the room itself had good wifi and basic amenities like toiletries, kettle and tea/coffee

staff where brilliant, the gentleman who worked it the bar was lovely and very attentive!

location, cleanliness, decor, lots of parking spaces, staff

excellent, loads of parking spaces. beautiful place. great food and a1 staff

eventually ended up in the golfclub to ask directions

breakfast was room service n not red hot

the spa bath the staff everything about it we have rebooked for february and cant wait

was amazing loved the touch of getting room service

plenty of car parking

spent hours in it ud83dude05) the breakfast was delicious served in the room

manager also met our request for early check in

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.

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

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

little gem, spacious room that accommodated family with 3 kids

reserved parking for residential guests as the bar area and restaurant was busier on the friday evening with locals and parking was a bit tight

the young boy behind the bar was miserable and made serving our drinks look like a chore he didn't want to do

bar prices was good lower than expected

good food and quaint and comfortable bar area

the wifi connection was not very stable and bit slow.

right outside your room, free fast 30mbps wifi, superb food - either in the bar or restaurant

bar and restaurant facilities if required

lovely clean warm and quiet room. good breakfast, friendly staff & good wifi

most of the staff just kids, no conversation or manners though the older ones

pool battered my eyes almost instantly. far to many chemicals in there

the spa and swimming pool was excellent

however, the game of table tennis and mini golf was great and kept us occupied for a short time as a family

room service breakfast was very limited.

everything was amazing right from the car parking facilities right through to the room and the food in the 1744 restaurant

excellent customer service, location, ev chargers. room great size and clean

even the kitchen is simple one, we can still fix dinner ourselves

my kids like chinese food so we ordered takeaway delivery to days inn

very slow ev charger

a small issue with the second tv in bedroom 2 but didn’t cause a problem with the kids

and i had not eaten all day there was no reservations left in the restaurant, no bar meals and no room service available so we ended up with a bag of crisps, surely the chef could have made a plate

with everything i needed dining area very tasteful and cosy and a lovely bar area large area for parking spa is attached i paid a little extra to use it and it's

staff accommodated a 45 minute early check in - albeit reluctantly

a very good situation - convenient parking and close bus stops

the spa and food.

good location lots of parking. staff friendly and helpful hotel and room clean food really good

my kids would have loved the play ground and in particular the gorilla in the garden

my kids would have loved the play ground and in particular the gorilla in the garden

the food in hotel and room service was excellent and very quick

copper bath in room had pool of water in the bottom of it, so not cleaned

room slightly tired bar staff at evening wedding reception not friendly or polite

getting a drink at the bar was slow with only one member of staff on duty

large selection of breakfast items

was a++++, staff fantastic, grounds stunning, breakfast and evening meal was lovely and accomadated brilliantly for my vegan partner

room available for early check in

was delicious and plentiful, asked for early check in and this was facilitated

appearance of the pub inside and out is very clean & warming the owners & the bar staff are very pleasent & helpfull the atmosphere of the regulars are relaxing & friendly, the

bar and dinner was terrific, cozy and the people were extremely nice

friendly bar maid for check in and breakfast services

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

of the amazing little town of sedgefield and had the pub downstairs has sport on tv and friendly bar staff

unfortunately the bar was closed to guests due to a private function which was fine.

very enjoyable stay. good bar food, with friendly staff, comfortable bar/ lounge area.

no food, no kitchen on that night but italian restaurant next door was good

renovations taking place. no kitchen services available but when completed will be lovely

in the restaurant but the hotel manager set up the conference room with colouring books for the kids which was lovely

everything but if must pick one : breakfast!

very modern and clean. huge room and comfy king bed. the fussball table in the bar was fun too.

has a gym, bar and restaurant on site! great staff and room was clean and tidy

very large room, foosball table in reception was fun with the kids.

