Langley Castle Hotel in Allendale, England

Langley Castle was built in 1350 during the reign of Edward III and retains its 7-foot thick walls. The hotel is set on a 12-acre woodland estate in the Northumbrian Valley. Daily guided castle tours at 10:15 AM take guests through the history and onto the turret roof.

Josephine's Restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. Menus focus on regional produce, seasonal fish, and local game. The drawing room with stained-glass windows and a log fire is used for pre-dinner drinks.

Many rooms include four-poster beds or window seats set in the old stone walls. Bathrooms offer whirlpool baths. Castle View rooms provide views of the building and the peacocks roaming the estate.

Langley Castle is within Northumberland National Park. Hadrian's Wall is 5 miles from the hotel, with Housesteads Roman Fort nearby. Newcastle city centre is a 40-minute drive from the estate.

The hotel offers family rooms and provides kids' meals in the restaurant. Special diet menus are available on request. Guests traveling with dogs receive pet bowls and pet baskets in their rooms.

History: 14th-century castle built in 1350

Walls: 7-foot thick castle walls

Dining: Josephine's Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes

Tour: Daily guided tours of the castle

Location: Adjacent to Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland National Park