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Brancepeth Castle Guide 2016 Premier Inn, Freemans Place, Walkergate, Durham DH1 1SQ Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankland Lane, City of Durham, DH1 5TA Tel: +44 (0)871 527 8338 Tel: +44 (0)191 3727200 Email: [email protected] www.premierinn.com www.radissonblu.com History, culture and entertainment come together at Premier Inn Hotel Durham City Overlooking the River Wear, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham presents a prime location. Centre - less than half a mile from the World Heritage Centre by the River Weir. Our 207 well-kept, modern guest rooms and suites offer 4-star amenities. Collage Business hot spots such as the University, Passport Office and North Durham Hospital restaurant serves dinner with a variety of international and regional cuisines. Choose are also close at hand. Get into Durham's spirit with a visit to its famous Cathedral. Or from sizzling steaks, British favourites or a great burger. The kids’ menu makes Collage get under its skin at the city's Norman Castle, home to University College, Durham. a popular family location, as well. The Bar serves lunch and great drinks early into the With a packed events calendar year round - including the Great North Run, Miners' morning. Enjoy helpful services like on-site parking, Express Laundry and One Touch Gala and more - this makes a perfect central retreat, complete with comfy beds and a Service. Over 1,000 square metres of meeting space and 11 meeting rooms fulfil the tasty Thyme restaurant on-site. *Chargeable parking. *Free WiFi. needs of business and event planners for all types of meetings and social occasions. *Located in the centre of Durham. The Royal Oak, 1 Commercial Street, Durham, DH7 9BN Tel: +44 (0)191 373 4224 Email: [email protected] The Town House Durham, 34 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN www.royaloak-cornsay.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)191 384 1037 Fax: (0)191 384 3348 Just a 20-minute drive from historic Durham and only 6 miles from Brancepeth Castle Email: [email protected] www.thetownhousedurham.co.uk Golf Club, The Royal Oak is a family-run hotel offering a traditional restaurant, a bar, We have 11 rooms including our secret garden apartments. All our rooms have been and free WiFi throughout. The hotel has wonderful views of the County Durham individually designed and are sumptuous, relaxing and indulgent. All our rooms have countryside. Guests can enjoy classic home-cooked meals in the pub restaurant. The bar under floor heating, flat screen TV, tea & coffee facilities, complimentary water, and offers a range of light snacks, real local ales and fine wines, and there is also a games a hairdryer. The bathrooms also include complimentary Molton Brown products and we area with darts and a pool table. With free private parking, The Royal Oak Hotel is use Egyptian cotton linens. Choose from our full range of classic and original within a 35-minute drive of lively Newcastle and Gateshead. The Yorkshire Dales and cocktails all made individually by our professionally trained mixoligists, also try our Northumberland National Park are both within an hour’s drive. *Bar *Free Internet extensive range of UK, European and craft American bottled beers, and our full range access (wireless) in public areas *Ironing facilities *Restaurant *Room service. of champagne, wines and spirits. Opulent decor in a hotel with plush bedrooms and claw-foot bathtubs, plus an upscale restaurant. BEST WESTERN Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor, Durham, DL16 7QX Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN Tel: +44 (0)1388 811772 Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)191 3866821 www.bw-whitworthhall.co.uk www.marriott.co.uk Just 3 miles from Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, Whitworth Hall is a lovely Grade II With luxury accommodation, on-site dining, and impeccable service, the Durham listed country hotel oozing warmth and character. Within its own deer park with Marriott Hotel Royal County inspires memorable visits in the North East of England. ornamental lake and attractive gardens there's plenty of space in which to relax after a Our hotel, part of which dates back to the 17th century, offers modern amenities while round or two of golf. The Library Restaurant is open for evening dinner and Sunday preserving the building's historic charm. Make yourself comfortable in one of our rooms lunch; the Brasserie is open daily for casual dining or there's the delightful Garden and suites, which feature plush bedding, high-speed Internet, and 24-hour room service. Room for daytime snacks and afternoon tea. There are 29 supremely comfortable Many rooms also offer views of the city centre and the river. Other hotel amenities bedrooms, individually decorated and many with glorious views across the surrounding include an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Enjoy light bites and cocktails at Bar 1815 parkland. Reduced green fees for both Brancepeth Castle and Bishop Auckland Golf or on the Terrace, and British fare at No 59 Old Elvet. Host your event in one of our Clubs are offered. The historic city of Durham is close by. light-filled suites; we'll help you make your gathering here in the city centre special. The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Croxdale Bridge, Croxdale, Durham, DH1 3SP Tel: +44 (0)191 378 3780 Email: [email protected] www.strhotels.co.uk/honest-lawyer-hotel/ Set close to the banks of the River Wear, our unique hotel offers a comfortable stay in rural surroundings with Durham’s history, arts, culture and shopping just minutes away. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club We pride ourselves on our individuality, and our friendly staff, most of whom are from Brancepeth Village the local area, offer the kind of genuine welcome for which the North East is known. All our 51 individual bedrooms are furnished in calm, contemporary style to provide a Durham peaceful haven and a restful night's sleep. Bedrooms are offered on a room only basis and our sumptuous full English and continental breakfast is served daily in Bailey's DH7 8EA restaurant. Bailey's is our highly regarded, AA Rosette formal dining restaurant and is open from Noon until 9.30pm Monday-Saturday and until 8.30pm on Sundays. Tel: +44 (0)191 3780075 Highfield Hotel, 101 Durham Rd, East Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9QT Tel: +44 (0)191 5120905 Email: [email protected] www.highfieldhoteldurham.co.uk Email: [email protected] The Manor is a well situated for Seascale Golf Club and a comfortable country village pub, providing good quality food and en-suite accommodation. The pub also offers a www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk private beer garden and pool room with both sky sports and BT sports available. Cask marque awarded. Free private parking, free wi-fi and large flat screen sky sports and BT sports available at The Manor. Scenic walks can be enjoyed less than 15 minutes’ drive away in the Lake District National Park. A flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each traditionally furnished room. All rooms also have a private bathroom with either a bath or a shower and a selection of high quality toiletries. Lounge bar and restaurant serving a variety of traditional home-cooked food. www.hotelsneargolfcourses.co.uk Premier Inn The Royal Oak Whitworth Hall Hotel The Honest Lawyer Hotel Marriott Royal County Hotel The Highfield Hotel The Town House Radisson Blu Hotel.
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