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Otterburn Castle

4.0 star property
Historic castle hotel in the countryside offers peaceful gardens and rolling hill views with attentive service that makes guests feel immediately welcome

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Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel offers English breakfast, a cozy bar, a delightful garden, and a charming terrace. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Otterburn Castle is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens and Kielder Observatory are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kirkharle Courtyard and Hexham Market Place. Visit our Otterburn travel guide
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Otterburn, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, NE19 1NS

What's nearby

  • Northumberland National Park
    Northumberland National Park
    4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bellingham Heritage Centre
    18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Bellingham Golf Club
    18 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Kirkharle Courtyard
    20 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Wallington Hall
    24 min drive - 15.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hexham Station
    28 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Redesdale Arms Hotel
    5 min drive
  • Camien Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Rochester Relish
    7 min drive
  • William de Percy
    4 min walk
  • The Bay Horse
    12 min drive

About this property

Otterburn Castle

Upscale hotel in a rural location
At Otterburn Castle, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing and rowing/canoeing. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Otterburn Castle boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, deep soaking tubs, and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Paddleboard

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • 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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1086
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 110 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Otterburn Castle Country House Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Otterburn Castle Country House
Otterburn Castle Country House
Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel Hotel
Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel Hotel Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Frequently asked questions

Is Otterburn Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Otterburn Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Otterburn Castle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Otterburn Castle provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 110 per room applies.

Where is Otterburn Castle located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Northumberland National Park and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Kirkharle Courtyard. Wallington Hall and Cragside Country Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Otterburn Castle Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic building with excellent staff and the food was first class. Really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Fantastic family run hotel

We had a wonderful stay and the evening meal was excellent - highly recommended and very good value. Breakfast was also excellent. We enjoyed sitting in the lounge and bar and service was friendly and very good, the staff are all great and very welcoming. The grounds are pretty and the room was very good size and bed was comfortable. I would definitely stay here again and can highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff were very friendly and made us feel at home and very welcome. The hotel was lovely, quiet, with proper fires and excellent Chesterfields to relax and chat on. The selection at the small bar was very good, I enjoy a good whisky when relaxing and they had a good selection. Our room was a good size, just right for us, the bed was comfortable and the room was warm. It had all of the usuals expected, tea coffee etc. the dinning room was also lovely, the food was excellent, perfectly cooked and prepared plus a nice wine selection too which suited us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A joy to stay with Elena and her team. A cosy property with more of a guest house vibe than a full-service hotel experience - but all the more enjoyable for that. The castle has a great gastro-pub just a 3-minute walk away in the village. Lovely cooked breakfast in the hotel, Ideal for a short stopover or to explore the area. Perfectly quiet and easily accessible by car or taxi from Newcastle airport. If you want to escape the formality of modern travel and. slow down a bit... Otterburn Castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome and comfortable room. Nice breakfast also.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

O

Hosts were lovely and friendly nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was very plentiful and hot and lot of choices too Hotel was lovely and warm would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were very friendly and helpful. food was great. room was clean and large.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and welcoming. Rooms very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Country house charm

We enjoyed a lovely one-night stay in Otterburn after a day viewing the Roman Army Museum and Hadrian’s Wall nearby. The service at the hotel was exceptional, the room was spacious, and the charm of this historic house was evident throughout. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old castle in England, what more do you want. The staff were very attentive and very pleasant. Even with a fire alarm in the middle of the night (false alarm) they were pleasant and helpful. The food was amazing both for dinner and for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful, quiet place in the country with wonderful, caring staff. Elly, Alex, and Ivan were great. Our kids loved that they could spend a night in a castle. We also took a lovely walk on the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Excellent experience

Friendly staff with warm welcome. Everything you would want and expect from a stay at a castle. Breakfast was delightful with excellent service. Room was large and comfortable. We enjoyed the interaction with the 2 cats who also call Otterburn Castle their home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A very friendly staff, in a historic and impressive property in beautiful grounds. Unfortunately, we encountered lots of maintenance issues: leaky and noisy taps in an old fashioned bathroom, lumpy mattress and old pillows, small temperamental television. Charming old furniture, but not very comfortable… a shame, as this hotel has the potential to be truly unique..at the moment though, definitely NOT a 4 star rating…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Lovely Castle Hotel in Otterburn, Northumbria

Just had a wonderful stay at The Otterburn Castle Country House Hotel. Lovely grounds and despite it only being 9th Feb the woodlands and grounds were overed in snowdrops indicating Spring is not far away. At this time of year we stayed ahead of season and there were not too many people here. There is a small bar area and a lovely old world lounge where we sat before and after our evening meal with a few glasses of wine in front of a log fire. The hotel only has about 17 rooms so you are never going to feel overwhelmed, our room was a select room with four poster bed. Lovely and clean. We just stayed the one Saturday night but we had heard that the food was very good and it did not disappoint. Both our starters and main courses were excellent. My wife paid a small supplement to have the steak and she insists it is one of the best she has had. I had the Burger and it really was excellent and again one of the best I have had. The chips were of the 3 times cooked really brown type - gorgeous - and I should also mention the onion rings that were real onion and not mush. The main meals really were very good indeed. Breakfast was also fantastic. Really nice Bacon and the Sausages were quality. The Hash Browns were to die for the best I have tasted, really crunchy and the Mushrooms melted in the mouth - a fantastic breakfast. This is a family run hotel and the staff fell over themselves to make our stay memorable. We had a totally fantastic meal and stay.
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Castle view from car park
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful building. Was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family couldn’t do enough for us food lovely and plenty of it would stay any here any time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. G
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay and can’t wait to return Lovely friendly staff and an excellent stay from start to finish!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing people great food wished we were able to stay longer recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fab place, friendly helpful staff, lovely breakfast would recommend and would stay again thank you xx
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel well run with friendly staff. Beautiful location with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and welcoming staff but slightly unconventional in many ways. Needs money spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous stay we had, from the warm welcome, immaculately clean rooms and, the food is amazing. We can't wait to arrange a return visit Thank you for making our stay perfect. Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025