also i'm not sure what the green light is in the kitchen wether it's for fire safety or not but it was really bright all night and couldn't get it

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

there is a gym downstairs and a restaurant next door

the hotel was quiet and it had a gym for which a £5 day pass could be purchased

e pubs, restaurants, so we used the hotel bar and

of parking, even when events are taking place

plenty of free parking

parking, countryside, staff

of free parking, clean room, comfortable bed

location excellent and ample car parking space.

friendly staff. ample parking. great breakfast choices and quality of food served.

bar restaurant excellent beers and food with very friendly staff room nice and cosy and easy parking

also a good amount of parking

well maintained, also it has plenty of private parking

beautiful room

lovely rooms, comfortable bed and very clean. downstairs bar is very nice with friendly locals.

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

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

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

there was a little noise from the television in the bar area at night, but if you book above a pub, what do you expect

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

convenient for dog owners with direct access to outside via a patio door from your room, vehicle parking space directly outside your

parking outside our room was brilliant we were on ground floor with patio doors to your own parking

room was a nice size with plenty of space, and easy access to a unique parking place through a patio door

rooms were quiet with parking nearby and good blackout curtains

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

plenty of parking and gate to parking locked at night which gave a good sense of security for the car

five star hotel but a countryside stopover with a nice bar and restaurant easy to find with good parking

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

plenty of onsite parking

the restaurant and bar area are really comfortable and welcoming

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

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

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

good was beautiful and presented lovely the staff are so nice and helpful the bar staff where chatty and cared about our

had kids running up and down the corridor and shouting on until bout 10pm as there had been a function

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

bar staff and restaurant staff where great and friendly

my kids loved it

with my adult son, who has a learning disability - he is prone to anxiety, but the staff in the bar and restaurant couldn't have been more welcoming and accommodating

ambiance and bar was so welcoming & enjoyable

we had a lovely meal in the library bar prior to the event and an amazing breakfast the following day

as a family with kids, we wanted a castle stay on our trip and this one was just awesome

clean, not too busy. ample easy free parking easy to access. nice decor.

lots of free parking

area which was delicious, breakfast was amazing - lots of choice for gluten free customers - free parking & reasonable price - definitely recommend & will return

very good hotel with really friendly staff. free parking and great for a1

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

breakfast was cooked and ready at the time agreed the nite before

breakfast was excellent - comprehensive tick sheet the previous evening and a time of your choice

breakfast was excellent- great quality and choice

the bar area is also very welcoming, with excellent food

the restaurant/ bar were lovely well priced drink’s excellent menu for dinner and a substantial breakfast

friendly , very clean rooms , very good breakfast ,plenty parking space , weekend trip visiting family will definitely use again next time we are up there ,

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

parking for the motorbike

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

only on street parking, but it wasn't a problem.

close to facilities and got early check in

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)

nice hotel . very quiet. lovely reception. only wish they did a hot breakfast

didn't have breakfast

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

nice and clean lovely decor, great shower,very friendly staff,wiifi very good breakfast,excellent spa facilities pool was a bit shallow but

location and pool

cocktail from the bar was weak, had to send it back to be re-made

freindly staff great location and great pool/gym

was brilliant, we used the pool and steam room this time too and were not disappointed by it all

as i arrived early, i was able to remote work in a quiet bar area of the hotel and was then offered early check-in free of

downstairs bar with pool tables

bed was ok to sleep and they allowed early check in and later check out

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

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

an early morning bumming noise like laundry machinery.

what we needed, rooms was very clean and comfortable, breakfast was really good plenty of choice, kids had some breakfast so that says alotud83dude03, free parking was a bonus, staff were very

limited choice of breakfast and same menu on a daily basis.

and modern comfortable beds kids very happy with the tv channels lol breakfast was nice and plentiful location was perfect for

enough to move room , on the saturday night while mum’s and dads where getting drunk at the bar kids were running up and down the hall

free parking and wifi was a bonus

lovely staff, big room, comfy bed, warm room, good parking

staff, clean rooms, decent bar and free parking

all good, if anything parking

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

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

realised i was overcharged on my bar bill that was added to my room bill, didn't notice till i left

for a slightly early check in

the bar downstaire was super nice

the breakfast bar was ok and the cooked options really good

delicious, piping hot with big portions and good price, staff were friendly and polite, plenty of parking space for your car and safe

plenty of parking too

to check in earlier than planned with no issue, breakfast was freshly cooked to order, plenty of parking and easy access from the

