Originally built in 1835, The Croft Hotel is located in the historic village of Croft-on-Tees, overlooking the River Tees. Free parking and free WiFi are available at the hotel. The hotel combines period features with modern décor. Each room has an private bathroom, a work desk, TV, hairdryer as well as tea/coffee making facilities and Egyptian cotton bed linen. Some rooms have beautiful views of Croft Bridge and St Peter's Church, supposedly where Lewis Carroll was inspired to write Alice in Wonderland. The on-site restaurant serves up a range dishes, specializing in traditional English cuisine but with contemporary influences. They are committed to using locally sourced produce wherever possible and there is also a range of bar snacks and packed lunches available. There are also some dedicated function rooms available for business conferences, weddings and other special occasions. Despite its quiet location, The Croft Hotel is only 8 minutes’ drive from the center of Darlington, 7 minutes from the A1 and 15 minutes from Teesside International Airport. Popular nearby attractions include Croft Circuit, which is only a 6-minute drive away. Darlington Railway Museum is 5 miles away, while Richmond Castle is 10.6 miles away from The Croft Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Judy
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Nicer than the photos led us to believe this was a great find
John
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Attended a Wedding so booked an overnight stay.We were given the opportunity by Booking.com to upgrade and we are so pleased that we did.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Booking was easy and uncomplicated. The hotel is in an excellent location. Breakfast was and my one evening meal were excellent. The staff are very efficient, attentive and friendly. Many years ago when I would visit Croft and Hurworth to...
Hollie
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Breakfast was amazing. Very nice accommodation for a great price.
John
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The room was excellent, looked very smart, clean, comfortable.
Abigail
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From start to finish, we had a fantastic experience at this hotel. It’s clear that a significant investment has been made in the property, and it really shows in every detail. The staff gave us a warm and friendly welcome on arrival and were...
Alison
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The hotel is gorgeous inside, the decor is stunning keeping some original features but blending with modern touches
Deanna
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It was very clean and the staff was friendly. Loved that they had a bar downstairs.
Nick
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We were a late arrival and having emailed ahead to ask that the room have the windows left open and a fan on with the curtains mostly pulled as it was such hot weather that week, we were very pleased to see that this had been done as I had tried...
Carolyn
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The ground floor was tastefully decorated and very comfortable

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Croft Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Croft Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Croft Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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