Augill Castle is a 19th century castle nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria’s Lake District.
Dedicated to comfort, friendliness and informality, traveller-rated five star Augill Castle offers you the two most elusive luxuries of modern life – quality space and time together.
In short, we’re a place where you can be your best self.
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Eat, drink and sleep at Augill Castle Hotel & Restaurant, the north of England’s best castle stay.
It’s twenty five years since we stepped through the front door of Augill and we’re as excited now as we were then to share the castle with you.
We’ve all got a lot on our minds and in a world where life feels crazier than ever the castle is a rare sanctuary of calm and mild eccentricity.
Get away from it all, stay in a castle and re-discover what living is all about.
Find out first hand from owner Wendy about Augill Castle and how the venue can help you create your perfect getaway, event or wedding.
2026 Winner
Best Castle Venue in the North
We’re proud to be the Best Castle Wedding Venue in the North, as awarded by For Better For Worse 2026. Your dream castle wedding starts here.
News & Events
October half term is a lovely time to explore the Eden Valley and the eastern edge of the Lake District, with Halloween crafts, spooky adventures and family days out to enjoy whatever the Cumbrian weather has in store.
There’s a reason so many people head to the same places for a family holiday in the Lake District. The famous lakes, the postcard-perfect villages, the walks everyone recommends and the attractions that have been on the family bucket list for years. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with any of that. But what if you could enjoy everything that makes this corner of the country so special without staying right in the middle of the crowds?
September and October are a particularly good time to explore the Eden Valley, with local markets, open gardens, walks, art, dark skies and a few rather more unusual things going on....So we’ve picked out a few 2026 events we think are worth knowing about.
Family Guide to Half Term Near the Lake District
October half term is a lovely time to explore the Eden Valley and the eastern edge of the Lake District, with Halloween crafts, spooky adventures and family days out to
What You Gain When You Don’t Stay in the Obvious Places
There’s a reason so many people head to the same places for a family holiday in the Lake District. The famous lakes, the postcard-perfect villages, the walks everyone recommends and
What’s On Near Augill Castle
September and October are a particularly good time to explore the Eden Valley, with local markets, open gardens, walks, art, dark skies and a few rather more unusual things going
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OUR ADDRESS
Leacett Lane, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DE
office@stayinacastle.com
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Call: +(0)1768 341937
Email: enquiries@stayinacastle.com
ABOUT US
Augill Castle is at the geographical centre of the British Isles, four miles outside the small market town of Kirkby Stephen, two hours drive from Manchester & Leeds, an hour from Lancaster, York & Newcastle.
