Blackwell Grange Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (1277 reviews)
Blackwell Grange , Darlington , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good amenities
Pleasant location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Some issues with cleanliness were mentioned, including lipstick on glasses and minor cleanliness in rooms.
Service
9.1
Staff were described as wonderful, friendly, and attentive, especially towards families.
Location
8.64
The setting was appreciated for its beauty and tranquility.
Room Quality
8.09
Rooms were comfortable and met expectations for a hotel of this rating.
Amenities
8.62
Good facilities including spa and pool were appreciated, although there were some complaints about specific amenities.
Value for Money
8.08
Generally a good value considering the amenities, though some felt more could be offered.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Mixed reviews on food quality, particularly breakfast; some items were deemed inedible.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall, guests had a positive experience, with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:42

Property Description

Experience History and Luxury
Step into the enchanting Blackwell Grange Hotel, a 17th Century mansion exuding charm and elegance. The Georgian façade sets the tone for a truly special stay, surrounded by the serene County Durham countryside.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind after a day of adventures in the leisure club with a heated pool, jacuzzi, gym, and rejuvenating spa treatments. Perfect for easing away the stresses of travel or business meetings.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a gastronomic journey at Havelock's Restaurant, where our expert chefs craft exquisite dishes using the finest ingredients. Immerse yourself in a world of flavors and wines, ensuring a dining experience to remember.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and exquisite dining at Blackwell Grange Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable escape.

Important information:

The hotel may be hosting a function until 01:00 at the latest.

Please note that dine-in is available upon request and has to be confirmed by the property.

WEDDINGS -Property only ever host one bride per day, regardless of the party size, so we can ensure that they receive our full attention.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

From the 1st August 2022, we will no longer accept cash payments for bedroom bookings. Debit/Credit cards will still be accepted.


Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1277 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
7
Slightly disappointing stay, despite stunning building
Pros:

Beautiful building, lovely bar and restaurant, good leisure facilities. Helpful staff.

Cons:

When we arrived, the swimming pool was closed. The staff did not know how long it would be closed for. It remained closed for the whole of our second day too. Our room was quite basic, which did not fit with the style of the building.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary D • couple • gb
8
nice place, friendly staff, i'd recommend for anyone partying at Darlington FC
Pros:

room comfortable
breakfast very good
dinner - n/a

Cons:

the sauna and spa facilities were tired. struggled to find a key that locked in the men's changing room (wife said they were fine in the female change rooms) . thought i'd cut my foot on an upturned piece of plastic on the poolside.
the property is in the middle of nowhere, but handy for us, who visited the Darlington FC across the road.
If I'd made a specific trip for the spa, i'd have been disappointed.
Overall - I was happy.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
3
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • gb
6
Ideal location for what we needed, breakfast okay. Facilities not open which was disappointing
Pros:

Location was great, breakfast was fine.

Cons:

Lack of facilities due to maintenance - had we been told prior to booking, we probably would have booked elsewhere. Bar service not great, waited at the bar for quite a while, not even acknowledged when the staff was serving. Then walked off from behind the bar without serving us.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Bogdan • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Bronagh • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
The grounds were stunning.
Breakfast was fab, as was evening meal.
The leisure facilities were also great.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Pillows and beds really uncomfortable, shower over bath not good if you are tall as your head was touching the ceiling no fridge in room

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
6
Tired and Jaded
Pros:

Staff were great, especially breakfast. Slept comfortably and the breakfast was nice.

Cons:

Grey paint in corridors, grey decor in room, view of bins from bedroom. Tiny bathroom. Overall, it's jaded, tired and needs a refurbishment. It would have been nice on our first (and now only) stay, to be offered a nicer room.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay for 1 night
Pros:

Comfirtable beds and nice Taylors coffee bags in the bedroom.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Jade • couple • gb
7
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent stay, a few minor things that could be improved.
Pros:

Beautiful building. We were there for a wedding so it was beautiful for that. Bed was amazingly comfy. Gorgeous bathroom. Furniture in room was lovely.

Reception staff and one of the ladies who was working breakfast on the Sunday morning were amazing, really helpful and approachable.

Free bits in the room were lovely, really nice quality and a good touch.

Cons:

When turning the radiators off, they didn’t actually go off. Making my bedroom very warm. There was little bits of rubbish in the drawers when I arrived.

Room service breakfast was late by around 45 minutes on my friends wedding day morning, we were bridesmaids so this was quite stressful for us during getting ready. My door was open when I arrived also.

It felt like the property prioritised the footballers that were staying there the same night more than us. Also the 2nd night there was lots of children running around.

Could be a fridge or ice facilities for the price paid, small mini fridge would have been a great addition.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Istvan • family_with_children • dk
8
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
8
staff lovely and friendly and professional 👌
Pros:

Staff went above and beyond and met my expectations, very friendly and chatty and professional 👌
The room was clean and tidy and spa facilities were lovely, the pool was a little on the small side but everything else made up for that. Many thanks.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • extended_group • gb
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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dpshaer • Business • London, England
8
Comfortable Night's Sleep
Pros:

It is a very large property so not great if you have mobility issues but apart from that, the staff were incredibly friendly, bed was comfortable, food was great in the restaurant. Walked to the leisure facility to look at the pool but nobody was there and it felt bit lifeless but could be better during the day. Seemed a very clean and well looked after period property, perfect for an overnight stay and not far too from the station.

2026-02-10 • via Tripadvisor