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Appleby Castle

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Appleby-in-Westmorland, Appleby, CA16 6XH, United Kingdom – Show location – show map
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Appleby Castle
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Free parking Restaurant Private bathroom Free WiFi Bath or shower Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Golf course (within 3 km) Meeting/banquet facilities Garden

About this property

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 centre. Penrith town center is less than a 20-minute drive from Appleby Castle.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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House rules

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

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Legal information

This property is managed by Appleby Castle.

Located in Appleby, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Appleby Castle

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Appleby Castle is 1.2 km from the center of Appleby.
Room options at Appleby Castle include:
  • Sackville
  • Atkinson Super King
  • Demorville Super King
  • Lemeshin 2 Rooms 2 Super King Beds
  • Thanet Doube/Twin
  • Hothfield King/Twin
  • Vipont 4-Poster Room
  • Tufton 2-C18 Double Beds
  • Russel Suite
  • The Clifford C17-4 Poster
  • Evidence 4-Poster Room
  • Wordsworth Cottage
  • Nightingale Cottage
  • The State Room
  • Coleridge Cottage

Guest reviews

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587 reviews

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Craig

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 days ago
8.0
+ The history and the location. The history and the location.

family with young children · The State Room

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Christine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 months ago
8.0
+ Good location and large room. Good location and large room.
- Minor irritations- Bedding too hot. Room key unpredictable. No soap/shower gel in bathroom. Minor irritations- Bedding too hot. Room key unpredictable. No soap/shower gel in bathroom.

young couple · Atkinson Super King

Facilities of Appleby Castle

Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Internet services Parking Family rooms Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Activities

  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Media & Technology

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Health & Safety

  • Face masks for guests available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Access to health care professionals
  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

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Craig

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
The State Room The State Room 4 days ago family with young children
+ The history and the location.
C

Christine

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Atkinson Super King Atkinson Super King 6 months ago young couple
+ Good location and large room.
− Minor irritations- Bedding too hot. Room key unpredictable. No soap/shower gel in bathroom.
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Linz

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Atkinson Super King Atkinson Super King 7 months ago young couple
+ Loved the location, the castle is amazing and you can literally go in and have a look at any door that's open. Our room was really nice and had everything we needed including good WiFi
− We didn't have a TV in our room but they supplied good WiFi so my daughter watched netflix on her phone at bedtime so it didn't affect us that much
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Kim

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Lemeshin 2 Rooms 2 Super King Beds Lemeshin 2 Rooms 2 Super King Beds Oct 6, 2025 family with young children
+ It was a lovely experience to stay in a castle with 1000 year history. I imagine that life in the castle would have been similar except that we did not have to use a bedpan and we had an ensuite shower room. Great lacation near the village and the river. If you are expecting 5 star this is not for you.
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Andrew

🇺🇸 United States

8.0
Atkinson Super King Atkinson Super King Jun 30, 2025 young couple
+ The experience of staying in a medieval castle. The personalities in running such an ancient castle. The location is stunning. Dinner was a great experience, we sat with other guests and had a great time, good food, good company.
− We couldn’t stay longer as we had travel plans.
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