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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jenifer
United Kingdom“Historical venue. Huge room. Comfy bed. Friendly staff.” - Duncan United Kingdom“Room was lovely. Place is nice very comfortable . Would stay again. Bathroom nice.”
- Penny United Kingdom“V interesting building. Staff were welcoming. 2 well poached eggs at breakfast and a decent dinner. Spa facilities were good. Convenient plug points for chargers.”
- Ian United Kingdom“Room was Great , Breakfast had good choice , Friendly staff”
- Susan United Kingdom“Good value and friendly staff. Good food dinner and very good breakfast.”
- Zoya United Kingdom“Out of the way. Nice clean room and shower. Lot's of character. Breakfast and staff very welcoming.”
- Peter United Kingdom“Beautiful old manor , shame we didn’t get the room we were promised, but the room we had was adequate.”
- Lynda United Kingdom“Staff, room, food, the lovely old building - all great!”
- Gillian United Kingdom“Amazing value for money, Wonderful ambience Loved the grandness and historical aspect Family friendly- we could all be together in a bed room which was spacious, with beautiful decor and clean Excellent location for exploring beautiful Co...”
- Alun United Kingdom“Very nice room, recently renovated and comfortable”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Indian • Italian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Manor House Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Luggage storageAdditional charge
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Indoor swimming poolAdditional charge
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Pool cover
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- SolariumAdditional charge
- Fitness centreAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
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.
