7.5

592 reviews

Appleby Castle

Appleby Castle

Appleby-in-Westmorland, Penrith, CA16 6XH, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Free Airport Shuttle

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Appleby Castle

Welcome to Appleby Castle, a grand hotel nestled in the charming town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, just half a kilometer from the city center. Price points start from $365, making it a delightful option for those who want to escape to a royal retreat without breaking the bank. Picture yourself stepping into a majestic atmosphere that combines history with modernity, where each room promises breathtaking mountain and river views—a perfect backdrop for your next getaway.

At Appleby Castle, you'll be pampered with a range of stellar amenities designed to elevate your experience. Enjoy the delightful on-site restaurant for delectable meals, or sip a refreshing drink at the bar after a day of adventure. For those who wish to unwind, indulge in a soothing massage or take advantage of the serene garden and picnic areas. With complimentary Wi-Fi and private parking, you won’t have to worry about a thing while you soak in the luxurious ambiance and perhaps binge your favorite show with our streaming services.

Guests rave about the detailed attention to soundproofing in the rooms, ensuring your peaceful slumber isn’t disturbed. With 592 reviews that showcase a wide array of experiences, there’s little doubt that Appleby Castle will win your heart. Whether you're planning a family trip with kid-friendly meals or a romantic escape, this is where nostalgia meets comfort. What are you waiting for? Your castle awaits!

After a sumptuous meal in the hotel’s Restaurant #1, where traditional British cuisine dances on your palate and the romantic ambiance sets just the right mood, you might want to revel in the castle’s surrounding wonders. Discover the quaint charm of Appleby-in-Westmorland as you meander through its picturesque streets, dotted with local shops and cafés. Perhaps you'll stumble across the iconic Appleby Castle itself or engage in a lively chat with the friendly locals. For those looking for a dash of adventure, consider hiking along the scenic trails just a stone's throw away, where the majestic peaks of the Lake District greet you with open arms.

For those who fancy a nightcap or two, head to the bar—an inviting spot that serves up not just drinks, but also a great atmosphere for unwinding after a day of exploration. Share laughs with fellow travelers under the twinkling lights, or reflect on your day's adventures while sipping a local ale. With multiple payment options available, including major credit cards and cash, you can focus on enjoying your stay without a worry in the world.

And let’s not forget the castle itself, where every nook and cranny whispers tales of yore. The luxurious amenities and splendid attention to detail ensure a memorable stay. Families will find plenty of room to relax in spacious accommodations, with options ranging from cozy classics to expansive suites perfect for larger groups. Whether you’re bouncing from one adventure to the next or simply indulging in a bit of rest and relaxation, every moment at Appleby Castle promises to be enchanting. So pack your bags, gather your friends or loved ones, and prepare to create memories that will be cherished long after you've left this extraordinary castle retreat!

Closest airports

Durham Tees Valley Airport

42.8mi

Newcastle International Airport

45.2mi

Leeds Bradford International Airport

59.3mi

Blackpool Airport

59.5mi

RAF Linton-On-Ouse

61.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Free Airport Shuttle

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Kitchen

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Kitchenware

Landmark view

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

Bidet

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Coleridge Cottage  in Appleby Castle

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Cottage, King/Twin

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

2 Twin Beds

1205 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Kitchen

x6

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Experience the enchanting Wordsworth Cottage, a spacious holiday home boasting 1206 sqft of luxurious comfort. With stunning views of the mountains and landmarks, a fully equipped kitchen, a private entrance, and a cozy fireplace, this cottage is the perfect retreat for up to 6 adults.

Nightingale Cottage in Appleby Castle

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Cottage, King

1 King Size Bed

2 Sofa Beds

915 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Kitchen

x4

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Escape to the charming Nightingale Cottage, boasting a spacious 915 sqft of cozy comfort. With its breathtaking mountain and landmark views, private garden, fully-equipped kitchen, and luxurious king size bed, this perfect retreat offers all the amenities you need for a memorable getaway.

Lemeshin 2 Rooms 2 Super King Beds  in Appleby Castle

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Super, King

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

605 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Streaming service (like Netflix)

x4

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Experience ultimate comfort and luxury in our Lemeshin 2 Suite, boasting two spacious rooms with two super king beds, offering breathtaking mountain and garden views. Indulge in the privacy of your own bathroom, sip on a cup of tea/coffee, and enjoy complimentary toiletries in this soundproof retreat.

