Level 5 True Castle
Walworth Castle Hotel
Darlington, County Durham
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- EV charging
- Restaurant
Castle hotels · England
Castle hotels in Yorkshire
Yorkshire is England's largest historic county, from the Dales and the North York Moors to the coast at Whitby and Scarborough.
12 castle stays in Yorkshire. Yorkshire is England's largest historic county, from the Dales and the North York Moors to the coast at Whitby and Scarborough. The castle stays here are spread widely, so check the town before you pick one.
On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as two true castles, three castle-style mansions, one tower, fort or folly and six castle estate stays. The list runs from Darlington, Tadcaster, Whitby, Masham and beyond.
The list: 12 stays
Level 5 True Castle
Hazlewood Castle & Spa
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- Spa
- Restaurant
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Sneaton Castle
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Some rooms inside the walls
- Restaurant
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Swinton Park Hotel
Masham, North Yorkshire
Some rooms inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
- Spa
- Pool
Level 4 Castle-Style Mansion
Cave Castle Hotel
South Cave, Yorkshire
Sleep inside the walls
- Spa
- Pool
- Restaurant
Level 3 Tower, Fort & Folly
Scargill Castle
Barningham, County Durham
Sleep inside the walls
- Dogs allowed
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12 stays on a map.
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Compare at a glance
Filter any column, or click a heading to sort. Guest ratings are from Booking.com (September 2026).
| Walworth Castle Hotel | 5 True Castle | Yorkshire | Some rooms inside the walls | 3-star | 8.3 | Yes |
| Hazlewood Castle & Spa | 5 True Castle | Yorkshire | Some rooms inside the walls | 4-star | 7.9 | Yes |
| Sneaton Castle | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Yorkshire | Some rooms inside the walls | 4-star | 9.3 | No |
| Swinton Park Hotel | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Yorkshire | Some rooms inside the walls | 4-star | 8.8 | Yes |
| Cave Castle Hotel | 4 Castle-Style Mansion | Yorkshire | Sleep inside the walls | 3-star | 7.9 | No |
| Scargill Castle | 3 Tower, Fort & Folly | Yorkshire | Sleep inside the walls | - | - | Yes |
| Parr Cottage at Snape Castle Mews | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Yorkshire | - | - | 10.0 | No |
| The Cart House at Snape Castle Mews | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Yorkshire | - | - | 9.6 | No |
| Castle keep at Stanhope Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Yorkshire | - | 5-star | - | No |
| Walworth Castle Cottage | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Yorkshire | - | 5-star | 9.0 | Yes |
| Walworth Castle Lodge | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Yorkshire | - | - | 8.4 | Yes |
| Knights Corner Stanhope Castle | 2 Castle Estate Stay | Yorkshire | - | 5-star | - | Yes |
Questions
How many castle hotels are there in Yorkshire?
We list 12 castle stays in Yorkshire. On our Castle Authenticity Scale that breaks down as two true castles, three castle-style mansions, one tower, fort or folly and six castle estate stays. Each card shows the level and, where we have confirmed it, if you sleep inside the historic walls.
Which is the oldest castle you can stay in around Yorkshire?
Check the level first: level 5 castles were built for defence and are usually the oldest. In Yorkshire the true castles on our list include Walworth Castle Hotel, Hazlewood Castle & Spa. Each castle's own page gives the building date from heritage records.
Are there country house hotels in Yorkshire as well?
Yes. We keep historic manors and halls on a separate list so they are not confused with castles. See country house hotels in Yorkshire for 74 of them.
