09-26: 127.8158659576416USD
- 2026-09-27: 108.80541059417725USD
- 2026-09-28: 110.27466949310302USD
- 2026-09-29: 120.38959407348632USD
- 2026-09-30: 105.5170603881836USD
- 2026-10-01: 105.027307421875USD
- 2026-10-02: 128.3456076187134USD
- 2026-10-03: 102.05879588775635USD
- 2026-10-04: 105.80691418457032USD
- 2026-10-05: 115.53203538360596USD
- 2026-10-06: 133.7816688354492USD
- 2026-10-07: 128.36559753570558USD
- 2026-10-08: 128.36559753570558USD
- 2026-10-09: 132.26604148101808USD
- 2026-10-10: 132.21207047729493USD
- 2026-10-11: 148.63542653045653USD
- 2026-10-12: 126.48903521728515USD
- 2026-10-13: 128.41557232818604USD
- 2026-10-14: 148.57545677948USD
- 2026-10-15: 116.75674564819336USD
- 2026-10-16: 126.92271717529297USD
- 2026-10-17: 128.41557232818604USD
- 2026-10-18: 128.41557232818604USD
- 2026-10-19: 148.6953874206543USD
- 2026-10-20: 146.9034987045288USD
- 2026-10-21: 126.86874617156982USD
- 2026-10-22: NO DATA
- 2026-10-23: 133.78376884002685USD
- 2026-10-24: 128.36559753570558USD
- 2026-10-25: 116.75674564819336USD
- 2026-10-26: 128.36559753570558USD
- 2026-10-27: 133.82285373535157USD
- 2026-10-28: 148.6953874206543USD
- 2026-10-29: 133.82285373535157USD
- 2026-10-30: 133.82285373535157USD
- 2026-10-31: 148.63542653045653USD
- 2026-11-01: 116.75674564819336USD
- 2026-11-02: 146.9034987045288USD
- 2026-11-03: 128.3456076187134USD
- 2026-11-04: NO DATA
- 2026-11-05: 125.96042773590088USD
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 and cash
- This property is professionally cleaned
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Pet deposit: GBP 10 per day
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day plus GBP 10 one-time cleaning fee
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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