The renowned Lord Crewe Arms in the medieval village of Blanchland, Northumberland, has garnered renewed praise, making its way into second place in the Times' list of the 25 best spots for an autumn break. Nestled on the County Durham border in the sleepy village of Blanchland, the Lord Crewe Arms, much like the historic village it sits in, is often celebrated for preserving its qualities from the past. Set in the midst of the North Pennine Moors, the cosy and 'atmospheric' former monastic guesthouse - which features annexed former miners' cottages - dates back to the 12th century. 'Up high the wind may be scouring the flat moorland tops of the North Pennines' but down in the Lord Crewe Arms, 'you’ll be snug and warm' said the Times. Paths lead up from the village through woods to the moors — don’t get lost."

Source: The Times October 12, 2025 04:28 UTC