Small family run B&B quickly became known as Kates and the name stuck. On main A6 route into Carlisle midway M6 (1.5m) /City Centre (1.5m) ample FREE parking. Well located for touring Hadrian's Wall/Lakes/Scotland (bus/coach stop opposite). Shopping supermarkets restaurants pubs nearby. Riverside walks at nearby River Peterill known for its wildlife & fishing. This lovingly restored Victorian townhouse c1897 CH & DG throughout retains many period features stripped pine polished brass plaster mouldings etc. with original or reproduction furnishings creating a homely atmosphere. En-suite available. Rooms freshly decorated enjoying all the modern amenities comfortable pocket sprung beds dressed with quality bedding snuggly duvets feather pillows (anti-allergic ones available) ensure a great nights sleep fluffy towel bale powerful hairdryer iron and board LCD TV/CD/DVD/WI-FI (bring your own laptop) a toiletries basket and a welcome tray with tea/coffee and biscuits in each bedroom so that you can make yourself at home & maps guide books and board games to borrow. The dining room in Art Noveau style has two pitch pine church pews flanking a farmhouse breakfast table and a welsh dresser displays 'Willow pattern china'. Try our self serve cold buffet home made breads jams fresh fruit cup cheeses yogurt before a cooked breakfast of choice then perhaps tea or coffee in front of the Sandstone open log fire or in the flower filled patio garden. Free flask refills of tea or coffee for your journey are available (just ask) and we offer packed lunches (to order with whatever you need for a small charge) and we do local speciality evening meals by request in our dining room. Special diets catered for please let us know in advance your requirements. Please note ...check in 4-8 p.m. check out 10 a.m. unless by prior arrangement.
All our bedrooms enjoy Victorian period features and a fresh classical decor whilst providing all of the modern facilities wanted by our guests. Traditional Lakeand pine furniture and comfortable pocket sprung beds quality bedding snuggly duvets feather pillows (anti-allergic ones available) ensure a great nights sleep fluffy towel bale a powerful hairdryer iron and board LCD TV/CD/DVD/WI-FI (bring your own laptop).
Free Parking and WiFi available.
Style:
- Traditional
- Homely
- Eco-friendly
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Ironing board
- Iron
- Hypoallergenic bed
- DVD player
- Wireless internet connection
- Hairdryer
- CD player
- Freeview
- High speed internet connection
- Desk
- Pets allowed
- Desk with lamp
- Hypoallergenic pillows
- Family/oversized room
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Colour television
- Non-smoking
Bed Details:
- Fold out bed
- Twin (single beds)
- Single bed
- Triple (3 single beds)
- Double bed
Bathroom Details:
- Shower
- Shared bathroom
- En suite
Eco Policy:
We believe in supporting our local community. We use small local businesses for our maintenance and supplies wherever possible... for example we buy ingredients for our menu at Kates Guest House Carlisle from handpicked local suppliers - so that you can enjoy the best ingredients and then we cook them to order- so that you can be assured of their freshness. We believe that this is the best way to satisfy our customers it supports our local community and cuts down on transportation which is good for the environment which we live and work in.
Amenities:
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Wakeup call
- Ironing facilities
- Internet access (wireless) in public areas
- Non-smoking (throughout)
Parking:
- Free parking
Number of Rooms: 4
Number of Floors: 3
Mobility Description:
Ground floor rooms with (shower W.C. & basin) en-suite rooms available so suitable for those with slight mobility issues. Dining room is in basement down a flight of stairs but breakfast/evening meals /snacks can be taken en-suite.
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- You can mix and match as you please from our menu either eaten in The Garden (flower filled in Summer) or our Dining Room (Log Fires in Winter) or why not try breakfast in bed for that extra special holiday treat served on a tray to your room. Packed Lunches Sandwiches Evening meals with seasonal specialities and delicious desserts are available on request. All meals are hearty and designed to set you on your way nicely vegetarian / special diets catered for (just let us know in advance).
Children Policy: No preference
Child Facilities:
- Games available
Check In Time: 1753-01-01 16:00:00.000
Check Out Time: 1753-01-01 10:00:00.000
Reception Closing Time: 1753-01-01 20:00:00.000
Pet Policy:
- Other small pets
- Dogs
- Cats
Recreation:
- River
- Canoeing
- Karaoke
- Bowling alley
- Boating
- Walking
- Horse riding
- Fishing
- Bird watching
- Nightclubs
- Horse racing
- Nature trail
- Dancing
- Shopping
- Museums/galleries
- Animal watching
- Golf
- Cycling
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Desk
Directions:
From M6 J42 proceed along A6 (turnoff is signposted CARLISLE) this is London Road for approximately 1 1/2 miles. Kates Guest House is located on London Road in a row of Victorian townhouses called Lazonby Terrace which is opposite old petrol station. Proceed along Botchergate approximtely 1 mile taking the left fork onto A6 London Road proceed South for 1/4 mile Kates Guest House is located on London Road in a row of Victorian townhouses called Lazonby Terrace.;