A secluded rural retreat, this Jacobean country house hotel with luxury spa and golf course is situated 10 minutes' drive from the A1.
The AA 4-star Headlam Hall Hotel is the 'North East England Small Hotel of the Year 2009 Gold Award Winner'.
It is located in 4 acres of beautiful walled gardens in its own rolling estate in the Teesdale countryside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.
A haven of peace and tranquillity, Headlam Hall Hotel is perfect for work, rest or play.
Hotel informationLocated in 4 acres of beautiful walled gardens in its own rolling estate in the Teesdale countryside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, Headlam Hall is a secluded old world country mansion, 15 minutes' drive from the A1 giving it easy access to many local attractions.
Superb, friendly staff are on hand to help out in any way they can, ensuring you have a peaceful break from everyday life. Whether planning a relaxing day being pampered in the spa, taking in a round of golf or just strolling through the immaculate gardens, Headlam Hall has everything you will need to make your stay a pleasurable experience to look back on with fond memories.
Food & beverage
The serving of good food and wine is at the heart of Headlam Hall with an emphasis on freshly prepared cuisine using the best local produce. The restaurant is set over three rooms with scope for private dining. The superb Orangery offers a classical elegance with a contemporary touch and opens onto a walled patio for al fresco dining and the charming Panelled room offers an intimate and cosy ambiance. There is also a brasserie cafe in the spa serving informal drinks and snacks with views over the golf course. The kitchen team has a number of awards including an AA rosette, Taste Durham Local Champion and Taste Durham Highest Quality Assured.
Area information
The hotel has a whole host of activities you can do on or off-site. The new 2.5 million pound spa at Headlam Hall provides a range of relaxing massages and de-stressing treatments to make you feel like new. Work out in the gym, take a dip in the swimming pool before relaxing in the sauna, hydrotherapy pool and drench shower.
For those guests not wanting to spend the day being pampered in the spa, there is a range of sports on-site from golf (with an equipment shop and a resident PGA pro for tuition if needed), a driving range, pitch and putt, tennis courts, croquet (in summer) and fishing (for guests with their own equipment and NRA licence). The area surrounding Headlam Hall has some of the country's most scenic walks and the hotel offers mountain bike hire with maps available for guests wishing to explore.
Just 4 miles away is the impressive medieval Raby Castle. A short drive away from the castle is High Force, the country's highest and most spectacular waterfall. The Pennines has many attractions, with fantastic views of the English countryside. The Beamish Open air Museum is about 30 minutes' drive away and nearby Newcastle offers great shopping.
Travel information
From the North:
- Leave the A1 at exit 58 (A68 Corbridge).
- Take the A68 west (Bishop Auckland, Corbridge) and go straight on at the roundabout for the A68 (West Auckland).
- Continue for 2.5 miles and turn left at junction onto the B6275.
- Travel a further 2.3 miles to the crossroads and turn right for the B6279 (Staindrop).
- Follow road for 1.6 miles then turn left for Headlam. Travel 0.6 miles to enter Headlam and the hotel is on left after a phone box.
From the South:
- Exit the A1 for the B6275 (Piercebridge).
- Follow the road all the way to Piercebridge and at a T-junction (facing Carlbury Arms) turn left.
- Turn left again onto the A67 and continue for 0.2 miles before turning right for Headlam.
- Follow this road for 2.7 miles then turn right at the junction and continue into Headlam. The hotel is on the right.
Important information
Please note that extra beds can only be accommodated in family rooms or suites.
The 40 en suite rooms at Headlam Hall have style and character. Located in either the Main Hall, Coach House, Spa or ground floor Mews, all the rooms contrast greatly but are finished to a very high standard and furnished with all the modern amenities guests require.
The rooms in the Main Hall are of a traditional style, as befits a 17th century country hotel. Period furnishings and rich, vibrant fabrics give an elegant feel to the large, spacious rooms.
Bedrooms in the Coach House and Mews are more cottage-like in design with bright, soft country colours and handmade wooden furniture, but still in keeping with the elegant feel of the Main Hall.
The Spa rooms are more contemporary and modern with muted, light colours, soft fabrics and original artworks. Every room is designed to provide guests with maximum comfort and enjoyment.
Double Room - Main House
These rooms have period décor and elegant fabrics and furnishings, including some antique pieces, in keeping with a traditional country manor house. Each has a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary mineral water.
Double Room - Coach House
These rooms are decorated in light colours, with local artwork and contemporary wool fabrics. Each has a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary mineral water.
Double Room - The Mews
These rooms are decorated with photographs of the local countryside and contemporary wool fabrics. Each has a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary mineral water.
Two of the Mews bedrooms are suitable for guests with dogs and 2 are suitable for guests wheelchair users.
Twin Room - Coach House
Decorated with light colours, local artwork and contemporary wool fabrics, these rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary mineral water.
Twin Room - The Mews
Attractive ground-floor, cottage-style bedrooms with soft colours, contemporary wool fabrics and photographic art of the local countryside. These 6 rooms are located across the driveway from the Main Hall (umbrellas provided) and have private car parking places immediately outside the door. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, bathrobes, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary mineral water.
Twin Room - Main House
These rooms have period décor and elegant fabrics and furnishings, including some antique pieces, in keeping with a traditional country manor house. Each has a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary mineral water.
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