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Blenkinsopp Castle Inn

Carlisle · United Kingdom

Blenkinsopp Castle ParkView location

9.4/10Excellent79 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.4/109.4
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Blenkinsopp Castle Inn

Located in Brampton, Blenkinsopp Castle Inn is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Northumberland National Park and 10 minutes from Great Chesters Fort. This bed & breakfast is 5. 1 mi (8. 2 km) from Hadrian's Wall and 8. 7 mi (14 km) from Vindolanda.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Blenkinsopp Castle Inn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Brampton, Blenkinsopp Castle Inn is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Northumberland National Park and 7 minutes from Hadrian's Wall. This bed & breakfast is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Great Chesters Fort and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Vindolanda.

Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No front desk Professional property host/manager Free onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special 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. 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. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Northumberland National Park 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Thirlwall Castle 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Roman Army Museum 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Maze 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Holtwistle Swimming & Leisure Centre 4.8 km / 3 mi
Mr. George's Museum of Time 5 km / 3.1 mi
Hadrian's Wall 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
North Pennines 9 km / 5.6 mi
Great Chesters Fort 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
New Mills Trout Farm & Fishery 13 km / 8.1 mi
New Mills Trout Fishing Park 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Vindolanda 13.9 km / 8.7 mi
Crag Lough 14 km / 8.7 mi
Thirlwall Castle 14.9 km / 9.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • bed and breakfast
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
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  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXEQUADRUPLE • DELUXEQUA.DX

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: QUA.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Blenkinsopp Castle Inn

9.4
Excellent
79 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Phil
Quirky place to stay! Lovely big room for our family of four, in peaceful surroundings next to a ruined castle and 10 minutes from Hadrians Wall! Friendly staff and nice home cooked food for dinner and breakfast!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Elspeth
Slightly underwhelming rooms, no biscuits on drinks tray which we've had everywhere else. Food was good as was the beer. Staff friendly but slightly stretched to get everyone served.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Elouise
Perfectly acceptable place to stay. Food was the main pro. Beds not too comfortable. Room adequate. Food very good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Mona
I stayed here one night on my way down to the Lake District. The food at both dinner and breakfast was excellent as was service. (I particularly appreciated that they had gluten free bread available in the morning.) The room was very clean and charming with french doors opening to a private deck. There was a kettle, but a small fridge would have been nice. There was ample parking close to the door. Hosts were very friendly and easy to chat with. There are some walking trails so I was able to do a bit of birdwatching. Apparently a lot of their business if from people cycling or walking the Hadrian's Wall routes. I would certainly recommend Blenkinsopp for that. It's within walking distance to the wall; and well set up for bikes. I would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
John
Dinner and breakfast -- fabulous!! Clean, spacious room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Wendy
The room was small but had everything we needed.
Breakfast was freshly made and delicious.
Such a cosy place if you are walking Hadrians wall.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Wendy
We stopped for 1 night. The rooms were absolutely spotless, had everything you needed for a B&B. We were able to check in sooner than 3pm. the food was lovely. Great location, there was a hotel with a bar within about a 15 min walk. The couple who own it were really friendly. Weve already booked up to go back in june.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Stephen
Very cool location. Dinner at the inn was very nice, butake sure not to arrive too late. Breakfast was very tasty. Well worth a return visit. We woke to resident wandering the hillside while hunting
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Stacey
Best aged steak we ever had!!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
BRENDA JANET
Food was excellent. Very clean very friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Laura
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Christopher

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).
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Billy
Friendly and helpful people nice peaceful area would definitely stay again
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2024
Alison
This is a lovely place to stay. Room comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly. Food is good.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2024
Julie
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).
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2024
michael
It’s spot on will be back again
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Gill
Very tasty food, wood recommend the meals and breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Michelle
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2023
Edward
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Jayne
Friendly welcome. Lovely family room. Great vegetarian cooked breakfast. Good location to explore the nearby Roman forts and Hadrian's Wall.
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2023
Stephen
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
Roger
Great place. Great host. Highly recommend!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2023
Ken
Quirky but cute. Comfortable, quiet and convenient - especially for Hadrian's Wall country.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2023
Sharon
Brilliant for over night stay , the food was very good , just what you need after a long journey , very relaxing .
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2023
David
Very nice rooms, bar and restaurant are perfect. My only issue was the shower was a bit weak.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2023
Sarah
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.
Pet
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2023
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
PETRA
This was a good location for what we wanted, we were visiting Vindolanda, Chester’s & Housesteads, these were all very easy to get to by car. Breakfast was nice, we ate here in the evening and again it was all good. Small but nice eating area. Friendly staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2023
Malcolm

Blenkinsopp Castle Inn review.

Fantastic night, the staff were very friendly as were the local residents. The food was perfect, (evening meals, desserts and breakfasts). I would, (and definitely will) stay there again. The only negative bit for me was that I wasn't allowed to take Benson home with me lol. He's the German Shepherd dog in the pics lol.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2023
Chris
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2023
Amy
Our family of 4 enjoyed seeing the castle on the property. It made it exciting for our two boys to explore the ruins. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. We would stay there again if in the area!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2023
Judith
Unique property. Lovely comfortable room. Amazing owners & staff couldnt do enough for you. Fantastic food. Ideal location for walkers.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2022
Lee
Gary and his wife and staff where excellent.

There nothing I could add as the place is perfect food was top notch and the bed was perfect.

I would definitely stay there over any other place if staying in the area again
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2022
Patricia

Great stopover.

Comfortable accommodation and a friendly welcome.Excellent supper in adjoining Inn ( part of site)and very good breakfast. Would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2022
ANGUS

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2022
David

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2022
Joanne
Lovely greeting from staff, great location. Terrace for our deluxe twin. Food great.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2022
Alun
Lovely facilities - really tasty breakfast included and nice comfortable rooms. Parking was plentiful and right outside. All in all a very nice stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2022
Orestes
It is part of an old medieval castle that is partially reconstructed and renovated to fit the inn. The restaurant/bar/reception is truly beautifully decorated and the menu and bar offerings are extensive. One can walk a few steps and go into the ruins of the castle that is not renovated and catch a glimpse of what May have been a very important castle prior to the unification of Scotland and England in the early 17th century. It is a bit away from Hadrian’s Wall walk path, but worth seeing the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the castle
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2022
Hazel

A nice getaway

Nice friendly welcome. Grouting in shower could be better. Overall good state of repair. Would be happy to stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2022
karen
A lovely place to stay. Comfortable warm bedroom and a wonderful restaurant serving delicious evening meal and breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2021
Shaun
Hospitality a good were excellent
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2021
sylvia

peaceful night away

quiet little gem food amazing hosts and staff professional and very friendly.would definitely recommend
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2021
wayne

Great staff and food but slightly odd location.

Could not fault the service or the excellent food but the property is not in Brampton but instead, miles from anywhere and surrounded by mobile homes. The rooms are OK although need a bit more work. However, if you are not looking for pubs, places to eat, shops, etc. and not after luxury facilities, it is well worth a try and very good value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Service was a little slow in the evening for dinner but other than that food and room were excellent
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2021
HANNAH

Our stay at a country location

Lovely quaint accommodation set peacefully in the countryside. We were looked after so well and everyone was helpful and welcoming. Food was excellent and plentiful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2021
David

Great hadrian's wall venue

Great place. Super host & restaurant. Excellent breakfast. Fair value. Will stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2021
James

Thanks to Gary

Superb,very friendly owners,great food and fantastic location.
Friends_and_family Friends

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