Appleby Castle

We stayed on a lovely big room in the actual castle with a 4 poster bed. The room had everything we needed. The building was amazing and we spent some time looking around. The staff and the owner were very attentive, knowledgeable, and efficient. We had a lovely breakfast in the morning. We will be back to try another room and to have dinner in the fabulous dining room.

Amazingly historical place, a chance to feel how people lived here before. We stayed at the State Room, which has 2 double beds. It was adequate for a family of 4. The floor was crooked, maybe normal for the age of the building. Cleanliness was acceptable. The toilet did not have enough hand soap, like a couple of milliliters at the bottom of the bottle. Breakfast was good, which we paid for at the time of the booking already. The waitress who served us breakfast was so friendly and professional, kudos to her. There was no TV in the room, which we didn’t need for one night. It is a once-in-a-lifetime stay for us. I guess the building needs some restoration but it should be too costly, I assume.

If you are looking for a 4* hotel Appleby Castle is not for you but if you are looking for an authentic experience in a Norman Castle this is for you! The castle is dark with sloping floors, antique wooden furniture, doors that don’t fit, can feel cold, water may not get hot for five minutes running it, staff are few, heating may come on or may not. But this is a castle experience so take it for what it offers you. The chance to sleep in a castle! Even the owner Sally Nightingale likened it to Fawlty Towers. But it is an unforgettable experience. Our bed was comfy and the shower was hot. The food is ok, although they had run out of quite a few items on the menu when we were there. Breakfast was ok but on our second morning there was no bacon in the full breakfast. There are no draught beers just cans of Stella (very expensive) and very little choice of wines. Apart from all that, the experience of staying in a castle was what we went for and that is what we got. Another ✔️ off the bucket list!

We booked and paid on line to visit this castle . When we arrived we were instructed to phone a number and we would be met for our tour. We called the number and a gentleman said he would come and find us - no one arrived. We phoned again 20 minutes later - again no one arrived. We walked up to the castle and a random man let us in and disappeared leaving us alone in the castle keep with no instructions. Very disappointing and a waste of £40.

My husband and I had such a lovely time at Appleby castle. The grounds were beautiful and the castle and keep were just breathtaking. Sally Nightingale, the owner, was a breath of fresh air and so kind to us. We stayed in the Clifford room and it really took us back in time. The bed was very comfortable. I did read some of the other reviews, and I would caution people to remember that this is a historic site and isn't brand new..yes the floors creek, yes the doors may have a little gap, and yes it doesn't have all the modern amenities, but this place this is a treasure! I would absolutely stay here again, it was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life!!

J'ai passé une nuit dans le château, et regrette être resté si peu de temps. Les promenades à faire, la visite du château et des alentours méritent plus. L'expérience dinatoire était vraiment originale, les plats copieuxs avec pianiste en "live". L'endroit est autant familial que romantique, les pièces du château respirent l'authenticité, et le contact avec les propriétaires et staffs fut chaleureux et convivial. Des vrais pro quoi! Je programme d'y retourner.