About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Willowbeck Lodge Boutique Hotel in Carlisle offers a 5-star bed and breakfast experience with a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private bathrooms, balconies with lake or garden views, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities such as electric kettles and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Lunch and dinner are available in a welcoming ambiance. Prime Location: Located 55 mi from Newcastle International Airport, the hotel is near attractions like Askham Hall (24 mi) and the University of Cumbria (3 mi). Highly rated for staff and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Lindsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The view from the dining spaces. The breakfast the bed which are fundermentally the essentials. Spot on
Kelvin
United States United States
The location is very nice off the main motorway, but not too far. The property is well maintained, quiet and comfortable. The staff is attentive and friendly seeing to our every need during our stay. This is our second visit and we absolutely...
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
our room had good ground floor access and was spacious and very comfortable
Caroline
United States United States
The rooms were conveniently located, close to parking and registration. The lodge is tucked away in its own little glen with willow trees and a beautiful pond.
Natasha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff very accommodating, was grateful for the welcome drink after travelling 10 hours. The setting & location was lovely.
Helen
France France
Friendly staff, lovely location close to the motorway but far enough away to be peaceful. A very comfy bed. Great breakfast.
Diego
Spain Spain
What a wonderful find. Found it on the way from London to Glasgow and to our surprise it is a lodge worth visiting again. The staff was wonderful as well as the food.
Michelle
United States United States
We stayed in the hazel room. This was the best shower we had on our two-week trip through the UK. The room was charming, comfy and as mentioned wonderful bathroom. The breakfast preordering was a nice touch which made the morning nice and easy....
Ali
United States United States
Loved the overall look and feel of the hotel! It was very clean and a mix of modern, organic, and traditional styles. The breakfast was great, I felt like the quality of the food was very good and options were plentiful. The blackout curtains in...
Aileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel, with exceptionally friendly and obliging staff.

Managed by Andrew - The Owner

Company review score: 9.6Based on 612 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Andrew is the owner of Willowbeck Lodge. He's been running the business since 2013. He grew up in the area so he has first hand knowledge of what the region has to offer. He's a pretty hands-on guy, so you'll likely be met by him when you arrive, be served by him in the restaurant or he'll be making your breakfast in the morning. When he's not at Willowbeck, he loves spending time with his wife and young family. He's a keen cyclist so he has lot of routes to share to those looking to explore the area on two wheels.

Property info

Willowbeck Lodge is an award-winning family run boutique hotel, restaurant and gallery The bedrooms take their names from the trees that grow in the mature gardens that encompass the lodge - Willow, Ash, Beech, Oak, Hazel, Maple and Larch. All the rooms have been redecorated in the last 12 months to a high standard and feature; en-suite bathrooms, double, king or super king size beds, Egyptian cotton bedding and views over the garden and pond. Our larger premium rooms - Hazel, Ash, Willow, Hazel, Eva's and Oak, Our classic rooms Beech, Larch and Maple are smaller in size. Due the unique architecture of the lodge, our smaller rooms (in particular Beech and Maple) have sloping ceilings taller guests may find restrictive. Eva's is an annex, adjacent to the main house. Ideal for families with children (up the age of 15) it can sleep up to four. The Cedar garden suite is set among Willow trees and has its own open plan lounge plus two en-suite bedrooms. Its modern contemporary design takes Nordic inspiration and the interior is designed for privacy and with relaxed luxury in mind. PLEASE NOTE WE OPERATE A NO SMOKING POLICY ACROSS THE WHOLE SITE. LAST CHECK IN IS 9:00PM . LATER CHECK-INS CAN ONLY BE ACCOMMODATED BY ADVANCED NOTICE. A LATE CHECK IN FEE WILL APPLY. THE MAPLE ROOM IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMMODATE PETS

Neighborhood info

Scotby is village on the outskirts of Carlisle. Two and a half miles from the City Centre it is one mile from junction 43 of the M6 motorway. Despite it's convenient location, Willowbeck sits nestled away in a quiet corner of the main village. The village of Scotby has a shop, a pub and a hairdressers all within 5 minutes walk of Willowbeck Lodge. There is a regular bus service to Carlisle from the village.

Languages Spoken

Welsh,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Fini's
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Willowbeck Lodge Boutique Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Willowbeck Lodge Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let us know in advance if you would like to check-in before 16:00.

Evening meals need to be booked in advance and they are not available on Sundays.

Please note that Willowbeck Lodge BB do not accept American Express as a method of payment.

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays.

Please inform Willowbeck Lodge Boutique Hotel 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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