Langley Castle Hotel - Allendale

14th-century castle hotel on a 5 hectare woodland estate with award-winning dining and daily historical tours

Dining

Langley Castle Hotel offers a candlelit dinner at the Josephine Restaurant, which holds 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. That restaurant menu uses regional produce, seasonal fish, and local game. Guests can also take a drink in the drawing room, a space with stained-glass windows and a large log fire.

Rooms & Grounds

Many rooms at this Langley Castle northumberland property include luxury features such as four-poster beds and window seats set into the old stone walls. Some rooms offer far-reaching views over the Northumbrian Valley. The castle sits on a 5 hectare woodland estate with well-kept grounds, where guests sometimes see resident peacocks.

History & Tours

Langley Castle Hotel Allendale was built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, and has original 2.1 m thick walls. A daily free guided tour of the castle is offered each morning at 10:15, taking guests behind the scenes and up to the turret rooftop. The tour provides historical context about the castle's 14th-century origins and its later restoration in the late 19th century.

Pet-Friendly & Family

Langley Castle Hotel is dog-friendly, offering pet baskets and pet bowls in designated rooms. The hotel also provides family rooms, and the 5 hectare grounds give children space to explore. Guests with limited mobility will find accessible parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and an emergency cord in some bathrooms.

Location

The Langley Castle Hotel is 8 km from Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Housesteads Roman Fort and the Roman Army Museum are within a short drive. For outdoor activities, the hotel is surrounded by Northumberland National Park, and Newcastle city centre can be reached in less than 40 minutes by car.

• History: 14th-century castle built in 1350 with 2.1 m thick walls
• Rooms: Four-poster beds and whirlpool baths in some rooms
• Dining: Josephine Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for fine dining
• Tours: Daily guided castle tour included with stay
• Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with pet bowls and pet baskets
• Location: 8 km from Hadrian's Wall and near Northumberland National Park