About
Surrounded by acres of gardens and just 20.6 miles away from Durham, Hotel Headlam Hall offers elegant and comfortable accommodation with 40 en-suite rooms, a restaurant, bar/lounge together with a 9-hole golf course and luxury spa. Free on-site parking is also available.
The rooms feature flat-screen TV’s, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi. The upgraded suites have air-conditioning units and iPod docks.
Guests staying at Hotel Headlam Hall can test their golfing skills on the on-site golf course or have a dip in the indoor swimming pool or the Jacuzzi both located in the fully-equipped spa centre.
Seasonal dishes and fresh local produce feature on the restaurant’s menus together with an extensive list of fine wines and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The market town of Darlington is a ten-minute drive away whilst the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland are also close by.
Positive Reviews
positive:
High quality on-site facilities.
Guests were very complimentary about the spa facilities as well as the on-site golf course. The 9-hole course was described as well maintained whilst the swimming pool together with the Jacuzzi and steam rooms were said to be very clean and a thoroughly e
positive:
Impressive quality and choice of food.
All the meals served at the hotel have been described as very tasty and beautifully presented. The menus were complimented for the variety of dishes on offer and for featuring mainly locally sourced ingredients
positive:
Comfortable and relaxing communal rooms.
Many of the guests enjoyed spending time in the communal areas such as the bar and the lounge with comfy chairs and open fires. The dining rooms, particularly the one located in the conservatory, have been described as light and airy and lovely places to
Negative Reviews
negative:
A bit of a wait at the bar.
The service at the bar has been described by some of the guests as rather slow and disorganised. Guests objected to waiting longer than expected to get their drinks and the bar can become overcrowded when there are wedding parties held at the hotel.
negative:
Too few loungers.
Guests who wanted to sit by the pool were disappointed to find only a handful of loungers which were often taken as the pool is very popular with residents as well as day guests. The pool and surrounding area can get crowded when there are events held at
negative:
Some rooms too far from reception.
Rooms located in the new development which also houses the spa centre is separated from the main hotel by the car park. Some guests complained about having to cross the car park in order to get to the dining rooms and the reception area.