Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel, Durham
Near Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7QX
Guest Rating: 
4.4 / 5
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About the hotel
Close to Durham City, choose this welcoming hotel for a stay to remember in the heart of a 73 acre deer park. Central in North East and close to the A1, Whitworth Hall is convenient for business and leisure across the region.
Standing in 73 acres of parkland with resident red and fallow deer, ornamental lake and historical gardens, Grade II Listed Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel, the former home of Bonnie Bobby Shafto, offers a hospitality experience to remember. With 29 well-appointed bedrooms, comfortable lounges and a choice of three restaurants, this welcoming hotel offers accommodation, dining and functions in the heart of a 73 acre deer park.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Breakfast Buffet,
- Heating,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Gay Friendly.
Activities
- BBQ Facilities.
Services
- Shoe Shine,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Packed Lunches.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 10:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express,
- Diners Card.
Room information
Twin Room more info
All rooms have twin beds and are all individually decorated.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- Ironing Facilities,
- TV,
- Hairdryer,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Double Room more info
All rooms have standard double bed, however we do offer King Size & 4 Poster rooms at a supplement. We are also able to offer family rooms on request. Some rooms have beautiful views over the Deer Park.
Amenities:
- Fan,
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
Whatever the occasion, from a family celebration or a quiet meal for two, to private dining for a group or holding a large conference over several days with a formal dinner, Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel and Shafto's Inn & Restaurant offer the ideal dining experience.
Take morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea in the comfortable lounges. The Four Seasons Restaurant, in the Regency Library (the oldest part of the Hotel) serves classic cuisine and fine wines in sumptuous surroundings. Serving Sunday lunch from 12-2pm and dinner any night of the week from 6.30pm until 9pm, the Four Seasons Restaurant is also available during the daytime for private dining and functions for parties of up to 60. The Silver Buckles Brasserie in the relaxed atmosphere of the light and airy Victorian conservatory offers a French-inspired menu, for something that little bit different. Lunch is served Monday - Saturday 12-2pm and dinner from 6.30pm - 9pm any night of the week. With a private bar and terrace the Silver Buckles Brasserie is ideal for private dining for groups of up to 30. Beside the Victorian Walled garden, and with a lakeside terrace overlooking the deer park, Shafto's Inn & Restaurant completes the full range of dining experiences at Whitworth Hall Country Park. An extensive menu for all the family, served throughout the day, is complemented by special menus for Sunday lunch, Bank Holidays, celebration days and special events such as theme weeks throughout the year. Informal dining at affordable prices.
Directions
Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel is easily accessible from the a1. Rail services are available in Durham and Darlington and domestic and international flights serve Teesside and Newcastle airports.
From the A1 Motorway: At junction 61 take the A688 'Spennymoor'. After joining it, follow A688 'Spennymoor' over 4 roundabouts. At the 5th roundabout, take the 4th exit, turn right towards 'Spennymoor Town Centre'. At the next major roundabout turn left, first exit, 'A688 Bishop Auckland/Middlestone moor'. After a mile turn right at the traffic lights, following brown signs for 'Whitworth Hall Hotel' which is on the right after 1.5 miles.
From Durham: From the A690 towards Crook take the first left after Brancepeth Village 'Spennymoor/Page Bank', following brown signs for 'Whitworth Hall Hotel' which is on the left after 2 miles. There is ample free car parking on site.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation