Augill Castle, Leacetts Lane, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DE

Currently operating as a boutique hotel, the castle is also available for exclusive hire as a destination venue and serves a wide range of corporate, wedding and hospitality purposes.

The Castle is also ideally suited as a residential country house estate for those looking to acquire a unique and eye-catching property in beautiful surroundings (subject to change of use consents and planning permission).

Augill Castle is located in picturesque, rural countryside in the beautiful Eden Valley in the foothills of the North Pennines. Located just a few miles from the north-east corner of the Lake District National Park and on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the area attracts large numbers of visitors each year, drawn to the beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, both on land and water, and the rich cultural heritage. To the north-east the hills of the North Pennines rise up and this Area of Outstanding National Beauty is renowned for its wildlife and beautiful rolling scenery.

Located approximately a 20-minute drive from the M6 motorway to the west and close to the A66 allowing easy access to the A1 and the north east. Mainline rail links are available from either Penrith (London-Glasgow) or Darlington (London-Edinburgh). Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle airports are all within two hours reach of Augill Castle.

Built in the 19th Century as a Victorian folly, the castle is full of character, grandeur and charm with Jacobean oak panelling, large stone fireplaces and a magnificent hallway with imposing oak doors. The glorious reception rooms include a beautiful drawing room, welcoming dining room and the music room includes an arts and crafts fireplace. The library doors open directly to the patio to allow access to the garden. Overlooking the garden is the bright and airy south facing conservatory that is currently used as the bar. Also located on the ground floor is a large, well equipped commercial kitchen.

The impressive grand oak staircase leads to the first-floor landing linking the eight, well proportioned and beautifully presented, en suite bedrooms.

In addition, further accommodation is provided in the garden suites and estate houses.

The Castle
Eight individually designed and presented boutique double bedrooms each with en suite bathroom.

Little Castle Estate House
One double bedroom suite with two bathrooms, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and private garden.

Stable House Estate House
Two double bedrooms with one bathroom, sitting room, dressing room, kitchen and private garden.

Greystoke
One double bedroom (ground floor) with en suite wet room, step free access and outside seating.

Orangery Garden Suite
One double bedroom suite with en suite bathroom, dayroom and outside seating.

Gate House Garden Suite
One double bedroom suite split over two floors with en suite bathroom, sitting room and kitchen.

All the estate houses are individually presented to offer a range of accommodation, and each has an allocated parking space and outside searing areas overlooking the gardens.

Set in beautiful open countryside, the estate extends to approximately 10 acres which includes lawned gardens, well stocked borders, mature trees and shrubs, and fenced paddocks.

In addition, the estate also includes a tennis court (refurbished in 2021) and children’s play area.

A large, gravelled parking area provides parking for up to 30 vehicles.

The current owners have developed, owned and operated the property and the business for 27 years and are now looking to retire.

Augill Castle offers a choice of exciting opportunities to a potential purchaser.

1. Boutique country house hotel with fine dining and afternoon teas
2. Country guest house, bed and breakfast, lifestyle business
3. Unique country wedding venue
4. Large destination holiday let
5. Corporate and outdoor events venue
6. Private residential estate
7. Development into individual holiday lets or residential properties

(Note: Augill Castle is currently operating as a hospitality business and converting it into a residential property would require the necessary planning permission – the current owners have applied for outline planning permission for change of use).

Augill Castle and the Orangery/Greystoke (not including the estate houses) is available to purchase at £1.4m. Please ask for further details.

Current trading information is available upon request.