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

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

breakfast was fabulous, plenty of choice & served efficiently & cooked perfectly

erratic room service

good parking on site

wifi poor, rooms could be cleaner

ev charging available

we used the spa facilities which was relaxing and we were provided with bath robs and slippers

great breakfast very nice and clean plenty of free parking

size of room ev charger in car park breakfast sausages

great bar

the bar was very good, with a great atmosphere and friendly

the bar was unreal so well stocked

early check in

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

lovely bar downstairs with great cocktails, and the manager is a lovely chap

an early check in which was super helpful

fridays is a early delivery date for the bar below so we were woken up earlier than planned.

fab location five mins from centre. citypubhotel bar and staff fab also .

handy for where we needed to be, very clean, comfortable bed, friendly bar staff and fruit in the g and t

big comfortable bed, clean, breakfast - plentiful, tasty, attentive staff, clean restaurant, bar - well stocked, attentive staff, acceptable

the lady taking orders for room service was lovely excellent service

small problem with room service we ordered, the menu didn t say it included very spicy sauce and we ordered for my

the menu did not present healthy options for kids so we only ate in the hotel one evening.

allowed early check in, great staff, great stay, amazing location

breakfast was lovely too

could have had more seating in bar would have been nice, but overall a good stay, staff very friendly and service was good

the breakfast was very good with excellent choice

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

it says on the tin- spotless, comfortable, best john smiths pint at great value and a fantastic breakfast

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

the breakfast bar was ok and the cooked options really good

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

two girls behind the bar are very polite and helpful

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

comfy bed , great gym and pool and tasty breakfast

swimming pool beautiful

was 2 singles pushed together , far too expensive but as a parent we needed that break from the kids to have a date night and had a lovely night

wifi a bit dodgy. there's nothing else i can think of.

late check out for free was a nice perk

lovely bar area comfortable and clean staff great nice room bathroom modern shower lovely view around

friends recommended the breakfast and the enormous full english didn't disappoint

bar area was vibrant yet cosy at the same time

the staff were lovely, the location was beautiful, and the breakfast far exceeded my expectation

food, comfortable bed, excellent shower, wonderful breakfast and friendly staff

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

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

were lovely, the room comfortable and clean, the bathroom was clean and powerful shower, the breakfast great

a plate of scrambled eggs and a late check out from a clean, comfortable room on the sat morning

informal. super friendly hosts. good links to durham. breakfast great.

no wifi

evening meal wasn't the best

the telephone didn t plug in as the socket seemed to be broken so couldn t order room service so we ordered from reception instead

we had room service for breakfast and it was hot, and beautifully presented

plenty of free parking in a great location

paying supplement for gym use

ev charging station

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

food is good but trying to eat and have a pint when people in gym kit and kids are running around isn’t great

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

staff great with kids

wifi was available only at the bar area downstairs; it would be fantastic if available in the room

was lovley and comfortable, kids loved it

the wifi signal not very strong, cold bathroom

they were great with the kids and were generally very flexible and helpful

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

of an issue with an account not being set up for our room so the room service order had to go on another room which caused a bit confusion but other than that

hotel gave us a fab room overlooking the golf coirse and made our stay extra special with the finishing touches they put in the room which

there were several ev charging points available

excellent room/bathroom, pool/sauna facilities, restaurants and parking

friendly staff in bar area. great food and beers

with kids this was an issue

the restaurant in with the bar was good, with a traditional character

and there is a happy atmosphere around the bar also

room and bar was warm and friendly

friendly staff and sorted us with an early check in

the bar staff were very helpful in organising us a taxi

clean tidy new bar manager

friendly staff, great bar ud83cudf78

nice bar area. clean room. bed was really comfy.

food at the bar got one plate after about 45mins only to be told that my partners order was a mix up and the

breakfast plentiful and a good choice

but it is a rabbit warren of corridors and lifts a stairs eccentric would be a better word breakfast was ok for the cost of the stay but alittle improvement on presentation and quality would

nice to have free wifi and parked car on the premises, however we arrived early and limited spaces so if we got there

t understandable)

breakfast with lots of options -also had a superb lunch in the restaurant

a gem of a hotel , fabulous location quirky bar area , staff were amazing very friendly and welcoming and the food was fab , bathroom and

bar area very stylish and the food in the restaurant was very good

the staff were accommodating to our every need even supporting us with an early check in due to needing to attend a local wedding

beautiful room, delicious breakfast and very helpful staff.

