Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland - 4-Star Hotel in Blanchland

The hotel organises stargazing events at Pow Hill, one of the UK's designated dark sky discovery zones. Guests can borrow binoculars and local Ordnance Survey maps from their rooms for walks along the River Derwent. Derwent Reservoir, 3.3 miles away, offers fishing and sailing, while Kielder Forest provides hiking and cycling routes.

The Bishop's Dining Room serves a menu built around seasonality and ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Breakfast includes a full English option and a vegetarian alternative, with homemade granola and smoked salmon. Chef-made treats such as fudge and cookies are left in each room daily.

Champion Rooms like Rookhope offer super king beds, rolltop baths, and open fires. Each room includes a tea tray with homemade biscuits and fudge, bathrobes, and a pair of binoculars for stargazing. Rooms in the main building and garden cottages provide private outdoor space or village views.

Lord Crewe Arms welcomes dogs with a dedicated pet basket, water bowl, and dog bed provided in the room. A welcome package includes dog treats and poop bags for walks. All ground-floor public areas, including the bar and garden, are dog-accessible.

The hotel sits in Blanchland, a medieval village on the site of a Premonstratensian abbey, with the Abbey church directly next door. Newcastle upon Tyne is a 41-minute drive away, and Slaley Forest is 9 minutes by car. The Gatehouse, a separate medieval building, can be hired for private dinners, meetings, or wedding ceremonies.

Stargazing: Dedicated stargazing events at Pow Hill dark sky zone

Dining: The Bishop's Dining Room with seasonal, local produce

Rooms: Champion Rooms with open fires and rolltop baths

Pets: Dog bed, treats, and bowls included in every room

Location: Within walking distance of Derwent Reservoir and Kielder Forest

Venues: The Gatehouse for private events and weddings