The Fleece at Ruleholme

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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, minibar, 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 81 km from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Thirlwall Castle (20 km) and Housesteads Roman Fort (34 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 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 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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”
Annette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My stay at The Fleece was exceptional, I had been concerned because of earlier negative reviews but all the staff were welcoming, knowledgeable and made my husband and I, & our dog, very welcome. We had a really lovely evening meal, the food was...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“New, well appointed, acres of space, comfortable room, good shower, excellent breakfast, ok dinner. Friendly staff”
Shanemcdonald
Ireland Ireland
“This has to be the highlight of our 7 week trip around the UK. This was the best accommodation. I have worked in hospitality and this location does a lot of things really well. Comfortable room, Very comfy bed, great in room facilities, wonderful...”
Anton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was excellent. My bedroom was large with a king bed, nespresso and tea making facilities, large TV and a lovely bathroom. Breakfast was freshly cooked and first class.”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is an immaculately clean, beautifully appointed place to stay around 5 miles from the M6. Perfect stop off point on our way to Scotland. Food was delicious, in particular the breakfast. I had the best tomato omelette I’ve ever had. All...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
The Bar at The Fleece
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Oak Room Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • French
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Gallery Lounge
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • High tea
  • Ambiance
    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 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$132. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Fleece at Ruleholme 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.

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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.