Top Boutique Hotels in Kirkby Stephen (2026)

Located just 30 minutes from Barnard Castle and Penrith, Augill Castle in Cumbria offers a selection of luxurious rooms, suites and family houses across fifteen acres. There is free WiFi, parking, and an on-site bar. Each room has private bathroom facilities with shower and bath, bathrobes and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV with DVD player, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. A full breakfast menu is served each morning. You can enjoy a drink in one of four public rooms – the drawing room, great hall, sitting room or conservatory before dinner in the restaurant or sample traditional English afternoon tea in country house surroundings. We have a new small plates menu which is available every evening for dinner so do let us know if you'd like to book in. You can order a selection of small plates to share (or not) or even ask for a double to act like a traditional main course. Lots of seasonal choice, freshly cooked and delicious! We can cater for most dietary requirements (even picky eaters) with advance notice. The Restaurant will open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. There will be no dinner service on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday - Instead guests can enjoy a selection of starters and desserts served informally. The castle is around 4 mi from Kirkby Stephen, Augill Castle is less than 20 minutes’ drive from the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with Hawes just over 20 mi away. The Lake District lies to the west, with Windermere and Keswick less than 1 hour’s drive.

- "We liked everything. We had a very relaxing stay" - "The property was so unusual and comfortable but had kept original features" - "everything. fantastic room. best bed and doona we have had in the last 6 weeks of travelling. and a shower that works well and is easy to operate. staff are fantastic and breakfast is good, but afternoon tea is awesome.😎 4 post bed in the Pendragon room was good also. my wife had the best sleep so far on this trip. Jude was extremely helpful."

Located in Kirkby Stephen and with Askham Hall reachable within 23 miles, The Pennine Inn has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 4.2 miles from Brough Castle, 20 miles from Whinfell Forest and 21 miles from Bowes Museum. Aysgarth Falls is 24 miles from the hotel and Raby Castle is 27 miles away. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. You can play darts at The Pennine Inn. Brougham Castle is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Kendal Castle is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 45 miles from The Pennine Inn.

- "Great hotel, very clean, the food was excellent and the staff extremely friendly and helpful." - "The staff were great and extremely friendly. Could not have helped anymore and facilitated myself and my family a table each night with great hospitality. I would recommend and i will be going back. The food was also lovely." - "Stayed for one night. The room was very nice and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing 10/10. Lovely staff. Very friendly. Would stay here again."