Lord Crewe Arms Hotel

Lord Crewe Arms Hotel

Overview

Lord Crewe Arms occupies historic buildings in the stone village of Blanchland, with moorland walks outside and atmospheric dining inside.

Blanchland's stone buildings and moorland setting give the inn a strong sense of place before you even reach the dining room.

Eat

The Bishop's Dining Room is the hotel's present named dining room, offering honest, seasonal food for guests returning from the moors. The inn also has more informal spaces for a drink or meal. Its Supper & Stay offer specifies a food allowance per person, so check how it applies to the current menu before booking.

The Bishop's Dining Room is the proper dinner destination, while the bar and other inn spaces can suit a less formal visit. The hotel's Supper & Stay offer uses a per-person food allowance rather than promising any dish without restriction. Reserve the dining room, read the current menu and confirm whether the allowance covers the meal you have in mind.

Sleep

Rooms are spread across the former monastery and garden annexes, each with a different character. The Cosy, Canny and larger Champion categories help guests choose the amount of space they want. Dog-friendly rooms are limited to designated categories and attract a charge; reserve one specifically if bringing a dog.

The original monastic buildings and garden annexes offer different room experiences. Cosy and Canny categories suit a simpler stay, while a Champion room provides more space. A guest bringing a dog should request an eligible room specifically and budget for the charge; do not assume every part of the old house has identical access or rules.

Retreat

Blanchland and the surrounding North Pennines give this stay its sense of escape. Walking and unhurried time in the inn are the main pleasures; it is a historic country pub rather than a spa hotel.

A walk over the North Pennines or around Blanchland is the natural counterpart to dinner. Come back with enough time for a drink by the inn before sitting down. This is a historic, walking-and-food stay; guests wanting a pool or treatment spa should choose another property.