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

nice room clean plenty parking excellent food nice friendly staff great stay.

great parking

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

thank you so much really clean great location for getting to durham and newcastle plenty of parking and great

plenty of parking and bus to town and beyond every 10 minutes

breakfast and staff. easy parking

ease of parking, plenty of room, gym facilities and pool are an excellent bonus

superb room for the money, easy parking

peaceful location with easy parking

room peaceful stay as requested very clean and modern easy parking nice staff relaxed buffet breakfast good selection for continental breakfast and well

very clean

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

soon as i arrived i was impressed, there was plenty of parking

staff, great value for money, close walk to city centre, ample car parking, room was luxurious

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

tight parking.

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

staff were really friendly and the breakfast in a bag was fine was near town so could walk in without having to take the

00 for me and 2 young kids one night ,very poor value for money ,won't ever return to be honest

breakfast was also good

the bed was comfy room was clean staff very friendly good late check out

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

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

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

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

early check in

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

man behind bar so helpful on arrival showing me where to park

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

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

and the breakfast was superb we had evening meal on both nights and the food was excellent lovely bar staff couldn't be any better will definitely recommend well done the anchor

bar dining area and cosy rooms with nice views

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

lovely staff , bar great, food amazing , big comfy bed , breakfast was fab

the spa and breakfast bar

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

stay here again, and would pay for the facilities next time as there is small charge to use the gym and the pool

food is lovely and the spa is amazing and the hotel is lovely very comfy bed

main reason for choosing was the two high speed ev chargers onsite

when looking at the menu there wasn't anything on there apart from the kids menu

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

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

little hotel fantastic food great reception and bar staff was disappointed at 9

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

the breakfast was served hot and all cutlery and plates were very clean

nice breakfast

breakfast, clean and tidy hotel

from welcome fresh clean room people from the area who sat in the bar made me welcome

was close to major roads, plenty of food outlets nearby, bar downstairs

parking was a bit difficult as there were a lot of cars and seemed too few spaces as site shared by

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

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

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

parking was a little difficult

it's location, parking, food and staff.

bedrooms bit warm. could do with disabled parking near entrance.

there was plenty of parking

good location, safe parking

good parking

location, parking, the room and a very friendly pub

parking in front of the accommodation

location of bus stop perfect for travelling without worry of parking elsewhere

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

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

everything, clean, comfy, easy to find, lovely staff, parking easy. good atmosphere

free onsite parking

accomadating staff and an excellent location with ample safe parking at the rear that was on camera 24 7

ample safe parking

parking a plus in jesmond where parking is permit only & difficult to find

good car parking area

comfortable & spacious room with clean & modern ensuite plus a wifi download speed>20meg and free parking

lift to 1st and 2nd floors, the food, the room, on site parking, friendly/helpful staff etc

free parking, privacy and no pressure

staff went above and beyond to help with parking when i struggled

loads of parking

its good value, good honest food, comfortable beds and parking even for trucks it is a massively popular stop for professional drivers

planty of parking places there

parking was occupied by commercial vehicles is it b&b or workers place for a night

friendly welcoming staff location parking

parking was great, had get up early to move the car to allow some else leave

very friendly staff, the breakfast was excellent. great location, easy parking.

we had a parking space but it is first come first served which was great

this hotel has decent parking - a must have for me in

parking was a little difficult an the top floor was a little too warm

plenty of parking, good hosts

ample parking space i will be back

easy parking, easy to access

fabulous, excellent wines, staff friendly and helpful, dog friendly, very close & easy parking

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

building in a wonderful setting we shall definately return it is also good value and easy parking

lovely decor, ample parking, nice location

parking area large

showed me how to get to town and where to park my car so we can travel without worrying about car parking during the day

parking for free