Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, County Durham

Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor - Hotel Description

South of Durham city and close to the A1, the welcoming Whitworth Hall Hotel is set in the heart of a 73-acre deer park.

The parkland setting is home to red and fallow deer, an ornamental lake and historical gardens. The Grade II listed Whitworth Hall Hotel has 3 restaurants, as well as free parking and free Wi-Fi internet access.

The hotel is the former home of 'Bonnie Bobbie Shafto', an 18th-century member of parliament mentioned in an English folk song.

9/10 Overall rating

Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor - Guest Services

• Activities: BBQ Facilities, Fishing, Golf Course (within 3 km), Children's Playground.
• General: Terrace, Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Bar, Garden, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking, Designated Smoking Area.
• Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Babysitting/Child Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Room Service.

Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor - Restaurants and Bars

The Library restaurant is the oldest part of the hotel. It serves classic cuisine and fine wines in sumptuous surroundings suitable for functions and private dining. Sunday lunch is served from 12:00 to 14:00. Dinner is served each night of the week from 18:30 until 21:30. Silver Buckles Brasserie is a light and airy Victorian conservatory. It has a French-style menu. Lunch is served from Monday to Saturday between 12:00 and 14:00. Dinner is served from 18:30 to 21:30 every day. With a private bar and terrace, the brasserie suits private dining for groups of up to 30. Shafto's inn and restaurant is beside the Victorian walled garden. It has a lakeside terrace and overlooks the deer park. It offers informal dining at affordable prices.

Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor - Directions

By Car From the A1 motorway: - At junction 61, take the A688 Spennymoor. - Then follow the A688 Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland. - You will eventually come to a roundabout signposted Middlestone Moor and Whitworth Hall to the right. - After a mile, turn left at the traffic lights following the brown signs for Whitworth Hall Hotel, which is on the right after 1.5 miles. From Durham: - From the A690 towards Crook, take the first left after Brancepeth Village Spennymoor/Page Bank. - Follow the brown signs for Whitworth Hall Hotel, which is on the left after 2 miles.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation