Somewhere nice but reasonably priced in Durham / Newcastle areas

chocaholic110

OH is 40 in June and would like to surprise him with a night away, preferably in a "country house" type hotel. Looking for somewhere in Durham / Newcastle / Hexham areas (north east, anyway!) that wouldn't completely break the bank. Can anyone suggest anywhere?

Becles

Might be too expensive, but it's worth it!
http://www.lumleycastle.com/

mcfisco

Have a look at Walworth Castle
http://www.walworthcastle.co.uk/

chocaholic110

Thanks for both your ideas. Think Lumley castle will be a bit much after adding meals and already tried Walworth and they are full on the date I need.
Any more suggestions please?

alared

I visit Darlington on a regular basis and always stay at the same guest house but they only do B&B.
It`s very central for the town centre,about ten minutes walk and only costs about £30 a night each for an en-suite room,and they do a great breakfast
It`s AA3 star rated and there are plenty of places to eat out close by.

If this is any use to you I will give further details.

WiseOldBird_2

If you can give an indication of your budget it would help. Judges Hotel at Kirklevington near Yarm is lovely - but a bit expensive, a one-night Romantic Break is available but just on Saturday and Sunday nights I think at around £200 per couple but for that you get a sumptuous dinner, overnight stay and wonderful breakfast. I can't speak highly enough of the luxury, service and surroundings. If you had to pay for each element individually it would cost far more.

mcfisco

http://www.hardwickhallhotel.co.uk/default_ie.htm may be worth a look?

sooz

How about http://www.seaham-hall.com/

again it depends on your budget, but i have found them on late rooms website - infact there is a very tempting deal for tomorrow........

chocaholic110

Thanks again!
Both look lovely - have e-mailed for info

chocaholic110

Just a quick update. Checked back at the Lumley Castle website (as nearly everywhere else is full!) and they have a deal that includes meals and works out cheaper than the cost i calculated. Have booked there and really looking forward to seeing OH's face!
Thanks all!