About this property
A charming English manor house close to the A1 road. WiFi is free in public areas and food is served all day. Built on foundations which date back to the 12th Century, the hotel is reputed to have been Henry VIII’s hunting lodge and home to the Eden family. It houses secret passages and even a friendly ghost or two! Set in its own landscaped grounds and equipped with multi-functional rooms, it is an ideal base for exploring County Durham's many attractions. These include Durham Cathedral and Castle, the Durham Dales, Bishop Auckland, and Barnard Castle. The Manor House Hotel is a dog friendly hotel and dogs are more than welcome to come into our bar/lounge/brasserie areas. We only have certain rooms that cater for dogs these are located in our courtyard and are our double or twin rooms. There is a £10 charge per night per dog, this can be added upon booking to settle on check in. Please notify the team as early as possible if you plan to bring your lovely dog with you. Please note that access to our spa facilities (including gym) is not included in your booking, but you are more than welcome to enjoy the recently refurbished facilities for a small charge of £20 per person, per day, per night, which includes spa access on day of arrival (and use of our sauna, steam room, pool, jacuzzi and relaxation area), as well as robe and towel hire.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Laura
United Kingdom“Love the old Manor House vibe for the bedrooms and really enjoyed the spa facilities”- David United Kingdom“Staff were really great and very welcoming throughout. Our room was very spacious in a lovely older part of the hotel. The hotel was very atmospheric with some really interesting and quirky rooms. We had a really enjoyable evening meal.”
- Carol United Kingdom“Beautiful hotel, a little tired in places to be expected being a old building. Lots of history”
- Barbara United Kingdom“The character it’s a charming old Manor House with lots of wood panelling. Very comfortable bed and pillows, quiet location during the night, my room was at the back of the property, delicious breakfast, well cooked, the only disappointment was a...”
- Richard United Kingdom“Very old world charm, looked like something out of the set of the bbc comedy Ghosts”
- Annette United Kingdom“A beautiful old property wonderfully brought up to date without losing character. Very cosy; lovely grounds; fantastic staff. The spa is a great bonus”
- Yvonne United Kingdom“We often stay here so we are used to the lovely hotel and village”
- Jane United Kingdom“Comfortable, personal, staff friendly and helpful, excellent location.”
- Rachel United Kingdom“The spa was wonderful and the breakfast was lovely with a great variety.”
- Gary United Kingdom“95% of the staff I met were fab, including Ronnie the gardener! Very friendly, helpful, down to earth and clearly enjoy their jobs. The spa facilities were a dream, and my massage was wonderful, which was on offer for residents. The bed was VERY...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Indian • Italian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
A pre-authorisation of GBP 100 is required on arrival for incidentals. There will be a damage inspection of the accommodation on departure.
Please note spa access is not included in our basic rates but can be added at any point for £20.00pp for access on the day of arrival.
Please inform Manor House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
