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Bessiestown Country Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Carlisle with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Bessiestown Country Guesthouse offers a peaceful garden retreat and a sun-filled terrace where visitors can unwind. The property serves a delicious English breakfast and provides practical amenities including WiFi and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable, hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Charlotte)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Ensuite (Tanya)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Caroline) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Caroline)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Carlisle is home to Bessiestown Country Guesthouse. Clan Armstrong Centre and Bewcastle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Walled Garden - Arkleton and Walby Farm Park.
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Catlowdy, Longtown, Carlisle, Penton, Carlisle, England, CA6 5QP

What's nearby

  • Clan Armstrong Centre - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 27 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 27 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Carlisle Castle - 27 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Kielder Water and Forest Park - 41 min drive - 32.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gretna Green Station - 17 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pentonbridge inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hidden River Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Crossings Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Drove Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Black Lion Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Bessiestown Country Guesthouse

Upscale bed & breakfast
At Bessiestown Country Guesthouse, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Bessiestown Farm Country Guesthouse Hotel
Bessiestown Farm Country Guesthouse Longtown
Bessiestown Country Guesthouse B&B Carlisle
Bessiestown Country Guesthouse B&B
Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Carlisle
Bessiestown house Carlisle
Bessiestown Country Carlisle
Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Carlisle
Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Bed & breakfast
Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Carlisle

Frequently asked questions

Is Bessiestown Country Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bessiestown Country Guesthouse located?

Situated in Carlisle, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Canonbie Public Hall, Sand Hole Common, and Bolton Fell National Nature Reserve. Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie Tower are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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