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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
The hotel has lots of history, and the staff were amazing. The breakfast and dinners were lovely. Great location.
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything.. from checking in to leaving the next morning, couldn't fault anything
Jayne
United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 United States
The breakfast was fantastic and the staff even greater. Great food. Great atmosphere.
Susan
United States United States
Room was huge and bathroom was as well. Old with history!
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
the property has recently been renovated and facilities are now a high standard. staff and food were excellent

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Indian • Italian
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Manor House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.