Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland

Our second visit to Lord Crewe and it will not be out last. Since our last visit (which was excellent) service, food and comfort have risen to another level. Staff - on the front desk, in the restaurants and around the hotel - are genuinely keen to help you, the place feels like a family business. Rooms are finely furnished with real thought and care taken to reflect the local Northumberland heritage. We stayed with our small dog in Penny Pie, one of the cottages at the end of the lawn. Although owing to the medieval floors and ceilings we could hear guests above us, it generally did not spoil our overall experience. If 100% peace and quiet is important to you then probably worth speaking to the hotel before booking. Food is fantastic, a good list of tasty and inventive dishes (this is not pub food) and the wine list should please everyone. The hotel is premium priced but the experience warrants it, you feel special in a special place. Front desk staff were excellent - super helpful. Great location for walks and to explore Hadrian's Wall, Hexham etc. Strongly recommend you go - you won't be disappointed.

a month ago · via Google

This really is a gem of a place. We found it by luck and so happy we did. It's steeped in history, sympathetically done to showcase the historical features. The town and setting is stunning, and the staff was a joy from beginning to end. The room we staying in (Eggleston) was delightful. The crypt bar is very cool. It is truly dog friendly which was great for us. The food was delicious and they even had a gluten free menu. Thank you also to Lucas who waited in us for our dinner and taught us a bit of the history of the place. If we are in the area again in the future we will definitely be staying again. Thank you LCA team

3 weeks ago · via Google

We did an overnight dinner bed and breakfast. The setting in a conservation village on the moors is very attractive. The historic hotel has been refurbished to a high standard in the last few years. The staff are uniformly friendly and welcoming. The place does a good job of not feeling overly corporate or pretentious. Only slightly discordant note was the rock music in the cellar bar. The sound of a Manchester club felt a bit odd when the setting called for Gregorian chant. The food was prepared to very high standard. It’s modern English and unfussy. For what it offers I’d suggest it’s good value. (We went in February though so out of season). I’d certainly go back.

6 months ago · via Google

Stayed here for 3 nights this week in July 2026 and what a wonderful stay we have had. Hotel situated in beautiful and remote village in Northumberland by the River Derwent. Stunningly pretty village including the hotel. Fascinating history. we stayed in one of the garden rooms as we had our dog with us. Very well appointed for our and our dog's comfort. Very tasty Breakfast taken in upstairs large room each morning with very friendly and helpful staff in attendance. Dinner in the various ancient rooms was atmospheric, especially in the giant fireplace below pieces of armour. Menu was excellent, though perhaps needing more fish options. Would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a relaxing break in beautiful countryside. Wonderful colourful garden area at rear to sit and relax or enjoy a tasty lunch or drink or two. Big thank you to the whole team.

a month ago · via Google