Curated luxury hotels in Newton Aycliffe

• Top-of-the-range spa
• Restaurant, lounge & bar
• Countryside location

This 17th-century manor turned hotel is nestled within 26 acres of grounds in County Durham, a half an hour drive from pretty Durham city centre. Redworth Hall Hotel is every inch the classic country retreat. Even its spa is aptly named The Retreat. And what a spa it is.

The Retreat houses a 14-metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are ESPA treatments on the menu, and there’s a hair salon for extra pampering. It’s also home to an impressive gym with Technogym equipment and a timetable of HIIT, Pilates, dance and yoga classes.

When it comes to wining and dining, there’s the 1744 Restaurant. It’s a refined place, offering meals like beef bourguignon, grilled salmon and ribeye steak. You can even dine al fresco when the weather’s nice. There’s also a casual dining lounge by the spa, where you can eat in your robe and slippers. After dinner, the Cocktail Bar & Lounge is a must.

With a stay at The Impeccable Pig in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hardwick Park and Sedgefield Racecourse. This luxury inn is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Windlestone Hall Country Park.

Located in Darlington, Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is within a 15-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church and Raby Castle. This spa hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Darlington Civic Theatre.

A stay at Hardwick Hall Hotel places you in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, steps from Hardwick Park and a 2-minute drive from Sedgefield Racecourse. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Durham University and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

With a stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Darlington, just a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 6 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Raby Castle.

With a stay at The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Hardwick Park and within a 5-minute drive of Sedgefield Racecourse. This bed & breakfast is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Windlestone Hall Country Park.

Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

Located in Darlington, Rockliffe Hall is on the riverwalk – a 1-minute drive from Rockliffe Hotel Spa and 6 minutes from Blackwell Grange Golf Club. This golf hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from North York Moors National Park.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Durham, just a 5-minute walk from Durham Indoor Market and 5 minutes by foot from St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Durham Castle.

With a stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham in Durham, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Crook Hall and Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Gala Theatre Durham. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

When you stay at Farnley Tower Guesthouse in Durham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Durham Castle.

A stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County places you in the heart of Durham, within a 5-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Durham Castle.

With a stay at OYO The Townhouse in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. This inn is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Durham Castle.

Centrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear.

Each room at Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel features a flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer views of the River Wear and upgraded bathroom facilities.

Cast Iron restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast. The Cast Iron Bar, along with the Terrace, serves a selection of sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts along with classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks.

The hotel offers an indoor gym accessible to hotel guests 24 hours.

The hotel is 13 miles from Sunderland and less than 20 miles from the centre of Newcastle. High Force Waterfall is 36 miles away and Beamish Museum can be reached in 15 minutes by car.

Dogs are welcome and T&C's apply. Maximum of 2 dogs per room. An anti-allergy deep cleaning fee of £30 for 1 dog and £50 for 2 dogs will apply. For stays longer than 7 days, there will be additional weekly fee of £50. Maximum of two dogs per room applies.

Located in Durham, within 12 km of Lumley Castle and 20 km of Beamish Museum, Victoria inn provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 25 km from Stadium of Light, 26 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and 27 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The inn features family rooms.

Theatre Royal is 27 km from the inn, while MetroCentre is 29 km away. Teesside International Airport is 39 km from the property.

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Experience the north of England's most iconic resort destination. Set within a beautiful 365 acre estate on the County Durham and North Yorkshire border, Rockliffe Hall boasts one of the largest spas in the country, an 18 hole championship golf course and award-winning food.

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Please note the Old Hall including The Orangery is currently Closed for Refurbishment