Family Interconnecting Suite
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Bathtub & shower combination
Known collectively as The North Wing, these two rooms interconnect as one family suite. DERWENT is a first floor room with two single antiqu ...
Known collectively as The North Wing, these two rooms interconnect as one family suite. DERWENT is a first floor room with two single antique brass beds (sleeps 2 adults or 2 children), a huge room decorated in regal purple with poetry on the ceiling. It inter-connects with RAISBECK which has a king antique brass bed and fabulous blue William Morris wallpaper in blue and cream. This suite of rooms share a beautiful bathroom with a claw footed bath, rainfall shower and double basins. Ideal for families or groups of friends travelling together, there is space for an extra foldaway bed.
Facilities
- Fire alarm with light
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- Sofa
- Emergency card / instructions
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Travel cot
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Family Estate House
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
These are our Estate Houses converted from the old stables and each has its own garden, front door, turrets and castellations – your very ow ...
These are our Estate Houses converted from the old stables and each has its own garden, front door, turrets and castellations – your very own castle within a castle! They are equipped with a small galley kitchen, not set up for self-catering or full meal preparation as there is no oven but ideal for children's tea, a takeaway or midnight snack! Ground floor twin or king bedroom, bathroom, and galley kitchen with a hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. On the first floor there is a king or superking bedroom and second bathroom. Dogs are welcome in our Estate Houses by prior arrangement.
Facilities
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Kitchenette
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Dining area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Carpeted floor
- Sofa
- Carbon monoxide detector
- First aid kit
- Emergency card / instructions
- Fire extinguisher
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Accessed by staircase
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Dining table
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
- Connecting rooms
Orangery Suite
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
The ORANGERY is on the ground floor outside the main castle, with huge arched gothic windows opening onto your own secluded garden and the c ...
The ORANGERY is on the ground floor outside the main castle, with huge arched gothic windows opening onto your own secluded garden and the castle gardens beyond. There is a modern open top superking four poster bed, stunning bronze wall and fabulous contemporary bathroom, and a connecting day room has a French-style metal day bed which opens as two full sized singles. Dogs are welcome in our garden suites by prior arrangement.
Facilities
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- Sofa
- Emergency card / instructions
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Key access
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Master Twin / Super King Room
- Free Wifi
Either on the ground floor, GREYSTOKE is part of the old Orangery with two huge arched gothic windows opening directly onto the garden and u ...
Either on the ground floor, GREYSTOKE is part of the old Orangery with two huge arched gothic windows opening directly onto the garden and upstairs at the eastern end pf the main castle with original cast iron working fireplace is APPLEBY. There may be a turret for a wardrobe or a four-poster bath. GREYSTOKE has a wet room bathroom with walk-in shower and level step-free access if required. Please specify when booking if this is important. Both these rooms can be configured with a superking bed or twin beds.
Facilities
- Desk
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Carpeted floor
- Sofa
- Wheelchair friendly
- Emergency card / instructions
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Outdoor furniture
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Accessed by staircase
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Key access
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
- Wide entrance to bedroom
Master King Room
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Bathtub & shower combination
These four beautiful castle bedrooms all boast original features including eighteenth century oak panelling, perhaps a wardrobe inside a tur ...
These four beautiful castle bedrooms all boast original features including eighteenth century oak panelling, perhaps a wardrobe inside a turret, a floor to ceiling arched Gothic window over the front porch or a bay window extending the entire width of the room. Antique and modern four poster beds, sleigh bed or antique canopied half tester bed, glorious bathrooms and views over the gardens. These rooms are the oldest in the castle and do not have step-free access. Cots and rollaway beds can be provided on request subject to availability.
Facilities
- Desk
- Ironing facilities
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- Sofa
- Emergency card / instructions
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Superior Double Four Poster Room
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Bathtub & shower combination
Gothic leaded window, oak panelling, a turn-of-the-century open fireplace, elegant Edwardian double four poster bed and a turret as your war ...
Gothic leaded window, oak panelling, a turn-of-the-century open fireplace, elegant Edwardian double four poster bed and a turret as your wardrobe. The bathroom has solid oak flooring with a double-ended bath with rainfall shower over.
Facilities
- Fireplace
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Walk-in Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Carpeted floor
- Limited accessibility
- Emergency card / instructions
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Outdoor furniture
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Gatehouse Suite
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
THE GATEHOUSE is a split level suite with kingsize modern four poster and contemporary bathroom upstairs and a large sitting room downstairs ...
THE GATEHOUSE is a split level suite with kingsize modern four poster and contemporary bathroom upstairs and a large sitting room downstairs opening directly onto the gardens and its own private patio. Dogs are welcome in our garden suites by prior arrangement.