room service

breakfast was good didn t use the spa didn t have time

the breakfast is lovely and we find the bar is a really nice place to sit in an evening after a busy day

bar snacks

bed was comfy breakfast was plentiful room service was good

superbly stocked kitchen

it was great having the kitchen

i loved the kitchen

were in room number 8 and found the kitchen a very good idea and very close you are able to have as much or little as you want without

friendly welcome, spotlessly clean bedroom, bathroom and kitchen

where really nice and helpful, the rooms where super clean and modern with a luxury feel, the bar and restaurant where perfect along with the breakfast in the morning

very nice bar area

bed was very uncomfortable and you had to put a lot pf personal data in before you could access wifi in the room

penthouse suite it was good value for money the outdoor area was lush and we used the swimming pool and hot tub we will definitely be

good food and fairly priced for bar meals

the food in the bar was very reasonably priced and very good quality

breakfast was exceptional.and location was fantastic with stunning views

we were working at doxford park so location was ideal ,also for houghton le spring golf course, which was very

room was great, large bed for adults and split separate space for 2 single beds where kids stayed

my small gripe and it is minor is wifi speed.

excellent comfortable room .superb bar with friendly staff

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

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

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

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

knights restaurant and library bar very pricey for us .

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

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

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

the golf course

very good breakfast nice and hot staff lovely

we had a late lunch in the bar which was very nice and the staff who looked after us were very pleasant and attentive

great location bar area and bedrooms immaculate

is a little noisy earlier in the evening due to the bar below but did settle out

plenty of parking, great bar area, lots of tv screens and a pool table

one lady bar person we saw was very welcoming and friendly and went out off her way to help us and made ur

thing would be if you wanted an early night bar doesn’t shut until 11pm but perfect for me as was drinking in pub with my dog

the staff were lovely, the locals in the bar were friendly

also the bar downstairs was friendly and the girls ordered a taxi for us to go to our venue

food is served on the premises but they let you order food in to eat in the bar, they have various menus behind the bar

breakfast good

was a very good size with a fantastic selection for breakfast

nice wedding venue. comfortable bar area. nice breakfast

room was excellent, staff at breakfast were brilliant.

lovely setting and beautiful inside. particularly the bar and restaurant area

the breakfast

the hotel was lovely and clean staff was amazing couldn't do enough for u so friendly only had breakfast but that was very nice we both enjoyed our stay and can't wait to go back will definitely

breakfast was great

breakfast lovely spacious rooms

most comfy beds & pillows excellent breakfast and meals parking too ud83dudc4d

everything staff bedroom facilities regulars in the bar downstairs looking to relocate near by .

fiddly but it all worked well we did not find it disturbing, but there was some noise from the bar downstairs

great bar downstairs and u met some amazing customers in there who let me watch the darts with them

good location friendly landlady would recommend.good value good shower bar downstairs

i had a drink in the bar and even got chatting with some of the locals

ridiculous drinks prices which seemed to varey depending on which bar you were in and the lack of brands from bar to bar, but were still charged top price for the

amazing garden spa which did have the wow factor

upgrade to a new block room fantastic staff beautiful room amazing spa facilities great breakfast

to us booking last minute both restaurants were fully booked leaving us with room service

pool tiles could do with a clean

i ate in the bar this time and had the burger, which was excellent

a great pub atmosphere lovely locals would stay again little lad behind the bar was a very

3 of us, had some 14 families members join us for last minute food and drinks, bar staff were brilliant

had to go to the bar to ask for toilet paper which was not provided in the room

food was delicious and bar had a great vibe

well equipped gym although we personally didn't take advantage of it

poor parking, spaces taken by gym next door

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

restaurant and bar were not open until the specified time in the evening, went over for a drink at 8pm and they

size of rooms was good an it had a kitchen

very friendly staff, nice bar and customer’s

received a warm welcome when i checked in at the bar, so after leaving my luggage up in my room, even as a lone female traveller i was happy enough

and very helpful, the hotel is very clean with daily housekeeping, excellent location, thriving bar ud83cudf7b at good value prices, lots of restaurants and take aways on the doorstep

the garrick hotel has recently been refurbished throughout including the bar and the rooms

was cheap and cheerful with great staff and friendl clientelle,,also great bar facilities downstairs

the bar wasn t open 24/7 but understand cos of covid 19

room was great for working - good sized desk and wifi connection

good 25 hour gym access

fantastic building and facilities includes gym. staff very professional and kind.

amenities and breakfast was brilliant

the staff are warm and welcoming and the breakfast was delicious, plentiful all in lovely surroundings

setting and good-looking buildings, the bar and restaurant are a lovely place to be which served great food and the rooms have a rustic yet

room with plenty facilities clean and tidy hot tub was ready to us staff were friendly breakfast was

lovely decor throughout and really good breakfast

the venue itself is in a beautiful location, and i couldn’t fault the cooked english breakfast the following morning

restaurant and bar were good assets

the kids hot tub was only filled the first day which was a shame but they loved the pool!

