Rockliffe Hall  

Set on the riverwalk in Darlington, on the banks of the River Tees. A 1-minute drive from Rockliffe Hotel Spa and about 6 minutes from Blackwell Grange Golf Club, with Croft Circuit and Darlington Arena also close by. Yorkshire Dales is ~12.6 miles and North York Moors ~17.8 miles. Durham Teesside Airport is roughly 12.7 km away; Newcastle Airport about 75.8 km.

Housed on a restored 18th‑century estate, this five red star resort feels like a destination in itself. There are 61 individually decorated guestrooms with espresso makers, flat-screen TVs, Egyptian cotton sheets, separate tubs and rainfall showers, designer toiletries, laptop safes, desks, bathrobes and slippers. The property closes briefly between December 24–27.

World-class spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, plus a health club/fitness centre and an outdoor pool. Three restaurants, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar keep things lively, and a complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:00. Complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, gift shop/newsstand and free valet parking round out the stay — wake up to river-breeze mornings on a grand estate.

Nine well-equipped meeting rooms and event facilities make this a strong choice for conferences and corporate retreats. Helpful on-site services include complimentary Wi‑Fi, express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry, a 24-hour front desk and valet parking.

Three on-site dining options include The Orangery — a 3AA Rosette restaurant with menus by head chef Paul Nicholson — plus a coffee shop/café and poolside bar. 24-hour room service is available, and a complimentary English breakfast is served every morning.