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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 panelling, 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’ ambience, 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 en suite bathroom.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • 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


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 sofa beds
1 single bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I can't comment on the breakfast because I never eat it, but everything else was excellent. I would happily stay there again.
  • Edward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bar staff were super friendly and provided good service. The dinner was very tasty overall the ambience was warm and cozy. We also managed to play a game of snooker after our meal which added to the enjoyment.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great choice of meals on the menu and breakfast first class
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Very clean room, good amenities and great breakfast.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, lovely staff, fantastic food just couldn’t fault it!
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely decor, good service, clean and comfortable room.
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    This inn is full of charm. Very comfortable large bedroom with a modern ensuite-shower and bath. Restaurant served great meals.
  • Mariachiara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice staff, excellent food (wonderful breakfast)
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, amazing old buildings and the staff are friendly and can’t do enough for you and the food is excellent.
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The atmosphere was fabulous in the bar area and the guests and locals where friendly. The staff were professional and attentive.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of String Of Horses
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 16:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-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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