10/10 Exceptional
Lovely room for the three of us. Nice breakfast. We enjoyed our stay.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
Cartref Guest House
Guesthouse in Carlisle
Relax at Cartref Guest House, where the warm atmosphere and helpful staff make you feel right at home. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or take advantage of laundry facilities to refresh your wardrobe.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Laundry facilities
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Non-smoking
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast available
- Terrace
- Self-serve laundry
- Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
- Television
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
- Premium bedding
Why we love this property
Breakfast bounty
This guesthouse offers hungry travelers a full breakfast to kick off the morning. No need to hunt down the first meal of the day.
Premium bedding experience
Wrap up in bathrobes after a restful night on premium bedding with Egyptian cotton sheets. Each room features curated, individual decor.
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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite
Wonderful
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Family Triple Room, Ensuite
Exceptional
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
- 21 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Twin Beds
Superior Triple Room, Ensuite
Excellent
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
- 21 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Superior Single Room, Ensuite
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
- 9 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom
Exceptional
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
- 8 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Standard Triple Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area
44 Victoria Place, Carlisle, England, CA1 1EX
About this property
Cartref Guest House
Enjoy your visit to Carlisle with a stay at Cartref Guest House. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
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Cartref Guest House Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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RoomBreakfastLocationWelcomingGuesthouseRefrigeratorWaterBedCandiesShowerWhat guests liked
- Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Very welcoming, clean and central, great breakfast.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very welcoming, lovely breakfast, very clean and warm and friendly
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The property was beautifully presented and our host could not do enough to ensure we had a lovely stay. Communication before and during our stay was exceptional.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything about the property was welcoming. Room was comfortable with lots of nice touches and breakfast was very good. Great value for money.
Daryl
Daryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Practical accommodation for short stay
Good accomodation near Hadrian’s Wall path. Close to city center (7 min walk)
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The property was quirky and no personal check in was unusual but worked well. The standard of the room was excellent and very comfortable. The guest house is very close to the town centre, being only 10 minutes walk away. There is also a good dog walking area very close to the property by the river.
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Well-appointed, friendly owners
A very well-appointed guest house, about 15 minutes walk from the railway station. It is on a very busy road and crossing during peak hour can be a bit tricky.
Very friendly staff and great rooms, with plenty of inclusions.
We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment on that.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very helpful and pleasa t. Room was beautiful, bathroom superb.
Trish
Trish, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Cartref guest house Carlisle
Would highly recommend the Cartref guest house. The room was cosy, clean and modern. It’s like home from home the host (Melanie) was very personable and friendly, nothing was too much trouble and will cater to your needs. Overall and lovely and relaxing experience
Carl
Carl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Real coffee and cafetiere in the bedroom and super breakfast
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely guest house, spotless, comfortable and fantastic value for money.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was beyond expectation. The breakfast was delicious and the owner went out of her way to ensure we had information as well as suggestions to make our vacation better.
S
S, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good value but lacking in a few areas
I booked the single room with shared bathroom - it was very affordable and the room was basic, so it was good value. However, it didn’t feel very clean - the window ledge was dirty with hairs and mould, and when I filled the mug for tea, there were several hairs floating on top :( the towel folded on the bed was also damp which wasn’t very reassuring.
The check in process was okay, but it would've been nice to be shown to the room and bathroom as I was left to figure it out by myself. The hotel is quite noisy and I was disturbed whenever someone entered or exited, or had a conversation in the reception area.
The room was also very damp so maybe a dehumidifier could be a good investment?
Overall the stay was okay for the price, very well located in Carlisle and the bed was comfy. It was good value but I think I would only want to stay for one night.
Georgia
Georgia, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nice but noisy
Quite loud. The people above us sounded like a football club walking around.
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very convenient to everything in a central location and a very welcoming host.
THOMAS
THOMAS, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Profit over Decency
I arrived at about 6:30 pm. The weather was cold, close to zero. The owner Melanie carried out the check in procedure through the intercom (very strange). She said she was outside and would be back in 10m. Inside it was tidy and with character and pretty cold, to be honest a couple of degrees better than outside. I went to the room which was nice but very cold. All heating was turned off, assuming trying to save on bills to maximise profit. Melanie showed me how to turn on the radiator, success. The room was good size and would take ages to warm up. I waited until 9 pm, the room was even colder as the radiator was off again. At this stage I realised the heating is controlled by the owner from their quarter downstairs. I talked to her daughter, presumably, and she said she will turn the heating on. I asked if I could have a second heater, she said she would double check, whatever that meant. I went back to the room and the radiator started to warm again. I was still sitting next to the radiator waiting for the room to warm up so that I could freshen up and get ready to bed but by 11pm I realised the heating was off again. This frustrated me but I was reluctant to disturb Melanie and her family so late. As I am working the next day, I booked a room in another hotel and l left. I asked for a refund but Melanie refused, She cares more about money and profit than the comfort of the guests, shame on you.
Gamal
Gamal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
So cosy and welcoming. Just a 10 minutes walk from station with cases (at 10:30pm) felt very safe and lovely host. Beds were sooo comfy, we all slept like logs.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very friendly owner and nice breakfast!
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely accommodation and considerate host. Geat breakfast too!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The property is very convenient for M6 and there is free parking. We received a warm welcome from the owner. The little extras also made us feel very welcome and were appreciated, especially the fresh coffee and cafetière in our room. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We will definitely try to stay here again on our next trip to Scotland.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I absolutely LOVED my overnight stay at Cartref! My room was so lovely- spacious, bright, airy, and spotlessly clean everywhere. The furniture in my room was all very tasteful, useful and modern; and the bed was super comfortable, with immaculately clean white bedding. Melanie (the owner) is so friendly, welcoming, and caring about her guests- this really shows in her great attention to detail in all areas of the property.
The en-suite bathroom was beautifully clean and stylish with excellent quality local toiletries, plenty of towels, an excellent shower and a gorgeously soft bathrobe and slippers. There was a mini fridge in the room, containing bottles of chilled water and fresh milk for a cuppa. Plenty of teabags, coffee and hot chocolate by the kettle, and even a cute little jar of marshmallows to add to the hot chocolate. My room had two smart comfy chairs and a little coffee table; as well as a handy dressing table. The lighting was all great, and there were plenty of places to plug in chargers, hairdryer etc.
There is a great breakfast menu to choose from, and it was really pleasant to sit in the pretty dining room the next morning. My breakfast was really tasty, and it was lovely to have a whole pot of tea served rather than just the usual cup with a teabag and a tiny pot of hot water!
I can't fault Cartref; it's a short walk from the train station/short walk into town and a lovely place to stay. I will definitely book to stay again next time I visit Carlisle!
Rachael
Rachael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing accomodation.
Great breakfast as well. Worth a stay.
Stu
Stu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
One of the best we’ve stayed in, very friendly staff, dog was welcome and room was very thoughtfully decorated, big mugs, fantastic shower and good layout. Only thing we didn’t like was the loo light coming on automatically, so in the middle of the night it shone into the bedroom.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice location! The host was friendly but be prepared to pay cash for your stay, we didn’t know this until we got there.
Corrie
Corrie, 1-night trip
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