Sitting next to the River Eden in the beautiful Eden Valley at the edge of the Lake District is the majestic Appleby Castle. Owned by the Kings of England and Scotland, this motte and bailey castle cherishes one of the few intact Norman Keeps in the country. With stunning architecture and amazing views you wont be looking at Appleby Castle behind red ropes, you will get to experience living there. Relax by the fire in the Great Hall or in the Old Chapel as you unwind. There are 12 bedrooms in the castle and three holiday cottages, each one of them is different and unique. Dine by candle light in the 15th century dining room. Our food is exquisite and our selection of wines superb with something for everyones pallet. For many, the highlight of this memorable castle is the elegant dining experience in unsurpassed ambient surrounds with fantastic food on offer. The beautiful scenery of Cumbria is just part of the allure here with a vast array of activities on offer nearby; fishing, horse riding falconry, quad biking, paint-balling, gill scrambling and Appleby Golf Club (5 minutes away). Appleby Rail Station is just 5 minutes’ walk through the town center. Penrith town center is less than a 20-minute drive from Appleby Castle.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Appleby
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See what guests loved the most:

  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    We stopped off for one night to break up the driving from N Scotland. What a fabulous place to stay a night. The atmosphere is fantastic. We came off-season and almost had a castle to ourselves. The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming....
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    If you want to stay in an authentic castle this is definitely the place for you. We loved the room with it's tapestries on the walls and original furniture and doors. Lovely modern bathroom. The dining room was beautiful, breakfast was cooked to...
  • Manuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and rooms were lovely. Greta idea not to have a TV in the room.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Appleby Castle

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Airport shuttle
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

Appleby Castle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property will be hosting a banquet on 03 December 2016 that includes dinner, carol singers, and story tellers.

Please inform Appleby Castle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Appleby Castle

  • Appleby Castle is 0.8 miles from the center of Appleby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Appleby Castle is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Appleby Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Appleby Castle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage

  • Room options at Appleby Castle include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Vacation Home

  • Appleby Castle has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1