Facilities
- Iron
- Ironing facilities
- Refrigerator
- CD / DVD player
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Freeview TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Living room
- Carpeted floor
- Sofa
- Emergency card / instructions
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Electric kettle
- Travel cot
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Key access
- Dining table
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Reviews
Augill Castle
(64 Guest Reviews) 97% Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 4.7
Augill Castle Information
Description
Augill Castle is a relaxed place to stay in a truly extravagant Victorian Gothic building. With turrets, castellations, vaulted ceilings, huge rooms, stately fireplaces and wonderful wooden floors, the castle was built to impress. Bedrooms are huge, as are most of our bathrooms and you will find four poster beds, four poster baths, grand pianos, floor to ceiling arched windows, stained glass, Elizabethan panelling and other lovely features. There are two beautiful sitting rooms and an honesty bar too. 15 acres of grounds include a tennis court. And set at the foot of the Pennines, surrounded by the Lakeland Fells and Yorkshire Dales, Augill certainly has a pretty setting. Rescued from near ruin by the Bennett family in 1998, it is run with genuine warmth and friendliness and is a wonderful place to spend time with loved ones. The Bennett's run the castle in an informal style so that you are not staying in a room, but more sharing a whole castle. 20% non-refundable deposit taken at time of booking if cancelled up to 5days before arrival deposit can be transferred to a new date within 18 Months. Cancellation within 7 days of arrival incurs the full charge for the first nights stay. As of 25 July 2022 Augill Castle will open its restaurant 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.
Wendy & Simon Bennett bought Augill as a wreck in 1997 and have poured their combined love, eye for detail and artistic talent into it, returning this lovely Victorian castle to its former glory. Furnished with a collection of new and old, the castle has been their home and continues life as a real antidote to the banal and bland that is so often found in historic house conversions. Staying at Augill Castle has been likened to walking into the arms of a giant hug. It is warm, comfortable and special. Luxury here means the freedom to enjoy the whole castle at your own pace.
Cleaning and safety
- Disinfected daily
- Disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitiser
- Social distancing
- Contactless check-in/out
- High-touch surfaces disinfected
- Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
- Mattress and pillow protectors
- Washable duvet covers
- Staggered check-in
- No shared stationery
- Common area doors left open
- Request no staff entry to room
- First aid kit
- Temperature checks (staff)
- Socially distanced dining
- Staggered time slots for dining
- Sanitised tableware
Facilities
- Baggage store
- Bar
- Books, DVD, games
- Free WiFi internet
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Weddings & private parties
- Plug adapters
- Garden
- Terrace
- Ice machine
- Sun umbrellas
- Wheelchair friendly
- Specially appointed rooms
- Subtitles
- Housekeeping - daily
- Massage services
- Kitchen/kitchenette
- Breakfast served in restaurant
- Breakfast in the room/unit
- Tennis equipment
- Library
- Wide entrance to property
Parking
- On-site parking
- Free parking
- Electric vehicle charging
Children's Facilities
- Baby listening device
- Children's menu
- Highchairs
Business Facilities
- Business facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Conference & events
Dining
- Continental breakfast
- Cooked breakfast
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- English/Irish breakfast
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Gluten-free options
Activities and Experiences
- Tennis court - outdoor
- Walking
- Card, board, video games
- Family fun
- Games, chess, cards
- Group parties
- Retreat
- Team building
- Hiking
Policies
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Check in15:00 23:00
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Check out11:00
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Child PolicyInfants and children welcome
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsNo pets
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed
Accessibility
We have our guest room file available in Braille. We have one ground floor en-suite bedroom which is accessible. We have a ground floor disabled toilet. We have just two steps on the ground floor and can provide ramps or assistance where required. The televisions in each bedroom are capable of displaying subtitles. Our staff are always on hand to help in any way.
Directions
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Road from motorways (25.0 miles)
Augill Castle is at the geographical centre of the British Isles, four miles outside the small market town of Kirkby Stephen, two hours drive from Manchester & Leeds, an hour from Lancaster, York & Newcastle.
We are at OS grid reference NY806138, Longitude 2'18" W Latitude 52' 31" N. Our postcode is CA17 4DE which most satnavs will recognise as being on the road just short of our driveway entrance.
To find us by road from the South & West, take Junction 38, M6 on to the A685 through Kirkby Stephen & Brough Sowerby then right to South Stainmore.
From the North, take Junction 40, M6 at Penrith, on to the A66 east to Brough then right on to the A685, left to South Stainmore.
From the East take the A66 at Scotch Corner to Brough (ignore all earlier signs to South Stainmore), left on to the A685 towards Kirkby Stephen & first left to South Stainmore. -
Train from Kirkby Stephen (3.0 miles)
Rail services from London come into Kirkby Stephen (four hours from Kings Cross via Leeds), Penrith (three hours direct from Euston) & Darlington (two and a half hours direct from Kings Cross).
Kirkby Stephen railway is 3 miles from the Castle, Penrith is 23 miles and Darlington is 40 miles.
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Air from Airports (50.0 miles)
Teesside Airport is 45 minutes drive to the East. Newcastle Airport is 75 minutes away North. Manchester Airport is two hours South. Leeds Bradford is 90 minutes South. Edinburgh and Glasgow are both around two hours North. Liverpool is around 90 minutes South.
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Bus from Anywhere (0.0 miles)
While getting to us is straightforward, public transport locally is not good. Buses are rare so to get the best out of your stay with us we recommend you have your own transport.