Evidence 4-Poster Room  in Appleby Castle

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

300 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

Garden view

x4

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x3

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Welcome to the Sackville room, a stylish double room boasting 269 sqft of space and a cozy sitting area. With its private bathroom, soundproofing, and included amenities like a coffee maker and streaming service, you'll experience ultimate comfort during your stay.

Tufton 2-C18 Double Beds  in Appleby Castle

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Room - 18 Double

2 Double Beds

355 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

x4

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Experience pure comfort in our Tufton 2-C18 Double Beds room. This spacious twin room, with landmark and garden views, offers a private bathroom, bathtub, and soundproof walls. Enjoy your stay with amenities such as a tea/coffee maker, free toiletries, and a streaming service like Netflix. Perfect for a family getaway, the room accommodates up to 4 adults and 2 children, ensuring everyone has a cozy place to relax.

Thanet Doube/Twin  in Appleby Castle

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Twin Room

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Streaming service (like Netflix)

x10

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x6

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Enjoy your stay in our spacious Thanet Double/Twin room measuring 205 sqft, which includes a comfortable queen size bed and offers views of both the landmark and the garden. With a private bathroom, soundproofing, and a range of amenities such as tea/coffee maker and free toiletries, your comfort is our priority.

The State Room  in Appleby Castle

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Room - 2 King

2 Double Beds

605 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

River view

Garden view

x4

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Experience luxury and comfort in our spacious 603 sqft State Room suite, featuring breathtaking mountain, landmark, river, and garden views. Relax in the private bathtub, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and indulge in the amenities like free toiletries and soundproofing for a truly rejuvenating stay. Find solace in the cozy fireplace and explore streaming services like Netflix in this smoke-free haven, ideal for 4 adults seeking a memorable getaway.

Russel Suite in Appleby Castle

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

645 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

x8

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x5

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Indulge in the luxury of our spacious Russel Suite, offering a stunning mountain, landmark, and garden views. Unwind in this soundproof suite featuring a plush king size bed, a private bathroom, and a host of amenities including a streaming service, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries.

Vipont 4-Poster Room  in Appleby Castle

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Tea/Coffee maker

x4

+

x3

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Experience the epitome of comfort and luxury in our Hothfield King/Twin room. With stunning landmark and garden views, a private bathroom, and a cozy sitting area, this spacious 215 sqft room is the perfect oasis for couples seeking relaxation and tranquility.

Executive Suite

1 King Size Bed

x8

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x5

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2 Bedroom, King

1 King Size Bed

x10

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x6

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Deluxe, Twin, Mountain View

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Guest reviews

7.5

592 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Manuel

8.2

August 2023

Great location and rooms were lovely. Greta idea not to have a TV in the room.

The checkin was poor. Nobody there. I had to try and find somebody. The person that checked us in was very poor in communicating anything to us. I had to give my email and telephone number and card details at checkin, which I did not want to do as no adequate reason was given to me as why they were needed, other than the computer needed them. Cost of drinks in the exclusive executive lounge was very expensive and this put me off having a drink there.

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Beth

8.2

April 2023

This place is fantastic. It's been modernised just enough to be comfortable-usb sockets, heaters, new bathrooms etc. However it's still got a vast majority of original features. It's like stepping back in time. The grounds are absolutely fantastic to explore. The village is lovely. Absolutely perfect night away if you enjoy something a little different.

The only thing I would comment on negatively was the breakfast-there was no butter for the toast, not much of a variety of food and it was £30 for two people which we were not notified of prior to checking out.

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Marsha

8.2

May 2023

We loved the historic features of the castle. The staff we encountered all were nice and accommodating. Dinner was good and it was served in the castle dining area making it even better.

We didn’t realize until we got there that the room we reserved had it’s bathroom across the hall. After looking at the description I realized I didn’t read down far enough. They supplied us with robes which helped but was still really weird. I guess for historic reasons there are a few rooms that are like that.

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Melanie

8.2

August 2023

Large rooms, comfortable beds. We stayed in the cottage which is pet friendly.

The reception area is not always manned and it’s locked so you need to stand in the rain waiting. The breakfasts are expensive, poorly cooked and (despite choosing in advance for an allocated time) take a long time to arrive. The staff are also unfriendly.