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swimming pool jacuzzi hot tub everything about this hotel was absolutely amazing couldn't fault a thing it

spa swimming pool jacuzzi hot tub everything about this hotel was absolutely amazing couldn't fault

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

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

staff very friendly and courteous, breakfast first class, comfortable bed and upgraded room much appreciated

room service was excellent, the bus was quirky we loved it we were attending my best friends

1 person staying who didn't want to spend a fortune on a room for 1 night, lovely staff meals and breakfast were great, ambiance was lovely, loved the rustic miss match look, i couldn't fault the

paid for wifi but could not get any coverage in the room.

some issues connecting to the wifi

i hadn t realised that kids ate for free so that was a lovely surprise

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

fabulous staff exceptional rooms clean wifi nice size windows open lovely feel & vibe

beds very comfortable, late check out, shower very powerful, reception staff and cook very friendly and helpful when we

location was great for the cricket world cup game, and the staff were amazing, as was the late check out and breakfast

lovely bar and restaurant on site

we ate down at the champs sports bar , excellent a 10 min walk, decent prices, lovely food

food in thai restaurant exceptional and nice bar downstairs for drinks

friendly staff, clean rooms and lovely breakfast

room was comfortable, and parking was easy

location, some 15 minutes walk from town centre with excellent parking facilities

friendly staff. choice of food for breakfast. comfortable room. plenty of parking.

lovely cosy bar serving excellent food and staff very friendly

2) very comfortable bed easy parking

great location, easy parking , excellent food , staff first class.

the room, staff, room service were excellent

wifi poor but some could say that is a benefit, however we face time and unable to get a connection

great service the stables restaurant and bar was amazing, food was top class as was the service

plenty of parking space

excellent breakfast and dinner.very handy for the a66 with easy parking .

a very limited, mostly no signal, for my mobile and i couldn t connect to the wifi at any time, bar staff said it was poor weather conditions in the area

) very good value for money the local ipa on draft at the bar was very nice

he came in the bar and into the breakfast room

no room service

om service) was 20 minutes late, and cold on arrival with burnt toast

spa was brilliant

oked, but also fresh fruits)

wifi in the room was non existent and there was not much 4g signal, the latter nothing to do with

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

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

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

lovely bar area

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

the staff were lovely & one of them was very very kind in helping me in carrying my bara( a shopping trolley on wheels) up to my room

access to and exiting from the room when the bar is shut is convoluted

bar was closed when i returned from the function i was attending just after 10 pm but not a big

central location close to all shops and pubs. lovely bar to start for a drink.

staff lovely and the people in the bar were fun and friendly so i would spend time there

friendly staff, lovely breakfast

was lovely and breakfast was fantastic which was included in the price

from parking to quality of rooms to delicious breakfast and excellent service- would highly

room was beyond expectations as it was an apartment , so lounge /kitchen area was an added bonus

the only set back was the bar was busy all of the time so it was difficult to find a seat

room was amazing and extremely spacious,huge bed,large bath,and good selection of beers in the bar with a pleasent

comfy bar that serves good real ales and good sized meals

on sunday the bar had closed so we never got to sample the bar area, but it is a sleepy village feel

huge room, comfortable bed, nice breakfast

food and rooms and the best part was having the kids play area-fantastic for us as we have a lively 3 year old

the bath water was fine and my kids could take baths, but neither my husband or i were able to shower because the water was

very helpful on our arrival, i found it hard at 65 with suit case etc, not being able to leave kids alone, leaving was

loved the little extras and hot chocolate/sweets for the kids, very thoughtful and great value for money

room was immaculate and had so many added extras including some sweets on the beds for the kids

i had read about that in a previous review and brought a sound machine with us so that my kids could sleep through it