法蘭霍爾飯店與餐廳(Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant)

Anniversary celebration. Our focus was on the food experience which was superb. We opted for a Superior room and whilst nicely decorated and comfortable, we felt it was a very small room and en suite and therefore overpriced. However, this didn't deter us from thoroughly enjoying the food experience. Staff very friendly and attentive.

A totally 12/10 experience. My friend and I were met prior to entering the hotel by a very nice lady, and led through the hotel to the bar area. We were greeted by several members of staff on route to a table of our choosing outside (a lovely sunny evening). Here we had a glass of prosecco and a taster to wet our appetite. Once in the restaurant we were treated to excellent service by everyone especially Alex & Andre and made to feel very welcome. Our taster menu was out of this world, the presentation, amazing, the flavours, to die for. Our whole experience from start to finish was sublime. One of my top three experiences in life and I would thoroughly recommend. Thank you team Farlam Hall Cedar Restaurant and all the background team also, to all the Chefs and especially to Hrishikesh Desai for making a truly magical experience. Already booked another evening for my wife's birthday. MB.

From the moment you enter the hotel the staff make you feel very special; very attentive without being intrusive. The food … wow … incredible … we had a Sunday lunch and I have never tasted roast beef like this .. it melted in your mouth. All of the food was incredible. We will definitely be back - worth every penny.

We had first visited this hotel 34 years ago but due to recent changes we chose this hotel for our wedding anniversary, which was an excellent choice. The rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. The location is quiet and relaxed. The food is unique to a chef who had already attained a Michelin Star from his previous establishment, as well as being delicious. To top it all the staff were friendly and attentive. If you are looking for quiet comfort with top notch food this is the destination for you.

Warm welcome and exceptional service from every member of staff. Property in immaculate condition in a quiet location. The highlight was the food: breakfast was a wide choice of fresh and beautifully served items. The tasting menu and a la carte dinner options were both superb. Very high quality ingredients in ingenious combinations, always exquisitely presented. Every mouthful was a treat.

Absolutely delighted with our stay. We have always been a fan of Hrishkesh Desai when he was at the Gilpin. Seeking him out we have not been disappointed on so many levels. The menu was a triumph. A sensory experience full of flavour. Each dish a culinary work of art. The bar has a fantastic selection of interesting cocktails and well balanced wine list, all expertly managed by Alex. The service is impeccable and everyone we interacted with was friendly and attentive. We have already booked our next visit Thank you Team Farlam Hall

The best feeling when you away from home (I live in Los Angeles) is to find a place where you feel right at home. And I certainly did at Farlam Hall. The people - Kirsty, Katy, George, Alex, Denise, and Sharon - were wonderful. The service was excellent. Sunday lunch was a real treat. My room was bright and cheerful and up to date and I could see sheep on the hills in the distance. The grounds were magnificent. After a day of excavating at the ancient Roman fort at Vindolanda, it was a pleasure to come home too! Thanks so much and I'm looking forward to returning again next year.

We were very excited to stay at Farm Hall. We have been great fans of Hrishikesh Desai since he was Head Chef at Gilpin. We loved his food so were thrilled to hear that he had opened his pwn hotel and restaurant and keen to give it a try. I have reviewed the restaurant separately. The hotel is well located for Hadrian's Wall and is extremely close to RSPB Geltsdale for any enthusiastic twitchers. It is not so convenient for the central fells but we arrived from Ennerdale and it didn't take that long to get there despite the Sat Nav taking us through the centre of Carlisle at rush hour. THe hotel itself is small and intimate though perhaps a bit on the formal side, lacking the home from nome feel of the public rooms in Gilpin. There was a loud clock in the lounge area which was, in itself, rather fine but the ticking was well out of phase with the piped background music which was a bit jarring. But to be honest this is about the only criticisms I have of the place. It is expensive but not extravagant, smart but not stiff, friendly but not over familiar. Breakfast was excellent. Cocktails in the bar very good. I can see myself going back there although it is not ideally situated.

Stayed in Brookside Cottage. Old building totally modernised. All mod cons equipped kitchen, everything you need down to kitchen foil, washing liquid, dishwasher, washing machine, hobs, conventional ovens and microwaves. Super comfortable beds. Wood burning stove, logs provided.Babbling brook outside, outside seating areas. Lovely. Tasting menu was awesome. Fab. Good times.