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4 star rated A beautiful property situated on the site of Hadrian's Wall offering luxurious surroundings with a warm family atmosphere, breathtaking scenery and a interesting history dating back to 1780. All rooms are large and spacious with their own private facilities aimed at making our guests stay with us as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Most arrival and departure times can be accommodated by prior arrangement. Hesket House was built in 1780 as the Steam Packet Inn, the original hotel for the then port of Fishers Cross now Port Carlisle and has had such distinguished visitors as Woodrow Wilson in the past.
ATTRACTIONS Carlisle, Hadrians Wall National Trail, Solway Firth Coast, Lake District National Park, Haaf net fishing
4 star rated. Hesket House is perfectly situated for guests who are walking or cycling the Hadrian's Wall National Trail, bird/wildlife explorers, or anyone just enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the beautiful Solway coastline
Built circa 1780, Hesket House 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.
This Grade II listed building, has been a farm and family home since around the turn of the century, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty conservation area.
The house was built actually on the site of the Hadrians Wall, Vallum, with a Roman altar stone built in to the front wall above the door.
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.
All our rooms have TV and tea/coffee making facilities, providing luxurious surroundings, with a warm family atmosphere.
A welcome tray with biscuits awaits your arrival, and we even supply a bath robe and slippers.
Hearty breakfasts using local produce and free range eggs, are described by some as "the best on the wall"
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