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The Fleece at Ruleholme

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Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NF
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The Fleece at Ruleholme is a traditional country inn which marries rural charm and comfort with luxury, decadence, and unrivalled quality.

Whether you’re joining us to dine, drink, celebrate, or to relax for a few nights away – we guarantee that The Fleece at Ruleholme experience will be an unforgettable one that you’ll want to relive time and again.

The Fleece is located in the stunning countryside of North Cumbria, and features a range of amenities including skylit balcony lounges, Lakeland stone, open fire places and 2 oak-framed AA-rosette winning restaurants.

When designing the rooms of The Fleece at Ruleholme, we worked hard to ensure that each had its own unique feel. From handpicked artwork and bespoke furnishings to layouts, styles and colour schemes, all 23 rooms have been beautifully designed to deliver comfort, luxury and character.
Each room features a large, luxurious bed; soft, fresh linens; fluffy bathrobes; high-quality, locally sourced toiletries; and comfortable seating areas. 

The Fleece’s Oak Room bar and restaurant, serves a hearty menu of favourites for the entire family. 
Complimented by local ales and an extensive drinks and wine list, diners are invited to enjoy a range of classic and contemporary AA Rosette-awarded dishes created by our expert chef team.

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If you’re looking for a dining experience that’s a little more exclusive, our Bridge Restaurant is our flagship fine dining restaurant. With Steakhouse Nights and Sharing Sunday Roasts to name just a few of the offerings, you’ll be guaranteed an unrivalled fare.

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Combining rural charm with contemporary luxury, The Fleece at Ruleholme provides a stylish, idyllic setting for your wedding celebrations.
You and your guests will have exclusive access to our beautiful, open-plan Hadrian’s Suite, featuring modern, comfortable furnishings, breath-taking design concepts, and uninterrupted views of the rolling countryside surrounding us.
With an array of delicious food, a refined selection of drinks, and an abundance of dancing opportunities, we guarantee that you and your guests will create cherished memories to last a lifetime.

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
23
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Junior Suite£220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
King or Twin Room£180.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Superior Twin or King Room£200.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

* Open 365 days a year.
Food served from 7am until 9pm everyday*

*No breakfast or dinner service for non-residents on Christmas day

Facilities

Other

  • Electric car charging point

Booking & Payment Details

  • American Express accepted
  • Christmas special programme
  • Online Booking Possible
  • Travel agent bookings
  • Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

  • Cooked Breakfast
  • Evening meals
  • Licenced (table or bar)
  • Packed lunches provided
  • Restaurant open to non-residents
  • Snacks/afternoon tea
  • Special diets available
  • Vegetarian diet available

Children

  • Children welcome
  • Cots available
  • High chairs available

COVID-19 Response

  • 2m distancing in place
  • All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
  • Capacity limit
  • Clear signage
  • Contactless check-in
  • Contactless check-out
  • Contactless payment possible
  • COVID-19 measures in place
  • COVID-19 refund and cancellation policy in place
  • COVID-19 risk assessment completed
  • Deep cleaning between visitors
  • Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
  • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
  • Online booking possible
  • Open now
  • Outside seating
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Room service available during COVID-19 restrictions
  • Socially distanced spaced seating
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands

Heating Facilities

  • Central heating
  • Real log/coal fires

Laundry Facilities

  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities

Leisure Facilities

  • Free WIFI

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Conference facilities

Parking

  • EV Charging
  • Free Parking
  • Free Parking on Site
  • Private parking

Property Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Lounge for residents' use
  • Night porter
  • Passenger lift
  • Pet Friendly
  • Telephone (public)
  • Television available
  • Totally non-smoking
  • WiFi or internet access
  • Wood Burner

Room/Unit Facilities

  • Bath
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hairdryer
  • King-sized bed
  • Minibar in bedrooms
  • Private facilities
  • Radio
  • Scenic view
  • Shower
  • Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
  • Telephone
  • Television

Site Features

  • Public house/Inn

Access Information

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Accessibility NotesHearing loop in public areas

General

Emergency evacuation procedures for disabled guests

Parking

Designated parking for disabled guests (Hatched disabled marked out or standard spaces)
Within 50 metres approx. or less of entrance
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
Solid surface i.e. tarmac / concrete etc

Parking

Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

Entrance well lit

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Bar
Entrance to reception
Lounge
One or more bedrooms
Public toilet

Dining

Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Additive free
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Nut free
Organic
Sugar free (diabetic)
Vegan
Vegetarian

Bedrooms

Bath with support handrails available
Bathroom with emergency call system available
Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users
Bathrooms available with:
Bath
Separate shower unit
Wet room
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
Bedrooms available with emergency call systems such as flashing lights (if fire alarm is activated)
Bedrooms available with emergency call systems such as vibrating pads (if fire alarm is activated)
Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
Separate shower unit with fixed shower seat or shower chair available
Separate shower unit with support handrails available
WCs with handrails available

General

Proprietors/staff available 24-hours

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
174 reviews
  • Travelers Choice 2023
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Excellent
    112
  • Very Good
    18
  • Average
    11
  • Poor
    24
  • Terrible
    9

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    Gradings

    • 1 AA Rosettes
    • 4 AA Silver Stars Hotel
    1 AA Rosettes 4 AA Silver Stars Hotel

    Awards

    • The AAAA Breakfast Award AA Breakfast Award 2021
    • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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    Road Directions

    From M6 Junction 44 take the A689 and follow the signs for Hexham. We are located 1 mile past Carlsile Airport.

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