Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa is a 200-year-old mansion set in 10 acres of private estate in Northumberland, England's northernmost county.
Bamburgh, "Northumberland's most dramatic castle" (Lonely Planet), is around 20 minutes' drive from the hotel, while the Holy Island of Lindisfarne -- a tidal island off the northeast coast of England -- is around 30 minutes' drive away. The edge of the 400 square-mile Northumberland National Park is around 30 minutes' drive away.
The AA Hotel Guide 2019 praises the hotel's "luxuriously furnished" and "very attractive" interior. The entrance hall has an impressive carved-wood staircase, while the 2-AA-Rosette restaurant features ornate ceilings, chandeliers and a stone fireplace.
Spa and leisure facilities include a gym, an indoor swimming pool, two spa baths, a sauna and a steam room. Guests can relax in the Morning Room or in the Library, which has over 2000 books. Outside, the gardens include a yew-tree maze and a paved terrace where afternoon tea is served in fine weather.
Bedrooms are "light-filled, ridiculously large - even the so-called standard 'classic' - and handsomely furnished with carved bedsteads, wardrobes and dressing tables" (The Daily Telegraph). Standard Rooms (Classic and Coach House) are split between the main house and the coach house, a short walk away. Executive Rooms are in the main house. Wi-Fi is free.
Amenities
General
Infant cots / cribs
Bar
Newspaper / magazines
Extra beds / roll away beds
Gym / fitness center
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Sauna / Steam Room
Pet-friendly
Spa
100% smoke-free
Services
24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Beauty treatments / massages (fees apply)
Room amenities
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Iron and ironing board
Sitting area
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Bathroom
Hair-dryer
Luxury toiletries
Bathtub or shower
Parking
Complimentary parking
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom in some rooms
Accessible meeting room
Accessible parking
Accessible path of travel
Accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm. Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests: Extra bed not available for older children and adults. Please use the Special Request field to confirm the age of the third guest. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel. See room descriptions and rate policies for information about room occupancy and prices. Extra guest charges will apply as follows: £25 per night for children 15 or under. Breakfast is included.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request and will be charged at £20 per pet per stay. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel.
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Enjoyed This
(111 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Guyzance Hall Limited (t/a Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa) over the past 15 months.
The only minor comment I’d like to say about the hotel was the time we had to wait for our food during our evening meal. It was a good half hour between courses - way too long.
Janet30. Apr 2019Wakefield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quite location, lovely rooms, excellent food
Kathleen28. Apr 2019Sheffield, United Kingdom
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The atmosphere is relaxed but stylish and lovely grounds
Peter27. Apr 2019Fleetwood, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food
Other Comments
Thanks for a fantastic stay
Paul19. Apr 2019Bingley, United Kingdom
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Amazing hotel. Full of character and period features. Excellent food. Great spa
graham18. Apr 2019Dunbar, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff,the food,the pool,the room and the hotel decor.
Other Comments
Could not be better.
Martin15. Apr 2019Scarborough, United Kingdom
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It was very dog friendly, beautiful setting, lovely area, gorgeous large room, delicious dinner. The place is very well maintained and very clean. Friendly bar and reception staff.
Other Comments
Felt like they needed more staff at the start of dinner service & at breakfast. The library was the only dog friendly communal area and it could have done with staff checking if any drinks were required and additional tables. A floor lamp in the room would have been useful.
Caroline Ratky15. Apr 2019Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Everything - lovely hotel, room was great & package was excellent value
Other Comments
Friendly staff and good spa facilities
Karen14. Apr 2019Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Very comfortable hotel and the room was excellent. Very quiet. The evening dinner was exceptional although the service as a tad slow! Beautiful, well kept grounds. Staff polite and attentive.
Sheila12. Apr 2019Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Food was excellent
Other Comments
Better to book a table half an hour earlier than planning to eat, as there can be a 40 minute or so wait between making an order and going through to the table. The food is superb though
Marion09. Apr 2019Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Couldn't fault anything.
Other Comments
The room was spacious and comfortable. The hotel was impressive with lovely grounds, although the maze was a bit soggy underfoot at this time of year. Wish we'd been there longer to take advantage of the library. The staff were all helpful and pleasant and the food was first rate.
Elizabeth A07. Apr 2019Ripon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good food; clean bedroom
Other Comments
Lack of atmosphere and poor service; spa lighting and seating is poor
susan07. Apr 2019Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom
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Chilled but sophisticated atmosphere, yet completely down to earth. Staff were amazing. House and grounds beautiful.
Other Comments
Will definitely go back.
Georges06. Apr 2019Ilkley, United Kingdom
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The staff members at Doxford were wonderful and did everything possible to enhance our stay. It really was service with a smile.
