Our first issue was finding the car park. Yes it is small, but it's gated so very secure. The post code we were given, tried to take us down a pedestrian street. After 25 minutes, 3 circuits of Carlisles one way systems and instructions from the concierge, we finally made it. The parking directions could definitely be more clearer.
The Edwardian features are noticeable from the moment you walk through the door. From the sweeping staircase, to the high ceilings, and large fireplaces. Our room was a nice size, more amenities than you need, aside from the pigeon sat on our window ledge, the room was quiet. The buffet breakfast had a nice selection, you are given your own pot of tea, or coffee and as the milk and sugar etc are provided on each table, there isn't very many people wander around, only those topping up their plate.
My only complaints are that we booked a king-size room, which had 2 single beds pushed together, except one of the latches was broken and if you sat/ lay in the wrong place on the bed, the beds started to move apart and that's not great when it's 3am. There's a gap between the bed and the wall, which is just the right size to loose your pillows down. Lastly, the room looked very clean, carpet too, until I knealt on the carpet it black jeans and the fluff, dust and human hairs attached to shins of my jeans, it wasn't great at all.