highly recommend staying here there is evening entertainment on over the weekend in the pubic bar downstairs bar prices are very reasonable there is also a shop just across the road that stocks

was some choice language from some of the locals at the bar

accommodating for an early check in (having travelled 6 hours for a friends funeral) & an early (4am

bar area was comfortable with plenty of entertainment on the weekend evenings

lovely bar with original features and nice outdoor seating area, dog friendly

breakfast was nice although not included in the little bar next door

kitchen facilities in some rooms

poor parking, spaces taken by gym next door

very clean room comfy bed kitchen good

reception not always manned - and sofa bed wasn’t made up for our arrival despite paying g for early check in - however soon revitalised and they sorted

lots of parking available. food was excellent and staff very helpful. definitely recommend.

easy to find with plenty parking just off the road

parking was a little tight as shared semi on street with the row of houses.

nothing really. if its busy parking could be a problem.

free parking on the door step, delicious full english breakfast, handy for visiting durham

parking, countryside, staff

of free parking, clean room, comfortable bed

of free parking, nice clean room, comfortably bed

location, plenty of free parking, clean room, comfortably bed, nice hot powerful shower

many disabled car parking

they had a carnival ride in the parking lot that ran till 11pm

well maintained, also it has plenty of private parking

2) very comfortable bed easy parking

car parking surface very rough, some large puddles when wet.

also a good amount of parking

parking

the room was lovely, warm and comfortable and parking right outside the room

was comfortable to relax after a nice meal and a busy day we also liked the fact that we had a parking space right outside our door which was most

ground floor room with patio doors leading to own parking space was outstanding

rooms were quiet with parking nearby and good blackout curtains

ample parking on site

the location and parking were what initially took me there but i'll happily travel off my route to use it

loads of parking

there s also a large parking area, which was perfect for parking my coach with no issues at all

friendly welcoming staff location parking

the second day touring the northumberland 250, good location on the main road with lots of secure parking

easy parking, easy to access

ample parking space i will be back

helpful staff good restaurant and outstanding breakfast convenient location by a68 ample parking

to find, lots of parking outside and a separate door to let your dog out of the main door is locked

hotel was very clean and comfortable and had free parking

food was lovely, good choice on the menu ud83dude0b and plenty of parking

plenty of onsite parking

room was comfortable and quiet and there was plenty of on site parking

room was clean and comfortable , staff are friendly and polite and there s plenty of parking

feel very clean large room that was tasteful decorated excellent pub grub in a very present bar , with great

everything about our stay, from the help to book a taxi before we arrived to the excellent breakfast

bar dining area and cosy rooms with nice views

location, clean, comfortable good food in the bar . lovely view .

card on arrival the owner couldn't be more helpful the room was ready for us we went down to the bar sat in front of the fire and enjoyed the ambience we have eaten at the restaurant on our last

loved all the car parking availability too

good parking and good location

the staff on arrival were lovely and luckily we got to enjoy a few wind down drinks in the cosy bar before relaxing in our gorgoeus room

stay - loved our very spacious, comfortable room, the staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was warm and welcoming

bar was very quiet as it was out of season, but there was a good range of beers at reasonable

excellent comfortable room .superb bar with friendly staff

food from the bar outstanding, speciality was pizzas and the cooked breakfasts were to die for

there was no noise from the bar at all and it was nice to open the curtains in the morning and see the sheep in the field

excellent dog friendly bar & restaurant

fresh milk available from the bar and a teapot in the room small but important things

requested an early check in because we were attending a family funeral and we needed to change clothing after

the bar and restaurant were spacious, comfortable and cosy

the restaurant and bar area are really comfortable and welcoming

breakfast bar was ok but the milk was not cold enough for my liking.

two girls behind the bar are very polite and helpful

the bar downstaire was super nice

in keeping with the style of building, very warm in bar on a cold day/night

the breakfast bar was ok and the cooked options really good

the breakfast was first class and the staff were so friendly and helpful on site parking was

there was plenty of free parking and the breakfast was lovely- would definitely stay

it was clean and tidy, plenty of parking spaces and near to the town.

hotel is fabulous decorated very well very clean has its own restaurant on site plus parking it's situated on a very steep hill but durham is very hilly recommend this hotel all day

good parking on site

atmosphere, clean and spacious room.. nice pool

pool, spa & location

waiting and bar staff first class

staff, great location, very clean and fantastic leisure facilities my 6 year old loved the pool

to bed there were no pillowcases provided and no towels available for the leisure club due to a laundry problem but, having said that it was an issue that was dealt with swiftly and

family room lots of free parking has an italian restaurant on site with seating outside has a rear garden area to relax

00 a trip is much easier and cheaper than parking in the city

with good large rooms and adjacent free parking - these motel style rooms enjoy a fine italianud83cuddeeud83cuddf9 style restaurant

parking, excellent food, really was well cooked, try the mixed kebab, soup starter, and sweet for

free parking and free for dogs

allowed early check in which after an early morning start was very useful.

i appreciated the late check out which helped with specifics on my stay

there is a decent golf course next door too if you like playing

or, if you prefer, a golf club or cricket grounds or a stream to fish in for entertainment

my kids loved it

the food is top notch and always hot plus a golf course right next door

also noted a nice golf course 5 mins walk down the avenue, looked nice

early check in, reasonable check out time... hotel was clean, and staff were lovely ..

we would have preferred to have a proper breakfast rather than the 'grab and go' breakfast

.everything except the breakfast

neighbouring restaurant didn't open until 9am, so i had to go off-site to get a full breakfast (but not the fault of the hotel itself)

didn't have breakfast

with two young kids, we appreciated the extra seating area and thoughtful room layout that provided both

group of people came in with guns which obviously was for the sport shooting but made us and my kids feel uncomfortable and then straight after a big coach of drunk people got off and a man

staff went above and beyond to help, also helping and allowing early check in that helped us a great deal due to traveling for a wedding

by the friendly staff, modern room decoration, a very good breakfast and outstanding clean

we loved our room and our breakfast

room was a good size, lots of storage too, shower was good, bar and restaurant are lovely and the staff are very

nice common and golf course next door to stretch your legs after a long journey

stayed there to be close to a party which was being held at a nearby golf course and was suitable for needs

bar staff and restaurant staff where great and friendly

noise, kids running around the corridors at night, bathroom very old and needs updating and draft coming

everything from the parking to the reception to the room is beautiful

lots of free parking

great parking and surrounding grounds for walking my dog!

duty manager was very helpful and the receptionist helped me with safe parking of our motorcycles

not enough disability parking near to entrance

breakfast was really good

the staff are really helpful and friendly,food is delicious, breakfast and evening meals

excellent breakfast . there is nothing i can fault about this hotel. !!! superb

food in the bar was so tasty and super filling

early check in as was in the area for a wedding, after a phone call to the hotel they arranged for

breakfast was good perfect poached eggs

lovely bar area and food was delicious

good bar and lounge facilities

clean, great food, spacious room, late check out. will def stay again. ate too and food fabulous

we ate in the bar at night - it had a lovely atmosphere and food was good, as was breakfast which we pre ordered

it is excellent value for money with a bar down stairs and a lovely breakfast in the morning

lovely stay lovely bar lovely people, really nice for a nice little get away!

there’s a bar downstairs where you can relax on an evening

nice bar with a pool table downstairs

nice bar downstairs and if your going out in the town this location is good, it’s a 10 minute taxi

feel of the building which is one of its great attractions there is a little noise from the bar and traffic in the street (the building is directly on the footpath) but not excessive by any

if you stay make sure you have a few drinks in the bar - lets keep pubs like this running

checked in early , warm welcome from everyone in the bar too

early check in without any fuss, and relaxed check out

great bar

the golf course was in cracking condition as i enjoyed 18 holes, and my wife took advantage of a couple

staff and food were excellent. golf and clay pigeon shooting.

gym and leisure isn't bad considering it's a posh hotel.

the pool was great for the kids and the adults loved being able to use the gym, sauna and steam room

also liked the high standard of golf and it’s facilities

10am and went in to ask if i needed to register my car before heading back out but they gave us early check in

very friendly, welcoming. excellent comfort and breakfast.

i leave for site before breakfast is served

breakfast, clean and tidy hotel

bar prices compared really well with tourist prices in town centre

i didn't have the breakfast as i don't eat breakfasts

i never expect breakfast to go. that was quite disappointing for my kids.

