The Howard Arms

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Howard Arms in Brampton offers comfortable bedrooms with free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Guests can relax in the on-site restaurant and bar, enjoying a variety of meals including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free on-site parking, a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, coffee machine, shower, electric kettle, and TV. Additional amenities include a bar, restaurant, and free WiFi, catering to all guest needs. Local Attractions: Located 76 km from Newcastle International Airport, The Howard Arms is near Thirlwall Castle (15 km), University of Cumbria (15 km), and Carlisle Railway Station (15 km). Other attractions include Hadrians Wall Birdoswald Fort and The Citadel, each 15 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, The Howard Arms is praised for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and welcoming bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely, and the bathroom was very good, good-sized shower and very clean. And location was ideal.”
Walther
Netherlands Netherlands
“very friendly staff, good room, bit small restroom. Very good pub below with good food and nice fireplaces. parking infront.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were walking Hadrian's Wall Path. The Howard Arms is in key location for walkers or visitors so they must get many visitors who are there for the Wall. It was a wet day and we walked the 2.5 miles down the main road to the pub. The room and...”
Teresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole stay and experience was the best. This was our second visit and it luckily coincided with Meat Loaf tribute act. Cannot fault anything, food was excellent, staff were lovely. We will be back!”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast and the dinner were excellent. The room was lovely but really noisy although we were given earplugs.”
Eddie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely looking building and great Location. Nice big room and attentive friendly service. Superb overall evening experience: Good food, drink (including great decaf coffee) and excellent atmosphere (including live entertainment). Room very clean...”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff, nice food, lovely room, shops if you need anything.”
Brendan
Ireland Ireland
“Great location for walking Hadrians wall, Food was fabulous and local beers”
Matthew
Sweden Sweden
“We had a lovely view from our room! The pub itself was very cozy, and had great food and drink. The room itself felt very fresh.”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good food and beer. Friendly staff. Clean room, though shower room rather tired with paint off the wall.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 483 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Howard Arms is a traditional coaching house full of character and history, we as a family took over the pub in December 2018. Thwaites Brewery own the pub and invested in a refurbishment in January 2019. We aim to offer a friendly welcoming homely atmosphere with a touch of class. Our resident dogs Sam & Paris will welcome you and your furry friends

Property information

Historical grade 2 listed building full of character and charm. In the centre of a busy market town of Brampton Close to transport links for Carlisle, Lake District Airport, The Lake District, A69 route for East Coast and West Coast Along main cycle and walking routes for Hadrians wall Light airy rooms with all the amenities for the perfect stay. Dog Freindly Function/meeting room available for private parties

Neighbourhood information

Brampton Town is a small market town full of character and history, from Hadrians Wall to Stevensons Rockets last known working place. Walks & cycle routes run through the town and along the wall from the coast lines in the west across to the East. Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Dickens and many others have stayed in the area. Lanercost Priory is located a short distance from the centre of Brampton and the fantastic local church of St Martins.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Howard Arms

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.