Had read Trip advisor review before booking this B@B so had high expectations before we arrived. It is an excellent B@B and only 10 - 15 min easy walk from the Centre/train station. The room (number 2) was very clean and comfortable and very quiet room/location. It was everything you want with a nice welcome and atmoshere and a nicely... More

We enjoyed our one-night stay at Holly Trees en-route from the Highlands, and found Stephen to be an excellent host. Our room was small but comfortable, with a nice, sunny bathroom. It was raining, so we dodged puddles to walk into the main part of the city, where we visited the beautiful cathedral, and a pub for a warming ale.... More

We only spent one night here on the 29th April en-route to Scotland, and was quite sad it was not for longer. The location was perfect, and we walked into town, and there were many restaurants close by. The room was perfect, wtih lots of extra touches, very clean and with a delicious breakfast cheerfully served in the morning, and... More

We arrived soaked after riding the last 2 hours in heavy rain and the host kindly offered to dry any clothes we needed for the next days ride, which was appreciated. The room was immaculately clean and very comfortable too. Breakfast was huge and tasty too. So big infact that we could not even finish, which is unusual!

There were a number of reasons for our visit to carlisle. The football (yeovil's last game of the season) and it was the location of the start of our cycle ride to newcastle. holly trees is a great location for the footie. The pub down the road (bee hive) serves a great pre match pint! It is also just a... More

Thanks to other TripAdvisor reviews we stayed here for two nights in April. Steve and his family made us feel very welcome, and because we were there during the royal wedding bank holiday, they also checked out transportation options for us and made sure that we didn't get ripped off. Our room was clean, quiet and cozy, breakfast was substantial,... More

We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay at the Holly trees. Steve was very friendly and helpful suggesting g. places for us to visit every day which was very useful as we did not know Carlisle. It was near a lovely park with river where we saw lots of unusual birds as we were keen birdwatchers. You could walk... More

Small but beautifully appointed B&B, full of character and original features. Very friendly and helpful host. Excellent breakfast, cooked to order, served in a lovely dining room with quality table settings. Extremely comfortable bed with very tasteful bedding, ensuite and coffee / biscuits provided. It suited us perfectly for an overnight stay and we hope to return. Many thanks.

Visited Carlisle with my wife and son who was attending an audition at Cumbria Uni. The location was exactly what we needed in walking distance of all amenities inc the Uni. The reception we had from Steve was top notch and the hotel was "spotless" with all the comforts from home. Breakfast was incredible (biggest I've had anywhere) and being... More