The Josephine Restaurant |
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The Josephine Restaurant The sumptuous drawing room with blazing log fire, stained glass windows and rich furnishings respects the relaxing atmosphere of its surroundings and is the ideal place to unwind with a drink. Langley Castle It was built in the middle of the 14th century by Sir Thomas de Lucy as a great H-shaped tower of four storeys. Before this the site was the seat of the Barons of Tynedale in the 12th century, from whom descend the Tyndall family. It was attacked and severely damaged in 1405 by the forces of Henry IV in the campaign against the Percys and Archbishop Scrope. It remained as a ruin until it was bought and restored by a local historian, Cadwallader Bates, in the late 19th century. He died in 1902 and his wife Josephine continued the restoration. After she died in 1932 the building remained empty until it was used as a barracks in the Second World War following which it was used as a girls’ school. It has since been converted into a luxury hotel set in a woodland estate of 10 acres (40,000 m2). One of the more remarkable features of the building is the south west tower which is occupied by no less than 12 garderobes, four to each floor. |
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Langley Castle Hotel Langley-on-Tyne Hexham Northumberland NE47 5LU Postcode for Sat Nav: NE47 5LU |
Directions
By Car From West: A69 from Carlisle for 40 miles, through Haydon Bridge, turn right Look for brown & white signs to Langley Castle on approaches to Haydon Bridge. Also at A69-A686 junction (sign posted Alston) Follow road for about 2 miles. Castle is on right after sharp left bend From South-West: Junction 41 M6, for Penrith. A686 to Alston, then Hexham then Haydon Bridge. 2 miles after Carts Bog pub, castle on left. This is a scenic route but has some sharp bends! By Train By AirAir |