String Of Horses

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

Dating from around 1659, the String of Horses is a traditional coaching inn is set in the country village of Faugh, 8 miles from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway. String of Horses lies in the middle of one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Britain: near Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District and the Scottish borders. With its oak beams and paneling, open fires and gleaming brassware, the String of Horses has welcomed visitors from all over the world for more than 350 years. Though acclaimed for its ‘yesteryear’ ambiance, the inn looks after you in 21st-century style, with great food. In every room is free Wi-Fi access, a digital TV and an private bathroom.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms are lovely. Staff are fab. Lots and choice of food and all first class. Pub is old world cosy which we love.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A nice very comfortable hotel, clean and modern bedrooms, although the bar and restaurant retain its original authentic features from its days as a coaching inn some 300 years ago.”
Christopher
United States United States
“Very quaint, clean, reasonably priced room with a great pub, excellent breakfast, and wonderful staff. Close enough to explore Hadrian’s Wall.”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice clean room, pleasant staff and nice breakfast & dinner”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent dinner and good choice of breakfast possibilities”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff Excellent food Lovely breakfast Very reasonably priced Building with character”
Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Set in a Nice quiet village. Staff were lovely and very attentive. Food really nice. Family Room was a great size with very nice decor.”
Joseph
United States United States
“Breakfast was very good and a wide choice from the menu. Quiet location with plenty of parking.”
Amy
Australia Australia
“Nice rooms recently renovated. Big bath tub. The dinner and breakfast were excellent! Lovely staff. Quiet area.”
Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything all good, food filling and staff friendly. Bedrooms lovely!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of String Of Horses

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is open in the evenings only and is closed on Sunday evenings.

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