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Natalie

9.1

August 2023

The room was brilliant, great size, huge bed and definitely felt very important staying there. The games room was a nice added touch and breakfast was lovely, made even better by eating in such a grand dining room.

Breakfast was supposed to be included in the price but we were charged for it. I’m not sure if only continental was included but they do come and ask you at your table if you want a full English, so it should maybe be communicated that you have to pay extra for this.

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Gfrost

9.1

July 2023

A Bucket list choice to stay in a castle. We had a large room with an amazing bathroom. Elsewhere there were massive rooms, corridors and staircases decorated as you'd expect in a castle. We enjoyed a Continental breakfast in the Dining room. Lots of history. Set on a hill above the pristine town of Appleby there is plenty to see with walks locally and in the surrounding countryside.

When we asked if we could go on a tour we were told it would cost £12.50 each...we declined.

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Lucy

9.1

January 2023

Having to park down the bottom of the lane. Thought parking would be right outside the castle.

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Lorraine

8.2

May 2023

Chance to stay in such a historic and beautiful place.

Adjoining door meant could hear the folk next door very clearly especially having sex although they did try to be quiet 😄.

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Gemma

8.2

August 2023

Comfortable and clean room, had a great night’s sleep. The chef offered to cook us vegan meals and gave us a choice, which was a really nice touch. The castle has a lovely atmosphere and it was great to be able to stay in such a place. We payed for the tour and Kenneth was a very interesting guide.

We had issues with double charging - I showed them my banking app at check-in to show booking dot com had already taken the money from my account and they assured they wouldn’t charge again, but they did. They then didn’t respond to my email and had to chase up by phone.

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Gareth

10

August 2023

The hotelnkeeps alive the story of lady Anne Clifford and history embodies everything in the hotel. The hotel is being restored to its former glory and all of the interior furnishings are authentic antiques. We stayed in the Clifford room and the bed was incredibly comfy and the roll top bath was superb! Everything was clean and well presented. The grounds had incredible walks with clear trails that is highly recommended. The museum on site really highlights the deep history of the castle and its owners. The owner has done an amazing job of restoring and keeping the rich history of the hotel alive.

There was nothing not to like about the hotel. This is a rich historical experience unlike any other.

Points of Interest Around Appleby Castle

Attractions

Ullswater

14.2mi

Wensleydale Creamery

22mi

Rydal Water

22.2mi

Wray Castle

22.5mi

Grasmere

23mi

Bolton Castle

23.3mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle

24.5mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

24.6mi

Derwentwater

25.9mi

Borrowdale Valley

26mi

Wrynose Pass

26.7mi

Coniston Water

27.3mi

Aysgarth Falls

28.2mi

Bassenthwaite Lake

30mi

Scafell Pike

30.4mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Romantic

Amenities of Appleby Castle

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Free Airport Shuttle

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Kitchen

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Kitchenware

Landmark view

Garden view

Picnic area

Garden

Bidet

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Appleby Castle

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Appleby Castle

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Appleby Castle?

Appleby Castle accommodates check-ins starting from 03:00 PM and ending at 11:00 PM. The rooms should be vacated by 10:30 AM.

Does Appleby Castle provide free parking options?

Yes, Appleby Castle provides free private on-site parking for its guests. No parking reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Appleby Castle cost?

Starting prices for Appleby Castle are around $365. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Appleby Castle?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Holiday Homes, Suites, Doubles, and Twins. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults to 6 adults, depending on the room. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes vary, with options including Double, Queen, and King size beds. Room sizes range from 205 sqft to 1206 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Appleby Castle?

Guests at Appleby Castle can spend their time at the hotel enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can practice their swing at the on-site golf course or relax with a refreshing drink at the bar. For those who prefer more active pursuits, there are opportunities for walking tours, darts, and playing pool table. Fishing enthusiasts can also indulge in their hobby at the hotel. To unwind and pamper themselves, guests can avail of the various massage options offered at the hotel, including full-body, head, foot, neck, and back massages. The hotel also provides board games and puzzles for those looking for indoor entertainment. Additionally, the hotel features a fireplace and executive lounge access for a cozy and luxurious experience. For dining, guests can enjoy a traditional and romantic ambiance at Restaurant #1, which serves British and local cuisine.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Appleby Castle?

Yes, Appleby Castle has a restaurant on site called Restaurant #1. The restaurant offers a traditional and romantic ambiance and serves British and local cuisines.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Appleby Castle?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Appleby Castle.