Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings
Pittington, Durham, DH6 1AB
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham
Set in spectacular grounds and gardens, this traditional English country house is ideally situated just 3 miles away from the historic city centre of Durham.
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 6/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 6/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 7/10 | Overall value for money |
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Helen ( Solo business traveller)
from Holmfirth , GB on October 5, 2009
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Martin ( Group of work colleagues)
from Fareham , GB on July 18, 2009
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"OK for the short 3 night stay, but I would not stay longer with the lack of facilities" (108665012)
Staff were polite and helpful. Food was good
Room smelled initially, leak in the roof with a bucket under it. Lack of facilities. Hotel was a bit threadbare and in need of updating.
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David ( Solo business traveller)
from By linlithgow , GB on July 16, 2009
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Very disappointing. This was a low rate room but I have stayed in much better for the same cost in the same area and would not stay at this hotel again." (108702490)
Food in Bar was good
The decor was very shabby overall. Attic room was small and inadequate for business. Breakfast took 20 minutes to get served and even than it was not up to much.
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Michael ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Edinburgh , GB on June 15, 2009
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Nice hotel in need of refurbishment. Friendly staff." (107368490)
Excellent breakfast and dinner
No lift. Shabby carpets and decoration
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 30, 2009
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Really enjoyed it and would use again rather than the motel chains." (107633714)
The hotel is in an old building and, as such, one should expect quirks and not perfection. The floors are slightly uneven and creak a little, the rooms are all very different and there are lots of stairs and no lifts. The hall and stair carpets are in need of replacement but I understand this will happen soon. The reception area was being refurbished during our stay and should be bright and welcoming once finished. I need a gluten free diet for medical reasons and this was no trouble at all - the chef was quite happy to refresh my own prescription bread. The breakfast was fantastic and my husband didn't want lunch as he was so full after his breakfast. The service both at reception and at breakfast was friendly and helpful.
If you are looking for "plastic perfection" this is not the hotel for you. No lifts so probably not a good choice for the disabled.
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Julie ( Solo business traveller)
from Lancashire , GB on May 24, 2009
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"I most pleasant and enjoyable stay" (107433708)
Staff were pleasant and attentive. Food was superb. Surrounding excellent for a stroll before dinner.
I have a limit for overnight accommodation and tried to book again 3rd June but the minimum price shown was £25 more than the 2 nights I stayed. Whilst I am happy to pay extra myself on occassions I cannot afford £25 extra regularly.
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Stephen ( Solo business traveller)
from Crowborough , GB on November 21, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"satisfactory for price charged" (107877041)
Friendly staff
Hotel needs refurbishment in main areas, particularly stairways
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Geoff ( Solo business traveller)
from Bolton , GB on October 24, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Very pleasant experience - will stay here again" (107399695)
Staff pleasant and helpful - the food absolutely wonderful
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Simon ( Solo business traveller)
from Colchester , GB on September 24, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"I think the Hallgarth could do much better even without the expense of refurbishment. A happy team and a willingness to do that little extra would certainly go a long way both in reception and the breakfast room. The whole experience for me was like going back to the 70's where anything would do - well sadly today that is not good enough if repeat business is high on the agenda. When I told my local business colleagues where I had stayed they did not think very highly of the hotel either. Such a shame as it could be a very nice venue. " (107266301)
Location is delightful although I was only there one night so did not really get a full appreciation of the setting.
I travel a lot and prefer to stay in quiet country hotels rather than the main chains, so I was looking forward to staying at the Hallgarth. However on entering the lobby my initial reaction was that the hotel looked very very tired. My initial impressions were not helped by the brisk and not particularly warm reception process either. My room also needed some TLC as the decor is very dated and the room furniture was a little worse for wear. The breakfast was okay but again just lacking a little something that one would expect. On leaving the hotel the bill was paid but again with no warmth or any discussion on the stay.
