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String Of Horses

String Of Horses

Faugh, Carlisle, CA8 9EG, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

String Of Horses

Welcome to the charming String Of Horses Inn, where comfort meets a dash of whimsy! Nestled just 6.8mi from the heart of Carlisle, this 4-star inn is the perfect retreat for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure. Picture yourself sipping a morning brew on the patio as the sun rises over the beautiful Faugh countryside. With rates starting from just $166, you can enjoy all this while keeping your wallet happy, too!

At String Of Horses, great amenities are just the beginning. Free parking means you can cruise in with ease, while complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected to the outside world (if you want to!). Kids will love the free meals, so you can savor a gourmet breakfast without breaking the bank. After a day of exploring, unwind at the bar with a refreshing drink or retreat to your non-smoking room, complete with a cozy kitchenette and all the free toiletries you need. With 1254 glowing reviews, it’s clear that previous guests have left buoyant raves about their stays here!

Situated in the picturesque Faugh area, this lovely inn blends modern comforts with a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, the String Of Horses Inn offers everything a traveler might need for a memorable stay, making it a fantastic choice for your time in the United Kingdom. So pack your bags, and get ready for an unforgettable experience where good vibes meet great hospitality!

Now that you've settled into the delightful ambiance of the String Of Horses Inn, let's take a tour of the unique room types crafted for an unforgettable stay. From snug escapes for couples to spacious retreats for families, there's a perfect space waiting just for you! Fancy indulging in a night of romance? The Four Poster Room beckons with its classic charm, featuring a queen-size bed and enough room for the whole family when you unfold the cozy sofa bed. For families on the go, the Family Studio is a spacious haven, equipped with a twin bed, a double bed, and even a sofa bed — just right for a fun-filled night of storytelling and cozy cuddles.

As charming as the inn is on the outside, it’s the warm-hearted hospitality and thoughtful touches that truly make your stay special. Picture this: after a delightful day exploring the stunning Faugh countryside, you return to your comfortable sanctuary and brew a cup of fresh coffee in your own kitchenette. Feel free to indulge in the abundance of free toiletries, making your relaxation time even sweeter! Plus, with non-smoking rooms throughout, you’ll find the perfect atmosphere to unwind and recharge for your next adventure.

The String Of Horses Inn is more than just a place to rest; it’s a gateway to cherished memories. Make some new friends at the friendly bar while enjoying a leisurely drink, or let the kids roam free with complimentary meals and safe spaces to play. With an array of payment options, including cash and popular credit cards like Mastercard and Visa, it’s easy to settle in and enjoy every little whimsy this charming spot has to offer. Whether you're seeking romantic escapades, family retreats, or a solo sojourn, String Of Horses invites you to experience the magical spirit of hospitality — book your stay today and let the adventures begin!

Closest airports

Newcastle International Airport

44mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

59.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Kids' meals

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

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Deluxe Room

260 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room has a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Triple Room - single occupancy in String Of Horses

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Deluxe Room

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family Studio in String Of Horses

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Studio

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

430 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Double Room - single occupancy in String Of Horses

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Room

1 Double Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Standard Room

235 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Large room with French-style decor and a corner bath. If using this room for 3 adults, the 3rd adult will be accommodated on an extra bed.

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Superior Room, King Bed, Hot tub

1 King Size Bed

Spa tub

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family Room - single occupancy in String Of Horses

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Room

1 King Size Bed

2 Sofa Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Double Room in String Of Horses

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Superior Room

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Four Poster Room - single occupancy in String Of Horses

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Room, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Twin Room - single occupancy in String Of Horses

Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Junior Suite

Kitchenette

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Deluxe Room

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Room

x4

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Accessible

Bungalow

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Superior Room

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Guest reviews

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Featured reviews:

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David

9.1

August 2025

Very quiet and dark location in the countryside, comfy rooms, and three electric car charge points in front of the building (£0.60 per kWh, paid via a web app where you just enter your card details and plug in). The breakfast was very tasty and there was lots of choice. The one staff member we dealt with was very friendly and welcoming (she was the only staff member we met during our stay as we arrived at 10pm and left at 10am!). The room had everything we needed and looked recently renovated. The shower was a little weak but it was nice and hot.

Outside the window of our room (number 8) was an extractor fan flue, presumably for the kitchen (room 9 was on the other side of the same flue), and the fan came on at 0630 which woke us up. It’s a shame as the room was absolutely silent otherwise. The breakfast has no buffet, so everything has to be ordered (except coffee, tea and juice), and our first order took half an hour to arrive, even though it wasn’t that busy. There appeared to be only one member of staff serving the breakfast, but maybe this was because it was a weekday morning. The food was absolutely worth it when it arrived though!

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Anonymous

9.1

August 2025

Very pleasant, professional, and polite staff, courteous and efficient while also friendly and laid-back. They were very happy to help with all requests. Clean room with pleasant and quality furnishings, comfortable chairs and bed, lovely clean bathroom. Good range of books in the lounge areas. Breakfast was beautiful and quality food, loved the drinks from the coffee machine, tasty cooked breakfast and porridge. Plenty of parking and ease of access into the hotel. Very quick check-in process. Good bar knowledge by staff who could recommend nice local ales from nearby breweries.

Lighting in the room was a bit dull. There was no bathtub in our room (we stayed before and had a lovely bath in the bathroom - we were looking forward to this :( The prices at the bar were a bit steep, I was surprised to pay £14 for two drinks. The kitchen closed at 8.30pm so fortunately we had already eaten, but we thought that it might be open until 9pm.

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Janet

8.2

October 2025

Very comfortable beds and an excellent breakfast. Soft towels. Radiator that we could control easily and a window that opened for fresh air during the night The young lady who worked as a waitress and receptionist very attentive and polite

Water pressure of shower very poor in the morning. No dressing table or anywhere to put toiletries. Toilet roll had to be placed on the floor because the roll not easily accessible. We didn't want to dine at the hotel but had to travel several Miles to find a local shop for snacks. So best to bring snacks with you.

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Gary

9.1

June 2025

We had a lovely time and enjoyed a high quality dinner. Staff were very friendly and a relaxed atmosphere all round. Breakfast was served quickly and check out was easy. Overall a very nice time had and will happily go back and recommend.

I dont like adding negative comments when most was very positive but to say something I would comment on that we found the room to be a little dusty and there were stains on the toilet lid and sink in our Premium room. I also found the breakfast sausage too small (But tasted great) and the bacon too thick as it was quite hard due to sitting under a heat lamp I would think. Small things that didnt retract from the overall stay.

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Julie

10

June 2025

The food was excellent, value for money with good quality ingredients. The breakfast was first class with lots to choose from and they cater for all needs. This is my second time staying here for work as the commute into Carlisle is perfect, roughly 10 - 15 minutes away from where I need to be and a nice drive in. I would rather stay here than any of the chain hotels in Carlisle as you get more of a personal service. I was even given a nice cold bottle of water to take up to bed with me. Its the little things that go a long way. The rooms are all on par with each other so you won't be disappointed with what you get.

That I couldn't stay for longer!

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Anonymous

10

June 2025

Ample free parking, exceptionally clean with friendly, helpful staff! Lovely characteristic coach house. Nice outdoor seating, beautifully and tastefully decorated inside. Very good value with an amazing breakfast included. We booked an evening meal for our stay and the food was fantastic. The bar can get quite busy with locals (we stayed on a Friday night so perhaps that was the reason). I would recommend booking evening meal in advance as I imagine it gets booked up quickly, especially at the weekends. The room was lovely and clean and the bed was so comfortable. Plenty of tea/coffee/biscuits in the room.

We only booked for one night!!

