The Fleece at Ruleholme

Hotels
9.5 (58 reviews)
The Fleece at Ruleholme Irthington , Carlisle , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Clean hotel
Delicious food
Cons:
Food closes early

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
The hotel was clean and new.
Service
10
Staff were great and friendly.
Location
9.5
Not explicitly mentioned, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9.5
Very smart and lovely atmosphere.
Amenities
9.5
Specific amenities not mentioned, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.5
Specific sentiment not mentioned, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food closes a little early, but was delicious.
Overall Experience
10
Overall enjoyment from the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 21:22

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at The Fleece at Ruleholme, where comfort meets elegance. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a relaxing retreat.

Culinary Delights
Savor a delightful dining experience at our on-site restaurant offering a range of delectable dishes. Enjoy a drink at the bar or start your day with a delicious breakfast selection.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Thirlwall Castle and Housesteads Roman Fort, our hotel provides easy access to explore the area. Plus, with free WiFi and 24-hour room service, your stay is bound to be seamless.

Book now for a memorable stay at The Fleece at Ruleholme.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Winkle couple gb
10
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
J
Jacob solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
P
Pedersen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple gb
10
A great location for a stopover
Pros:

A great location for a stopover en route from Bristol to the Highlands. I also liked the generous lounge and seating areas and the convenient car parking on site

Cons:

Proper coffee at breakfast eg in a cafetiere

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
C
Coe solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent overnight stay, couldn't have been made more welcome with our two puppies.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
G
geoff couple gb
10
Even with a wedding going on it was peaceful and relaxing.
Pros:

Quiet location plenty of free parking lovely hotel.

Cons:

Lots of modern facilities but no instructions on how to use them. i.e TV, coffee machine, air con, heating.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
10
Excellent! Amazing staff, facilities and food. Would definitely recommend.
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious! Location excellent as we were travelling north. Lovely local walk for the dog.

Cons:

Nothing- everything was superb

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
E
Edward couple gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
V
Vera family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Excellent large rooms with very comfortable beds. We’ll definitely stay here next time we are in the area!

Cons:

The restaurant serves great food, but is a bit on a slow side.
They ran out of pastries in the first 15 minutes of opening for breakfast and we were told the new batch would take another 20 minutes.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
A
Anna couple gb
10
Comfortable, great breakfast. Friendly staff
Pros:

Clean, modern with a rustic vibe.

Cons:

All good.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
G
GarryDOldfield couple gb
8
Excellent except the demand dog payment. No manager on site
Pros:

Lovely staff on arrival front desk and house team

Cons:

When leaving the member of staff demanded 20 pounds for the dog in the room when the lovely lady the night before said we didn't need to pay for the dog this was not fair we were very happy up to this point and explained other hotels near like the howard does not charge for the dog. She insisted we pay or the staff member will have to out of their own pocket. I paid to stop the poor girl having to. This is blackmail in my eyes. Don't think we will stay again which is a shame as this is my 10th time of staying

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
A
Anne couple gb
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
K
Kay couple gb
9
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Lovely building, excellent room, friendly staff
& lovely food, it was the full package!

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Darya couple gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
K
Karen Sawbridge solo_traveller gb
3
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
V
Vivienne couple gb
6
Ok
Pros:

Location we wanted. Stayed before.

Cons:

Our room had a sewer smell. Mentioned to staff told they have tried to resolve but happens when it rains. Hotel quiet so not sure why we were put in this room.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
D
Duncan couple gb
8
Pros:

Location

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
G
Glenda couple gb
10
Lovely hotel, food was exceptional
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
K
Keith couple gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee