THE PLOUGH INN, Carlisle (Cumbria)

The Plough Inn sits in a historic building in Wreay, a village 8 km from the University of Cumbria and Carlisle Railway Station. The property has an outdoor terrace, a garden, and views over the surrounding Cumbrian countryside. Guests give the location a rating of 9.2, and Carlisle Castle, Brougham Castle, and the Lake District National Park entrance are nearby.

The Plough Inn has five guest rooms: Standard Double, Deluxe Double, Twin, and Deluxe Family Room. All rooms have private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and most look onto the garden. Deluxe Double Rooms include a king-size bed, and the Deluxe Family Room sleeps four guests.

The Plough Inn's restaurant and bar serve traditional home-cooked meals made with local ingredients. Breakfast offers full English, Irish, and vegetarian options; dinner includes a cook-your-own steak on a hot stone, steak pie, fish and chips, and Sunday roasts. Live music and themed dinner nights take place at the bar, with kids' meals, special diet menus, wine and champagne, and packed lunches also available.

The Plough Inn has a children's play area and family rooms, including the Deluxe Family Room with space for four guests. Dogs stay at no charge and receive dog biscuits at the bar; dog walking routes start close to the village. The beer garden and dining pods outside the back terrace overlook countryside where sheep and lambs graze.

Wreay is less than 5 minutes from junction 42 of the M6 and 5 minutes from Carlisle Racecourse. The inn is 8 km from the University of Cumbria and Carlisle Railway Station, and within walking distance of Wreay Church and historic sites such as Brougham Castle. Askham Hall is 32 km away; Newcastle International Airport is 96 km from the property.

Location: 5 minutes from M6 junction 42 and Carlisle Racecourse

Rooms: Walk-in showers in all five guest rooms

Dining: Cook-your-own steak on a hot stone

Pets: Dogs stay at no charge

Family: Children's play area and Deluxe Family Room