Cragend Grange Bed & Breakfast - Rothbury

4-star Grade II listed bed and breakfast on a working farm in Rothbury

Accommodations & Rooms

Cragend Grange offers a Deluxe Double Room with Bath and Shower and the Armstrong Suite, which is large enough for children's mattresses. Each room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower or bath, a work desk, and garden views. The bed is described by guests as extremely comfortable, like sleeping on clouds.

Farm & History

The property is a working farm with historical hydraulic machinery that was a prototype for the lifts used on Tower Bridge in London. Owners Shaun and Lou offer award-winning farm tours by appointment, highlighting Lord Armstrong's 16th-century building with Victorian features. Guests can interact with farm animals, including a peacock named Rufus, and see rare goats during guided walks.

Dining & Breakfast

A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. The breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, juice, fruits, and honey straight from the beehive. Cookery courses conducted by professional chefs are also available on site.

Activities & Location

Cragend Grange in Rothbury is located 21 km from Alnwick Castle and 39 km from Newcastle International Airport, with Cragside House and Gardens bordering the property. Guests can enjoy cycling, hiking, fishing, and access to a nearby golf course. The area also offers educational tours about local culture and dark skies for stargazing.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Family rooms are available, and the Armstrong Suite can accommodate extra children's mattresses. The bed and breakfast is pet-friendly, with pet bowls provided and a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. Kids meals and special diet menus are offered, and the farm animals provide entertainment for children.

• History: Grade II listed working farm with hydraulic machinery prototype for Tower Bridge lifts
• Rooms: Armstrong Suite and Deluxe Double Room with private bathrooms and garden views
• Dining: Full English breakfast with honey from the hive; cookery courses by professional chefs
• Activities: Award-winning farm tours, cycling, hiking, fishing, and nearby golf course
• Family: Pet-friendly, family rooms, kids meals, and interaction with farm animals
• Location: Adjacent to Cragside House and Gardens, 21 km from Alnwick Castle