The Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, Northumberland, right on the County Durham border, has been featured by The Times in its list of the “25 most irresistible autumn escapes”, praised for its fireside comfort, rich history and “atmospheric” setting. The accolade adds to Blanchland’s growing reputation as one of the prettiest villages in northern England. Visit Northumberland describes Blanchland as a “storybook, small village” that “seemingly hasn’t changed since medieval times". The Lord Crewe Arms itself, one of the oldest hostelries in the country, was originally the Abbot’s Lodge and once sheltered Jacobite leader General Tom Foster behind its great fireplace during the 1715 rebellion. Blanchland joins destinations in the Cotswolds, East Sussex and Whitby in The Times’ celebration of the very best seasonal getaways across Britain.
