Otterburn Castle
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US$224
/ night
About this property
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and wedding services. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and a banquet hall are ...
Location
Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Otterburn Castle is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Northumberland National Park and Cragside Country Park, while Chesters Roman Fort and Kielder Observatory are cultural highlights. Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens and Eshott Heugh Animal Park are also worth visiting.
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Garden
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 58 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
72%
Family
14%
Group
9%
What guests think
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At Otterburn Castle, reviewers highlight a warm, family-run atmosphere and the charm of a historic country house, while praising tasty dinners and hearty breakfasts, with quiet surroundings and pleasant grounds adding to a relaxed stay.
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At Otterburn Castle, reviewers highlight a warm, family-run atmosphere and the charm of a historic country house, while praising tasty dinners and hearty breakfasts, with quiet surroundings and pleasant grounds adding to a relaxed stay.
Rooms are typically spacious, warm and comfortable, with classic decor and occasional four-poster beds. Guests consistently commend the friendly, attentive team and enjoy the cosy lounge with log fires and a small bar. A minority mention dated bathrooms, leaky taps, or lumpy pillows, and one noted a basic room and average breakfast. Expect characterful comfort and a peaceful countryside base.
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Facilities
Historic property with a cosy lounge and log fires, pleasant grounds, and a small on-site bar.
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David
3 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Olde Worlde Charm by the bucketful - with a breakfast that was definitely "Full English".
Olde Worlde Charm by the bucketful - with a breakfast that was definitely "Full English".
10
Stuart
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Hugh
10 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Colin
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Julie
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Such a beautiful building. Was a great experience
Such a beautiful building. Was a great experience
10
Christine
12 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Grant
28 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
10
Jamie
28 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful building and grounds . Could not fault the staff very friendly and welcoming . Nice selection of breakfast
Beautiful building and grounds . Could not fault the staff very friendly and welcoming . Nice selection of breakfast
10
Catherine
24 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was lovely….well maintained….very warm welcome by the owner and her son….lovely ambiance in the hotel…..excellent service and food….spotless…..no negative comments to make…..we would recommend it as a destination for touring the area…..good distance from lots of tourist attractions…..
Property was lovely….well maintained….very warm welcome by the owner and her son….lovely ambiance in the hotel…..excellent service and food….spotless…..no negative comments to make…..we would recommend it as a destination for touring the area…..good distance from lots of tourist attractions…..
10
Brian
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are generally very clean, with several mentions of spotless accommodation. Some guests reported dated bathrooms and maintenance issues such as leaky taps and areas of grime.
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Gary
18 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The state of the bathroom was very disappointing, it was very dated with a loose tap on the sink with slow intermittent flow of cold and hot water. In the shower, the rising rail was loose with the shower flex very dirty in places, grime around the bath and sink. The shower pressure water was but a trickle, thankfully it lasted for us to get washed.. Downstairs and all the rooms were lovely, but let down very badly by of the bathroom.....Sorry too expensive for what you get in return.....................
The state of the bathroom was very disappointing, it was very dated with a loose tap on the sink with slow intermittent flow of cold and hot water. In the shower, the rising rail was loose with the shower flex very dirty in places, grime around the bath and sink. The shower pressure water was but a trickle, thankfully it lasted for us to get washed.. Downstairs and all the rooms were lovely, but let down very badly by of the bathroom.....Sorry too expensive for what you get in return.....................
10
Mark
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, made welcome from arrival to departure. If you want a quiet weekend away from it all this is the place. Room was large and very clean. We will definitely stay again.
Great stay, made welcome from arrival to departure. If you want a quiet weekend away from it all this is the place. Room was large and very clean. We will definitely stay again.
10
Paul
1 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel in great location. Staff could not have been more helpful. Very clean with nice decor with a very comfortable big bed
Beautiful hotel in great location. Staff could not have been more helpful. Very clean with nice decor with a very comfortable big bed
10
Heather
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
staff were very friendly and helpful. food was great. room was clean and large.
staff were very friendly and helpful. food was great. room was clean and large.
10
Colin
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Ethel
21 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Sarah
23 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely owners who couldn’t do enough to accommodate us. Food was delicious and chef had no issues accommodating dietary requirements which was appreciated. Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Lots to do in local area. Overall would recommend and would definitely stay again!!
