Headlam Hall Hotel, Nr Darlington

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.

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.

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 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.

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.