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Alison

10

February 2025

The place is full of character and history. It has its own story to tell. It is spotlessly clean and welcoming. Our room was really sophisticated , yet very comfortable at the same time. It’s very much a country pub- the local shooting party were just meeting back up from their day and looked very smart! The location was great as we were on our way up to Scotland and within a reasonable distance from the motorway. Food in the evening was great and the breakfast was excellent. Staff were really friendly.

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Sophie

9.1

October 2025

This is such a wonderful hotel. The staff are absolutely fabulous, well informed and can't do enough for you. The room was spacious, toasty warm and well furnished. The meals were hearty and delicious and the breakfast was lovely. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

There was an issue with the light in our room that made it tricky to get the children to sleep and the manager was away so unable to fix it. The staff did try their best to remedy the situation but were unable to fix it. Absolutely not their fault though!

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Terence

9.1

September 2025

Booked as a one night stop over on our way to Scotland from the Midlands. Very friendly welcome from Sam on arrival. Our room was large and beautifully decorated, extra large comfortable king size bed. Plenty of wardrobe/drawer space. The bathroom was exceptional with free standing bath and walk in shower, illuminated mirror is always a plus for me ! We enjoyed a meal on the evening and breakfast was just as good. Both served by Chloe who was lovely Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.

Nothing to not like !

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Rachel

9.1

January 2025

This is a beautiful property with so much character! We loved the log burning fires, traditional decor and our beautiful room! The food was superb and service was excellent. The restaurant area is lovely and my son was thrilled with the pool table in the lounge area! Our room was quite cool in the evening as the radiator thermostat had been turned down prior to us staying but the owner very quickly sorted a fan heater for us which soon warmed the room up. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay!

The sofa beds in the room were not comfortable. They look lovely but there’s no mattress so they weren’t nice to sleep on.

Points of Interest Around String Of Horses

Attractions

Carlisle Castle

7mi

Hadrian's Wall

12.4mi

Famous Blacksmiths Shop

14.3mi

The Devil's Porridge Museum

17.4mi

Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium)

19.5mi

Ullswater

20.8mi

Bassenthwaite Lake

22.8mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle

23.7mi

Derwentwater

24.7mi

Borrowdale Valley

25mi

Buttermere Valley

28.6mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of String Of Horses

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Kids' meals

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - String Of Horses

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - String Of Horses

When are the check-in and check-out times for String Of Horses?

At String Of Horses, guests are welcome to check in any time between 04:00 PM and 11:00 PM, but should be aware that check-out is by 10:00 AM.

Does String Of Horses provide free parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at the String Of Horses hotel. The parking is free and located on-site. However, it is important to note that parking reservation is not possible, and it is public parking.

What's the nightly rate at String Of Horses?

For String Of Horses, room prices kick off at $166. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at String Of Horses?

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including Family Studios, Double Rooms, Twin Rooms, Four Poster Rooms, Superior Double Rooms, and Family Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate different numbers of adults and children, ranging from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children. The beds in the rooms include options such as Twin beds, Double beds, Sofa beds, Queen size beds, and a King size bed.

What is there to do in String Of Horses?

At the String Of Horses hotel, guests have various options to make the most of their time and enjoy their stay. They can start by visiting the hotel's bar, where they can relax and unwind with their favorite beverages. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the cycling amenities provided by the hotel. They can explore the surrounding area on two wheels and enjoy the scenic beauty. For those who enjoy fishing, the hotel also offers fishing amenities, providing an opportunity for guests to indulge in this leisurely activity. Whether guests prefer a quiet afternoon of fishing or an adventurous ride on a bicycle, the hotel's amenities cater to their interests and ensure an enjoyable experience.

Does String Of Horses have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the String Of Horses hotel has an on-site restaurant named Restaurant #1. It offers a traditional ambiance and serves British cuisine.

What methods of payment does String Of Horses accept?

String Of Horses accepts cash as well as Mastercard and Visa as methods of payment.