A beautiful 16th century house set in 67 acres of parkland with extensive leisure facilities and 9-hole par 72 golf course. Real ales and good food are served throughout the day in the traditional Stables Country Pub located in the hotel grounds: an ideal choice for business lunches and informal dinners. In the evening, you may prefer to linger over the delicious dishes served in the intimate setting of Hugos restaurant, AA rosette awarded for fine dining. Or if you prefer to unwind in privacy, you can take advantage of our 24-hour room service. The extensive leisure facilities include a golf course, indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna, jacuzzi and two gyms, a solarium and beauty salon. The dales and some great walking country is within a 30 minute drive of the hotel.For those seeking less strenuous pursuits, excellent shopping can be found in Darlington, Richmond and the Gateshead Metro Centre as well as many other local attractions.Leisure Club Refurbishment: The entire Leisure Club at the hotel will be closed for refurbishment between 5th March and 5th April 2007. EXTENDED UNTIL 16APR07PLEASE NOTEThere will be refurbishments to Stables Country Pub so that will be closed during 08th January 2008 to End of February 2008, also there will be no sky sports channels to to the refurbishment of stables country pub.