Crown Hotel Wetheral
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you are driving, want a quiet village base near the motorway and value a big breakfast and free parking. Skip it if you want to walk to Carlisle Cathedral or the Castle, because they are around 7 km away and you will need transport.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Carlisle, though it sits in the village of Wetheral rather than in the city. It suits road-trippers, people who want calm evenings, families, since family rooms are listed, and travellers with pets, as the listing tags it as pet friendly.
Skip it if you are on foot and want the city on your doorstep. Our Budget pick costs only about €8 less a night, so if you want to be in the city centre, that gap is worth a look, but note its location is not confirmed in our data.
Location and getting around
The address is Station Road, Wetheral. Guests describe a quiet village setting near the train station and the motorway, and call it convenient for Carlisle. The location score is 9.2, which reflects how guests rate the setting rather than distance to the city sights.
Those sights are far. On our straight-line estimates, Brunton Park is about 5.4 km away, roughly 68 minutes on foot. Carlisle Cathedral is about 6.9 km, around 86 minutes, and Carlisle Castle about 7.2 km, around 90 minutes. Plan on public transport or a taxi, or bring a car.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 out of 10 from 2,196 reviews, joint second among the 3 hotels we compared. Guests like the quiet village setting and the breakfast, with a wide choice of hot and cold food, including a buffet and dishes cooked to order. The property lists continental, Full English/Irish, vegetarian, gluten-free, American and buffet options.
On value, guests find the room rates reasonable, but some think dining prices are high. If you plan to eat in the restaurant each night, keep that in mind.
Price and how it compares with our other Carlisle picks
The reference price was €114.83 a night, about €230 for two nights, which matched the median of the hotels we compared. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Crown & Mitre Hotel, is a 3-star at €107.02 with a score of 8.3. Our Luxury pick, The Halston Carlisle, is a 4-star at €180.69 with a score of 9.3. This hotel sits in between: one more star than the Budget pick for about €8 a night, plus free parking and a long facility list, at the cost of distance from the city.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in the Carlisle area. Our Best Value slot weighs guest score, review count and price, so it does not simply go to the cheapest. This 4-star landed at the median price with a solid 8.4 from more than 2,000 reviews and the widest list of facilities among the three.
Before you book
Room size, noise, the state of the rooms, whether breakfast is included and the cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check your rate details.
The property lists a gym, a pool, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, a garden, a terrace and Wi-Fi. Check opening times for the pool and gym, and confirm parking for your dates. If you rely on public transport, check timetables into Carlisle before you book, as our data does not cover them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Crown Hotel Wetheral from Carlisle city centre?
It is in the village of Wetheral. Carlisle Cathedral is about 6.9 km away in a straight line, so you will need a car, a taxi or public transport.
Does Crown Hotel Wetheral have free parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
Is there a pool and gym?
Both are listed by the property. Opening hours and any fees are not confirmed, so check with the hotel.
What is breakfast like?
Guests praise a wide choice of hot and cold food, with a buffet and cooked-to-order dishes. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €114.83 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.