Lovely owners who couldn’t do enough to accommodate us. Food was delicious and chef had no issues accommodating dietary requirements which was appreciated. Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Lots to do in local area. Overall would recommend and would definitely stay again!!
10
Grant
28 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
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Veronique
26 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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…
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…
10
Catherine
24 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was lovely….well maintained….very warm welcome by the owner and her son….lovely ambiance in the hotel…..excellent service and food….spotless…..no negative comments to make…..we would recommend it as a destination for touring the area…..good distance from lots of tourist attractions…..
Property was lovely….well maintained….very warm welcome by the owner and her son….lovely ambiance in the hotel…..excellent service and food….spotless…..no negative comments to make…..we would recommend it as a destination for touring the area…..good distance from lots of tourist attractions…..
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Rooms
Rooms are typically spacious, warm and comfortable, with traditional decor and occasional four-poster beds or garden views. Some guests noted lumpy mattresses, old pillows and basic in-room amenities.
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Heather
16 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff friendly and welcoming. Rooms very comfortable
Staff friendly and welcoming. Rooms very comfortable
10
Mark
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, made welcome from arrival to departure. If you want a quiet weekend away from it all this is the place. Room was large and very clean. We will definitely stay again.
Great stay, made welcome from arrival to departure. If you want a quiet weekend away from it all this is the place. Room was large and very clean. We will definitely stay again.
10
Stuart
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Neil
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Paul
6 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Colin
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Christine
12 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
8
Dan
3 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a nice stay. Not worth the money for a basic room and middle of the road breakfast.
We had a nice stay. Not worth the money for a basic room and middle of the road breakfast.
10
Grant
28 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
6
Veronique
26 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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…
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…
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and attentive, with staff often going out of their way to help. Check-in and restaurant service receive specific compliments.
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Mark
17 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place, superb food and the friendliest and most welcoming host.
Lovely place, superb food and the friendliest and most welcoming host.
10
Peter
6 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Richard
23 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolute joy staying here! Who wouldn’t want to stay in a castle? But this castle has the best service I’ve had from any hotel. Just has such a wonderfully warm feel around the place and the family are so friendly and attentive!
Absolute joy staying here! Who wouldn’t want to stay in a castle? But this castle has the best service I’ve had from any hotel. Just has such a wonderfully warm feel around the place and the family are so friendly and attentive!
10
Stuart
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Neil
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
susan
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Simon
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were incredibly welcoming and after a long day driving it felt like being welcomed home. Dinner was excellent and the whole property had real character but it was the staff that made it extra special. Would highly recommend
Staff were incredibly welcoming and after a long day driving it felt like being welcomed home. Dinner was excellent and the whole property had real character but it was the staff that made it extra special. Would highly recommend
10
David
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great service. G
Great service. G
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Grant
28 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
10
Kathleen
30 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely stay at Otterburn castle hotel . The family that run the hotel do everything they can to make your stay pleasurable . The food is delicious and service wonderful . A lovely experience thank you
A lovely stay at Otterburn castle hotel . The family that run the hotel do everything they can to make your stay pleasurable . The food is delicious and service wonderful . A lovely experience thank you
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Location
Peaceful countryside setting with attractive grounds; convenient for nearby attractions such as Hadrian’s Wall and Le Petit Chateau, and accessible by car or taxi from Newcastle Airport.
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Mark
17 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, made welcome from arrival to departure. If you want a quiet weekend away from it all this is the place. Room was large and very clean. We will definitely stay again.
Great stay, made welcome from arrival to departure. If you want a quiet weekend away from it all this is the place. Room was large and very clean. We will definitely stay again.
10
Hugh
10 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
David
7 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing hotel, beautiful location, friendly and extremely helpful team too. Thank you!
Amazing hotel, beautiful location, friendly and extremely helpful team too. Thank you!
10
Colin
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Lucy
17 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Lovely room and great breakfast the next morning. Stayed here for a wedding at Le Petit Chateau, really handy.
The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Lovely room and great breakfast the next morning. Stayed here for a wedding at Le Petit Chateau, really handy.
