A walk through our refurbishment

Refurbishment is underway at The Castle Hotel, with a clear purpose. To make the hotel a place visitors and locals want to return to, whether that is to stay the night, pop in for lunch, or meet friends for dinner.

We start in the bar. Stripped back and opened up, the space now reveals its natural proportions and flow. This work is focused on how the bar feels at every moment of the day. Welcoming for a quiet drink, comfortable when busy, and easy to settle into for a casual bite to eat.

Next is the lounge, the heart of the hotel and the main entrance space. This is where guests arrive, pause, and decide to stay. While much-loved features like the roaring fireplace will remain, the lounge is being reworked into a more flexible, inviting space. Ideal for afternoon tea, a light lunch, or a relaxed evening meet up. It is about creating a room that works just as well for locals dropping in as it does for guests staying overnight.

The restaurant space, formerly known as Leaf, is currently stripped back and in preparation for something new. We are looking forward to sharing more details soon about our British Brasserie, which will take pride of place as the hotel’s restaurant. The new space will include a cosy private dining room and will play a central role in making The Castle Hotel a destination for dining as well as staying.

As work continues through the building, the main staircase remains unchanged. Carefully protected throughout the refurbishment, it continues to anchor the hotel, connecting floors, stories, and past to present.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are in the midst of their transformation. Walls are stripped back and layouts refined, laying the groundwork for fresh, modern guest rooms designed with comfort, calm, and ease in mind.

This is the quieter, slightly dustier part of the refurbishment. Essential work that allows us to put The Castle Hotel back together properly. Foundations are being laid now for what comes next, from beautiful textiles, furnishings, and thoughtful details, which we look forward to sharing with you.