Other Comments
Doxford Hall is well-placed for anyone wishing to explore the Northumberland coast. The rooms are beautiful, with comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms.
Brian05. Apr 2019Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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The staff were so helpful and friendly. The food and service were excellent.
Other Comments
The bedroom was very nice however the pillows were very flat and uncomfortable
Lynne05. Apr 2019Holmfirth, United Kingdom
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The whole experience really. A little bit of luxury. 1 night not long enough.
Joe04. Apr 2019Stornoway, United Kingdom
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Fab food and great location
04. Apr 2019Halifax, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Surroundings, quality of room, food, service and location.
Mick03. Apr 2019Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Everything from start toend
Other Comments
Relaxing spa break
Sandra03. Apr 2019Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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Great food and very relaxing environment.
Neil02. Apr 2019darlington, United Kingdom
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Immaculate hotel. Large rooms with excellent amenities.
Couldn’t fault anything. W had a brilliant few days
Roger27. Mar 2019Sheffield, United Kingdom
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nice public rooms
john27. Mar 2019UlcebyUlceby, United Kingdom
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Ambience
Adrian26. Mar 2019Harrogate, United Kingdom
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Staff were all extremely helpful and pleasant.beautiful hall very calm and peaceful.beautifully well kept gardens.
ANNE24. Mar 2019Thirsk, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The evening meal in the restaurant
Peter23. Mar 2019Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Grandeur
philip23. Mar 2019Whitby, United Kingdom
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Total relaxation, very good food and perfect location.
Other Comments
I wouldn’t go if I wanted a spa experience.
Ann21. Mar 2019Penrith, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food
Other Comments
hot stone massage was fantastic.
Anne21. Mar 2019Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom
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Very relaxed atmosphere. Good staff. The building is beautiful and well kept .
Other Comments
Our room was a good size with a very modern shower room . All fittings were of good quality . It was just let down by the cream chair covers needing a good clean as they were stained. The spa treatment I had martina was excellent . Will definitely book again .
jean20. Mar 2019Hexham, United Kingdom
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Dinner was lovely.
Other Comments
A lovely, good value break.
Lisa20. Mar 2019Houghton Le Spring, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the staff and the facilties
Other Comments
The bar area needs some work , lovely bar ,but plastic trays in front, maybe some backgound music.
THE STAFF WAS OUSTANDING'
STUART17. Mar 2019Stockport, United Kingdom
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Everything
John17. Mar 2019Seascale, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Good evening meal, pool, good bed. Cleanliness.
Other Comments
Small point but breakfast cereal bowls weren’t cleared away before main course served. We had to pile them up and put on nearby ledge. Request for milk had to be made twice. Allocated ‘disabled ‘ room so wash basins very low . None of us liked the bar— colour scheme / lighting were at odds with the lovely ambience elsewhere. Disappointing as we loved general ambience of other rooms.
Geoff16. Mar 2019Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
food
Other Comments
room not up to expected quality, smells from spa in corridor outside of room, very poor service in cocktail bar
Kevin15. Mar 2019Alnwick, United Kingdom
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Hotel oozes luxury. Great pool, steam room, & small gym. Food excellent. Staff friendly, & helpful.
Irene13. Mar 2019Stockport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
space to relax
Other Comments
hope to return sometime
10. Mar 2019abberlady, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Great staff, great food, great place itself. We had a lovely relaxing 2 days there and will most certainly return!
tim09. Mar 2019Corbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room and especially the food
Other Comments
Beautiful hotel set in lovely grounds
Catherine08. Mar 2019Durham, United Kingdom
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A very relaxing and welcoming atmosphere with excellent leisure facilities.
Pauline06. Mar 2019Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
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The food ! Excellent
Karen06. Mar 2019Wetherby, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Dinner in the restaurant and the fabulous architecture
marie05. Mar 2019York, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Swimming pool
David03. Mar 2019whitley bay, United Kingdom
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The food was excellent.
Other Comments
Was a bit sad there did not appear to be any dress code, but then I’m old fashioned.
Sandra27. Feb 2019Seaham, United Kingdom
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Beautiful hotel. Immaculate decor. The staff are very friendly and always ready to have a chat.
Other Comments
The only thing we didn't like was the adds on on both the breakfast and evening menu. The waitress actually explained that the veg served with dinner was a garnish and we would need to order extra vegetables. We also don't see why the smoked salmon and scrambled egg and the eggs benedict needed such a hefty supplement. The meals and breakfast were lovely but the service was very slow.
Gwenllian23. Jan 2019Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quality of the evening meal from canapés in the lounge to desserts in the dining room were excellent.
Other Comments
Went in January when it was cold. Our room was freezing. Radiator behind the curtains which prevented heat getting into the room-on request staff provided two standalone radiators. On the first night the dining room was cold as the radiators were not on. Not sure if they were not working or the hotel was economising.
peter23. Jan 2019Preston, United Kingdom
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Everything was first class could not fault a thing
margaret20. Jan 2019Sunderland, United Kingdom
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The food was amazing. Staff in restaurant were very professional
Other Comments
Spa was small, a bit old fashioned.
The rest of the building and grounds were beautiful, though a little chilly.
Felicity13. Jan 2019Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful location with a very high standard inside the hotel.
Miranda14. Dec 2018Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent service, friendly staff, very clean well appointed bedroom.
Other Comments
I would highly recommend Doxford Hall hotel we had a great two night stay with our 3 month old baby, staff were really understanding and accommodated her so nicely. The spa area is small, very clean and relaxing.
Sheila14. Dec 2018Ripon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food
Other Comments
We have been several times and we’re always impressed with staff but this time we found a couple of the staff complacent ( very unusual) and prosecco on arrival was part of our package . We had to ask for it several hours later when it hadn’t arrived . Are standards beginning to slip - I hope not
08. Dec 2018Harrogate, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room was great for one that allowed dogs and the hotel allowed dogs in all public areas unless people were eating. The spa was a comfortable area.
Other Comments
The restaurant was what let this hotel down. We ordered John Dory fish and the sliver of fish was so small that my husband had to point out that it had slipped under my tender stem broccoli!! His was equally small. The side of rosemary and sea salt chips tasted burnt but was under cooked with no hint of either rosemary or sea salt. No one stayed at or around the table long enough for us to complain until it was too late anyway. Also why serve an appetiser of black pudding and goats cheese when the waitress the next morning said about the breakfast ‘no one wants the poor black pudding!’ The charge for extras above the allowance was all over the place. They forgot the wine charge but when we realised and were about to tell them on check out-we realised that the price was right anyway because they had overcharged for extra items above the allowance on the evening meal. Much better to be upfront! Also the cooked breakfast was cold. By then we felt we had complained enough about the chips which stayed on the bill -not to mention the yapping Yorkshire terrier that tried to attack our dog.(which we never mentioned). We also got stuck in the steam room which was very scary but fortunately my husband is pretty strong!! Overall though this was a super dog friendly hotel with lots of grounds and very (dog) friendly
staff and we would recommend. Just be careful on your dinner choice because in general the quality is excellent!!
Alison27. Nov 2018Carlisle, United Kingdom
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Food was excellent
Sue26. Nov 2018Scarborough, United Kingdom
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Sheer quality. Food, rooms, grounds maintenance.
DP23. Nov 2018York, United Kingdom
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Relaxing atmosphere, cosy rooms with open fires to sit for coffee/drinks. Spa excellent too.
Other Comments
This hotel is an ideal location for visiting Seahouses, Bamburgh & Alnwick
Carole21. Nov 2018Ulverston, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The building itself. The comfort and how easy it was to get to the local attractions.
Other Comments
Found the food overpriced and a little underwhelming when compared to other hotels we have visited of the same standard.
Steven21. Nov 2018Leeds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Peaceful rooms comfortable
Other Comments
Unfortunately found the dinner menu disappointing The breakfast had obviously been sitting for some time it was cold. The bacon potato scone was tough and could hardly be cut through the Black Pudding dried out so disa compared to our previous two visits
ANNE20. Nov 2018Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful woodwork in a lovely old house. Delightful gardens.
Steph20. Nov 2018Blaydon-on-Tyne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The meal and room
Cris18. Nov 2018Wakefield, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Excellent hotel and spa we've already booked our next stay
Sandra14. Nov 2018Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
quality of the buildings and decor
Lewis11. Nov 2018Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom
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Dinner in the evening was fabulous,beautifully presented and delicious. The decor was the best we have experienced. Lovely stay
Neville11. Nov 2018Sheffield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Hotel grounds
Paula11. Nov 2018Morpeth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food
Other Comments
Very relaxing
Sara08. Nov 2018Thirsk, United Kingdom
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The location and food were excellent
Ann07. Nov 2018YORK, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The relaxing surroundings, friendly and helpful staff make Doxford Hall a lovely place to visit.
Other Comments
We really enjoyed our visit & can't wait to come back.
Michael04. Nov 2018Northallerton, United Kingdom
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Lovely hotel and spa facilities with excellent food in a very comfortable environment. Very relaxing break.
Heather04. Nov 2018Doncaster, United Kingdom
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Comfortable hotel with very friendly efficient and welcoming staff - food also excellent
Other Comments
The provision of a safe would have been an enhancement
