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Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland
Blanchland,
Northumberland
Inn
+44 (0)1434 677100
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£204 - £434
per night
Few inns can rival the scale or history of this one. Dogs doze by the inglenook, food is sourced from local suppliers, bedrooms are gorgeous
26 rooms
Rooms sleep 2 – 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
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2 Guests 04 Dec 24 - 04 Dec 24
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The Experience
Originally the abbot’s lodge and kitchens (and its garden the cloisters), the Lord Crewe Arms has become a Grade II*-listed inn. Inside: ancient flags, inglenook fireplaces, fortress walls and a classy country decor. Public areas range from lofty to intimate and the atmospheric bar is in the vaulted crypt.
Local lad Paul Johnson has returned from working alongside Nathan Outlaw and running his own pub in Wylam to showcase the very best of local and seasonal produce on his menus and there are several different spaces to enjoy it, including the Gatehouse, a foodie haven, and the vaulted pub. Wines include great burgundies and clarets, ales range from Allendale’s Golden Plover to Nel’s Best from High House Farm.
Hugely comfortable bedrooms are divided between The Angel and the former tied cottages. Some have exposed stone walls and real fires; all have soft carpets, fine fabrics, well-dressed beds and deep baths.
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We think you'll love
- All the activities you can join to really engage with the local landscape, including stargazing, birdwatching and mountain biking
- Walking – each room has a map case with suggested walks and there are boot and wet gear drying rooms
- Having a hearty breakfast in the upstairs dining room with vies across the cloister garden and down the Derwent valley
You should know
- Dogs are allowed in 16 of the bedrooms – £20 per dog
- There are ramps from the car park to reception and a disabled loo but uneven flag stones and upstairs restaurant
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
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- 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
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £204
- 22 Doubles
- From £204
- 3 Suites for 2
- From £304
- 1 Family room for 4
- From £354
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 3pm
- Check out
- By 11am
- Closed
- Open all day.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Dogs
Dog bed, towel, bowl and suggested walks.
Dogs £20. Max. 2 per room.
Rivers to jump in. Sheep in fields so dogs to be kept on leads.
- Meals
- Bar bait from £8; Lunch, from £24 for 2 courses; Afternoon tea from £23; Dinner, from £40 for 3 courses.
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Reviews
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A fantastic hotel and restaurant. We (family of 4 plus grandmother) stayed for 3 nights while we were visiting Hadrian's Wall. But we would have been happy to spend all of our time at this hotel. Local walks from the hotel took us up onto the moors and through fields and forests. The staff was sharp and friendly. And dinner at the restaurant was a welcome close to each day. I look forward to coming back for some fishing in season.
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VISITED ON A SUNNY SUNDAY AFTERNOON.LOVELY COOL DRINK IN AN ATTRACTIVE GARDEN.DOGS MADE VERY WELCOME.INTEND TO BOOK AN OVERNIGHT STAY.VERY APPEALING HOTEL
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Location
The neighbourhood
The village, in a sheep-clad valley on the moors' edge, was built with stone from the abbey's ruins and is very attractive. You're surrounded by glorious, rugged countryside and there are gentle walks around the village and onto the moors or something more strenuous in Kielder or Hamsterley Forest. Visit Hadrian's Wall, Durham for some fine independent shops, and Hexham for a farmers' market.
Local points of interest from Sally Barker
- Perched in the peaks on the North Pennine moors a stay at the Lord Crewe Arms must include some dabbling in our Goings' on. With Shooting, Walking, Fishing and Sailing quite literally on the door step pack your boots and stride out!
- Located in Britain's most productive and exhilarating Grouse Moors, the Lord Crewe Arms is all geared up for guns and dogs. With a gun room, boot and drying room, and a chef with a knack for game its the ideal hunting box for the season.
- Just a couple of country miles from the Lord Crewe is the Derwent Reservoir. With a thousand acres of open water on offer and its own club with hire available its the perfect place to sail, whether your a beginner or a dab hand.
- The North Pennines is famed for its rich array of walks and located in the pretty village of Blanchland, the Lord Crewe is perfectly poised to explore. With OS maps and a varied list of 'favorites' heading for the moors is a must.
- The Lord Crewe Arms has its very own private stretch of the River Derwent for guests to enjoy. Quite literally at the bottom of the garden, the challenge to land a native 'broon' trout is yours from March until September. Rod hire is available.
- Used as England's cycling teams stomping ground; the North Pennines is a hidden gem for spinners. With bikes and maps available for guests of the Crewe, wheel your way through some of England's most varied and dramatic landscapes.
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Introducing
Sally Barker
The inn is part of the Calcot Collection, which also owns Calcot Manor and The Painswick. You are looked after by General Manager Tommy Mark, his assistant Marie Beckett, and a genuinely welcoming team.
Prepare to be wowed by ancient flagstones, heavy oak doors, roaring fires and medieval-style chandeliers at this beautifully restored historic inn set in a timeless estate village surrounded by wild grouse moorland. Country-smart rooms are very cosy, the food is local, seasonal and delicious, and the area is perfect for walking (routes, maps, drying room) and star-gazing (binoculars provided).