Reviews in County Durham

Gorgeous fresh food and lovely hot drinks. The grounds and inside are beautiful, looks like it’s all refurbished including the spa area. Very modern and fresh.

The tomato soup starter was lovely but I thought the main course choice could be more varied. For example there was two fish dishes and one vegetable meal and one chicken dish which had been on the first day as well. The service was slow but we were offered complimentary drinks because of this. I would rate the main course quality 5 out of 10

Pizzas were outstanding. The service was too. Nothing too much trouble. 3rd visit to this hotel and there will definitely be a fourth!

Decoration smart elegant Service terrible short staffed rushed off their feet. Stressed staff when it seemed table reservation for 5 in quiet corners wasn't on list seemed to be unaware of customers waiting lots of tables what and ready to order we waited 40 mins for food main course beef burger was raw !!!! However food from pizza oven delicious and tasty and hot Inside had to send back -whole celebration meal ruined as we had booked to stay in hotel ordered strawberry cheesecake x2 to room for after straw ice cream arrived I give up Not a good memory for a break away

Gave this restaurant another chance after last visit food was awful … Sunday lunch poor service seemed like drinks were on their minds as no food was coming out took one hour and ten minutes to arrive kids were bored by then while atmosphere ruined because of the wait with 3 children , food arrived meat was lovely veg was missing from certain plates one no roasties frozen sprouts and green beans gravy was tasteless pure salt ! Didn’t hang around to order dessert won’t be back

Overnight stay for wife's birthday and although restaurant was closed due to bad weather we were served in the bar area. Staff were very attentive and very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.

great food, great service and fantastic staff

Had a fantastic meal on Saturday 10th February celebrating our wedding anniversary may return just for food as hotel was not acceptable (which I will be emailing separately)

Four of us ate from the Happy Hour menu, choosing starters and mains. Great value for money! Lovely place and the food and service were great. Not the first time we’ve been and it won’t be the last

Great value midweek menu of £10 for 3 courses. Food is delicious and presented in a lovely way. It is my go to place for a tasty meal at a great price. The surroundings are quirky and the staff are lovely and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough.

Excellent service, great food an lovely atmosphere

Started our spa day off with lunch which was really nice and staff really helpful and friendly then went to spa and treatment once again staff really welcoming treatment mine was lovely and lovely young lady the other person’s treatment not so good booked a full body massage and asked if could concentrate on middle back as that’s were pain is and was told sorry can’t do their and spent most of time on ankle which was strange as no problems their then we went for afternoon tea would definitely not recommend scones hard as stone and cakes well their is no words overall a beautiful place really helpful and friendly staff but for the price I excepted it to be better

Food was delicious but a bit cold when it arrived. Ambience and service were lovely!

Superb! Food was piping hot and a good amount. Great price! Would highly recommend

Lunch with Dad, he enjoys having something to look forward to since Mam died, and this was handy for us both. Lovely attentive service and good food and beer, we only didn’t have a pudding as he had his diabetes test the next day. We will return.

My wife and I came as part of a Spa day with the Garage Spa, the restaurant is lovely, a really nice place with friendly, attentive staff. The food was delicious, the steak burger was perfectly cooked and the chips were some of the tastiest I've had!

Sunday carvery, food was excellent. Service greatly improved since last visit. All that was needed was supervision by experienced staff in the past. Good value for money. Well done.

My daughter and I ate here as part of a spa day. The service was faultless and the food was delicious. We would be more than happy to dine here again in the future. Just one suggestion: a little background music in the restaurant would be nice.