Built in 1744 and renovated in 2001, this hotel comprises a total of 100 rooms spread over 4 floors. Guests are invited into the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange counter, lifts and safes. Further facilities include a TV room, a hairdressing salon as well as a public Internet terminal. Culinary options include a snug bar and a restaurant with highchairs for children available. Business guests may like to make use of the conference rooms. Those arriving by car may make use of the hotel car park. Room and laundry services are also on offer to guests and younger guests may enjoy letting off steam in the playground.

Quietly situated, the appealing country hotel lies a 15-minute drive from Darlington Station. Darlington itself is a 20-minute drive away. Newcastle Airport is roughly 20 km from the hotel, whilst Durham Tees Valley Airport is approximately 64 km away. The centre as well as countless shops and links to the public transport network are just a 5-minute drive away. A pleasant beach is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.