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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- John
United Kingdom“Pleasant staff and a large warm room - we had to put the heating on although it was summer! A very good situation - convenient parking and close bus stops.” - Pauline United Kingdom“The hotel has lots of history, and the staff were amazing. The breakfast and dinners were lovely. Great location.”
- Gillian United Kingdom“Everything.. from checking in to leaving the next morning, couldn't fault anything”
- Jayne United Kingdom“Great staff. Lovely location. Full of character. Travelled with my dog. Extremely dog friendly: actually the most dog-friendly hotel I've stayed in. Pet can stay with you if you eat in the brasserie. Usually you get a "doggy" room. Which I find...”
- Karen United Kingdom“The hotel is lovely. We had booked a Spa day including Sunday lunch, which was delicious. Our room was comfortable and very clean.”
Steven United Kingdom“A clever blend of the historic and the modern, especially in the restaurant. We had a "small double" room, which was adequate for a two night stay. The spa facilities were excellent. The food in the restaurant was excellent and well presented. Our...”- Chris United Kingdom“Lovely old manor house, lots of character, fantastic freshly cooked breakfast with plenty of options other than the standard full English. Would have been nice to stay longer”
- Rudy
United States“The breakfast was fantastic and the staff even greater. Great food. Great atmosphere.” - Susan United States“Room was huge and bathroom was as well. Old with history!”
- Sara United Kingdom“the property has recently been renovated and facilities are now a high standard. staff and food were excellent”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Indian • Italian
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
A pre-authorization of GBP 100 is required on arrival for incidentals. There will be a damage inspection of the accommodations 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
