Title: Bessiestown Country Guesthouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Bed & breakfast in Carlisle with free breakfast and a restaurant ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899900/11899817/0aa6652a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899900/11899817/d1b62c4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899900/11899817/2855bd65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899900/11899817/7f49b1a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899900/11899817/83f01595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bessiestown Country Guesthouse offers a peaceful garden retreat and a sun-filled terrace where visitors can unwind. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCarlisle-Hotels-Bessiestown-Country-Guesthouse.h11899817.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCarlisle-Hotels-Bessiestown-Country-Guesthouse.h11899817.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.08394%2C-2.84925&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PAA_NVJO7LqB5rBMOPxAxTgsG8Q=) Catlowdy, Longtown, Carlisle, Penton, Carlisle, England, CA6 5QP #### What's nearby - Sand Hole Common - 11 min drive - 13.5 km - Bolton Fell National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 14.1 km - Canonbie Public Hall - 13 min drive - 12.3 km - Clan Armstrong Centre - 15 min drive - 14.3 km - Gilnockie Tower - 15 min drive - 14.3 km #### Getting around - Gretna Green Station - 17 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pentonbridge inn - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Crossings Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hidden River Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Oniels - ‬11 min drive - ‪Costa Express - ‬9 min drive ## About this property ### Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Upscale bed & breakfast At Bessiestown Country Guesthouse, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Luggage storage and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with free toiletries - Electric kettles and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Conveniences - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties ### Property is also known as Bessiestown Farm Country Guesthouse Hotel Bessiestown Farm Country Guesthouse Longtown Bessiestown Country Guesthouse B&B Carlisle Bessiestown Country Guesthouse B&B Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Carlisle Bessiestown house Carlisle Bessiestown Country Carlisle Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Carlisle Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Bed & breakfast Carlisle ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bessiestown Country Guesthouse pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Where is Bessiestown Country Guesthouse located? > Situated in Carlisle, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Canonbie Public Hall, Sand Hole Common, and Bolton Fell National Nature Reserve. Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie Tower are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bessiestown Country Guesthouse Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 9.4/10 Amenities ### 9.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### matt Aug 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely people running a nice family run B&B. Really made us feel at home, rooms are nice too ##### matt Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LOUISE Aug 6, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would definitely stay here again! Lovely guest house. Customer service was excellent. Room was exceptionally clean and delightful little touches all around the room which was very pleasing indeed. Lovely location. Very helpful owner who will do anything to help you during your stay. Would definitely stay here again next time I visit relatives. ##### LOUISE Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madhavan May 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good place to stay close to a working farm. But slightly out of the way though. Rooms were good and breakfast was excellent. ##### Madhavan Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim May 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful setting and wonderful accommodations, food was great and people were very friendly and helpful. ##### Tim Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon Oct 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really beautifully decorated and everywhere so clean and everyone very friendly. Highly recommended, thank you for looking after us ##### Jon Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee Aug 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 100% Lovely place, very nicely presented to a high standard, and the service and breakfast was excellent. ##### Lee Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We stayed at this lovely guest house as it was close to a wedding venue we were attending. It was in such a lovely quiet location. Rooms were comfortable and clean and had all the amenities you needed. Staff were very friendly and the breakfast was lovely. We wished we had stayed for another night 😁 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hosts very welcoming - gluten free breakfast provided although not been requested at time of booking. Very enjoyable stay would return ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very well maintained property. Good size rooms. Good situated for travelling and discovering around. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort This place is really off the beaten track and therefore very quiet and peaceful. It is a working farm, so flyscreens on the open windows were welcome. It was a short drive to the local pub for dinner and watch the football. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### welcome escape after lifting of lockdown Friendly welcome & good service. Quiet location, lovely views. Room clean and fresh. great tasting breakfast. Only suggestion for improvement is some fresh fruit for breakfast. Wish we'd known in advance that evening meal could be provided ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent. If you want to get away from it all in lush surroundings then this is the place for you. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger Sep 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Wonderful place, comfortable room, lovely food and nice atmosphere. ##### Roger Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca Aug 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic! Fantastic place to stay! From the moment we arrived, everyone was very welcoming. The rooms were clean, comfortable and very homely. The views were amazing too! We loved our stay and hope to be back again. ##### Rebecca Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very welcoming owners and I found the prooerty set in a peaceful and scenic location. Would most definately stay there again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Jul 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fantastic stay. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma, Australia Nov 29, 2018 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort The whole property was a treat to stay at, I could not fault it in anyway. It went above and beyond my expectations! ##### Emma Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Aug 25, 2022 ##### James Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Vivian Aug 23, 2022 ##### Vivian Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen Jul 27, 2022 ##### Karen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andre Jun 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Andre Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan Jun 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jan Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neela Aug 22, 2021 ##### Neela Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Greenway Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Greenway-Hotel-Spa.h520203.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d179995-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Comfort Inn Hamilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Hamilton.h2224.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Dartmouth by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-And-Suites-Halifax-Dartmouth.h34504431.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Paris](https://www.expedia.ca/Paris-Hotels.d179898.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Secrets-Vallarta-Bay-Puerto-Vallarta-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h4892432.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Princess of Wales Theatre](https://www.expedia.ca/Princess-Of-Wales-Theatre-Hotels.0-l6072431-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook](https://www.expedia.ca/Cranbrook-Hotels-Heritage-Inn-Hotel-Convention-Centre-Cranbrook.h26153.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Stanfield Intl. to YTO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/yto/halifax-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yvr/montreal-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Cassidy (YCD) to Kamloops (YKA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ycd/yka/nanaimo-to-kamloops) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to New York (LGA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/lga/edmonton-to-new-york) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Vancouver.d178315.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Car rentals in Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kelowna.d3997.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Cruise > [Carnival Carnival Magic Cruises](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnival-Cruise-Lines-Carnival-Magic.cCV-sMC.Cruise-Ship-Info) ### Packages > [Enchanted Forest](https://www.expedia.ca/Enchanted-Forest-British-Columbia.d6300246.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Cape Breton Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Breton-Island.dx6058253)