Headlam Hall, Darlington (Durham)

Headlam Hall is a Jacobean manor house standing in four acres with spa and golf course.

Summary

17th century buildings
Breakfast included
Free car parking (on site)
No smoking

Facilities

Free broadband access
Shared gardens
Tennis court
Gym
Swimming pool
Spa
Children's cots
Children's games
Children's highchairs

Food and Drinks

Restaurant
Tea room
English breakfast (included)
Lunch available (at additional cost)
Dinner available (at additional cost)
Bar
Picnic area

Nearby recreations

Recommended walks
Pub (a short drive)
Museums (a short drive)
Historic houses
Gardens
Golf course (walking distance)
Tennis courts (walking distance)
Recommended restaurants (a short drive)
Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

Recently voted North East Small Hotel of the Year 2009, Headlam Hall is a Jacobean manor house standing in four acres of walled gardens in the picturesque countryside of Lower Teesdale. This independent hotel, spa and golf course offers the best of northern hospitality and is well located as a base for visiting the regions main tourist attractions. There are forty luxurious bedrooms, an award winning restaurant, a superb spa and a challenging nine hole golf course.

History to the present day

Headlam Hall was built in the mid 17th Century and has a rich history of ownership including the Birbeck family, Brocket family and Lord & Lady Gainford. It has been a hotel since 1979 under the ownership of the Robinson family who have farmed at Headlam for four generations. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described Headlam Hall as "a perfect example of a medium sized manor house of stone, Jacobean on one side and of eighteenth century on the others".

Food and Drinks

Breakfast is served 7.00am - 10.00am Mon-Sat and 8.00am - 10.00am Sundays. Lunch is served 12.00pm - 2.00pm daily and dinner 7pm - 9pm daily.

The team of Chefs enjoy an excellent reputation for producing tasty and imaginative modern British dishes utilising the best of seasonal locally sourced produce, including ingredients from the Hall gardens. This has resulted in awards including Taste Durham Highest Quality Assured, Local Champion and AA rosette.

Food is served in either the intimate Panelled Room or the superb new Orangery Restaurant with professional, friendly service to create a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. An extensive wine list includes classical French and exciting New World wines at sensible prices to accompany your meal. There is excellent scope for private dining in one of the three rooms suitable for parties of six to forty for either lunch or dinner.

Grounds and gardens

The four acres of walled gardens are a tranquil haven from the modern world with ancient beech hedges, colourful herbaceous borders, flowing waters and extensive lawns. The gardens also include a charming rose garden, vegetable and herb patches supplying the kitchens and a tennis court. Beyond the garden lies the challenging nine hole golf course and then over two hundred and fifty acres of farming estate.

Other facilities

The superb spa has been designed to reflect the surrounding countryside with natural colours, stone, wood and beautiful views. There is a 15m pool, outdoor hydrotherapy spa, sauna, steam room, fully equipped gym and five luxurious treatment rooms where a range of massages, facials and beauty treatments are available. There is also a spa lounge and brasserie where guests can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink overlooking the countryside. The nine-hole golf course is set over mature rolling pastureland with an abundance of natural hazards. The greens have all been constructed to USGA specification and a ten bay covered driving range provides practice facilities with a resident PGA professional for tuition.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Headlam Hall Hotel Gainford Darlington Co Durham, Durham, DL2 3HA, United Kingdom

Check In: 2.30pm Check Out: 11.00am

Directions: Headlam is located two miles north of Gainford off the A67 Darlington to Barnard Castle road.

More photos of Headlam Hall, Darlington

Main Lawn	Bedroom	Lounge	Family Room	Orangery Restaurant
Main Lounge	The Courtyard	Golf Course	Gym