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Augill Castle

Kirkby Stephen, England, U.K..

A truly family friendly castle, Augill is run in an informal house party style by its young and energetic owners. Between England's Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks, Augill is perfect for touring the north of England & Scotland.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Today, Simon and Wendy Bennett run the castle in a modern, informal style; it is a house which is happiest when it is full. Here is a chance for guests to step out of reality and into a more relaxed place altogether. No formal reception desk to greet you but rather a collection of comfy leather chairs around a roaring fire.

Augill is, above all, a real home with children, cats, dogs, chickens, and ducks; muddy boots kicked off by the door and toys tidied carelessly into a corner. Guests can be part of the family or keep to themselves. Anything goes at Augill; anything but hushed tones and false formality.

The gilded, vaulted ceilings, the turrets, and the stained-glass windows are just a few of the magical features you'll find in this castle.

Simon & Wendy work hard to retain the castle's unique family atmosphere, believing that, together with big pillows, large towels, good showers, fresh ground coffee and homemade biscuits to be more important than direct dial telephones, modem ports, and trouser presses.

The castle has eleven bedrooms, all of an equal standard but each with a different character. While the surroundings may be quirky, this is after all a Victorian gentleman's folly, be assured of the finest bed linens, homemade treats, hand made toiletries and fresh ground coffee in every room.

The castle runs cookery classes for children and is also available for exclusive hire for weddings or house parties.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 160.00 £ € (double occupancy)
Rooms: 12
With private baths: 12
Languages spoken: English
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Dinner, wine, packed lunch available.

Nearest Airport(s): Teesside (45 mins) / Newcastle (75 mins)

Payment methods accepted:

• Cash

Services:

Showers, Big Baths, Molton Brown Toiletries, Four Poster Beds, Piano, Duck Pond, Video Library, DVDs, Games Room, Baby Listening, Interconnecting Rooms, Weddings, Parties

Area Attractions and Activities:

Augill Castle is at the geographical center of the British Isles, four miles outside the small market town of Kirby Stephen, two hours drive from Manchester and Leeds, an hour from Lancaster, York and Newcastle.

Teesside Airport is 45 mins away, and Newcastle Airport is 75 mins away. Rail service to London at Kirkby Stephen - 4 hrs, Penrith - 3 hrs and Darlington - 2 1/2 hrs.

Whether visiting for a romantic weekend or you are hosting a party or wedding, we can help you arrange a number of activities.

Try quad-biking, go-kart racing, archery, shooting and falconry organized for you in the castle grounds or nearby Greystoke Castle. Nearby sporting estates and activities including off-road driving, climbing, kayaking, sailing and even skiing. The castle's own 1967 MGB Roadster with fully laden picnic hamper strapped to the back can be hired by the day.

For a party or entertainment with a twist, how about a casino night, a themed murder mystery evening, or a wild west bronco.

Restrictions

• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.

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