Best Boutique Hotels in North Pennines
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in North Pennines is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant features landscaped gardens, a cocktail bar and terrace in Brampton. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a concierge service and free WiFi. The Michelin starred and three Rosette restaurant serves local produce. At the hotel, all rooms are refurbished and feature high ceilings and garden views. They are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. All units are fitted with a seating area. Guests at Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brampton, like cycling. Gretna Green and Hadrians Wall are a short drive away. Carlisle is 13 mi from the accommodations, while Penrith is 29 mi from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 48 mi away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "The food was excellent! Superbly presented very tasty combinations with and Indian twist. Magnificent! Location was a little isolated but superb, very quiet. Very attentive and understanding staff ." - "Fabulous stay, fantastic food, great rooms, service was all first class. Fantastic location to explore the history and walk (a little bit) of Hadrians Wall, and we did it in style, thanks to staff at Farlam Hall." - "We were met in the car park and immediately offered help. Our rooms were ready and provided exactly what we requested. The tour of the guest areas was a lovely welcome. The attention paid to my elderly father was appreciated."
Very Good
27 reviews
This magnificent 14th-century castle is set in a 12-acre woodland estate. Many rooms have luxury features such as four-poster beds, or a window seat set in the old stone walls, looking out over the beautiful grounds. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in Josephine’s Restaurant, awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. It offers regional produce, seasonal fish and local game. You can also have a drink in the superb drawing room, with stained-glass windows and a log fire. The award-winning Langley Castle was built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III. It has 7-foot thick walls, and far-reaching views over the Northumbrian Valley. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, and parking is free on site. Langley Castle is perfect for discovering Hadrian’s Wall, just 5 miles from the building. Newcastle city center can be reached in less than 40 minutes’ drive.
Guest Reviews:
- "The authenticity & beautiful upkeep of the property." - "Very good staff, nothing was too much trouble." - "Beautiful castle. Luxurious. We stayed in 1 of the annex rooms, it was gorgeous. The tour of the castle after breakfast was fantastic" - "Breakfast was exceptional. Staff couldn't do enough for you and were very friendly. We were not rushed at all either." - "Everything! The historic building and grounds were breathtaking. The incredible food literally made me weep. The rooms were INCREDIBLE. This makes me want to lower all my other scores by 2 stars, as now I know what a true 10 is."
Fabulous
1122 reviews
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.
Guest Reviews:
- "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."
Fabulous
40 reviews
Located in Barnard Castle, 1.6 miles from Bowes Museum, Runa Farm provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms come with an electric tea pot, while some rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with an oven and a toaster. All guest rooms include a closet. Runa Farm offers a hot tub. Raby Castle is 7.1 miles from the accommodation, while Richmond Castle is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 21 miles from Runa Farm.
Guest Reviews:
- "Lovely room" - "Great room,very spacious hot tub was great, lovely food in restaurant, pleasant and friendly staff.lovely bottle of prosecco in the room and birthday card from staff." - "Runa is very sentimental to us, as we got married here in March it will always be special. Everything about the whole place is lovely, from the place itself to the staff and the food is nothing short of beautiful." - "Stayed here for NYE for a short getaway and it was gorgeous! Very Ibiza style bohemian getaway which is right up our street. Gorgeous rooms & I paid for a cocktail making kit on arrival which was so much fun and delicious! We explored Raby Castle which is also only a short 20 minute drive away and spectacular grounds."
Very Good
524 reviews
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.
Guest Reviews:
- "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."
Good
492 reviews
