From the moment you catch a glimpse of the wonderful 1693 Georgian façade, you know you are somewhere special. The Blackwell Grange Hotel is a stunning 17th Century mansion, which enjoys an enviable setting in the beautiful County Durham countryside. Nestled in wooded parkland on the outskirts of Darlington and located between the North Yorkshire Moors and the Pennines, yet only forty-five minutes from the historic cities of York and Newcastle, Blackwell Grange provides a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. After a busy day exploring the North East, or a day of hectic meetings, relax in the leisure club located on-site at Blackwell Grange. You can enjoy a dip in the heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, or a workout in the gym – or enjoy a pre-booked treatment in our beauty salon. In Havelock's Restaurant, our experienced team have developed menus using the best fresh produce to ensure that your dining experience is second to none. Taking time to discover new dishes, savor new flavors and taste exquisite wines from around the world is is all part of the Blackwell dining experience. Every one of our talented chefs is passionate about delivering delectable dishes, with outstanding service throughout.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The breakfast options were great as there was a Gluten Free station and staff were very accommodating in offering to cook fresh food to avoid cross contamination.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property itself, location, breakfast, WiFi and staff
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I’d like to mention how excellent all the staff were from reception, the bar and restaurant plus our room cleaners.
Sumner
United States Minor Outlying Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands
Very good room, very good food with very good service
Joy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good choice for breakfast. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and the food was lovely. Room was comfy. Staff were efficient and pleasant. Beautiful building with with well kept surroundings.
Carley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Food incredible. Staff amazing . Great property. Close enough to Croft race circuit for us with secure parking.
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, beautiful decor, excellent spa facilities, fantastic food.
Kazza63
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel,its been a while since we've stayed.The staff,for the most part,were been helpful and professional,the younger staff are a Credit to the hotel.
Gareth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
the spa facility was great. rooms were clean and comfortable. dinner and breakfast was lovely.
Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location, good food, the spa is a bonus.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Havelock's
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Blackwell Grange Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel may be hosting a function until 01:00 at the latest.

Please note that dine-in is available upon request and has to be confirmed by the property.

WEDDINGS -Property only ever host one bride per day, regardless of the party size, so we can ensure that they receive our full attention.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

From the 1st August 2022, we will no longer accept cash payments for bedroom bookings. Debit/Credit cards will still be accepted.

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