This country house is set on 20 acres of Northumberland countryside and overlooks the Derwent Valley. It has 48 rooms in total, including five suites spread across 2 floors. A lobby, 24-hour check-out service, a cloakroom, lift access, a bar, a restaurant, and room and laundry services are all provided. The hotel also has several conference rooms capable of accommodating up to 300 persons. For this reason the hotel is a very popular wedding venue. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car.

This hotel is ideally located for exploring the many tourist gems the North East of England has to offer. Restaurants, bars, nightlife and the bus station can be found in Consett (about 4 km away). It is located in close proximity to the vibrant cities of Newcastle (25 km) and Durham (25 km). Shopping opportunities can be found at the Metro Centre (about 30 km away).The nearest train station is in Durham. Newcastle Airport is about 44 km away, while Durham Tees Valley Airport is approximately 62 km away.

Guinevere's restaurant offers English and continental à la carte cuisine in luxurious surroundings, while the Grouse and Claret Bar offers the warmth of a country pub with a full range of bar meals and snacks.