Headlam Hall Shortlist*
Darlington, Co. Durham
Good Hotel Guide Review
Girdled by walled gardens, with farmland sprawling beyond, the Robinson family’s stately 17th-century property has an intimate, ‘country house feel’ running through its smart, contemporary public spaces. The panelled sitting room is scattered with squashy seating, its walls hung with serene pastoral scenes. Uncluttered chic-rustic bedrooms (in the main house, and in converted outbuildings and mews cottages) have harmonious heathery and pale hues; some have lovely views over the grounds. Fresh fruit and vegetables from the Hall’s own garden are used for the modern British/French menus. ‘The whole stay was wonderful.’ Along with spa treatments, and a golf course, bicycles and classic cars (extra charge) are available to borrow.
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.
Open
all year except 24–27 Dec.
Facilities
lift, bar, brasserie, lounge, drawing room, library, private dining rooms, free Wi-Fi, in-room TV (Freeview), civil wedding licence, function facilities, 4-acre garden, spa, tennis, 9-hole golf course.
Background music
all day in bar, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms, public rooms.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B single £115–£205, double £145–£235, D,B&B double £215–£305. À la carte £35.
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Special offers
Winter Escape Special Offer from £80 per Person per Night
This winter package offers the best value of the year to enjoy comfortable lounges, open fires, great food & wine and the relaxing spa. Available for a two-night minimum stay during December*, January & February to include: Accommodation in a Main Hall, Mews or Spa room. English breakfast daily. Three course a la carte dinner each evening. Complimentary full afternoon tea on one afternoon. Use of the spa facilities during your stay. £90 per person per night based on a 2 night stay. £80 per person per night based on a 3 night stay. Single occupancy supplement: £40 per night. Saturday night supplement: £15 per person. Upgrades available to Main Hall Deluxe rooms and suites at additional cost. *Excludes 23rd December until 2nd January. To benefit from this offer, please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night’s stay. To take advantage of this offer, you must present the voucher at the time of booking.
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The warmth of the welcome by long serving staff (and indeed the relative newcomers) continued to impress. Meals were excellent and the quality, value and variety of the menus on offer must now compare to establishments charging significantly more for the same. Housekeeping as usual was exemplary - and helpful. Still a delightful place to stay.
- Alwyn and Thelma Ellis - September 2019
Our stay could not have been better - lovely and extremely helpful staff, an excellent dinner superbly cooked, a delightful room and what a beautiful hotel in such glorious surroundings.
- Ralph Wilson - July 2019
Amazing service from start to finish. The whole stay was wonderful and we would highly recommend a visit. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay a special one.
- Joel Thomas Hall - March 2019
Last updated:
October, 2019. Information from the 2020 Good Hotel Guide
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