Historic Hotels in Northumberland and near Newcastle: Berwick upon Tweed, Alnwick and more

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

More period and historic 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

Berwick Upon Tweed

Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel. Four-star accommodation at England’s most northerly hotel.Hotelshop

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

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. Lastminute.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. Expedia | 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. LateRooms

MacDonald Linden Hall. Set amid 450 acres of park and woodland, Linden Hall is a late-Georgian country house offering four-star accommodation. Expedia | LateRooms | Hotel's Own Site

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. Expedia | LateRooms

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. LateRooms

Percy Arms Hotel, The. Seventeenth century inn on the edge of the inspiring Northumberland moors. Expedia

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

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