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The Lord Crewe Arms was originally built in the 12th Century as the Abbots lodging for the Abbey founded by Premonstratensian Canons. The Hotel is situated in the listed village of Blanchland, which is set in the beautiful Derwent Valley in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by Moorlands and Woods Blanchland is one of Northumberland's most picturesque villages built as it is round a village square and little altered for over 250 years. At the heart of the village is the Lord Crewe Arms Hotel, formerly part of the Abbey of Blanchland and as full of character and architectural features as one would expect in a building dating back 800 years. Our Crypt bar and rooms above are original 12th Century, the remainder being developed by Lord Crewe in the 17th Century. The tranquil gardens (now a scheduled ancient monument) were the Abbey's cloisters, where the Canons took their relaxation.  The Lord Crewe Arms is reputed to be haunted by the Ghost of Dorothy Forster niece to the Bishop of Durham and Lady Crewe and sister to Tom Forster who plotted the 1715 Jacobite Rebellion.
Visitors wishing to see the haunted area have to pass through a huge doorway at the top of the stairs. The massive door itself was found recently to be the original inn sign and it was only after careful cleaning that the Lord Crewe's coat of arms was revealed. The hotels offers an ideal base for visiting the numerous places of interest in the Durham and Northumberland area, an ideal centre for those walkers wishing to explore the North Pennines, or perhaps just relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Blanchland and the Lord Crewe Arms Hotel. 25 miles from Newcastle City Centre and Airport, 15 miles from Hadrians Wall, Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Sites. Beamish Museum, Alnwick Gardens and many of the regions visitor attractions are within easy reach. All our bedrooms are individually furnished and decorated. All have private facilities, direct dial telephone, radio and colour television, tea and coffee making equipment, iron and ironing board, trouser press. The experience of a truly memorable meal in the Lord Crewe restaurant will linger long in your memory. Head Chef and Partner Ian Press and his staff will prepare the highest standard of cuisine with dedicated service. Our restaurant is a superb early 18th Century room with open fires at either end, with candlelight and soft classical background music. It's large windows afford spectacular views of the Durham High Fells and at night the cloisters gardens below are floodlit to provide a superb setting. The walls are decorated with oil paintings and large mirrors, pride of place are two impressive ancient portraits of Lord Crewe and his wife Dorothy.
The chef will only be too happy to accommodate any special dietary requirements, any special menus can be discussed with the chef prior to dinning in the restaurant.
Address:
Consett
Northumbria
DH8 9SP [view map] Venue Type:
Facilities & Services Accommodation Capacity: 40 Catering Facilities:
- In House (B&B)
- In House (Full Board)
- In-House (Events)
General Facilities:
- Exclusive venue hire
- Private Dining
- Restaurant
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