Augill Castle

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“Standing between the Lake District and the Dales rests this eccentric castle welcoming all the family into the countryside and the Eden Valley. Four poster beds and antique furnishings make up the comfortable rooms. Restaurant is open on weekends. Great hideaway and local exploring to be done. ”

Hotel review

Stunningly set in the Eden Valley, this eccentric mid-Victorian-folly-castle is equidistant between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales and makes a refreshingly different base. Owners Simon and Wendy Bennett are warms hosts in an eclectic home stuffed with antiques and curios, four posters and roll top baths. Dinner (on request) is communal, around a huge oak table and breakfast is a leisurely affair. Dogs and children welcomed. Augill Little Cooks, cookery courses for kids, have proved a great hit.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 26/02/2024

Recommended for

  • Families

    • With fantastic facilities for kids, from cooking classes, to playgrounds, dressing up boxes and plenty of toys.

  • Country Escape

    • Spectacular walking, wonderful views and whiskey in the drawing room old school weekend in the country vibes.

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The in house cinema is a winner for those rainy days that are inevitable on an English holiday.

  • Great walks

    • With national parks all around, this is the perfect spot to get on your walking boots.

  • Croquet

    • Enjoy a lesiurley afternoon croquet on the well manicured lawns.

  • Cycling

    • Exploring on bicycle can make for a memorable day activity.

  • Cooking classes

    • The hotel has a wonderful cookery school for children.

  • Child friendly

    • Lots to do for children, including cooking classes.

  • Restaurant

    • Open Friday and Saturdays only, communal dining.

  • Tennis

    • Tennis court avaliable for guests,.

  • Quiet

  • Lively

  • Opulent

  • Family Suites

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • House party feel

  • Historic

  • Antiques

  • Quirky

  • Disabled access

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Four poster beds

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Remote

  • Owner managed

Facilities

  • Rooms

    14 rooms in this hotel

  • Child friendly

    Lots to do for children, including cooking classes.

  • Restaurant

    Open Friday and Saturdays only, communal dining.

  • Meeting Room

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Communal Dining

  • Bicycles available

  • Fireplace

  • In room DVD

  • Good wine list

  • Cots available

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Bath robes

  • In room music system

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Safe

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The in house cinema is a winner for those rainy days that are inevitable on an English holiday.

  • Great walks

    • With national parks all around, this is the perfect spot to get on your walking boots.

  • Croquet

    • Enjoy a lesiurley afternoon croquet on the well manicured lawns.

  • Cycling

    • Exploring on bicycle can make for a memorable day activity.

  • Cooking classes

    • The hotel has a wonderful cookery school for children.

  • Tennis

    • Tennis court avaliable for guests,.

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Augill: a castle in the clouds

"The hotel, packs an almighty wallop with its own food ethos: seasonal eating using a ‘from the back door out’ policy with its local ingredient sourcing."

Originally published by Jamie Oliver's Blog

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