Featured Hotels Near Gilling Castle

Stay at The Old Vicarage Hotel, a charming country manor just a 10-minute walk from Gilling Castle. Each room features private garden views and panoramic windows overlooking the castle ruins, perfect for sunrise photography. The hotel offers guided heritage walks through medieval footpaths surrounding the site, plus an authentic English afternoon tea served in the walled garden. For exclusive rates and availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Gilling Hall Country House is perfectly suited for guests with mobility needs, located just a 5-minute drive from Gilling Castle. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the castle entrance and features fully accessible pathways throughout the property, including electric mobility scooter rentals. Rooms are equipped with voice-controlled smart systems for lighting and climate, along with spacious layouts and views of the manicured English gardens. Breakfast includes locally sourced dairy and house-made jams—authentic Yorkshire hospitality. Book early via the HopeGoo platform for special accessibility packages.

The Keep at Gilling Castle transforms the original guard tower into a unique lodging experience, preserving stone walls and arched doorways. Guest rooms feature antique brass lighting and hand-painted murals, creating an authentic medieval ambiance. Daily knightly storytelling sessions are hosted by historians, revealing the castle’s strategic past and noble lineage. At night, guests can join the "Night Watchman Experience," dressing in period costumes to patrol the ruins and enjoy a traditional stew dinner under the stars. Reservations required—book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access.