10
Sarah
23 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely owners who couldn’t do enough to accommodate us. Food was delicious and chef had no issues accommodating dietary requirements which was appreciated. Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Lots to do in local area. Overall would recommend and would definitely stay again!!
Lovely owners who couldn’t do enough to accommodate us. Food was delicious and chef had no issues accommodating dietary requirements which was appreciated. Room was lovely, clean and spacious. Lots to do in local area. Overall would recommend and would definitely stay again!!
10
Christine
12 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Grant
28 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
Absolutely amazing stay in every way. The staff were all so friendly - Elena was so kind and helpful when checking us in & out, Alex was an amazing server at dinner and was also very polite, and also a thank you to Ivan and Debbie for serving great drinks and making up our room so well. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return as soon as we can. The room was comfortable and had a nice view of the front gardens, and the castle overall is simply beautiful and in a very peaceful, quiet location. Really romantic. 10/10, definitely recommend.
10
Catherine
24 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was lovely….well maintained….very warm welcome by the owner and her son….lovely ambiance in the hotel…..excellent service and food….spotless…..no negative comments to make…..we would recommend it as a destination for touring the area…..good distance from lots of tourist attractions…..
Property was lovely….well maintained….very warm welcome by the owner and her son….lovely ambiance in the hotel…..excellent service and food….spotless…..no negative comments to make…..we would recommend it as a destination for touring the area…..good distance from lots of tourist attractions…..
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Brian
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Dining
Food is consistently praised, with excellent dinners and hearty breakfasts; quality and portions stand out. A single review described breakfast as average.
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10
Mark
17 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place, superb food and the friendliest and most welcoming host.
Lovely place, superb food and the friendliest and most welcoming host.
10
Peter
6 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Shirley
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were so welcoming and helpful nothing was too much bother. The food including the breakfast was excellent. They made you feel so comfortable.
The staff were so welcoming and helpful nothing was too much bother. The food including the breakfast was excellent. They made you feel so comfortable.
10
Brian
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly. Food was first class. Room was excellent.
Staff very friendly. Food was first class. Room was excellent.
10
Stuart
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Neil
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
susan
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Colin
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Dan
3 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a nice stay. Not worth the money for a basic room and middle of the road breakfast.
We had a nice stay. Not worth the money for a basic room and middle of the road breakfast.
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Matt
26 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The service throughout was excellent, for a family concern managing such a large estate is truly commendable!! The food was M/Star standard, I would highly recommend eating in the restaurant, it was delicious. I will be going back, it is worth staying there for the experience alone!! Many thanks to the staff - excellent service.
The service throughout was excellent, for a family concern managing such a large estate is truly commendable!! The food was M/Star standard, I would highly recommend eating in the restaurant, it was delicious. I will be going back, it is worth staying there for the experience alone!! Many thanks to the staff - excellent service.
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Vincent
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely castle but I understand that it has recently been bought by new owners. It needs a bit of TLC particularly the gardens etc. but hopefully this will happen.
Lovely castle but I understand that it has recently been bought by new owners. It needs a bit of TLC particularly the gardens etc. but hopefully this will happen.
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Robert
24 May 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a wonderful time at the castle,everyone was friendly and helpful. The castle itself is amazing with oak panelling all around. We cannot praise them enough and wish them all the very best as they take the castle into the future.
We had a wonderful time at the castle,everyone was friendly and helpful. The castle itself is amazing with oak panelling all around. We cannot praise them enough and wish them all the very best as they take the castle into the future.
10
Malcolm
23 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic building with excellent staff and the food was first class. Really enjoyable stay.
Fantastic building with excellent staff and the food was first class. Really enjoyable stay.
10
Howard
8 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing new owners and staff. Very attentive.
Amazing new owners and staff. Very attentive.
10
David
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great service. G
Great service. G
Property policies
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From 15:00 to 19:00
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FAQs about Otterburn Castle
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
Is there an airport shuttle service available?
Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of GBP 110 per room (one-way) and is available 24 hours. Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional details about specific room accessibility features are not provided.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located on the riverwalk in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 15-minute drive of Northumberland National Park and Kirkharle Courtyard. It is approximately 27.1 miles from Alnwick Castle and 30.8 miles from St. James' Park.
What are the hotel's policies regarding children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 30 per day, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.
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