The Fleece at Ruleholme

Hotels
9.5 (45 reviews)
The Fleece at Ruleholme Irthington , Carlisle , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 45 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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Sandra-Lee family_with_children gb
10
Beautiful stay!
Pros:

Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was spotless, parking right at the door, delicious breakfast

Cons:

Ask for 2 eggs!

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
8
Pros:

The room was clean and well appointed, and the dinner was very good.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
F
Frank couple de
9
Kommen gerne wieder.
Pros:

Das Essen war hervorragend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zimmer sehr sauber und gepflegt.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
E
Enya couple gb
10
Comfy and staff extremely helpful
Pros:

All so clean and gorgeous

Cons:

It’s quite far from the city centre

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
S
Swarnalatha family_with_children gb
10
Relaxing and comfortable stay for the whole family
Pros:

Loved the staff, the rooms were spacious and the beautiful terrace library on the top floor was a treat. We loved our stay and looking forward to coming back again sometime soon.

Cons:

The only aspect that would be a worth looking into a having a sign near the rounabouts and also the signane closer to the property to be lit as we ended up going through the back route as the SatNav doesn't take you through the main road.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Wonderful building and finish generally

Cons:

Inexperienced untrained staff, poor quality food, broken shower fittings

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
10
Exceptional. Wonderfully friendly & efficient staff. Fabulous food. Don’t miss it!!
Pros:

The Fleece is excellence in every way. The welcome was warm & professional & the room was of fabulous in every way (really comfortable bed, huge bathroom, countryside views). We booked for dinner and that was top notch too. Unsurprisingly so was breakfast the next morning which was organised by a super friendly lady from Spain.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Yvonne extended_group gb
10
A really comfortable, enjoyable night.
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at The Fleece. The hotel is really beautiful inside, the rooms were fantastic and the staff really friendly. We would definitely go back.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
M
Mackintosh couple gb
10
From the moment we arrived until departure we felt completely relaxed in this beautiful hotel.
Pros:

Our stay at the Fleece was nothing short of fantastic. The warm and friendly staff were exceptional. I mentioned it was my partner's birthday and the staff bent over backwards to make our stay special with a complimentary upgrade on our room and even gifted us with homemade chocolates. We were blown away. Both evening meal and breakfast were excellent and we slept so well on our super-comfy bed. Well done to everyone at The Fleece and we are already looking forward to coming back. 10/10.

Cons:

There was absolutely nothing we didn't like about our stay here.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
S
Sheila couple gb
10
Charming inn, old world feel with modern facilities. Really tastyfood and a good place for your dog.
Pros:

Lovely spacious room with patio doors and a funky high powered shower. Dog package was fantastic. Communal area with atrium and library were beautiful and very relaxing. Food was really good and fairly priced, especially breakfast. Staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Ideal stop over on way to Ayrn

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
R
Richard solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great room and bathroom. Extra pillows, which few hotels have.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
J
James solo_traveller gb
10
A perfect little hotel!
Pros:

This is one of the nicest hotels ive stayed at in 30 years. Beautifully appointed, very clean and comfortable with excellent facilities.

The food was absolutely exceptional 👌

Every member of staff that I interacted with was so friendly and helpful. Amazing staff.

Cons:

There was nothing I didnt like about this place.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
Would definitely stay again.
Pros:

Ideally situated, very comfortable and exceptionally clean rooms.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
C
Claire family_with_children im
10
Outstanding would highly recommend!
Pros:

Excellent! Rooms were stunning, clean, comfortable and quiet!

Cons:

I couldn’t fault anything!

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Shelley couple gb
10
Liked everything about this place. Had a great stay. Would definitely stay again.
Pros:

An actual desk in reception rather than a hole in the wall.
Lots of relaxing places to sit with a large selection of different types of chairs.
Coffee machine in the room.
Plenty of clothes hangers
Helpful reception staff
Ease of booking breakfast and dinner
Plenty of parking
Quiet location
Really clean throughout
Decor very tasteful and suited the location
Food of a good standard
Heated bathroom floor
Bath and shower in a good size bathroom
Space to comfortably sit in the room without feeling claustrophobic
Good view of the countryside

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
D
Duncan couple gb
9
Would definitely book Room 11 again.
Pros:

The large, deluxe double room (best in house) was restful and the additional space was expertly used to advantage creating a feeling of understated yet elegant comfort. The large double bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room was everything we had hoped for. The feature roll-top bath was wonderful, though the plumbing arrangements in the shower cubicle created a less favourable impression - more for ‘style’ than for practical use. The public rooms and other facilities all top line and met our expectations.
The restaurant menu is not extensive and maybe a better range of vegan/vegetarian meals would be appreciated by customers. We were not specifically asked about allergies. But the meals we ordered were expertly cooked, nicely presented and delicious. Portion size was good, not over-generous or fashionably small. An off-menu breakfast item request was happily accommodated.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 via Nuitee