Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Just outside Durham in Carrville, minutes from Adventure Valley and a short drive to Durham Castle, Palace Green and Durham University. About 37 km from Newcastle International Airport. This golf hotel is pet-friendly and family-friendly — perfect for course days and city sightseeing.

Around 128 thoughtfully simple rooms with air conditioning, LCD TVs, safes, desks and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Bathrooms range from shower/tub combos to separate deep-soak bathtubs; many rooms offer bathrobes and slippers. Warm, classic décor and daily housekeeping keep things easy and comfortable.

Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials; three indoor and two outdoor pools; on-site golf course and a health club/fitness centre. Additional touches include a sauna, steam room, solarium, arcade/game room, poolside bar, concierge services, free on-site parking and transfer options. Kids have a playroom and a tour desk to book local excursions.

Business centre and five meeting rooms/conference spaces, plus dry cleaning and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the property.

Four on-site restaurants — including an on-property carvery — plus five bars and a poolside bar. 24-hour room service and full breakfasts are available for a fee, with casual, hearty options that suit families and golfers alike.