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The Fleece at Ruleholme

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Cozy dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and a stone fireplace.
Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy room featuring a large bed, nightstand, and bench, with a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Experience a classic, welcoming atmosphere with a large clock, plush seating, and a traditional rug.
Relax in this inviting living room with a leather sofa, plush armchair, and wooden cabinet.
Traditional hotel corridor with wooden doors, exposed beams, and framed artwork.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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The Fleece at Ruleholme, Irthington, Carlisle, England, CA4 6NF
  • Carlisle Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carlisle Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carlisle Racecourse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Carlisle

Carlisle retreat .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Talkin Tarn Country Park and 9 miles (15 km) of The Sands Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Carlisle Castle and Carlisle Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Solway Aviation Museum - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Sands Centre - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Carlisle Castle - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Carlisle Racecourse - 17 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Brampton Station - 9 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Auctioneer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Willowbeck Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wheatsheaf Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Fleece at Ruleholme

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The Fleece at Ruleholme also features a library, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 4-star Carlisle hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Fleece at Ruleholme offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Carlisle hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

The Fleece at Ruleholme Hotel
The Fleece at Ruleholme Carlisle
The Fleece at Ruleholme Hotel Carlisle

The Fleece at Ruleholme Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bob

It’s a lovely place to stay very clean and excellent study area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rob

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s closed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed before and loved it! We were a little disappointed this time with a couple of things, but nothing major
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Bedroom was very modern and plush, great walk in shower and bath tub. Extremely comfy bed. Very quiet room, good soundproofing. Breakfast and dinner both excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a quiet break
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped overnight at the Fleece returning home to London from Scotland. It was delightful stay. A very comfortable room and great bathroom. Attentive service and a good dinner. Breakfast was not quite so good, but adequate for what we wanted before we got back on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful building with amazing decor. Staff friendly and helpful. The room was very homely comfortable and relaxing best nights sleep we have had away from home in a long time Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Lovely hotel. Newly refurbished. Very clean. Helpful staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building excellent value loved meal's, and staff friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully furnished, very clean, excellent food, staff so friendly and helpfull, overall excellent value, highly recommended, only negative was noise and vibration in bedroom due to music ?! in the function room below, on this occasion way above normal levels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Great over night stay will use again when I am in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

G G

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel. Room was clean and quiet and comfortable. Bathroom was also excellent and the hotel food was also excellent. Very pleased to have chosen and stayed here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks great, friendly staff & comfortable room. Food was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5*

Amazing place to stay very dog friendly, lovely staff. All in all 10/10 experience would give 5*
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect gem

Pure perfection, amazing staff, Donna, Susie and Kharis all superb. Can't fault it and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Lovely hotel, clean and well maintained. Comfortable beds, nice deep bath and separate shower in the bathroom with posh Rituals shower gel, shampoo etc. Friendly staff, nice seating area on a mezanine library and in the bar. Breakfast good choice. Had Sunday roast when we got there, only issue was the beef was too rare for me, they should have said on the menu cooked rare and I would have chosen something else. Everything else amazing, would go back, felt very relaxed and pampered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Five stars

Excellent property to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel for a quiet break , just rebooked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class as always

4th time we have stayed here and it never disappoints. The service is excellent, food excellent and the rooms and facilities are always to a very high standard. We like the touch of a complimentary beer and GnT in the fridge as well as water - ideal after a long drive!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I stayed in room 15 from 19th till 21st September, bed was the most comfortable I have ever slept in. Huge bathroom with multiple jet shower and deep bathtub, fluffy white towels, bathrobe and slippers provided. Lovely touch to see complimentary beer and gin in the room. The hotel decor is stunning and very tastefully done. Had breakfast both days,great choice and quality ingredients. Lunch and dinner on Friday was also superb. Staff are so friendly and can't do enough to make your stay special. The hotel, room and exterior are spotlessly clean. Can't think of any negatives, truly a wonderful stay and will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has recently been refurbished and it is to a wonderfully high standard with lovely decor in keeping with the surrounding area. It's a great location if you are wanting to visit Hadrian's wall with a couple of English Heritage visitors centres within a short drive. The staff were all super friendly and helpful, especially with one of us walking with a stick. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and the bed very comfortable. We loved the library areas with the couches and lots of books to look through. Dinner was delicious. We were only staying one night while on our way up to Scotland but it was a fabulous start to our holiday and we would love to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ERNEST

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A high quality well thought out major upgrade. Well managed Well trained staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024