Bessiestown Country Guesthouse - In a countryside setting between Gretna Green and Hadrian's Wall, this multi-award-winning country guest house offers home cooking, pretty en suite bedrooms and a friendly welcome. The 5-Star Gold guest house is just north of Carlisle, within driving distance of the Lake District and just south of the Scottish border. At Bessiestown Country Guesthouse you can enjoy peace, beautiful public rooms and traditional meals made with local ingredients. There are many walks nearby, and Bessiestown has a swimming pool (open in warmer months).