Places to stay in Houghton, Cumbria

Houghton is a commuter village to the north of the City of Carlisle in Cumbria. It has a sub post office/grocers shop; equestrian shop; hairdressers; a village hall, a school for Key Stage 1 & 2 pupils and a Saint John's church. It is the largest settlement in the civil parish of Stanwix Rural. Places to eat in the region include McDonald’s, China Express, Gallo Rosso Italian Restaurant, and Number 10.

The center of Houghton ( which is at is longitude -2°55'27.747 and latitude 54°55'34.156 ) is located 3 miles away from Carlisle, 4 miles away from Westlinton, 5 miles away from Wetheral and 7 miles away from Orton.

Available Houghton lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Houghton.

Houghton Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn M6 Jct44, Carlisle

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Premier Inn M6 Jct44

Approx 2 miles away in Carlisle:

If you're planning a big event, you want a big hotel. Premier Inn Hotel Carlisle M6 Jct 44 is the largest hotel in Cumbria, and ideally situated for the Lake District and Scotland. So if you're travelling with a big group, or you're just looking for the perfect stop over, we're the ideal choice.

Parkhouse Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

Listing updated 2026

Guest Houses

Howard Lodge

Approx 3 miles away in Carlisle:

Howard Lodge is a friendly family run Victorian guest house located a short walk (approx 0.25 miles) from Carlisle city centre and all its attractions which include Carlisle Castle and cathedral and the award winning Tullie House museum..

90 Warwick Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

Guest Houses

Cambro

Approx 3 miles away in Carlisle:

Cambro house is an attractively decorated and well maintained guest house highly recommended by guests and businesses. The spacious en-suite bedrooms are stylishly decorated. Within half-a-mile from the Hadrians Wall Heritage Trail. Close to city centre and golf courses.

173 Warwick Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

Steadings

Guest House

Self Contained Accommodation in a Farm House rural setting just minutes from the M6 motorway..

Houghton, Cumbria

Houghton Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Houghton

Alexandros

Alexandros ( Dining / Greek ). Located at 68 Warwick Road, Carlisle, 3 miles from the center of Houghton. Alexandros, is named after the greek warrior Alexander the Great, whose birthplace was the home town of owner Aris Pathanoglou. First opened in 1997 in Scotland, we moved to a new home in Carlisle, Cumbria in 2000. We are a family run greek restaurant using traditional greek recipes with a British twist using seasonal home-grown herbs, fruits and flowers, alongside fresh local produce. www.thegreek.co.uk Link