Arkale Lodge – A Guest House in Carlisle That Feels Like Home
If you’re looking for a welcoming, comfortable, and well-located guest house in Carlisle, Arkale Lodge is the perfect place to call home during your visit. Nestled within a charming Victorian building just minutes from the city centre, Arkale Lodge beautifully blends traditional architecture with modern convenience. The setting is tranquil, relaxed, and friendly, conducive to solo travelers. Couples, families, and business travelers seeking a personalized experience. With convenient proximity to surrounding shopping facilities, the rail station, and some of Carlisle’s most popular sights, a stay at Arkale Lodge enables you to reap the best that the city has to offer without the commotion or fuss of a big hotel. You will be welcomed by our warm hosts, Ishwar and Sabita, who go out of their way to ensure that every guest feels especially well cared for.
Comfortable Rooms for All Types of Travelers
As an established guest house in Carlisle, we go out of our way to offer a nice selection of clean, comfortable, and well-furnished rooms to suit all budgets and travel needs. Whether in the city for one night or a few, you’ll appreciate our rooms as the ideal haven after a busy day of exploring the city or a series of meetings. Independent travelers tend to like our well-equipped single rooms, couples and friends our large twin or double rooms. Small groups or families can use our triple rooms with plenty of space to rest and recover. Each of the bedrooms has free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bedding, flat-screen television, and heating to ensure a restful and relaxing stay. Daily housekeeping and attention to detail, you will sense the effort and love we put into making Arkale Lodge a home away from home.
A Breakfast to Remember – Fresh, Local, and Made for You
One of the main reasons why our guest house in Carlisle is so popular is that we provide a welcoming, home-made breakfast expertly cooked for you each morning. No matter if you’re headed out to discover the Lake District or preparing for a busy day at work, you’ll start your day off on the right foot with our wide range of breakfast items. We serve full English breakfasts alongside light continental and fresh fruit. We also cater for special dietary needs, offering delicious vegetarian, vegan, and coeliac meals. Our guests often remark about the attention to detail—right down to the use of local produce and ensuring you are made to feel like a treat each morning with warm service. It’s not just a meal—it’s part of the Arkale Lodge experience, which is crafted to power up your day and have you feeling cared for.
Stay Central – Carlisle’s Best Just at Your Fingertips
As centrally located in Carlisle, Arkale Lodge is within walking distance of the best that this city has to offer. You’re just a 10-minute walk from Carlisle’s city centre and top attractions like Carlisle Castle, Tullie House Museum, and the stunning Carlisle Cathedral. If you’re interested in ancient history, you’ll be delighted to find that we’re near Hadrian’s Wall, one of the UK’s most treasured heritage sites. For nature lovers, the beautiful Lake District National Park is only a short drive away and makes for a perfect day trip. Either by car or train, you will easily find us with on-site parking amenities and the Carlisle railway station within walking distance. With convenience like this, Arkale Lodge definitely makes it easy to maximize your stay to the fullest.
Hospitable Hosts who Bring You Back Again
Actually, what really makes Arkale Lodge stand out as one of the best guest houses in Carlisle is the hospitable, warm welcome that guests experience during their visit. Owners Ishwar and Sabita themselves take pride in offering personalized attention, greeting visitors with a friendly smile and willing at all times to offer suggestions of places to visit, reserve taxis or dining, or for that matter walking routes and hidden gems within walking distance. Such care and hospitality make for a unique experience that most larger hotels can only dream about. Whether you’re visiting for the first time to live with us or you’re a return guest, before long you’ll realize why Arkale Lodge enjoys a devoted clientele of travelers who return again and again.
Uncover the Very Best Carlisle Has to Offer and Beyond
Staying in a centrally based Carlisle guest house like Arkale Lodge places you in the ideal location to uncover the best of Northern England. From the romance of Gretna Green, just across the Scottish border, to the scenic fells and lakes of Keswick and the Lake District, there are literally thousands of places to see and do on your doorstep. Families will enjoy the Solway Aviation Museum or a stroll around the peaceful Talkin Tarn Country Park. For those who enjoy shopping, The Lanes Shopping Centre will be a heaven, while for lovers of local culture, The Sands Centre is the place to be for events. With all there is to do and see just a short trip from our front door, Arkale Lodge is not just a place to stay—but a passport to a rich vacation experience.
Why Guests Love Arkale Lodge
There’s a reason so many travelers say Arkale Lodge is their first-choice guest house in Carlisle. It’s not just the clean, comfortable rooms, or even the great breakfast—it’s the entire experience. The moment you get there, you’re treated respectfully, with kindness, and genuine hospitality. Here’s what some recent travelers said:
✔️ “The breakfast was fantastic and accommodated my gluten-free requirements just perfectly.”
✔️ “A nice quiet mid-town location—I walked wherever I had to.”
✔️ “Ishwar and Sabita made us feel at home. I would only stay elsewhere in Carlisle.”
When you book at Arkale Lodge, you’re not just booking a room—you’re becoming part of an experience.
Book Your Stay at a Top Guest House in Carlisle
No matter if you are visiting for a brief city break, a tour of Northern England’s picturesque countryside, or a stay for business purposes, Arkale Lodge offers everything you could need in a Carlisle bed and breakfast. From the first check-in to check-out, we are here to ensure your stay goes smoothly, continues to be relaxing, and will long be remembered. For best experience and booking benefit, get in touch with us today.