The Warren Guest House

The guest house is rather tired. A couple of the other guests tried to get into our room whilst we were asleep. They did not realise there were two doors next to each other.

Stressful stay in Carlisle This guest house is now very dated and needs work to bring up to modern day standards. Jimmy is a friendly relaxed character and the breakfast was very good. However, this place does NOT take card payment. VERY unusual nowadays. Anita 'demanded' a cash deposit on my arrival which did not feel welcoming and it was fortunate I had any cash on me, having not been emailed or contacted by her to say cash ONLY was required. Room was warm and bed clean and comfortable. Rest of the room could of done with a good deep clean. No soap or shower gel supplied. Later in the day it turned out Anita had left voicemail on my phone saying FULL payment was required (I didn't get this communication until the following day) and even later still, KNOCKED on my door to say tell me where there was an ATM. I like to relax in a hotel/guest house room and felt this was an invasion of privacy. I got cash out the following day and paid for the 2 nights the following afternoon. I do a lot of traveling and have NEVER found in the last few years, that card payment is NOT acceptable. Even more surprised when cash seems to be DEMANDED on arrival when no communication whatsoever has been made to inform guests of this. Have stayed here before around 4 years ago when I don't remember all the negativity over payment, but won't be again. It's not worth the hassle nowadays.

Very tired in need of TLC As all the other reviews say, this is a very tired place in need of some tlc. The negative is that the shower did not have much hot water at all. The positive was a very nice breakfast. I would stay here again but would prefer it to be updated a bit.

Disgusting Very dated, dirty and needs modernising. Cobwebs, ***** hair in the sink and shower,stains on the bed sheet.

Accommodation Experience Very bad experience. Dirty conditions, especially the carpets.

Very basic accommodation for the price. The couple who run the place are helpful and nice. Breakfast was good