A historic North East castle hotel, with 32 bedrooms, restaurants, and wedding venues, is still on the market.

Walworth Castle Hotel, located between Burtree Gate and Summerhouse, only five miles from Darlington, is on the look out for a new owner. The castle, and its expansive estate, are up for sale for just under £3m. 

The venue, a medieval castle with 12th Century origins, has a rich history, belonging to . During the second World War, the castle became a prisoner of war camp, and was then turned into a boarding school for girls. It has been a hotel since the 1980s, with recent books showing its turnover is over £1m a year.

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The medieval castle was put on the market last year, and is still on the hunt for a new owner - now with a reduced price tag. The new hotelier at Walworth Castle can expect to pay £2.95m, nearly half a million pounds down from the initial price. 

Amongst 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 Christie & Co 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
  • A "highly profitable" 2022 turnover approaching £1.3m. 

(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.

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"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."

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The largest room in the building is Cardinals Court, formerly the castle courtyard, which now boasts a glass roof, making it popular for wedding parties.

The ballroom has also been noted for its period elegance and direct access to the gardens.