The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

The Castle by Group Retreats

4.93 £712
16+ Guests
11 Bedrooms
12 Bathrooms
Wi-Fi

At a glance

A warm welcome to The Castle, a truly exceptional Grade II* listed Jacobean castle which is steeped in history since the early 1700's. Nestled away in the Durham countryside, sitting in 14 acres of land surrounded by a nature reserve. This is the ideal place to escape from the modern world and indulge with friends and family. Whether that be sitting by one of the many fireplaces with a good page turner or retreating to the dungeon for a drink in it's own self service bar.
The space
The dungeon is fashioned with wrought iron gates, which hosts multiple rooms spanning the entire footprint of the Castle.
The truly exceptional main entrance hall greets you with an elegant sweeping staircase. A real showstopper for entertaining, creating a feel for the rest of the property. The formal dining room equally offers a wonderful setting for self catered dining and seats up to 32 guests.
The ground floor houses the living quarters which comprises of the Entrance Hall, Dining room, Living room, Lounge, and Kitchen.
The sleeping quarters include 11 beautifully decorated bedrooms over two floors and 12 bathrooms. Plenty of room for large groups. All bedding, linen and towels are provided.
The garden can be accessed through open doors onto a sun trapped patio, which has plenty of seating and a BBQ suitable for large outdoor self-catering along with a hot tub and sauna. The property also benefits from a substantial glass palm room to the front.
Please note that due to ongoing repair, the palm room will be inaccessible to guests until 2026.
Guest access
The entire property and its grounds are accessible to guests.

Features

CategoryDetails
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Hot water
Bedroom and laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
    Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper
  • Bed linen
    Cotton linen
  • Iron
Entertainment
  • TV
Family
  • Cot
  • High chair
  • Fireplace guards
Heating and cooling
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Heating
Home safety
  • Noise decibel monitors on property
    Minut sound monitors are installed in the property. These only monitor the decibel levels.
  • Exterior security cameras on property
    External cameras sited at front entrance and rear of property
  • Smoke alarm
  • Carbon monoxide alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
Internet and office
  • Wifi
  • Dedicated workspace
    In a room with a door
Kitchen and dining
  • Kitchen
    Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Fridge
  • Cooking basics
    Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooker
Location features
  • Private entrance
    Separate street or building entrance
Outdoor
  • Patio or balcony
  • Private back garden
    An open space on the property usually covered in grass
  • BBQ grill: charcoal
Parking and facilities
  • Free parking on premises
  • Hot tub
Services
  • Pets allowed
    Assistance animals are always allowed
  • Self check-in
  • Lockbox
Not included
  • Unavailable: Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Unavailable: Shampoo
    Shampoo

Reviews

UserSub TitleImageStarsPublished DateDescriptionResponse ByResponse Published DateResponse
Ewa7 years on Airbnbhttps://a0.muscache.com/im/Portrait/Avatars/messaging/b3e03835-ade9-4eb7-a0bb-2466ab9a534d.jpg?im_t=E&im_w=240&im_f=airbnb-cereal-medium.ttf&im_c=ffffff5January 2025We had an amazing stay at the Castle Eden, which included a Bridgerton-style ball on Sat night, with all guests dressed up in the Regency-period costumes. Used the recommended catering company DineIndulge to prepare the dinner, and loved the French discovery menu. The chefs were so professional. We were lucky with the weather, could use the outdoor hot tub, whilst enjoying the view of the snow covering parts of the grass. It was a wonderful weekend. Would highly recommend.
Betty10 years on Airbnbhttps://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/029c38f3-616c-4a2c-a8d2-b6702d12b089.jpg?im_w=2405December 2024This place is exactly what we were looking for. A group of 11 adults wanting to relax for a couple of days, we had everything and more. The pictures don't do justice to the place. It is bigger and nicer. The host, although a business, was very reactive, plaisant and efficient. I wouldn't hesitate to book one of their properties again. Thank you very much.
Ruena1 year on Airbnbhttps://a0.muscache.com/im/pictures/user/df63375f-a93f-44ed-bf4d-f19c1d39fba4.jpg?im_w=2405November 2024Stunning location, hosted a fabulous event for me and my friends. Group retreats were very understanding and accommodating and I would highly recommend this as the perfect spot for big groups. The castle is superb!!
Phenomenal Stay!!
Olivia5 years on AirbnbNone5October 2024We had such a great stay, we had every ring we needed and more as they left a lovely hamper for us. Communication was easy and detailed so we knew what we needed to do and nothing was unclear. A great place to stay we will definitely love to come back ! Thank you so much.
Sasha5 years on AirbnbNone5September 2024We stayed for my mums special birthday and what an incredible stay it was.
Everyone absolutely loved the castle, we all felt at home and very lucky to be able to have such a great experience.
We arrange a murder mystery for the first night which was good.
The hosts were very responsive and helpful when needed.
Highly recommended this stay.
Steffan9 years on AirbnbNone5August 2024The castle is an incredible place for a big group to spend time together. A great house with a good layout for group socialising, dining and fun. Good barbecue area.
Shaun2 years on AirbnbNone5August 2024We booked the Castle for the family to get together.
This place is amazing and will definitely book again.
Rebecca1 year on AirbnbNone5May 2024Fantastic stay at the castle. Beautiful bedrooms and fantastic facilities. Group Retreats offered exceptional customer service. All round a great stay - already recommended to others!
Georgie11 years on AirbnbNone5March 2024Fabulous gigantic castle in the middle of the Durham countryside. The castle itself is relatively easy to find, and Group Retreats were responsive and friendly and gave lots of instructions. We rented the place between friends and had a murder mystery event, in the perfect setting! The kitchen was well-stocked in terms of crockery and such, and the beds were all neat and clean. The only issue we had was not very hot water on the top floor and some water issues, but the caretaker was responsive and helped us sort it out. The hot tub was delightful and there's a lovely walk right outside the gates. The grounds were immaculate and it's pretty private. Overall a wonderful stay, I didn't want to leave!
Wayne6 years on AirbnbNone5February 2024Wonderful property, one of a kind. Great time with with family and some near by nature trails and beach to boot.

Indoor Amenities

Air Conditioning
Internet

Outdoor Amenities

Balcony

Location

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