| Full of character in its appearance, Dalston Hall hides a fascinating history. The surrounding area was once occupied by the Romans and then the Danes. Later the warrior Scots frequently invaded the area, leading to the construction of fortified structures known as Pele Towers.
Built around 1500, Dalston Hall’s Pele Tower initially stood alone. Various additions and extensions and were made in subsequent years. In 1897, extensive refurbishment of the interior took place, together with the construction of the entrance side of the building. This created “a magnificent mansion surpassing perhaps even its ancient glories”, to quote a leading antiquarian of the day.
Just off junction 44 of the M6 motorway, only 2 miles (3.2 km) from Carlisle''s city centre and within easy reach of the Lake District, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking.
The Premier Inn Carlisle (M6 Junction 44) is within easy reach of Hadrian''s Wall and the Solway Firth. The hotel is also only one motorway junction from Gretna Green and the Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, a development of discount factory shops.
The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and all of the rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast.
An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.
The on-site restaurant and bar offers good food and drink at reasonable prices.
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Star Rating: 3