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About this property
From the moment you catch a glimpse of the wonderful 1693 Georgian façade, you know you are somewhere special. The Blackwell Grange Hotel is a stunning 17th Century mansion, which enjoys an enviable setting in the beautiful County Durham countryside. Nestled in wooded parkland on the outskirts of Darlington and located between the North Yorkshire Moors and the Pennines, yet only forty-five minutes from the historic cities of York and Newcastle, Blackwell Grange provides a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. After a busy day exploring the North East, or a day of hectic meetings, relax in the leisure club situated on-site at Blackwell Grange. You can enjoy a dip in the heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, or a workout in the gym – or enjoy a pre-booked treatment in our beauty salon. Dear Guest, To give our facilities an exciting upgrade, we will be closing the Leisure Centre for refurbishment from Sunday, 19th January at 9:00 PM. We hope to see you at our refurbished facilities on 16th April. Please see fine print below for full notice. In Havelock's Restaurant, our experienced team have developed menus using the best fresh produce to ensure that your dining experience is second to none. Taking time to discover new dishes, savour new flavours and taste exquisite wines from around the world is is all part of the Blackwell dining experience. Every one of our talented chefs is passionate about delivering delectable dishes, with outstanding service throughout.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caroline
United Kingdom
“Family room was spacious, huge comfortable beds and very clean bathroom. Breakfast buffet was fabulous, every taste catered for and some items available cooked to order - pancakes, waffles, omelette etc.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Lovely old building, very friendly staff and nice food.” - Keith
United Kingdom
“We stay at this hotel every year as it is convenient for visiting a friend and a relative who are not far away.. We have always found the staff to be very helpful and friendly and the hotel itself is comfortable. The restaurant was excellent this...” - Melita
United Kingdom
“Lovely service and great communication from Julia who really helped make my sons birthday special - THANK YOU” - Lauren
United Kingdom
“Nice comfortable room, shower was powerful and hot. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate with 2 bottles of water. Check in was easy and the room was ready early. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Pool was shut the evening we arrived but that didn’t affect us” - Anthony
United Kingdom
“Parking, friendly receptionist, food. Room and bed were lovely” - Jane
United Kingdom
“The food is absolutely fantastic and not overpriced. The hotel and grounds are beautiful” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Excellent staff, very helpful, arrived early for local event, were allowed to park and leave cases for our late return that night. Cases had been taken to our room for us. Nice touch. Breakfast was exceptional. Bed was so comfy. Highly recommended” - Wendy
United Kingdom
“Beautiful building in a gorgeous setting, didn't really get to see much, as we arrived late. But the breakfast was lovely and the room it was in was lovely. Beds comfy.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Lovely surroundings and beautiful interiors. Very comfortable beds and facilities.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Havelock's
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
The hotel may be hosting a function until 01:00 at the latest.
Please note that dine-in is available upon request and has to be confirmed by the property.
WEDDINGS -Property only ever host one bride per day, regardless of the party size, so we can ensure that they receive our full attention.
Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.
From the 1st August 2022, we will no longer accept cash payments for bedroom bookings. Debit/Credit cards will still be accepted.
Dear Guest,
We hope this message finds you well. We are excited to share some fantastic news about the upcoming developments at the Blackwell Grange Hotel’s Gym and Leisure Centre.
To give our facilities an exciting upgrade, we will be closing the Leisure Centre for refurbishment from Sunday, 19th January at 9:00 PM. Our team is working hard to complete a HALF A MILLION POUND refurbishment, which will bring new and enhanced features to the centre, making your experience even better.
Here’s what you can look forward to when we reopen:
A brand new spa offering ultimate relaxation
New treatment rooms for a range of luxurious treatments
Updated gym and leisure facilities to further elevate your fitness journey
We hope to see you at our refurbished facilities on 16th April.
We can’t wait to share these exciting improvements with you and provide an enhanced environment for all of our valued members.
Thank you for your understanding during this time of transformation.
We are confident that you’ll be thrilled with the new amenities, and we look forward to welcoming you back to an even better leisure experience.
Should you have any questions or need further details, please feel free to reach out to us.
Warm regards,
Team Blackwell