breakfast was fab

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

was nice , clean, not far from the restaurant, car park staff on the bar were great breakfast was

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 very good location a little out of the way but we liked that

i stayed in the phoenix room which was amazing, the huge spa bath was incredible

hotel spotless, owner very attentive and friendly staff, breakfast well cooked and good portion

breakfast was exceptional and the team could not have done any more to make us feel welcome

gorgeous accommodation and exceptionally clean, friendly staff and terrific breakfast

cluding reasonable bar prices) & 100% recommend will definitely use again

visiting the area, stop off on way up to

not turn heating on or off in room toiletries would have been appreciated some noise from bar at night but not too obtrusive, it,s a pub folks, what would you expect

lovely location. friendly landlady. excellent breakfast

bar food exceptional

om 16) was not acceptable due to poor signal and dropouts

clean and comfortable, easy access and plenty of parking

was all very clean in rooms and in bar area

that i could bring my dog in the room as well as the bar area

great bed, shower, breakfast and for a do at bishop auckland golf club, perfect location

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

excellent comfortable room .superb bar with friendly staff

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

facilities from near and plentifull car parking, polite, helpful and professiona staff, very nice dining room and good breakfast and

last time i stayed here treatments were optional but still enjoyed my stay night away from the kids with the missus but don't think il be staying again

om 4) unable to get any channels on the tv unable to get wifi in

a very good situation - convenient parking and close bus stops

clean rooms, okay wifi and tv

even though there was a busy restaurant and bar underneath the bedrooms, never heard a thing from downstairs

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

beds spacious rooms awesome bathroom excellent toiletries adequate tea bar attached indian

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

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

team were lovely - great with the kids (and the dog

the wifi connection was not very stable and bit slow.

good rooms with parking outside. excellent restaurant and all staff were very friendly.

team were lovely - great with the kids (and the dog (-)kids running around in the bar area (-) kids running past nocking on door and running away from 6 (-)didn t like the fact that there was a kids party on when we were in bar having a quite drink trying to any way and kids running back and (-) most of the staff just kids, no conversation or manners though the older ones

kids running around in the bar area

do offer room service and the rooms are clean

laundry service was provided upon

and warm room, comfy beds, friendly staff, accepted early check in request

wifi didn't work or accessable later in the evening or early morning

- spacious, comfortable, cosy and a lovely view of durham *service - good service in regards to early check in and late checkout *

the breakfast bar was ok and the cooked options really good

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

for a slightly early check in

two girls behind the bar are very polite and helpful

the bar downstaire was super nice

seats in bar very dirty. room very cold to the point we could see our breath in morning

comfortable room lovely breakfast very friendly staff

friendly local s friendly a home from home breakfast excellent cooked to order so piping hot great place to relax and unwind with beer garden

breakfast was excellent

great breakfast

walk from station (uphill), beautiful beer garden, lovely staff, good bar selection and prices, lovely clean decour, very affordable, nice bathroom and very comfy bed,

special mention goes out to the bar staff, who were very polite, friendly and, in phoebe's case, quite gregarious

very friendly staff, and nice bar area to get a

the bar and garden room downstairs were beautifully presented

the dishes in the bar were really delicious

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

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

great bar

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

early check in without any fuss, and relaxed check out

super comfy bed. healthy choices in room service menu

staff allowed us a complimentary late check out and done anything to help us

one in the bedroom section and one in the living room section which was perfect for us as the kids could watch their tv in bed while me and my wife watched tv on the sofa

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

central location, spa, gym and pool.

good spa facilities

the pool and spa were very dirty.

not everyone an oap spa facilities need very much upgrading was not value for

was warm and spa was hot

and spa was realy chilling and warm

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

i loved that the bar was open and available for us to sit in, even with a small toddler

parking in front of the accommodation

mb shank and liver with bacon), first night for the bar staff who was really polite

the bar was super, and the locals were friendly

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

we had a nice drink in the bar when we got back

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

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

atmosphere in the bar & restaurant is typical english pub - fantastic

also kids running along the corridor in the early hours

a wee dustpan and brush would be a great addition to the kitchen/dining space

no bar no restaurant

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

had super fast ev chargers available - free

one bonus for us was the amount of ev chargers, which meant for a less stressful drive home

love the facilities, and food to see they ve ev charging stations despite non evs parked in the spaces blocking them

this, coupled with a wifi problem meant we had to change room

good wifi for working

the gym was also very equipped, breakfast even though it was buffet style was still amazing

not relaxing as kids swimming lessons taking place

2) was fabulous with great views of the golf course

clean, lovely place, lovely staff and food and gym were class

the gym, sauna and spa's are very good

it was full of young kids - even in the jacuzzi which wasn t allowed but no one challenged the large

it was very hot in the breakfast and evening meal area and in the hallways of the hotel

spa was a bit of a let down

breakfast time was very busy

hotel was beautiful, cosy room and the food was amazing, we stayed dinner, bed and breakfast

the pool and spa area is in need of renovation - i believe these are already planned for future

the room service arrived 2hrs late, pizza over cook and cold

it was quite and friendly. lovely gym to use. had a lovely dinner the staff were very helpful.

