Title: Appleby Castle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=16437483&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Appleby Castle Tudor castle with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant ## Photo gallery for Appleby Castle ![Exterior - Appleby Castle (Appleby-in-Westmorland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/7d1e3cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - Appleby Castle (Appleby-in-Westmorland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/ab4b7f02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing - Appleby Castle (Appleby-in-Westmorland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/ec01256e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lunch served - Appleby Castle (Appleby-in-Westmorland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/d350af09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing - Appleby Castle (Appleby-in-Westmorland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/a1b0dda9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Appleby Castle in the Yorkshire Dales offers a unique getaway. Relax in the spa tub, explore gardens and the arcade room. Enjoy on-site horseback riding and fishing. WiFi is available for staying connected or handling business. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Bar - Hot tub - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi £97 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 14 - Dec 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=16437483&PinnedHotelID=16437483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=16437483&PinnedHotelID=16437483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 15 - Dec 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=16437483&PinnedHotelID=16437483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=16437483&PinnedHotelID=16437483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - 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624 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Grand Double Room, Mountain View (Four Poster) ![Grand Double Room, Mountain View (Four Poster) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/101ecef7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Grand Double Room, Mountain View (Four Poster) ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Hairdryer Private bathroom - 301 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster) ![Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/15db77a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, Mountain View (Four Poster) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Hairdryer Private bathroom - 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194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Premium Quadruple Room, Courtyard View ![Premium Quadruple Room, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/468f4068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Quadruple Room, Courtyard View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Hairdryer Detached private bathroom - 366 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View ![Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/0030e6ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Hairdryer Private bathroom - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View ![Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/7d4cc57b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds 2 bedrooms Hairdryer - 1076 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View ![Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/8fd2757d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds 2 bedrooms Hairdryer - 1076 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View ![Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/981a04d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free rollaway/extra beds Free cots/infant beds Separate bedroom Hairdryer - 807 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Park View ![Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Park View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16440000/16437500/16437483/84cb3bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite, Multiple Beds, Park View 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Heating Free cots/infant beds Hairdryer 2 bathrooms Coffee/tea maker - 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For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Malice Scourge Tea Room, serves lunch. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing and horse riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and concierge services - 2 meeting rooms, a banquet hall and a billiards/pool table Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Free toiletries and hairdryers - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55000/54966/f1a41563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tufton Arms Hotel Appleby-in-Westmorland - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 181 reviews £150 includes taxes & fees 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=54966&PinnedHotelID=54966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8080000/8071400/8071331/fb8bdbb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa Appleby-in-Westmorland - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 163 reviews £116 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=8071331&PinnedHotelID=8071331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102890000/102887700/102887675/78e77eb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Kings Arms Penrith - 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Appleby Castle DiningRoom - Malice Scourge Bistro - Malice Scourge Tea Room - Residents Bar ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Fishing - Horseback riding/rentals - Hot tub ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 2 meeting rooms - 538 square feet of conference space - Business centre ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area ### Spa - Massage ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - No lift ### More - 3 buildings - 3 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1092 - Smoke-free property - Tudor architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Appleby Castle Appleby-in-Westmorland Appleby Castle Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria Appleby Castle Castle Appleby Castle Appleby-in-Westmorland Appleby Castle Castle Appleby-in-Westmorland ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Appleby Castle pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Appleby Castle? ### How much is parking at Appleby Castle? ### What time is check-in at Appleby Castle? ### What time is check-out at Appleby Castle? ### Where is Appleby Castle located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Appleby Castle Reviews ## Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 62 8 - Good 32 6 - Okay 20 4 - Poor 13 2 - Terrible 7 ### 8.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 7.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.8/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is beautiful castle, worth staying just as an experience. Food is not the best, I would expect but more, but exceptional. ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 12 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing Stay Fantastic experience. Great, attentive staff. Stunning views on the castle grounds ##### Robert Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Edward 1 Sept 2025 #### Not the "castle" experience you think you'll get! Not really the "castle" experience we thought this would be. Given the cost, the castle is not welcoming, whilst I appreciate this is an old building etc. but the overall ambience is poor. No information given at check-in, long process and poor explanation as to why C/Card details need to be taken/stored (stay was already pre-paid). Room OK but not worth in excess of £200 (without breakfast, no TV etc. (again appreciate it is an old building). Told the manager we would be heading out and whether the key opened the front door, response was no but just buzz and he would let us in. Came back at 8:30pm to find the door locked and no-one around. Buzzed and called the phone number for 15 minutes without any response - was just about to give up when another guest let us in! Not a great experience and general feeling is they don't particularly cater for guests once they have your payment. Location is good though and plenty of bars/restaurants within 10 minute walk - about the only good this to say