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.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom“Full english excellent, Chef can be seen cooking so hygeine no problem, pleasant staff.” - Robert United Kingdom“Use the Fleece as a half way stopover, really great hotel, great food and even better great staff”
- Nick
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“Great staff. Wonderful facilities. But I the middle of nowhere. Difficult to access if walking Hadrian’s Wall.” - Margaret United Kingdom“Excellent food with beautiful rooms. Comfortable lounges with open fires. Would highly recommend.”
- Sarah United Kingdom“It was clean, tastefully decorated, bedrooms roomy very good”
- William 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“A great place to stay with fantastic rooms staff and food”
- James United Kingdom“A fantastic place to stay that is clean and tidy with friendly helpful staff”
- Annette 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...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Bar at The Fleece
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Oak Room Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • French
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Gallery Lounge
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • High tea
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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.
