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About this property
Originally built in 1835, The Croft Hotel is situated in the historic village of Croft-on-Tees, overlooking the River Tees. Free parking and free WiFi are available at the hotel. The hotel combines period features with modern décor. Each room has an en suite bathroom, a work desk, TV, hairdryer as well as tea/coffee making facilities and Egyptian cotton bed linen. Some rooms have beautiful views of Croft Bridge and St Peter's Church, supposedly where Lewis Carroll was inspired to write Alice in Wonderland. The on-site restaurant serves up a range dishes, specialising in traditional English cuisine but with contemporary influences. They are committed to using locally sourced produce wherever possible and there is also a range of bar snacks and packed lunches available. There are also some dedicated function rooms available for business conferences, weddings and other special occasions. Despite its quiet location, The Croft Hotel is only 8 minutes’ drive from the centre of Darlington, 7 minutes from the A1 and 15 minutes from Teesside International Airport. Popular nearby attractions include Croft Circuit, which is only a 6-minute drive away. Darlington Railway Museum is 5 miles away, while Richmond Castle is 10.6 miles away from The Croft Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- David
United Kingdom
“Very welcoming & helpful staff including at Reception & dining room team Comfortable lounge area Spacious bedroom & very comfortable bed” - Weather
United Kingdom
“Wonderful location .decor of hotel very nice. Relaxed atmosphere” - Stuart
United Kingdom
“Nice ambiance , large clean double room and bathroom. Restaurant was really nice and the staff were very pleasant and friendly.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“All staff from bar to cleaners were exceptionally polite and eager to help in any way. The reception staff in particular were incredibly helpful and kind” - Jennifer
United Kingdom
“Lovely setting and beautiful inside. Particularly the bar and restaurant area” - Jason
United Kingdom
“Outstandingly helpful and friendly staff. They made provision for us to have a late meal, which we thoroughly enjoyed and went above and beyond. Our room was upgraded, which again exceeded expectations, with a particularly comfortable bed. Good...” - Jane
United Kingdom
“The rooms were well equipped and great mattress and pillows, not particulary big but I was there only one night” - Raymond
United Kingdom
“Independent hotel in a great location, lots of parking. Friendly staff and rooms were great.” - Graham
United Kingdom
“Quiet location beside a beautiful bridge over the Tees and a charming village Food was excellent, as were the staff” - Maxwell
United Kingdom
“Amazing old feature building with super wide stairways and huge wooden beams, tasty food and helpful staff”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 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
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Croft 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.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.