Thank you for considering a visit to Headlam Hall. We are a family owned and run hotel with a philosophy of offering excellent hospitality, tasty food using the best of local produce and a relaxing and enjoyable environment for our guests. Headlam Hall is a wonderful property with great character and beautiful gardens which we are sure that you will enjoy. We also farm the surrounding countryside which provides both a peaceful and picturesque setting for this rural retreat. Our dedicated team of staff look

Headlam Hall was purchased by John & Ann Robinson in 1977 as it was an opportunity to expand their neighbouring farm. At this time the Hall was more of a liability than an asset and was in a poor state of repair with a leaking roof and an overgrown garden that yielded 57 bales of hay on its first cut! It soon became apparent that the Hall needed an income to help with the costs of maintenance and up keep so work began to make the main ground floor rooms and a handful of bedrooms suitable for letting to private parties. In the early days it was very much a low key concern with Ann Robinson doing the cooking for the occasional dinner party and guests often being left to 'fend for themselves' with an honesty bar in the corner of the main lounge. Customers consisted of shoot parties, some local companies including DSRM and Rothmans and occasional visiting families from the USA. We did have the privilege of accommodating some interest guests during this period including Count Cinzano, Count Zanon (an influential figure in Formula 1 in the 70's and 80's), Senator Flowers and the then President of France!

Barnard Castle Barnard Castle town (9 miles): great for speciality shopping, especially antiques, with many antique shops found on 'The Bank'. Other attractions include the Castle itself, managed by English Heritage, and walks along the river. Don't forget to pop into Barnard Castle TIC (Tourist Information) on Flatts Road, where you can get lots more information on attractions and events in the area during your stay. Bowes Museum The Bowes Museum (9 miles): just on the edge of Barnard Castle, this amazing 19th century 'French Chateau' houses the greatest private collection of fine and decorative arts in the north of England. This includes a new Silver & Metals Gallery, and the famous 'Silver Swan' automation. It has frequently changing exhibitions, arts events and also seasonal markets in its grounds. Teesdale Teesdale: A lovely North Pennines Dale (we would say that, it's home to Headlam Hall!), Teesdale also boasts the meandering upper reaches of the River Tees, and numerous characterful villages such as Middleton-in-Teesdale, Cotherstone (home to the popular Cotherstone cheese) and Romaldkirk. Raby Castle Raby Castle (4 miles): One of the largest medieval c