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Blenkinsopp Castle Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Northumberland National Park

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room (Room 2) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Property grounds
Garden
Dinner served
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn offers a perfect retreat for travelers. Guests enjoy hearty English breakfasts, relax on the sunny terrace, and savor delicious dinners at the restaurant. The property features practical amenities like free WiFi and self-parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds (Room 6)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room (Room 1)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room (Room 5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 4) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Room 4)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Blenkinsopp Castle Park, Brampton, England, CA8 7JS

What's nearby

  • Roman Army Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Thirlwall Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hadrian's Wall - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Great Chesters Fort - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Vindolanda - 14 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Haltwhistle Station - 4 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greenhead Tearoom - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Greenhead Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Milecastle Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Sill Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brew Pub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blenkinsopp Castle Inn

Bed & breakfast near Northumberland National Park
Located close to Great Chesters Fort, Blenkinsopp Castle Inn provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and outdoor furniture
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Blenkinsopp Castle Brampton
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn Brampton
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn Bed & breakfast
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn Bed & breakfast Brampton

Frequently asked questions

Is Blenkinsopp Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blenkinsopp Castle Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blenkinsopp Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blenkinsopp Castle Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Blenkinsopp Castle Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Blenkinsopp Castle Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Northumberland National Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hadrian's Wall and Great Chesters Fort. Vindolanda and Lanercost Priory are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Blenkinsopp Castle Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Food was excellent. Very clean very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and excellent food. We ate in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast, both meals were spectacular. The proprietor really seemed to care that we had a great stay, which we did.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful people nice peaceful area would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tasty food, wood recommend the meals and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay. Room comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly. Food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Excellent place to stay

Rooms are clean, tidy, spacious and the beds are very comfortable. Breakfast is very good and the staff are well organised. The food for the evening meal is nothing short of outstanding. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great host. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Blenkinsopp Castle Inn. Room was bright clean and comfortable. Meals were very good and enjoyed exploring the Castle next door. Good location for visiting Hadrian’s wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, bar and restaurant are perfect. My only issue was the shower was a bit weak.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Inn has been the highlight of our trip. The owners and staff are gracious and kind. Gary went out of his way to be helpful. The room was cute, clean, and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast were AMAZING! We loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s spot on will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Lovely comfortable room. Amazing owners & staff couldnt do enough for you. Fantastic food. Ideal location for walkers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dundeeandco on honeymoon

This is a gem in the country outside Carlisle. Super friendly people, great food and after a quick chat with Gary, lots of interesting history both past and present. Well worth a visit. Ideally situated for a number of Hadrians wall sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky but cute. Comfortable, quiet and convenient - especially for Hadrian's Wall country.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blenkinsop hotel

Great venue and room. Super team looking after you. We were here same time last year to walk Hadrians Wall ,& enjoyed just as much. Great restaurant & we won the evening quiz! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Amazing, unique place that offers a unique experience. The rooms are small but well appointed. They are dog friendly in the rooms as well as pub/restaurant. The ruins are available to be toured and the local residents add a lovely addition to the experience. To note, the pub/restaurant/check in does not open at all until 3 pm so don’t arrive early. Food and drink are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The meals were exceptional and great value - good portion size and delicious. Breakfast was included and plenty of food on offer. It was also a treat to stay in a building of historical significance and the story of Blenkinsopp was interesting. Staff and owners were lovely, friendly and helpful. The only downside of our stay was weak water pressure in the shower (not sure if that can be helped?) and the bed was not the most comfortable. Other than that, we would stay again (but would ask for a different room in the hopes of a more comfy mattress).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint and welcoming

We enjoyed our one night stay whilst up at Hadrian's Wall. Gary, Carol and their staff were very friendly, the service was great, the room was very comfortable and the food was excellent in the charming restaurant. Minor confusion on arrival about our booking was quicky resolved without issue (computer problem / booking platform) i.e. what room we had booked and what was included in our booking. Room 5 was spacious, beautifully furnished and immaculately clean with French doors onto a small patio area. Don’t be put off by comments about the approach amongst the nearby residential retirement lodges (peaceful and well maintained) or occasional motor homes parking in the car park. It's quirky and quaint, in the castle's coach stables connected to what remains of a 19th-century turreted country mansion and ruin of a 14th-century tower house (castle).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a great stay marred only by a very uncomfortable bed and green 'exit' light that shone in the room all night. Otherwise this is a lovely place to stop for a night. The pub and restaurant is lovely, great food and fabulous service. Thanks also for being so kind when our dog caused a fuss at dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne

One night at Blenkinsopp

Blenkinsopp Castle Inn is situated in amongst a strange collection of retirement portacabins. It sounded and looked from the photos as if it was going to be amazing but turned out to be a major disappointment. There was mould in the bathroom and on the ceiling in the bedroom and the whole place just seemed incongruous as if we were in the midst of a film set! However the breakfast was good and the staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Superb idea with a 13c castle being the usp. Some room cleaning needed attention with excessive mould evident in shower and some areas not cleaned sufficiently. Accomodation best descas adequate but the food was first class however experienced front of house staff in the bar was missing and requires urgent attention. That said we would return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

stuart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and comfortable place to stay, welcoming and friendly staff, bar and restaurant excellent great selection choices on the evening meal and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome. Lovely family room. Great vegetarian cooked breakfast. Good location to explore the nearby Roman forts and Hadrian's Wall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant for over night stay , the food was very good , just what you need after a long journey , very relaxing .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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