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Clive ( Other)
from Newbury , GB on September 19, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent value" (107220501)
Excellent service Great value restaurant, with a good menu Excellent breakfast
Could not make the shower work in my room
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Paul ( Mature couple)
from Hutton buscel , GB on August 31, 2008
Most areas of this lovely old house need decorating,everything is looking worn.
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Neil ( Other)
from Rugeley , GB on August 18, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Stay again but please please paint and change the carpet" (107120487)
Staff and food
Carpets and decoration upstairs in desperate need of a change
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 6, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"The building, location and the staff made stay fine, just a shame that the interface with the most used facilities, the room and evening catering was of a lesser standard." (107263807)
Setting and grounds excellent and peaceful - Bar and Catering Staff, when you could find them, were friendly and helpful. Breakfasts fine and well staffed.
Rooms a bit run down and shower poor - Beds most uncomfortable. Bar meal not value for money. Less volume and a little thought to how it was prepared and presented would enhace the experience. Coffee some of the worst I have ever had at a hotel.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on July 11, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Very pleasant and comfortable" (108056748)
Excellent food and ambience.
Room could do with some refurbishment. Music playing all the time quite loud and choice of music not exactly my taste, especially at breakfast.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on June 28, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Fine for one night." (97814284)
Food excellent. Staff friendly and helpful. Garden nice.
Lounge and dining area aregood but the reception area and corridors leading to bedroom in need of decoration. Room on the small side. Shower temperature fluctuating and bath slippy.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on June 20, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Charming and relaxing place. The hotel could do with a little TLC. " (99968721)
Quite & tranquil Food was excellent. Seriously good. Table d'h
Evening Reception. Whilst I understand that to break off in the middle of something can be very irksome, a brief acknowledgement of people's presence would not interrupt workflow.
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Lynn ( Solo business traveller)
from Kilbirnie , GB on May 23, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Other than the details already mentioned I have no problem with this hotel and would gladly stay there again. Dinner was excellent and breakfast perfectly cooked. As a mature business woman travelling on my own it is refreshing to find a freiendly comfortable environment where one is made welcome and feel safe." (97463698)
The room was clean and comfortable. I liked the original 'antique' furniture in the bedroom. The food was excelent and restaurant staff very helpful.
The decor in the room and bathroom, was a little shabby and the The armchair in the room too uncomfortable to sit in. The shower was elevated and there was quite a high step to get into it.
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Julie ( Young couple)
from County durham , GB on June 16, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"The staff were friendly and we really enjoied our stay. " (99361111)
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on June 12, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Poor" (97600611)
Unclean, old fashioned, poor facilities, bathroom was falling to pieces and the sink was blocked.
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Malcolm ( Same sex couple)
from Leicestershire , GB on May 8, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Would have preferred a choice of rooms even if they were more expensive. Just because we booked online we didn't expect such a poor room. The worst accommodation roomwise in all our years (20) of visiting the North East." (97085708)
The restaurantwas excellent. The food lovely, well presented and delicious.
The room was very poorly decorated and furnished but worst of all was the old bed and mattress - hardly had any sleep due to this.
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C. ( Family with young children)
from Wassenaar , NL on May 5, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"A nice hotel in the countryside. Warm and cosy." (97338403)
warm athmosphere
the service in the bar and in the restaurant was sloppy
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 23, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Very pleasant." (97374694)
Really helpful and friendly staff, lovely surroundings, excellent food.
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Steve ( Solo business traveller)
from Tiptree , GB on April 11, 2008
The bed was about the only thing that was good about this hotel
The majority of my stay i was extremely dissapointed by the attitude of the night staff and could not find a helpfull member of staff.
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Charles ( Young couple)
from London , GB on April 1, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the hospitality of the staff refreshing." (97398867)
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Mandy ( Family with young children)
from Loughborough , GB on March 26, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"We enjoyed our stay there and would stay again, although I recommend anyone wanting to use the restaurant to ring and book before arriving as we couldn't get in the night we stayed." (97323743)
The room was spacious with a nice view, all appliances worked.
