Hotel Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham
Brancepeth, Spennymoor, DL16 7QX, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 423 reviews)
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Reception staff friendly and rooms we'll equipped with sanitiser and we'll versed with the corona virus guidelines. Clean rooms which gave a positive feel without giving any anxiousness which is apparent during all of this these day's. Food great with good choices Which gave an overall pleasant stay. Well worth visiting to make you feel relaxed.
United KingdomExcellent breakfast, beautiful location, comfortable bed.
United Kingdomwe had bed breakfast room fab breakfast excellent all staff very good really look after you nothing any trouble food excellent to
United KingdomWarmth of building and also warmth of greeting when booking in
United KingdomThe hotel is a hidden treasure it’s grounds are wonderful the deer around the park make it enchanting the story and history of the hotel are mind blowing of who owned it to stories of its past the interior is fantastic the four poster bed in the shaftoe room 1 and the decor was beautiful we would recommend this hotel to anyone 10 out or ten
United KingdomThe staff are absolutely incredible, they really cannot do any more for you. Fantastic stay!
United Kingdombeautiful interiors and lovely surroundings. staff were very helpful .
United KingdomLovely place to stay. Highly recommend it! When we arrived we greeted with a friendly receptionist who was more than happy to help. Lovely grounds- Pitt the rain stopped us going for a longer walk. Very romantic when walking around.
United KingdomBeautiful place ,, great little one night break ,
United KingdomRoom 12 lovely ,bathroom huge with a double jacuzzi bath ,4 poster bed very comfortable,view from the room very plesent. Breakfast was 10/10, staf very helpful . Deer park and walk around the grounds was most enjoyable...
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Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham 4-star hotel
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Situated 6.7 miles south of Durham city centre and close to the A1, the welcoming Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham is set in the heart of a 73-acre deer park.
The parkland setting is home to a herd of fallow deer, an ornamental lake and historical gardens. The Grade II listed Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham has a restaurant, as well as free parking and free WiFi internet access.
The hotel is the former home of 'Bonny Bobby Shafto', an 18th-century member of parliament mentioned in an English folk song.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
Health & hygiene
Guests love...
“friendly staff”
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“beautiful grounds”
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“food excellent”
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet
Good coffee!
Free WiFi
Free parking available at the hotel
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What's nearby *
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Auckland Castle3.1 miles
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Bishop Auckland Golf Club3.3 miles
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Ustinov College4.2 miles
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Mount Oswald Golf Club4.3 miles
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Durham University4.6 miles
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Durham Services A14.7 miles
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Institute for Computational Cosmology4.8 miles
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Bill Bryson Library4.9 miles
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Durham Cathedral5 miles
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Palace Green Library5.2 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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Asda Supermarket3.2 miles
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Durham Indoor Market Market8 miles
Closest airports *
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Durham Tees Valley Airport15.9 miles
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Newcastle International Airport23 miles
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Leeds Bradford International Airport58 miles
Most popular landmarks *
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Lumley Castle10.6 miles
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Beamish Museum12.1 miles
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RetryThe Library Restaurant
Cuisine: British, Local
Open for: Dinner
The Brasserie
Cuisine: British, Local
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Garden Room
Cuisine: British, Local
Open for: High tea
Facilities of Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Secured parking
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Bridal suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Safety features
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered 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
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Cot upon request
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Cot upon request
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Extra bed upon request
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£10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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£10 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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FAQs about Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham
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The prices at Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Check-in at Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham by:
- Car 40min
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Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham has 3 restaurants:
- The Library Restaurant
- The Brasserie
- Garden Room
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secured parking
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham include:
- Double
- Twin
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Guests staying at Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park - Durham can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
