Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant

Farlam Hall, a four-star hotel in the Cumbrian countryside

Farlam Hall is a four-star AA Red Star and Michelin Key hotel located in the Cumbrian countryside, near Brampton and Hadrian's Wall. The property presents itself as a traditional country house with gardens, an ornamental lake and a peaceful setting, combining accommodation, dining and wellness in one place.

Accommodation: rooms and suites

The accommodation offering includes Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Junior Suite rooms, as well as the Stable Suites, which occupy the estate's former coach house and stables and retain original features. The hotel also has separate accommodations: The Hay Loft, The Clock House, The Garden House, The Stable House, The Tack House, Brookside House and The Coach House. The rooms are equipped with quality linens, seating areas with garden views and modern bathrooms with sustainable Molton Brown products. The Stable Suites are a short walk from the main building and offer views of the gardens, the walled garden and the surrounding countryside.

Restaurants: Cedar Tree and Bistro Enkel

The Cedar Tree restaurant, led by chef Hrishikesh Desai, holds a Michelin star and offers fine dining in a space with large windows overlooking the gardens and the ornamental lake. Its hours are: lunch on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 14:00; dinner from Wednesday to Saturday from 18:00 to 20:15; and afternoon tea on Thursdays from 13:00 to 15:00. Bistro Enkel offers a more informal experience, with classic dishes made with local and regional ingredients, and is open Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 18:00 to 20:15. In addition, Sunday lunch is served on Sundays from 12:00 to 14:15. The hotel also has a cocktail bar and produces its own gin, Farlam Hall Gin.

Wellness at The Sycamore Retreat

The Sycamore Retreat is the hotel's wellness space, where GAIA treatments are offered. Among the options is the Wellness Escape, a two-night stay that includes a traditional cream tea, a dinner with a tasting menu at the Cedar Tree restaurant, two 60-minute GAIA treatments and a £30 credit towards GAIA products. The experience is completed with a packed lunch and the possibility of exploring the surroundings of the North Pennines or Hadrian's Wall.

Events, celebrations and activities

The hotel has spaces for family celebrations, corporate events, weddings and functions. Throughout the year it organises special events in which chef patron Hrishikesh Desai shares dishes and wine pairings with guests. It also offers Christmas and New Year packages, and a variety of outdoor activities in the Cumbria area, such as fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting and wildlife watching. The property describes itself as pet friendly and has gardens and hiking trails nearby.

History and surroundings

Farlam Hall occupies a historic building with gardens and an ornamental lake. The estate retains elements of its past as a coach house and stables, and the hotel maintains a narrative about its history that includes local anecdotes. It is located in Hallbankgate, Brampton, in the county of Cumbria, and has transport links for those arriving from elsewhere.

Location and contact

Farlam Hall, Hallbankgate, Brampton CA8 2NG · Phone: 016977 46234 · Email: farlam@farlamhall.com