Modern Durham spa & golf retreat

Ramside Hall Hotel, Northeast England

Property details

An ultra-luxe stay at a Telegraph-recommended hotel with a state-of-the-art spa, two golf courses and two AA Rosette restaurants near Durham, with breakfast, dinner credit, a bottle of prosecco and late check-out.

  • Indulgent relaxation: Recharge at the impressive Ramside Hall Hotel; the supersized spa has a 25-metre pool, saunas, steam rooms, a huge hydrotherapy pool, an outdoor vitality pool, a gym and more. There are also ESPA treatments and a relaxation area with sleep pods.

  • Acclaimed dining: Foodies will flock to the AA Rosette-winning Rib Room that specialises in 28-day aged steaks and brasserie fare, and the fabulous AA Rosette-awarded Fusion that showcases masterful Pan-Asian cuisine. Equally worthy of your attention is Pemberton’s Carvery for daily roasts.

  • Golf bliss: Practice your golf swing and channel your inner Rory McIlroy at two Jonathan Gaunt-designed championship golf courses (Prince Bishops' Course and Cathedral Course), as well as a driving range. For those that are needing some help with their swing, expert-led golf lessons are available.

Amenities

- Wi-Fi 
- Grounds
- Pet friendly (see 'Offer details')
- Four restaurants (two AA Rosette-awarded)
- Bar
- Spa and wellness facilities
- Two golf courses
- Driving range
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Gym

How to get there

Ramside Hall Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Newcastle International Airport, easily reachable via taxi or hire car. If you’re coming via public transport, catch a train to Durham and get a taxi from there.

If you’re driving, the main A1 road is just five minutes’ drive away.

Good to know

Please note that charges apply for full access to the spa and use of the golf facilities. The consumption of alcohol by the hydrotherapy and outdoor pools is not permitted on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays, and before 12pm Monday - Thursday.

As a hotel guest, you'll enjoy use of the 25-metre swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness suite from check-in to check-out (children's restrictions apply). During busy times, particularly at weekends, guests may be asked to book specific time slots for use of the leisure facilities to prevent over-crowding. Access to the hydrotherapy and outdoor pool areas are only available for guests on a spa residential package, spa day package or who are a member of the spa.

Please also note that dinner reservations are required prior to arrival.

There are facilities available for guests with disabilities.



Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.


  • Indulgent relaxation: Recharge at the impressive Ramside Hall Hotel; the supersized spa has a 25-metre pool, saunas, steam rooms, a huge hydrotherapy pool, an outdoor vitality pool, a gym and more. There are also ESPA treatments and a relaxation area with sleep pods.

  • Acclaimed dining: Foodies will flock to the AA Rosette-winning Rib Room that specialises in 28-day aged steaks and brasserie fare, and the fabulous AA Rosette-awarded Fusion that showcases masterful Pan-Asian cuisine. Equally worthy of your attention is Pemberton’s Carvery for daily roasts.

  • Golf bliss: Practice your golf swing and channel your inner Rory McIlroy at two Jonathan Gaunt-designed championship golf courses (Prince Bishops' Course and Cathedral Course), as well as a driving range. For those that are needing some help with their swing, expert-led golf lessons are available.

Amenities

- Wi-Fi 
- Grounds
- Pet friendly (see 'Offer details')
- Four restaurants (two AA Rosette-awarded)
- Bar
- Spa and wellness facilities
- Two golf courses
- Driving range
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Gym

How to get there

Ramside Hall Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Newcastle International Airport, easily reachable via taxi or hire car. If you’re coming via public transport, catch a train to Durham and get a taxi from there.

If you’re driving, the main A1 road is just five minutes’ drive away.

Good to know

Please note that charges apply for full access to the spa and use of the golf facilities. The consumption of alcohol by the hydrotherapy and outdoor pools is not permitted on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays, and before 12pm Monday - Thursday.

As a hotel guest, you'll enjoy use of the 25-metre swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness suite from check-in to check-out (children's restrictions apply). During busy times, particularly at weekends, guests may be asked to book specific time slots for use of the leisure facilities to prevent over-crowding. Access to the hydrotherapy and outdoor pool areas are only available for guests on a spa residential package, spa day package or who are a member of the spa.

Please also note that dinner reservations are required prior to arrival.

There are facilities available for guests with disabilities.



Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD

Set in 350 acres of stunning grounds, you’ll be just 10 minutes from Durham City – the historic northeast city just 30 minutes south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Must-dos within easy driving distance include browsing the designer boutiques in the small town of Yarm, marvelling at the monumental Norman-era Durham Cathedral, and enjoying excellent views of the vast wetland from Saltholme Nature Reserve.

Further thrills include admiring Britain’s oldest warship on display at the Hartlepool Maritime Experience, enjoying a spell at Sedgefield Racecourse, and wrapping up warm to go hiking in the North Pennines – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Five-star booking service? You bet.

Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm).