Langley Castle Hotel - Hexham

Lynn L

Stayed for two nights at daughter and son in laws wedding. The venue is a magical setting for a wedding especially at Christmastime. |A big thankyou to Aiden Mcguiness, the food and beverage manager who totally went above and beyond in his duties. Out of all the managers on duty during our stay, he was outstanding. We never had any communication with the wedding planner there, but Aiden organised the day and explained to us the details. He is a credit to the team and was outstanding. |Also a big thankyou to the staff in both the bar and restaurant. They were all helpful and friendly and the food was amazing throughout our stay.|And finally a thankyou to Eilidh who gave us an interesting tour of the castle. She was extremely knowledgeable.|We really enjoyed our stay and it was lovely to meet people who returned year after year. Hopefully we will return.

Janice Q

Christmas 2 day break. |Booked this last January after having spent a pleasant break away in the summer and had been looking forward to this so much. On booking, it stated cream tea on arrival. Unfortunately, I mistook this as afternoon tea! So was a bit disappointed I had got that wrong. (Maybe a bit clearer in the advertised event. ) Christmas Eve dinner was extremely tasty and set the tone for lunch the following day.|Lunch started at 12 to gather in drawing room. However, anyone with math skills can see we are not going to fit. At 12.30 we were informed our table was ready. The first course took a further 30 mins to arrive. And it was 3.30 when we finished dessert. At this point, I was uncomfortable having sat so long that we forgo the cheese and coffee courses. |On departure, I went to settle the bill to discover I'd been charged for the complimentary tea and coffee, a pint of Boddington and a bottle of wine. Not impressed, and then at breakfast, I get covered in juice as the waitress knocks it over. Leaving me with wet trousers. Poor lass she did apologise but I would have expected a little something. Especially after the bill fiasco. The hot and cold buffet i only saw cold. However, I was unsure how long it had been sat there, so gave it a miss.|Value for money. I don't think so. Different, yes. I've experienced it not to be repeated. |

Roger Boyle

My partner and I recently spent a lovely weekend at Langley Castle Hotel in Northumberland, and it was a delightful escape from our daily routine. The castle's setting was even more magical with the addition of snow, creating a winter wonderland.

One of the standout aspects of our stay was the friendly and welcoming staff. From check-in to dining, they went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met, contributing to the overall warmth and charm of the castle.
The staff allowed us to upgrade to a room within the Castle for £50( I think the walk to the Castle view in the rooms would have been treacherous late at night!)

The food at the hotel was delicious, with a great variety of options to satisfy different tastes.
My partridge starter was delicious ( if slightly cool), our venison main courses were superb and the desserts were nice , but nothing special.

Our only suggestion for improvement would be to ensure the log burner is tended to more regularly, as it would have made the ambiance even cozier during the chilly winter weather.

Despite this minor detail, our stay at Langley Castle Hotel was thoroughly enjoyable, and we will definitely return for another memorable experience. The combination of the castle's history, beautiful surroundings, and friendly service made for an enchanting getaway that we won't soon forget.

mtossa

This is our second stay at this remarkable venue. Brought our family this time as a last stop before jetting home to Australia. The rooms, the staff, and breakfast and dinner did not disappoint.....and just seeing the WOW on the faces of our family was reward enough for us.
Thank you to James and his staff for their patience during the booking process......and we will definitely be back when the opportunity presents itself!

James Cooper

(Decided to do this review again, as Google Maps wasn't allowing me to attach any pictures, which was annoying!)

Well, this place has certainly blown me away! It's been the first time, that I've ever stayed anywhere so exquisite! Driving up the driveway, you are greeted with this 14th century castle towering high above you, a standing testament to the history of what once was. It's like stepping back in time, as you walk through the door. I cannot fault any of the staff at all as their attentiveness, attention to detail and willingness to provide excellent customer service is stellar! Greeted with a smile upon arrival, and a very swift check-in. I was informed of breakfast times and when the daily tour took place (each day, weather permitting, at 10:15. They provide you with a slip of paper stating your room number, so that any purchases such as dinner and such, can be billed to your room number and then simply paid at checkout... Simple! The room I had, the Castle View, was wonderful! VERY clean and cosy with a comfortable bed, TV and a spacious bathroom (again, everything was super clean and to a high standard!) I even got a lovely view of the castle out of my window, and saw the resident peacock too upon arrival! There are spaces at the top where the castle is, midway for those in Castle view, and then at the bottom too. There are a number of places not far from here including Vindolanda, the Roman Army Museum and Hexham Abbey to name a few.

So I had dinner the first night I was there, and wow! A very regal feel, with everything set out beautifully. I was handed the 'fine dining' menu at first, but asked the lady if the 'relaxed dining' one was available instead (don't be afraid to ask for it!) I waited in the Drawing Room, until I had ordered and was then shown downstairs to my table by a very pleasant and polite young lady. I had the Langley burger and honestly? It's one of the best I've had. All the flavours were a real taste sensation, and I loved the little glass pots of ketchup and mayonnaise (heinz, so only the best!) Presented wonderfully, as was my sticky toffee pudding! Everything was fresh, hot and tasted delicious! I loved the real lit candles too, really added a cosy atmosphere to the restaurant.

Breakfast? Well, 'twas marvellous! The menu was extensive ranging from granola, cereals, pain au chocolat and fruit salad to name a few, along with tea, coffee etc and juices. For the hot breakfast, there was a selection including the Northumbrian breakfast, eggs benedict and others. I went for the Northumbrian breakfast and enjoyed every mouthful! The proper pork sausage was cooked well, as was the two slices of bacon. The scrambled eggs were wonderful and there was plenty of toast too! (also, heinz ketchup and brown sauce, along with a selection of jam and honey!) As I mentioned earlier, all the staff were incredible and their customer service was top notch, asked if everything was okay with the food and ensuring a grand service throughout! The lady who checked me out, was also extremely pleasant too and had a warm farewell from her, which was lovely!

Thank you to all the staff at Langley Castle, for making the stay a most enjoyable one! And I'd thoroughly recommend anyone looking for a special to place to spend a night or two, give Langley Castle a go... You won't be disappointed!

Alistair Mason

Had afternoon tea here with friends. Staff were lovely! Very friendly and welcoming. The venue was amazing, grand but modern and very comfortable. Food was great and it was all very reasonably priced.

eggvan

A truly fantastic place to stay for the history buffs. We found the service impeccable, the evening dining was the stand out of our stay. Aiden made our evening really special, taking time to talk us through the cheese board, but making it really approachable and was happy to answer any questions we had. He even delivered our breakfast the morning after! Please pass on our thanks to Aiden and your amazing staff. A wonderful stay.

Carol Daniel

Had a 2 night break here. Absolutely superb, beautiful setting and a beautifully restored castle. The room was lovely and big and just a 2 minute walk from the castle. We will certainly visit again and would thoroughly recommend it.