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String of Horses Faugh, Cumbria, CA8 9EG

  • 14 bedrooms
  • 14 bedrooms

Coaching Inn between Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall

The String of Horses Inn is a traditional coaching inn dating to 1659 situated in the quiet Cumbrian village of Faugh, around eight miles east of Carlisle. Oak panelling, wooden beams, and open fires give the inn plenty of historic character, while comfortable bedrooms make it a good choice for an overnight stopover. The location is ideal for exploring this corner of Cumbria. Talkin Tarn, Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall are all within easy reach, while the Lake District and Scottish Borders are close enough for longer days out.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

The String of Horses has 14 en-suite bedrooms, offering a comfortable place to stay after exploring Carlisle, Hadrian’s Wall and the surrounding countryside. Accommodation options include double, twin, family, and four-poster rooms.

Food & Drink

Food at the String of Horses is comforting and perfectly suited to its historic country-inn setting. The emphasis is on familiar classics served in relaxed surroundings. Overnight guests can start the morning with breakfast. The characterful bar is a highlight of the inn, with oak panelling, exposed beams and welcoming fires creating a welcoming place for an evening drink. Beer lovers can look out for changing cask ales, with local and regional breweries regularly represented.

Please check restaurant & bar opening hours with the pub.

Nearby

Talkin Tarn Country Park – Scenic lake surrounded by woodland trails, with opportunities for walking and watersports (5 miles).

Brampton – Historic Cumbrian market town with independent shops and a useful gateway to Hadrian’s Wall country (5 miles).

Lanercost Priory – Atmospheric medieval priory with strong connections to the turbulent history of the Anglo-Scottish border (8 miles).

Carlisle – Historic border city with a cathedral, museums, independent shops and centuries of Roman and medieval heritage (8 miles).

Carlisle Castle – Imposing medieval fortress that has guarded the border between England and Scotland for more than 900 years (8 miles).

Hadrian’s Wall – Explore one of Britain’s most important Roman landmarks and its surrounding walking country (12 miles).