Castle Hotels nearest to Durham

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Originally a 14th-century castle standing four-square against the winds, Lumley Castle Hotel offers a haven of peace and tranquility from the stresses and strains of the outside world. This English castle hotel describes itself as 'no ordinary hotel' and has every justification for doing so. In terms of quality standards and entertainment, it really is something else.

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Walworth Castle Hotel is splendidly located just outside the market town of Darlington, which has a long industrial history and Quaker origins, in the picturesque County Durham; spectacularly dominated by its 1000-year-old cathedral set high above a loop in the River Wear. This colourful castle property offers all guests a chance to experience some true English heritage.

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Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, Langley Castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the few Medieval fortified castle hotels in England. The castle offers guests an exclusive centre from which to explore Hadrian's Wall, the Northumbrian countryside and history. With southern Scotland including Edinburgh, the English Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales no more than 2 hours' drive away, this is the perfect venue for private functions or just a getaway weekend.

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Augill Castle is enviably located in the upper reaches of the Eden Valley, and is a mere ten minutes’ drive away from the beautifully picturesque Yorkshire Dales. This is very much a family retreat and, as such, the castle owners can offer an informal and relaxed castle experience, creating memories which adults and children alike will never forget.

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Owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family since the 1880s, and the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton, this luxurious property combines the traditional warmth of a family home with all the modern comforts of a contemporary hotel. The large estate offers a full range of outdoor and rural activities, along with a relaxing modern spa.

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This beautiful castle property is set in seventy-seven acres of delightful parkland and landscaped grounds. Hazelwood Castle is a fortified knights’ residence which offers a distinctly different lifestyle experience in an idyllic rural location, only 20 minutes from York and Leeds.