Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Hotel
+44 (0)17683 41937
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Per night
£160 - £320
Bedroom

16 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome

Gorgeous old pile in five acres of blissful country between the Dales and the Lakes - it’s super relaxed and perfect for everybody

Per night
£160 - £320

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£160 - £320 per night

The Experience

Augill is a one-off, a folly castle in beautiful country. It may look grand, but it’s anything but – Simon and Wendy run their home with a rod of pure sponge. It’s wonderfully informal and children love it. There are no uniforms, no rules, you just come to kick off your shoes and relax. You can do this in various places: on sofas in front of the fire in the hall; by a grand piano in the music room; in the honesty bar that opens onto a terrace; or in the cinema in the old potting shed. Breakfast is served communally in a vast dining room under a fine, ornate ceiling – local bacon, eggs from resident hens, homemade breads and jams. Elsewhere, panelled walls, roaring fires, books, art and antiques. Colourful bedrooms are all different. Some are enormous, one has a wardrobe in the turret, you’ll find big bathrooms, bold colours and vintage luggage. Cottages are good for families and there’s lots for children to do – dressing up boxes, five acres of gardens, a treehouse and playground, too. The Dales and the Lakes are close, but sybarites may just want to stay put. You can come to get married, too.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £160
Surcharges
Singles from £100.
1 Suite for 4
From £220
3 Doubles
From £160
4 Four-posters
From £160
3 Cottages for 4
From £220
1 Suite for 2
From £200

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
12pm
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner, £25-£30. Supper platters £15. Afternoon tea £18. Children’s high tea £10.

Reviews

Carol, Ascot

Exceptional! We had our wedding at Augill Castle from the moment we arrived we felt relaxed, welcome and well looked after. The castle is amazing with lots of charm and character, wonderful log burring fires to perfectly sumptuous sofas to lounge and amazing bedrooms. We cannot thank Wendy and Simon enough for making our wedding day so special and our guests so welcome. Every detail was perfection Wendy, Simon and not forgetting there brilliant team took care of all our wedding arrangements with such professionalism. Our guests were truly surprised and we loved every moment.


Hazel, Crook

We were married here and it was a magical day. Everything was perfect from beginning to end. So much so we have booked to stay for our wedding anniversary next year


Michelle, London

A wonderful stay from start to finish. It was so good we would've stayed longer if it wasn't for the fact we had to get back home. Nestled in beautiful countryside and close to plenty to see and do, Augill Castle was just incredibly comfortable, everything we needed in a family place to stay. The kids were able to be free to play games from chess to snooker and a whole heap in-between, play tennis and in the tree-house. Their favourite escape had to be the cinema with popcorn! An incredibly warm, inviting place that offers everything you need to make you feel relaxed and at home.


Sandra, Buenos Aires

Incredible and magical place! We enjoyed the experience very much. Both rooms and gardens are wonderful. Kind staff always ready to help. Nice bar and playroom! Food service is excellent. Ideal to take a brake and refill batteries on a day out in the countryside. Kirkby Stephen is also a beautiful place, really nice to stop by and have a drink!


Dilys, Southampton

A castle but with the feeling of a warm and friendly home. The family and team were marvellous, nothing was rushed or seemed too much trouble. Dinner was delicious, shared at a long table in the elegant dining room with the other guests, yet still informal and relaxed. Breakfast was sumptuous. The rooms are unique, lots of detail with many little extras and luxuries. All ages are catered for, games for children, tennis, library, 'honesty' bar, lovely grounds. We had a splendid afternoon tea with some relatives and friends and we loved the sense of 'make yourself at home', genuine hospitality.


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Simon & Wendy Bennett

  • Augill Castle is in the Eden Valley, one of England's most unspoilt landscapes with one of the World's best trout rivers at its heart.
  • Set at the foot of the North Pennines, England's last great wilderness, the castle is mid-way between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, Britain's two most popular national parks.
  • Augill Castle is unlike anywhere you have ever stayed before. We do not offer just a place to stay but a slice of genuine, quietly groovy, country house living. Everyone is welcome - we are particularly popular for multi-generation family gatherings.
  • The castle is a mecca for outdoor people. We have the best walking in England from the front door, quiet lanes and rugged terrain to suit every kind of cyclist, world class grouse moors surround us and the Lake District is the Adventure capital of Britain
  • The Sunday Times includes us in its Ultimate 100 British Hotels as the best family hotel in the north of England. We look after the whole family with space to express yourselves and freedom to relax. In 2016 we won a Good Hotel Guide Cesar award.
  • The Good Hotel Guide Cesar award for Family Hotel of the Year 2016