The hotel is just off the A167 and the A66. Darlington railway station is a 5-minute drive away. Virgin East Coast trains from York take up to 25 minutes or 20 minutes from Durham.
The Blackwell Grange Hotel is set in nine acres of woodland between the historic city of Durham and the North York Moors National Park, described by Lonely Planet as "classic walking country".
The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the market town of Darlington, known for its associations with the birth of railways: the world's first steam-powered passenger railway ran between Shildon and Stockton-on-Tees via Darlington, on the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825. Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum is a 10-minute drive away.
Blackwell Grange Golf Club, an 18-hole golf course extending over 145 acres, is less than a 5-minute drive away. The Victorian South Park, set in 91 acres, is a 10-minute walk away. The park received a multimillion-pound investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and has sensory rock and rose gardens, a lake, a bandstand and a café.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a 40-minute drive away and the hotel is an hour's drive from the city of York.
The on-site Havelock Restaurant offers a varied à la carte menu, and the less-formal Captain Cook's Bar has views over the grounds and golf course. The hotel's facilities include a gym, a pool and saunas. There's also a giant chess set in the garden. There are 109 bedrooms in total -- all designed in neutral tones.
Amenities
General
Bar
Gym / fitness center
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Sauna / Steam Room
No pets allowed
Extra beds (fees apply)
Services
24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Laundry / dry cleaning
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Iron and ironing board
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Bathroom
Hair-dryer
Bathtub (in some rooms)
Parking
Complimentary parking
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom in some rooms
Accessible meeting room
Accessible parking
Accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Please note: Some amenities may not be available in all rooms and some amenities or services incur an additional charge and are subject to change. Please check with the hotel directly.
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 2pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests: Infant's cot/crib available on request, free of charge, for children aged 1 and under. Extra bed available on request: £10 per night for older children and adults. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Additional details: Pets not allowed Check-in time starts at 3pm Check-out time is 11am
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.
Know Before You Go
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Breakfast fee: GBP 10.00 per person (approximately)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Renovations and Closures The following facilities are closed on New Year's Eve (31 December):
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
