Dalston Hall - Carlisle

Thoroughly enjoyed my one night stay. Beautiful building inside and out and gardens, fantastic character and history. So far removed from a boring Travelodge or Premier Inn and decent value for money. Staff were lovely even if the hotel was a bit quiet, happy with my room and breakfast. Would definitely stay again, real historical gem. If only the walls could talk.

On a cold and rainy day we parked in the car park and a short walk led into a warm and welcoming reception hall where we were met by a charming and delightful young lady who gave us- choice of where to sit to partake in our afternoon tea. Suitably ensconced in the warm bar area where we first met some twenty odd years ago) we were served a very tasty and well presented choice of great quality sandwiches, scones and cakes. Unlike crowded tea shops we were able to take our time and enjoy the location, walk round the great hall and the grounds outside. All in all, we both agreed, a perfect afternoon.

We spent 5 nights at this campsite and loved every minute. Due to faulty breaks on our campervan we had to cancel our initial booking at very short notice but were welcomed when we turned up unannounced a day later. We ended up staying 5 nights instead of 1. The owners are extremely friendly and helpful, the facilities are clean, although due to Covid, the showers are currently closed. The site is very dog friendly and has an incredible dog walk around the golf course and adjacent fields. You can walk for miles, seeing owls, buzzards and red deer (if you're lucky! . The site is ideally located for exploring Carlisle, the local area, the Lake District, the Solway Coast, and even the Pennines. We will be back!

Good large burger with chips and salad for me good chicen curry with rice for the wife not so good slightly expensive

Beautiful bedrooms and ladies who work there but the down stairs is like a funeral parlour black table clothes and eating in the bar with no SKY sports we were told it cost too much . It is ashae as the setting is beautiful and we had been to a wedding there which was wonderful but the hotel need an uplift . when we asked for toast the lady brought one slice cut in half at breakfast ?