# Appleby Castle, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria Castle and cottages sleeping 40 for celebrations and holidays with a games room and fishing, near the Lake District ## At a Glance - Sleeps 2 - 40 - 18 bedrooms - Dining for 90 ## Images - Total images stored: 43 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby Castle October 18, 2019 WittWooPhoto_.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - an aerial view; alt: Appleby Castle - an aerial view) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 001.jpg (caption: Great Hall set for dining; alt: Great Hall set for dining) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 071.jpg (caption: Medieval dining room, Baron's Wing; alt: Medieval dining room, Baron's Wing) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 073.jpg (caption: Medieval dining room, Baron's Wing; alt: Medieval dining room, Baron's Wing) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 021.jpg (caption: Lounge TV room 2nd floor Baron's Wing; alt: Lounge TV room 2nd floor Baron's Wing) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 025.jpg (caption: Kitchen Baron's Wing ground floor; alt: Kitchen Baron's Wing ground floor) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby Castle October 18, 2019 WittWooPhoto_-6.jpg (caption: Nightingale Cottage, near the Keep; alt: Nightingale Cottage, near the Keep) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-_-untitled-5.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - Coleridge Cottage open plan living area; alt: Appleby Castle - Coleridge Cottage open plan living area) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-_-untitled-9.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - Coleridge Cottage bedroom 1; alt: Appleby Castle - Coleridge Cottage bedroom 1) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/CastleArial2.jpg (caption: Aerial view of the estate; alt: Aerial view of the estate) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 077.jpg (caption: Games room at Appleby Castle; alt: Games room at Appleby Castle) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Zapleby4.jpg (caption: The Old Great Hall; alt: The Old Great Hall) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/WedWeb.jpg (caption: A family meal in the dining room; alt: A family meal in the dining room) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 037.jpg (caption: Old Chapel and lounge reception; alt: Old Chapel and lounge reception) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Bailey.jpg (caption: The Inner Bailey; alt: The Inner Bailey) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-Fishing.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - the River Eden runs through the estate; alt: Appleby Castle - the River Eden runs through the estate) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-_-untitled-22.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - Nightingale Cottage open plan living area; alt: Appleby Castle - Nightingale Cottage open plan living area) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-_-untitled-23.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - Nightingale Cottage kitchen; alt: Appleby Castle - Nightingale Cottage kitchen) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-_-untitled-24.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - Nightingale Cottage bedroom; alt: Appleby Castle - Nightingale Cottage bedroom) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-_-untitled-8.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - Coleridge Cottage bathroom; alt: Appleby Castle - Coleridge Cottage bathroom) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 011_0.jpg (caption: Bedroom 2, 3rd floor Baron's Wing; alt: Bedroom 2, 3rd floor Baron's Wing) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 013_0.jpg (caption: Bedroom 1, top floor Baron's Wing; alt: Bedroom 1, top floor Baron's Wing) - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 018.jpg (caption: Bedroom 2, top floor Baron's Wing; alt: Bedroom 2, top floor Baron's Wing) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 019.jpg (caption: Bathroom 3rd floor Baron's Wing; alt: Bathroom 3rd floor Baron's Wing) - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 058.jpg (caption: Castle State Bedroom C16th tapestries; alt: Castle State Bedroom C16th tapestries) - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 035.jpg (caption: State Bedroom bathroom; alt: State Bedroom bathroom) - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 041 - Copy.jpg (caption: Hothfield Bedroom; alt: Hothfield Bedroom) - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 045 - Copy.jpg (caption: Tufton Bedroom; alt: Tufton Bedroom) - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 047 - Copy.jpg (caption: Thanet Bedroom; alt: Thanet Bedroom) - 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 051.jpg (caption: Clifford Bedroom; alt: Clifford Bedroom) - 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 053.jpg (caption: Clifford private bathroom; alt: Clifford private bathroom) - 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 055.jpg (caption: Vipont Bedroom; alt: Vipont Bedroom) - 33. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 059.jpg (caption: Evidence Bedroom; alt: Evidence Bedroom) - 34. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 061.jpg (caption: Atkinson Bedroom; alt: Atkinson Bedroom) - 35. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 062_0.jpg (caption: Atkinson en suite bathroom; alt: Atkinson en suite bathroom) - 36. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 063_0.jpg (caption: Demorville Bedroom; alt: Demorville Bedroom) - 37. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 069.jpg (caption: Russel Suite; alt: Russel Suite) - 38. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 067.jpg (caption: Russel Suite bathroom; alt: Russel Suite bathroom) - 39. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Appleby_Castle_WittWoo 078.jpg (caption: Reception at Appleby Castle; alt: Reception at Appleby Castle) - 40. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Yew Walk.jpg (caption: The Yew Walk in the grounds; alt: The Yew Walk in the grounds) - 41. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/GroundsAppleby.jpg (caption: The Outer Bailey; alt: The Outer Bailey) - 42. