Hesket House was built in 1780 and started life as "The Steam Packet Inn", the original hotel for the port at Fishers Cross, later named Port Carlisle, where such distinguished visitors as Woodrow Wilson has been a guest.
The Grade II listed building, has been a farm and family home since around the turn of the century, situated in an A.O.N.B conservation area and built actually on the site of the Hadrians Wall Vallum, with a Roman altar stone built in to the front wall above the door.
Hesket House is perfectly situated for guests who are walking or cycling the National Trail, bird/wildlife explorers, or anyone just enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the beautiful Solway coastline.
The Lake District, historic Carlisle and the romance of Gretna Green are also close by.
Spacious double, twin, family and single en-suite rooms are furnished to a high standard, including TV and tea/coffee making facilities, providing luxurious surroundings, with a warm family atmosphere.
Hearty breakfasts using local produce and free range eggs, are described by some as "the best on the wall"
Pictures
Sunset over the Solway
Facilities
Rooms:
Family Rooms:
1
Single Rooms:
1
Double Rooms:
3
Twin Rooms:
1
Disabled Facilities: There are no disabled facilities.
Pet Facilities: Pets are not allowed.
Special Diets Provision: Special diets are catered for.
Smoking Facilities: Smoking is not allowed.
Directions
Leave M6 at junction 43 on to Warwick Road:
Going past Tesco and Carlisle United Football club, at the lights with large Church in front, turn right into Victoria Place, passing college and lights.
Turn right into Georgian way at the roundabout, then turn left into Castle Way, keep in right hand lane at next roundabout, take right hand fork, passing McVities factory onto Port/Newtown Road.
Continue past Hospital and up slight hill, then on going down the other side into a dip, look for a phone box at right turn before going up hill again.
Signs for Burgh by Sands and Bowness on Solway, turn right here. Stay on this road without turning off for about 15 miles, until you reach Port Carlisle.
Hesket House is 3rd house after the Hope and Anchor Pub on left opposite children's play area.
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