Headlam Hall, Darlington

History

Headlam Hall was built in the mid 17th Century and has a rich history of ownership including the Birbeck family, Brocket family and Lord & Lady Gainford. It has been a hotel since 1979 under the ownership of the Robinson family who has farmed at Headlam for four generations. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described Headlam Hall as "a perfect example of a medium-sized manor house of stone, Jacobean on one side and of eighteenth-century on the others".

Food & beverage

Grounds & Gardens

The four acres of walled gardens are a tranquil haven from the modern world with ancient beech hedges, colourful herbaceous borders, flowing waters and extensive lawns. The gardens also include a charming rose garden, vegetable and herb patches supplying the kitchens and a tennis court. Beyond the garden lies the challenging nine hole golf course and then over two hundred and fifty acres of farming estate.

Other facilities

Each bedroom is equipped with the following facilities; Ensuite bathrooms with toiletries, hairdryers,  free wireless internet access, Freeview TV channels, ironing centres and tea and coffee making facilities with complimentary mineral water and biscuits. Suites have added facilities including; iPod/iPhone speaker dock and bathrobes.

The superb spa has been designed to reflect the surrounding countryside with natural colours, stone, wood and beautiful views. There is a 15m pool, outdoor hydrotherapy spa, sauna, steam room, fully equipped gym and five luxurious treatment rooms where a range of massages, facials and beauty treatments are available. There is also a spa lounge and brasserie where guests can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink overlooking the countryside.

The nine-hole golf course is set over mature rolling pastureland with an abundance of natural hazards. The greens have all been constructed to USGA specification and a ten bay covered driving range provides practice facilities with a resident PGA professional for tuition.