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Appleby-Castle-IMG_0687.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle - walk in the 27 acres of grounds; alt: Appleby Castle - walk in the 27 acres of grounds) - 43. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/appleby castle wittwoophoto.jpg (caption: Appleby Castle in winter; alt: Appleby Castle in winter) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/PlanScan.jpg ## About The Property Sleeps 2 to 52 in the Castle, wing and 3 cottages: Appleby Castle sleeps 32 in 13 bedrooms, catered only, from B&B to fully catered 4 self catering properties: Baron's Wing sleeps 10 Coleridge and Wordsworth each sleep 4 Nightingale sleeps 2 Sofa beds available Available individually or in any combination Whether you’re looking for a group holiday, that perfect wedding venue, a place to dine or to celebrate a birthday or private function, Appleby Castle is the perfect venue. Experience living history in this luxury castle, a jewel in the North of England. At Appleby Castle every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. Relax in the Great Hall by the open fire, play snooker or darts, enjoy a spot of private fishing or explore the Norman Keep. Dine by candlelight in the 15th century dining room - our food is exquisite and selection of wines superb. We are also able to cater for large groups of up to 100 people in the castle or if necessary utilise a marquee in the Inner Bailey - an impressive venue for a celebration or wedding. Baron's Wing, the oldest part of the Castle, has a wonderful Medieval dining area with a bar, a magnificent kitchen and spacious lounge. The 3 self catering cottages on the estate have open plan living areas and comfortable bedrooms. Dating from Roman times, this spectacular motte and bailey castle was owned by several Kings of England and Scotland, and cherishes one of few remaining intact Norman Keeps. The deep ditches of the first earthwork, dug in around 1095, still remain. A portcullis and a stone Great Hall dating from 1180 may still be seen, as may a Round Tower built in around 1250. Appleby Castle is located at the edge of the Lake District at the foot of the Pennines, by the meandering river Eden. Set in 25 acres of private land, with dramatic architecture and stunning views, the Castle is a great base from which to explore the North of England, with Hadrian’s Wall 20 miles away, the Lake District 15 miles away, Durham Cathedral an hours drive and the Yorkshire Dales 40 minutes drive away. Appleby Castle is ideally placed with the M6 corridor 12 miles away and the A1 (Scotch Corner) 28 miles away. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Pets are not allowed in the castle or cottages. - **Accessibility:** We do have a ground floor bedroom but with limited disabled facilities in this Norman castle. - **WiFi:** Free wireless broadband throughout the property. - **Kitchen:** 3 holiday cottages and the Baron's Wing have self catering kitchens included. In the castle there is a commercial kitchen (no self catering). - **Dining Room:** Several dining rooms catering for anything from an intimate gathering to approximately 100 people in the castle. Cottages have open plan living areas. - **Sitting Room:** The Great Hall built in 1454 is the ideal place to sit and relax. There are other smaller rooms too. Open plan living in cottages. - **TV and Music Facilities:** There are no TVs in the bedrooms of the castle. TVs available in cottages. - **Games Room:** Play snooker, bar billiards or darts in the games room. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Open fires in the Great Hall and Old Great Hall. Log burners in the tavern, dining room and sitting room. - **Bedrooms:** Castle has 13: mix of superking, 4 posters, zip/link and doubles. 2 cottages have 2 bedrooms, 1 has 1 bedroom, each has sofa bed. Baron's Wing has 5. - **Linen:** All linen is provided. - **Bathrooms:** Each bedroom in the castle has its own exclusive bathroom. Not all are en suite. The cottages have 1 bathroom in each. - **Children's Facilities:** Games room, or explore the grounds of this Norman castle. - **Outdoor:** 25 acres to explore. River with fishing rights on both sides, 100 metres beneath the ford. - **Swimming Pool:** There is no pool at the castle. Heated swimming pool in the town 200 yards from the front gate, open all year round. - **Parking:** Lots of space for parking for over 200 guests. - **Smoking:** There is a strict no smoking policy inside the castle. There are smoking areas outside. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£7499** per week - From **£4999** for a 3-night weekend - From **£4250** for a 2-night weekend - From **£3999** per midweek night ## Booking Information - A bond is payable, refunded on checkout. - - Baron’s Wing minimum stay 7 nights, no minimum in other properties. - - Flexible changeover day. - - 25% deposit to secure, balance due at least 1 week before stay. - - Please enquire for rates for Castle catering option of your choice. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/appleby-castle-appleby-westmorland-cumbria#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [North West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/north-west-england) > [Cumbria/Lake District](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/cumbria-lake-district) > [Appleby-In-Westmorland](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/appleby-in-westmorland) ### Address Address: Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XH, GB Latitude: 54.573529378457 Longitude: -2.4877166748047 ### About The Area Located at the top of the ancient county town of Westmorland stands Appleby Castle. Between the Lake District and North Pennines. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Appleby. - **Shop:** 100 yards from the front gates. - **Food and Drink:** On site or 200 yards from the front gate. - **Airport:** Newcastle, Manchester or Glasgow. - **Train:** Appleby - on the Carlise to Settle line, or Penrith (12 miles away) on the line from London to Edinburgh. - **Bus:** Appleby town. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Sally Nightingale - Phone: +44 (0)1768 330 318 - Email: applebycastle1092@gmail.com - Website: https://www.applebycastle.co.uk