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 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
1 twin bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ruth
    Australia Australia
    Friendly and helpful hosts, a lovely clean family room with a bath and shower, the best breakfast and excellent decor.
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Exceptionally Clean and Comfortable. Excellent meals, large portions, great drinks selection.
  • Amber
    United States of America United States of America
    Can’t say enough about the charm and luxury of this property! What a stunning inn and the staff was so attentive and knowledgeable. The food was amazing- both breakfast and dinner- and we will hope to stop by again some day. Sam was especially...

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, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    String Of Horses takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash String Of Horses accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    FAQs about String Of Horses

    • Check-in at String Of Horses is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • String Of Horses is 6.2 miles from the center of Carlisle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at String Of Horses can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

    • String Of Horses has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at String Of Horses include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Studio
      • Suite

    • Yes, String Of Horses is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • String Of Horses offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing

    • The prices at String Of Horses may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.