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Chillingham Castle. Alnwick.
Anyone attempting to create a mental image of the typical English castle may find themselves picturing something closely resembling Chillingham - the place even has a torture chamber.
Dating back to the 12th century, the building was fully fortified in the 14th. By the 18th century, however, the time of feuds and danger had passed and the grounds one sees today were landscaped.
The interior of the castle is equally impressive as its exterior. The James 1st drawing room commemorates the monarch’s visit in 1617, while the oldest room in the building, the Edward 1st Room, similarly pays homage to the visit of “Longshanks” in 1298.
The other notable historic guest to have stayed at Chillingham is Henry III in 1255.
Practical details are available for Chillingham Castle at TripAdvisor
Dating back to the 12th century, the building was fully fortified in the 14th. By the 18th century, however, the time of feuds and danger had passed and the grounds one sees today were landscaped.
The interior of the castle is equally impressive as its exterior. The James 1st drawing room commemorates the monarch’s visit in 1617, while the oldest room in the building, the Edward 1st Room, similarly pays homage to the visit of “Longshanks” in 1298.
The other notable historic guest to have stayed at Chillingham is Henry III in 1255.
Practical details are available for Chillingham Castle at
More Period Accommodation in Northumberland
Bamburgh
Waren House. A pretty little Georgian country retreat, Waren House Hotel was once the property of the 3rd Lord Derwentwater, It offers fifteen rooms and suites, and plenty of period touches in keeping with its heritage. Expedia | Lastminute.com
Berwick Upon Tweed
Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel. Four-
Blanchland
The Lord Crewe Arms. Its origins are thought to be 12th century, and it must surely be one of the best places for the modern-day traveller to connect with the medieval. Indeed, the entire village of Blanchland is one of the loveliest in the United Kingdom. LateRooms
Chathill
Doxford Hall. It might not be the oldest place offering accommodation on Nights In The Past, but this late-Georgian country house hotel certainly merits inclusion on account of its splendid guest reviews. Booking.com
Chatton
Chatton Park House. Located between Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed, this award winning adults-only bed & breakfast is within a fine Georgian property that was formerly the home of the current Duke of Northumberland. Booking.com
Hexham
Battlesteads Hotel. If independent reviews are anything to go by (and they usually are) the splendidly named Battlesteads is one of the best inns in Northumberland. Built during the mid 1700s and originally a farmhouse, it operated as a Temperance Hotel during the early 20th century. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Humshaugh
Carraw. Although this sturdy old house near Hexham dates from the mid-18 th century, the history of the estate is a great deal older (a Pele Tower and another manor house formerly stood on the site). Offering bed & breakfast accommodation, it is certainly a great option for those wishing to explore nearby Hadrian’s Wall. Booking.com
Langley-on-Tyne
Langley Castle. A quite frankly magnificent piece of architectural heritage, Langley Castle dates from 1350. Located just a few miles to the west of Hexham, it offers a true stay-in-a-castle experience of which there can be few better examples. Romantic? No doubt about it. Booking.com
Morpeth
Embleton Hall. Part early Georgian, and part late-Victorian, this little country house hotel has bedrooms named after the children of its former owners, the Fenwicks. Lastminute.com
Eshott Hall. A splendid country house built during the 17th century but whose heritage dates back far, far further. It offers 11 en suite bedrooms and a charming setting amid 500 acres of private estate. Learn more through Booking.com | LateRooms
MacDonald Linden Hall. Set amid 450 acres of park and woodland, Linden Hall is a late-Georgian country house offering four-star accommodation. Booking.com | LateRooms | Linden Hall
Eshott Hall. A splendid country house built during the 17th century but whose heritage dates back far, far further. It offers 11 en suite bedrooms and a charming setting amid 500 acres of private estate. Learn more through Booking.com | LateRooms
MacDonald Linden Hall. Set amid 450 acres of park and woodland, Linden Hall is a late-
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Matfen Hall Country House Hotel. Privately owned by Sir Hugh and Lady Blackett, Matfen Hall is an impressive manor within easy reach of Hadrian’s Wall. Four-star rated. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
Otterburn
Otterburn Tower Hotel. Wholly unique, Otterburn Tower is a fortified country house founded by a relative of William the Conqueror in 1086. The original Pele Tower, around which the present structure was built, was constructed in 1308. Booking.com | LateRooms
Percy Arms Hotel, The. Seventeenth century inn on the edge of the inspiring Northumberland moors. Find out more and check availability through Booking.com
Seahouses
St.Cuthberts House. Built as a Presbyterian church, this early 19th century Grade-II listed building now dispenses highly-rated hospitality rather than morning worship. Offering award-winning bed & breakfast accommodation, its splendidly-named rooms include Oswald, Bede, Hild and Colomba. Lastminute.com
Warkworth
Roxbro House. Variously described as a “luxury B&B” and “luxury boutique guest house” Roxbro dates from the 1800s. However, while it might not be the oldest property listed on Nights In The Past it is, at least, situated opposite Warworth’s medieval castle. LateRooms
Warkworth House. A traditional 18th century coaching inn, now dispensing 3-
For more period accommodation try our sections on Historic Holiday Cottages and Beautiful English Villages
We are extremely keen to expand our section devoted to historic hotels in Northumberland. As such, please let us know of any special places to stay you believe should feature on the site. Accommodation can be a budget bed & breakfast or a luxury country house, but any suggestions should only concern those that dispense excellent hospitality to the visitor. We would be extremely pleased to discover more period hotels and inns close to Hadrian’s Wall, and others that appeal to those seeking a romantic break. Thank you.
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Linden Hall
The Lord Crewe Arms
Otterburn Tower