could offer early check in and late check out

was more like a kids toilet the mattress was old and knackered no glasses in the room staff were very unfriendly

(at this price point, i also thought the breakfast bags were a nice bonus

nice little free breakfast bag

there is plenty to admire, the staff are helpful, the food is good, plenty of free parking space, and bedrooms are nicely furnished with comfy beds and a large screen tv in every

everything. the room was great value, parking great, loved the bar area & food menu too.

very useful to have free parking in the large car park

good parking

the court yard rooms with parking outside each room

conveniently located, friendly staff, clean comfortable room, well lit, there’s a spa/swimming pool/gym on site aswell

food could have been better at gym

and we had to turn heating off it was so warm staff were very helpful nothing any trouble to them gym and food a great

i’d recommend this hotel any day especially if travelling with kids

pool is only avaialble for guests at the same time as public so dont go and plan on taking kids in the morning unless your

early to our early check in just on the off chance we could get in

free parking and wifi was a bonus

the bed was very confy. the bacon was gorgeous. great parking.

the room is very neat and clean. nice pub bar & karaoke life band and parking space too

strange setting for a hotel in a housing estate,easy parking and access to hotel

spacious clean room, very comfortable bed and free parking on-site.

a party of 10 we were allocated our own dining room (derwent) with a connecting door thru to the bar for the duration

we had sunday lunch, evening meal and breakfast and all were excellent

really safe and covid secure, team working in the hotel and bar were wonderful

delicious food, hearty breakfast, free fudge and home made cookies in the room

veggie option perhaps, a little amuse boucher type thing in the bar - just to set the scene perhaps

lovely welcome from the staff, parking easy outside on the road, and the most comfortable bed ever

parking in front of the accommodation

in spite of no dedicated parking, there's always a place to park on the adjacent road

location, parking, the room and a very friendly pub

easy parking outside the pub

great parking

they provide off road parking, always no

lovely clean room in a quiet location. very pretty garden and good parking.

plenty of car parking

plenty of parking

parking was quite difficult as people who were not using the hotel were using the spa and so taking

arriving late at the hotel parking near to the main hotel building is a bit of a struggle

setting just outside durham, plenty of parking available and well kept grounds

hotel, room was lovely and big, bed was very comfortable, loads of parking, plenty of places to eat and drink and we used the pool and spa everything was great will

parking for hotel guests as had to compete with spa guests and golfers

bonus of a nice bar and excellent bonus of an indian restaurant attached to the hotel/pub

great bar with pool table and tv. lovely restaurant. great size and very clean rooms.

the bar served great beers and the local company was super friendly and accommodating

the restaurant was closed but that was ok as we were allowed to have a takeaway in the bar

had a lovely restaurant and bar . would recommend a visit, definitely will stay there again.

parking was easy but then again, the restaurant was by no means full

easy parking

breakfast and staff. easy parking

comfortable room. excellent breakfast. facilities good. pleasant atmosphere. parking handy.

parking was on the property facing the street which may concern some people, but we had no problem

superb room for the money, easy parking

andard double) room, recently refurbished. free parking. good on site restaurant.

room ,good parking facilities were great although i didn t get a chance to use as i was working ,staff very

it is occasionally difficult to find a parking space when it's busy

very comfortable room, good wifi, and plenty of parking, and enjoyed the breakfast

bar was

friendly bar maid for check in and breakfast services

loved it i asked for extra tea bags and was given about 20 of them staff so pleasant and nice late check out no extra cost got loads of work done and drank some of that tea

breakfast was a little disorganised no menus and wet floor still cleaning bar area was bit messy

staff, the room, the food including a great breakfast and the friendliness in the bar on an evening

loved the home style decor and kids loved the large shower /wetroom and the viwe was beautiful.

property was in a nice setting, even wee park if you had the kids etc the room was lovely an cosy when we got there

the outside area with tut-tut and bus was great, lots for kids, i would like to bring my 6 year old granddaughter to stay

we could have had,a cooked breakfast but didnt know that there was another menu as it was on the bar counter and no mention of anything else on offer could possibly have been were it was seen

breakfast was nice too, nice relaxing atmosphere in bar area with views of tyne