really. ##### Edward Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### A real drama setting This place is awesome. Bit of a time warp, bit tired, but if they fixed it they would ruin it. It something out of a TV series, staff are great. its not a luxury setup, but defiantly an experience well worth having and in a lovely setting. will be back ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Khamika 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities It's an old castle built in the 811 or there abouts, they maintain a formal dining room one for dinner and another for breakfast, there's also a small TV room, there's a games room on the first floor with a pool table. The bedroom was warm and big and nicely furnished, nice size bathroom and clean. I enjoyed my stay. There's a kitchen and you can use the menu to place your order. ##### Khamika Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sandra 20 Oct 2023 I liked the room and the dining room and the meal. The renovations have not been done well and it is pretty cold in the big breakfast room. Plus parking is outside the gardens and along walk wit suit cases and need somebody to help with luggage up the stairs ##### Sandra Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Steven 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Arrive in the day time if you can We arrived late in the evening, not ideal but thought it was a hotel. The building was blacked out with no signage, so definitely arrive in the day time for ease if you can. The guy did upgrade us to a cottage and reminded us its a castle first (i.e. not a hotel) so keep that in mind. There are mouse traps etc in the cottage (which in the country/old houses is the norm) ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sijia 26 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### the worst experience ever. Very dirty, pool condition, bad service, expensive price. no tv, no kettle, no chair. Smelly, wet, and cold. the worst experience ever. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e005a0df-c8d6-4966-afd7-be2813407077-1756209236531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/317774b5-4527-480d-84b2-96b5254850a8-1756209236161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d3a817f7-0243-45d9-ba7a-ca9df167c263-1756209236560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sijia Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tim 1 Oct 2023 Nice place to stay ##### Tim Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lenroy 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Night at the castle Nice hotel, great surroundings, great theme. Just needing a slight refurb ##### Lenroy Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 17 May 2025 Disliked: Staff & service #### Expensive service on low quality Food was not good not even fresh and price is too much with no quality. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Val 9 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Weekend break Fantastic place to stay lots of history lovely walks brilliant staff ##### Val Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We traveled two weeks in Scotland and Appleby Castle had by far the most delicious dinner. Staff was small but worked hard and swift. Castle was cozy and true to its heritage. ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A rare treat. A wonderfully atmospheric place to stay. If you have any feeling for historical surroundings you will enjoy your stay. The food was excellent (dinner and breakfast), the room was excellent, and the service excellent. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Just what we were looking for in a 'castle experience'. Service and food was excellent. Easy walk into town. ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rory 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service Stunning location, amazing history and the room was very authentic. Poor communication and check in, didn’t feel welcome at all unfortunately. ##### Rory Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevin 12 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent property, historically amazing. Staying there was a treat. I stayed in the old servant quarters, very quaint. I will return to visit the Norman keep. ##### kevin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### G 15 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing historic setting We stayed in one of the cottages which was very comfortable and spacious but the highlight that it was such a majestic setting. The castle is also very conveniently located for walking into the centre of Appleby. ##### G Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### wonderful historical place to stay Appleby Castle is filled with history -- so much fun and great portraits on the walls. Wonderful tapestries on the walls of the bedroom we stayed in. The staff went out of their way to be helpful. ##### Carole Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanna 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### GREAT STAY BUT TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE We had a great time at Appleby Castle it was everything we expected until we arrived home when the hotel decided to charge me and my husband our check out bill twice on 2 different cards! We tried to contact the hotel several ways with no response even now after several weeks of returning I still haven't had a response from the hotel. I can say that hotels.com have been extremely helpfull in trying to get the overcharged money back for me and must say a huge thank you for that. So after having a great time in this lovely castle I will definately not be staying there again. :( ##### Joanna Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was absolutely delightful. If you are looking for an authentic castle experience this is the place. The 5 course dinner was delicious. The staff so helpful. The whole ambience led to an old world experience. Loved it ##### Maureen Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Matthew 21 Nov 2022 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff were never found when needed no facility’s and very expensive Food was brilliant ##### Matthew Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Geoffrey 21 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Disliked: Staff & service This stay is hard to evaluate, because it was uneven. It is an experience staying in a medieval castle. We wandered around the interior to see the rooms, with old paintings, suits of armour, etc., which was interesting. The staff upgraded us from servants quarters to a cottage. The cottage was modernized with a living room and wide screen tv, a bedroom, and bathroom with a tub and walk-in shower. This was all good except for the mouse we saw in the bedroom. We had dinner in the dining room, which was kind of worn down, definitely in need of an upgrade. The food was good but not great, and it was expensive. Service was passable, but simple things like providing a bread plate and a functional candelabra were not done. The meal was fair but this was not as good as it could have been. The staff did upgrade us and helped with the internet and tv, but he was not to be found after our check-in. We never got a tour or got to climb to the top of the tower. I made a mistake in booking by one day, but I recognized and corrected that error on the internet. I asked more than once if they would waive the penalty fee for having to cancel the original registration date and rebook the correct dates, and staff replied to my emails but never responded to my request to waive the fee. In the end we were charged a fairly hefty cancellation fee, which is pretty shabby treatment. It was interesting staying in a castle and the upgrade was great, but the place was just a bit “off.” ##### Geoffrey Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Authentic quasi-medieval property in an excellent location, being slowly brought back to life. Like all old properties, modernisation is a slow and expensive process. Power points in our bedroom were few and located at just above floor level. ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agnieszka 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Staying for a night is an amazing experience. Place very old and smells like old place. Bed very comfortable 11/10\. Clean bathroom in the room. Breakfast not recommended. I didn't dinning there. I will strongly recommend that hotel anyway for memories. Owl's sounds behind the window. Millions stars on night Sky. 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