🇬🇧 Carlisle, United Kingdom
County Hotel
📍 9, Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1QP
Your stay — County Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Carlisle Baptist Church (439 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St John the Evangelist (468 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Paul's Church (480 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Our Lady and St. Joseph (535 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Lanes Shopping Centre — 743 m · ~9 min walk
Site of former Christ Church — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Guildhall Museum — 804 m · ~10 min walk
The Old Fire Station — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
NatWest — 733 m · ~9 min walk
Boots — 552 m · ~7 min walk
Spar — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Carlisle — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at tourist offices or hotels which add poor margins.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; Amex less so; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely used.
Tipping not expected but 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; no tip for hotel porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café (e.g. Costa, Greggs) costs about £2.50–£3.00.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a café or bakery costs £4–£6.
A main course in a pub or casual restaurant costs £10–£15.
Carlisle has occasional markets with food stalls but no permanent street food zone; cheap eats concentrated around Botchergate and city centre pubs.
Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Iceland are the main budget supermarkets in the CA1 area.
Primark, Matalan, and charity shops on English Street and The Lanes offer affordable clothing.
Stagecoach day rider bus ticket costs around £4.50–£5.50; from Carlisle Airport a taxi is the only option (approx £15–£20 into town).
Buy a day bus pass if making more than two journeys; eat lunch at pub chains (e.g. Wetherspoons) for cheap meals; shop at supermarkets for picnic supplies.
Good to know — Carlisle
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
CarlisleFor non-urgent police matters, dial 101. Carlisle's main police station is at Rickergate, CA1 1QB. The local NHS non-emergency helpline is 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Carlisle, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at County Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · NatWest — 733 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 552 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Carlisle Railway Station → Townhouse Bed & Breakfast (via Citadel station)
💡 The Townhouse is a 3-minute walk from the station – just head south on London Road. No need for a train ticket. Avoid the taxi rank if you have light luggage.
Carlisle City Centre (The Courts) → Townhouse Bed & Breakfast (London Road stop)
💡 Buy a DayRider for £4.50 if you'll make more than one bus trip – covers all Stagecoach routes in Carlisle.
Carlisle Railway Station → Townhouse Bed & Breakfast
💡 Ask for a flat rate to the Townhouse – most drivers will quote £5-7. Cheaper than Uber in Carlisle.
Newcastle International Airport → Townhouse Bed & Breakfast
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer with Blue Line (0191 262 6666) – cheaper than metered taxis. For a budget alternative, take the Metro to Newcastle Central Station, then a direct train to Carlisle (about £25-35 total, 2 hours).
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) → YMCA Carlisle (Victoria Place)
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Carlisle Taxis or Blue Line for a fixed price; avoid meters as airport runs can surge.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) → Howard Lodge, Carlisle
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Airport Taxis Carlisle to get rates closer to £110 and avoid surge pricing.
Newcastle Airport (via Newcastle Coach Station) → Carlisle Bus Station
💡 For airport transfer, take the train from Newcastle Airport Metro to Newcastle Central (25 min) then direct train to Carlisle (90 min)—cheaper and faster than the bus, around £20 total.
Carlisle Railway Station → Corner House (nearby)
💡 Corner House is a 10-min walk from the station—skip the taxi unless you have heavy bags.
Carlisle Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) → Cornerways Hotel (London Road stop)
💡 Buy a day rider (£4.50) if you plan further sightseeing—the same bus goes to Carlisle Castle and Tullie House. The stop is directly opposite the hotel entrance.
Carlisle Bus Station → Belle Vue (near Corner House)
💡 Get a day rider (around £5) if you're heading into the Lake District—same ticket works on most local buses.
Carlisle Bus Station (from town centre) → Victoria Place (YMCA stop on Blackwell Road)
💡 Buy a day rider for £5.50 if you’ll make more than two trips. The YMCA stop is a 2-min walk; ask for ‘St Nicholas’ church as your landmark.
Carlisle Railway Station → Cornerways Hotel (5-min walk)
💡 From the station, head west along Court Square then turn onto London Road. It's a flat 400m walk past the football ground. Taxis queue outside if you're laden with luggage.
About Carlisle
Wikipedia ↗Carlisle United Football Club ( kar-LYLE, locally KAR-lyle) is a professional association football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. The team currently compete in the National League, the fifth level of the English football league system. They have played their home games at Brunton Park si...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at County Hotel?
Check-in at County Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near County Hotel?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a café or bakery costs £4–£6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from County Hotel?
Stagecoach day rider bus ticket costs around £4.50–£5.50; from Carlisle Airport a taxi is the only option (approx £15–£20 into town).
Top Attractions in Carlisle
💡 Entry is free, but a £5 donation is suggested. Check for free guided tours at 11am and 2pm most days.
💡 Donate if you can – they rely on it. Free guided tours leave from the nave at 11am and 2pm on weekdays.
💡 Start at the castle and follow the riverside path west for 1km to see the best-preserved sections without a ticket.
💡 Walk through the park to the footbridge over the Eden — the view of the castle from the far bank is the best free photo spot in Carlisle.
💡 Visit during choral evensong (usually 17:15 weekdays) — you get to hear the choir for free and the atmosphere is far better than during tourist hours.
💡 Check the council website before visiting – opening times are erratic. If it's shut, the building's carved stone front and cobbled alley beside it are still worth a look.
💡 Pack a picnic and walk the river path to Rickerby Park for quieter views of Carlisle Castle and the cathedral.
💡 Visit during a weekday morning when the choir is rehearsing—free live music. The treasury exhibition is £3 but skip it.