Welcome to Farlam Hall Country House Hotel where we as a family are able to offer you a unique experience. Farlam is the perfect place to escape from the real world and enjoy the elegance of a past era combined with the best of modern life. As a family we bought Farlam Hall in 1975. There were 7 bedrooms that were fit - just - to sleep in, 2 bathrooms and we had 2 part time local staff. Today there are 6 family members working in the hotel supported by a team of 20 full and part time local staff. Areas serviced: Carlislewww.farlamhall.co.ukHallbankgate, CA8 2NG

Welcome to the String of Horses, a traditional Coaching Inn set in one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Britain, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall, The Lake District and the Scottish Borders. Though acclaimed for its yesteryear ambience, The String of Horses looks after its guests in 21st Century Style. A traditional Country Inn where the ambience of yesteryear combines with the very best of today. Its superb bridal suite and modern conference facilities make the String of Horses ideal for leisure visits or business gatherings.www.stringofhorses.comFaugh Heads Nook, CA8 9EG

Naturally, your bedroom has all the facilities you would expect from a hotel of this category, with the added bonus of exceptionally delightful views over our grounds and gardens to the tarn, and the woods and countryside beyond. The 'Tarn Room' has an especially large King-Size bed of exceptional comfort to aid even further relaxation in the peace and quiet of the secluded surroundings. Areas serviced: Carlislewww.tarnendhouse.co.ukTalkin, CA8 1LS

Enjoy the extensive views over unspoilt countryside in all directions. Wander through the hotel grounds, which extend to 140 acres of peaceful park and woodland. Test the restorative properties of the Sulphur Well - if you dare! Explore this beautiful landscape ranging from rugged hills to quaint villages. Explore our history. Hadrian's Wall, designated a World Heritage Site, passes within a mile and a half of the hotel.www.gilslandspa.co.ukGilsland Spa Hotel Gilsland, CA8 7AR