A well-known and historic hotel near Darlington is looking for new owners after hitting the sale market with a price of over £3.4m. 

The Walworth Castle Hotel, which is located between Burtree Gate and Summerhouse, boasts 32 bedrooms, a restaurant, wedding venue space, and plenty more included. 

Appearing on the online sales market earlier this week, the property is marketed by business sale specialist Christie & Co, which lists the property at £3.4m.

The Northern Echo: An aerial shot of Walworth Castle HotelAn aerial shot of Walworth Castle Hotel (Image: CHRISTIE & CO)

Noted as "one of the few castle hotels in the North of England," the listing paints quite the picture of classiness and elegance. 

In the listing, it mentions: "Walworth Castle Hotel is a truly magnificent building and the sheer size and medieval grandeur are evident throughout.

The Northern Echo: One of the function rooms within the venueOne of the function rooms within the venue (Image: CHRISTIE & CO)

"Being one of the very few “castle hotels” in the north of England makes this a superb venue to host weddings and also an extra special destination for leisure breaks, holidays and romantic getaways, as well as being busy mid-week with the corporate market."

The Northern Echo: A stained glass window and grand staircaseA stained glass window and grand staircase (Image: CHRISTIE & CO)

Within the 32 bedrooms included at the hotel, there are Four Poster Rooms, Four Poster Suites and the Bridal Suite with its links to historic royalty.

The main points of the listing:

  • 32 bedrooms including the 4 poster suit
  • Walworth Castle holiday lodge included
  • 12 acres of land with planning for lodges
  • Lapsed planning for a further 32 bedrooms
  • Bar, restaurant, ballroom, private dining, meeting rooms
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  • The West Wing provides 14 more contemporary-styled rooms

The largest room in the building is Cardinals Court, formerly the castle courtyard and now boasting a glass roof which is ideal to host larger wedding parties.

The ballroom is also a noted room with its period elegance and gives direct access to the gardens.

The Northern Echo: One of the dining areas at the venue One of the dining areas at the venue (Image: CHRISTIE & CO)

In the listing, it adds: "There is an excellent selection of impressive function rooms for the provision of food and beverages for hotel guests, walk-in customers and non-residents and also to host weddings, meetings and parties."

If this wasn't extravagant enough, the hotel has its own dungeon that is licenced to hold its own ceremonies. 

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For food, there is the 1189 Bar and Kitchen which serves locally sourced produce by the long-serving head chef and there is also Hansards Restaurant and The Prince Bishops Dining Room plus several smaller meeting rooms and more intimate dining options such as the Library Tower.

The hotel is also very popular locally for afternoon teas.

The Walworth Castle Holiday Cottage comprises a twin and double bedroom plus a kitchen/diner and bathroom and also boasts a hot tub on the private patio.