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Appleby Castle

3.5 star property
Tudor castle with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Exterior
Reception
Grand Double Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)
Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July

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Appleby Castle, Appleby-in-Westmorland, England, CA16 6XH
  • Appleby Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Whinfell Forest
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room (Four Poster)

Classic Double Room (Four Poster)

Classic Double Room (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Detached private bathroom
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)

Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)

Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Quadruple Room, Courtyard View

Premium Quadruple Room, Courtyard View

Premium Quadruple Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Garden Area

Deluxe Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Garden Area

Deluxe Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Mountain View, Garden Area

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Double Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)

Grand Double Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)

Grand Double Room, Mountain View (Four Poster)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Courtyard View

Exclusive Double Room, Courtyard View

Exclusive Double Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Park View

Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Park View

Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Park View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

About the area

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Appleby Castle places you steps from Appleby Castle and within a short 5-minute stroll of Courtyard Gallery. Highlights at this Tudor castle include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The café, Malice Scourge Tea Room, is open for lunch. Residents Bar is the castle's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Appleby-in-Westmorland castle, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Appleby Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 20 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Ullswater - 28 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 44 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Appleby Station - 11 min walk
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown & Cushion Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Appleby Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe sixty six - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Stag Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Appleby Castle

Tudor castle with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this castle measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes conference space. A hot tub, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Appleby Castle. Free self parking is available.

This Tudor Appleby-in-Westmorland castle is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1092
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Appleby Castle offers 15 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Appleby Castle DiningRoom
  • Malice Scourge Bistro
  • Malice Scourge Tea Room
  • Residents Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1092
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Appleby Castle Appleby-in-Westmorland
Appleby Castle Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria
Appleby Castle Castle
Appleby Castle Appleby-in-Westmorland
Appleby Castle Castle Appleby-in-Westmorland

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Appleby Castle?

Yep, Appleby Castle has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Appleby Castle?

As of 9 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Appleby Castle on 10 July 2025 start from AU$267.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Appleby Castle family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Appleby Castle is a hit with families.

Does Appleby Castle serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is available at Appleby Castle.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Appleby Castle?

No, Appleby Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Appleby Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Appleby Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Appleby Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Appleby Castle Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 123 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lenroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Night at the castle

Nice hotel, great surroundings, great theme. Just needing a slight refurb
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stunning location, amazing history and the room was very authentic. Poor communication and check in, didn’t feel welcome at all unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We traveled two weeks in Scotland and Appleby Castle had by far the most delicious dinner. Staff was small but worked hard and swift. Castle was cozy and true to its heritage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

A real drama setting

This place is awesome. Bit of a time warp, bit tired, but if they fixed it they would ruin it. It something out of a TV series, staff are great. its not a luxury setup, but defiantly an experience well worth having and in a lovely setting. will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mrs. Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A rare treat.

A wonderfully atmospheric place to stay. If you have any feeling for historical surroundings you will enjoy your stay. The food was excellent (dinner and breakfast), the room was excellent, and the service excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Khamika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It's an old castle built in the 811 or there abouts, they maintain a formal dining room one for dinner and another for breakfast, there's also a small TV room, there's a games room on the first floor with a pool table. The bedroom was warm and big and nicely furnished, nice size bathroom and clean. I enjoyed my stay. There's a kitchen and you can use the menu to place your order.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Basset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Fantastic experience. Great, attentive staff. Stunning views on the castle grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
I liked the room and the dining room and the meal. The renovations have not been done well and it is pretty cold in the big breakfast room. Plus parking is outside the gardens and along walk wit suit cases and need somebody to help with luggage up the stairs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed in stay

I was disappointed by our stay overall. The room was fine, I enjoyed the grand decor of the castle but it needs a refresh. I think for £100/night it is expensive for the room we stayed in. (De morville) Our room had only one sidelight and it did not fit with the decor of the room and there was just a random plastic mirror in the corner of the room. Fine tuning this would make the room better. It was not a luxury stay to be honest. I was disappointed with the cleanliness - the carpet was covered in white hairs and the bathroom soap dispensers (hand and showergel) were empty. My sister stayed in Thurston Arms which I would recommend over this hotel in the area. We also ate at the Thurston Arms and the food and wine list was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing second time around

This was our second stay here. The first time was amazing, but this time was disappointing. The first issue was that we had booked a self-catering cottage and had arrived with food. However, none of the cottages had been cleaned, and so we had to stay in rooms in the castle instead. The guy on reception was very apologetic, but the manager, Peter, seemed rather blasé about the whole thing and even seemed to think we should be grateful for getting an 'upgrade.' While the rooms were impressive, they were on the top floor, which meant a lot of stairs, and there was no fridge or anywhere to store the food we'd brought. The chef had gone home, and so there was no food available at the hotel, forcing us to go out to find somewhere to eat. It was raining heavily and was father's day. Finding either a free table or a place in the vicinity that was serving food was surprisingly difficult, but after an hour we managed it. We returned at about 8:30pm to find the gates had been shut (but not locked), forcing one of us to get out in the pouring rain to open them. This pretty much summed up the feeling we got from our stay this time: tolerated but unwelcome guests. There were good points about the place — the bathrooms were nice, and the rooms spacious. However, there was a lack of electrical sockets, and some of those were broken. We even had to move the kettle to the hearth because there was no socket next to it and the tea and coffee equipment. We won't be back a 3rd time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scam hotel, horrible, avoid!

Horrible hotel, service was shocking, receptionist stank of booze, was wearing a dirty shirt, room door was broken, grounds were overgrown with weeds and nettles. Bed was not well made, dirty plates and glasses stacked up unwashed, junk in the corridors, big stains on the carpets, we didn’t risk staying, we got back in our car and left. Not so much as a question from the staff as to why, no one cared a jot about the customer at all. Awful place, awful staff, awful service… we feel scammed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

wonderful historical place to stay

Appleby Castle is filled with history -- so much fun and great portraits on the walls. Wonderful tapestries on the walls of the bedroom we stayed in. The staff went out of their way to be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Light bulbs were missing, overall dim lighting. Awkward bathrooms with no counters or hooks. Insects crawling in different rooms and walls. Spider webs on the ceiling. We were upgraded to a larger cottage with the above problems.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Fantastic place to stay lots of history lovely walks brilliant staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were never found when needed no facility’s and very expensive Food was brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Staying for a night is an amazing experience. Place very old and smells like old place. Bed very comfortable 11/10. Clean bathroom in the room. Breakfast not recommended. I didn't dinning there. I will strongly recommend that hotel anyway for memories. Owl's sounds behind the window. Millions stars on night Sky. Place where you can touch old furnitures.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022