Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel, County Durham
Brancepeth, County Durham, DL16 7QX
Guest Rating: 
4.4 / 5
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About Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel hotel
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.
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Designated Smoking Area,
- Free Parking,
- Garden,
- Gay Friendly,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Newspapers,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Terrace.
Activities
- BBQ Facilities,
- Children's Playground,
- Fishing,
- Golf Course (within 3 km).
Services
- Babysitting/Child Services,
- Bridal Suite,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Ironing Service,
- Laundry,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Packed Lunches,
- Room Service,
- Shoe Shine,
- Souvenirs/Gift Shop,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 10:00 hours.
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.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
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.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- American Express,
- Master Card,
- Diners Card.
Room information
Twin Room more info
All rooms have twin beds and are all individually decorated.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Double Room more info
All rooms have standard double bed, however we do offer King Size & 4 Poster rooms at a supplement. We are also able to offer family rooms on request. Some rooms have beautiful views over the Deer Park.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
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.
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