lovely staff, a little gym, very clean, a little bar, free parking etc

location excellent you would never know you were right on the a1 even has a gym brill

plenty of parking space right outside the hotel

early check in

travelled with my 3yo and is was ideal, deluxe room had plenty of space and the kids menu in the bar was spot on

didn't know about in advance) where there were several pathways, a lovely surprise to walk before breakfast - and good the breakfast was

staff all very welcoming and helpful ,and huge thanks to the reservations team for arranging early check

from check in, the bar area, the bedroom, breakfast and check out it was an excellent experience

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

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

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

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

staff were very friendly and the bar had a lovely pleasant atmosphere

beautiful grounds and enjoyed the fire engine bar and a meal in the restaurant

property was just what we needed. a night off from the kids and some peace and quiet.

log fire and leather sofas to sink into in the bar area

really excellent full english breakfast got the day off to a flying start good quality ingredients and plenty of it

was lovely, room was very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious

at this property on our way from scotland to scarborough to break the journey up for the kids

friendly staff in bar area. great food and beers

with kids this was an issue

if you'd had some kind of kids play area, it would have been the cherry on the cake but we can't have everything

room and bar was warm and friendly

location, there was a beautiful view over breakfast

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

ample parking space i will be back

the food was outstanding both nights, our dinner was excellent and breakfast was the best i'd had in a long time

plenty of parking, good hosts

room,could hear extractor fan from main kitchen ,poor location of kettle and fridge in wardrobe ,possible

not much, was all on point. just shame i missed breakfast ! ud83dude02

and bar staff willing to stay till early hours in morning on bar for us

have been problematic as i could not have the room window open due to the close proximity of the kitchen chiller (

room was next to the 7 exhaust fans above the kitchen so very noisy

everything is really good it is right next door to a golf course and great for country walks

the wifi wasn't that good but i wasn't to bothered about it

clean wifi good and quiet

we were in was very comfortable and impeccably prepared too, with easy access to the reception, bar and restaurants

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

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

lovely quirky-ness to the room lots of space in our room breakfast was delicious locality- very short walk to the witham to see our

lovely warm welcome with a fantastic room and cracking breakfast with excellent covid 19 customer care

breakfast really nice with help your self tea and good selection of coffee

room 9 was away from the sound so great for kids

really friendly staff, great location close to beamish and other activities for kids.

friendly staff, clean, decent equipment in the gym

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

kids eat free

room service available at a reasonable rate

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

the bar / restaurant area has a continental feel

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

the lady on reception/ bar was fantastic and our evening meal was lovley

the best but i dont mind it overall its in a quiet area really good place to stay and take your kids to

the room we had was immaculate and we had a private parking space outside in a small courtyard

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

no phone signal at hotel and wifi is poor

we even managed to get booked in to the garage spa

loved the dickens bar and gardens too

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

excellent dog friendly bar & restaurant

the bar and restaurant were spacious, comfortable and cosy

the restaurant and bar area are really comfortable and welcoming

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

a very welcoming bar with great beers

lovely atmosphere in the bar with the open fire

friendly staff good choice of ales excellent bar meals!

nice bar downstairs, comfortable chairs, warm and a good choice of ale/beers

had lots of character, nice warm cosy bar and a restaurant with nice features.

as per other reviews the rooms are noisy until the bar closes. gi to the bar:)

lack of car parking was the only issue

were told that the room was above the bar and we could expect noise until midnight, which we didn't mind, however on our first night

they dont do breakfast safe parking around the back for motorbikes

wifi good enough to work from

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

easy to find and plenty of free parking available

don't own any pets), parking is good, outside area available is good

nice bar to sit and relax in

easy parking in quiet setting. good breakfast.

the breakfast was extensive, you want for nothing & nothing was a bother for the staff if you wanted to

not keen on having streaky bacon for breakfast

absolutely stunning historical property. amazing bar and unbelievable food.

breakfast was served in the main building and up some fairly steep stairs

the staff could not be more friendly, and the breakfast excellent and beautifully presented

brilliant staff both on reception and in the bar :)

was no room service food on when we got back to the hotel, despite being told from reception we didn't

as a lone female i often have room service however in the gibside i choose to eat in the bar because of the comfortable

staff on reception were great, staff in the bar too

room service no extra charge

freindly staff great location and great pool/gym

kids loved it

30 as next door had a room full of kids and we're so loud also next doors room had a friends across the landing which were also loud

freindly staff great location and great pool/gym

location was excellent. comfee beds, nice pool

kids running around in the corridors late at night parents fault not the hotel a member of staff

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

an early morning bumming noise like laundry machinery.

breakfast was nice

breakfast was very good with lots of choices

really lovely rooms and host. friendly bar too.

evening food in the bar was also very nice

the bar had a very friendly atmosphere at night and the breakfast was great,cooked fresh to order

very friendly service relaxing bar good food liked rooms with own entrance

owners was lovely and welcoming even prepared to let us have an early check in if needed

thing really was after had few drinks asked at bar if could purchase bag of ice to take to my room and wasn t aloud to, bit disappointed as

ev charging was great and convenient

no room service and i think there should be accesse to porn on the tv in the room

free parking and free for dogs

but the staff provided very nice sandwiches with salad & fries on room service