It could do with updating.
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Caroline ( Other)
from Melton mowbray , GB on February 25, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The menus were very good and gave a variety of choice and value for money. Breakfast was excellent. The location was pleasant. We felt at home when in our room." (97233549)
A nice relaxed atmosphere and very good hospitaliy
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Panayiota ( Mature couple)
from London , GB on January 8, 2008
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"The Hotel is situated in a quite and open area, we did not feel very confined. The Manor house was tasetfully decorated and not spoilt by a few modern touches. A very relaxed atmosphere. We would have preferred more information on places to visit locally (not much literature displayed). Oue visit was in December 2007 which was very cold. The room was warm, cosy and clean, although tea making facilities were poor in quantiies. But saying this you do have a Cafetiere with coffee, which was rather nice to have. Breakfast was quite adeqauate with a good choice of Cereals and a hearty cooked breakfast to follow. A very clean and relaxed atmosphere. We would strongly recommend this hotel." (97890415)
Private and non intrusive.
Poor quanitiy of refreshment in room.
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Eric ( Mature couple)
from Feltham , GB on November 24, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Overall a lovely, relaxing and value for money experience" (97613535)
The hotel staff and the food were excellent
The rooms were clean, but the decoration and furnishings are tired looking
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on November 14, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Bedrooms and bathrooms need updating. Breakfasts could be improved a little eg a range of breads." (97989716)
Quiet location
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 1, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"If the facilities were updated it would be a great place to stay. the food is excellence, and the dinner deal very good value." (97786366)
Friendly helpfull staff in a lovely setting
Very tired and dated
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 5, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"A little more info with regards the restaurant, as we were the only people in it on our second night stay." (97021865)
Everything
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Brent ( Solo business traveller)
from Chesterfield , GB on September 29, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Nice enough hotel but lacking in the touches that make it special." (97571350)
Nice location
Floors very uneven!
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Suzanne ( Mature couple)
from Barrow in furness , GB on September 25, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Pleasant hotel but a bit tired. Carpets on stairs and hallways threadbare. As the room was a bit dark I would have liked stronger lights. This hotel has a very pretty garden which would be nice on a summer day." (97152710)
Pretty Room.
Sloping Roof a little difficult. Poor lighting in the room.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 1, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"Best described as decaying splendour, The hotel is in need of serious restoration. The recommodation below would be heavily qualified." (99192647)
Good food and the staff were friendly and enthusiastic.
The bathroom was very small. The shower was not adequate. The used towels were removed but not replaced .
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Brian ( Mature couple)
from Disley , United Kingdom;GB on June 30, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"A Typical English country hotel with squeaky floorboards. Nice friendly staff. Good Breakfast with efficient service." (99451472)
Friendly staff. Nice dining room. Good gardens.
Stairs to second floor were steep. Decor beginning to look a bit jaded.
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Michael ( Group of adult friends)
from Great longstone , GB on June 26, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"The two dinners for " (99456738)
Quiet and relaxing atmosphere
Room very small but at the price was adequate
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Bryan ( Group of work colleagues)
from Warrington , GB on June 23, 2007
Class
Long wait to book in
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on June 12, 2007
Friendly staff, good standard of cleanliness, decent food at reasonable rate.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 7, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"The room that had been allocated was on the top floor and no lift my husband has a bad chest and has had a heart bypass so this was not ideal." (99854390)
It was in a nice setting
The room was not up to our expectations
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Margaret ( Group of adult friends)
from South shields , GB on April 17, 2007
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant, Durham - Reviews & Ratings"The owner is refurbishing the hotel: his efforts so far are tasteful and good." (99438523)
The food was excellent, the staff were very helpful and friendly.
The bedrooms are a little 'faded' and in need of refurbishing.
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