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Headlam Hall

Darlington, Co. Durham

The real charm of this grand country house, with sweeping gardens, terraces, oak panelling and swish spa, lies in its warm and informal atmosphere. More

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The real charm of this grand country house, with sweeping gardens, terraces, oak panelling and swish spa along with ‘a convenient location in a hamlet a few miles from the A1’ lies in its warm and informal atmosphere. ‘The staff were courteous and friendly, the atmosphere – very much country house – relaxing and congenial,’ says one reader. Run by the Robinsons, a local farming family, the creeper-covered 17th-century hall has flagged and polished-wood floors, panelled walls, an orangery brasserie, terraces overlooking walled gardens. Yet there’s nothing stuffy about the interiors, with tartan carpets and comfortable tweed-covered armchairs. There is plenty of space to relax in, from the elegant drawing room and fire-warmed library bar to the spa and gardens. Bedrooms have a modern country-house feel, and range from ones in the main hall, with original features and antiques, to contemporary spa bedrooms and more rustic mews and coach-house rooms. Don’t book one near the kitchen if fan noise bothers you. The ‘excellent’ Modern British menus offer ‘variety and value’ from slow braised belly of pork to fresh broad bean pasta. (Simon Tonking, A and T Ellis)

Hotel details

Address

Gainford
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL2 3HA
England

Telephone

01325 730238

Bedrooms

38. 9 in coach house, 6 in mews, 7 in spa, 2 suitable for disabled. 1 s/c apartment with hot tub.

Open

all year except 24–27 Dec.

Facilities

lift, bar-restaurant, brasserie, lounge, drawing room, private dining rooms, in-room TV, civil wedding licence, 4-acre garden, spa, indoor pool, tennis, 9-hole golf course, EV charging, public rooms wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.

Background music

all day in bar, restaurant.

Children

all ages welcomed, under-4s free, extra bed £120, children's high tea, no under-7s in restaurant in evening.

Dogs

allowed in some bedrooms (no charge), not in restaurant.

Credit cards

Amex, MC, Visa.

Prices

B&B doubles from £185, singles from £155. À la carte 3 courses £52.

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Special offers

'Summer Escape' Special Offer

‘Spring Revival’ Special Offer
Spring Revival Break. A beautiful time of the year to visit the tranquil countryside of the northern dales as it comes back to life with colour and birdsong. Available for a min. 2 night stay during March, April & May to include: Complimentary tea & scones on one afternoon. English breakfast daily. Three course a la carte dinner each evening. Use of the spa facilities*. Staying in a Coach House room…£110 per person per night based on a 2 night stay. £100 per person per night based on a 3 night stay. Staying in a Main Hall/Mews/Spa room…£130 per person per night based on a 2 night stay. £120 per person per night based on a 3 night stay. Rates based on two people sharing a double or twin room. For single occupancy please add £50 per night to the above rates. There is a £10 per person supplement for Saturday night. *Spa use must be booked in advance due to limited numbers in the wet area at any one time and is subject to availability. UPGRADES available to Main Hall Deluxe, Suites and Hideaway apartment at additional cost. Book online now here. Or email admin@headlamhall.co.uk. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.


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