Doxford Hall Hotel And Spa

Hotels
8.6 (1625 reviews)
Alnwick , Alnwick , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Noise levels
Poor jacuzzi service
Tired spa facilities
Breakfast service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
The rooms are lovely and well maintained, but the spa area needs improvement.
Service
8.9
Helpful staff and accommodating management were noted, especially in handling complaints.
Location
9.2
Great location was mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were spacious and well-appointed.
Amenities
8
Jacuzzi and gym facilities received some complaints about maintenance.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally viewed as good value, despite some issues with specific amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Food quality was praised, but breakfast service had a notable issue.
Overall Experience
8.7
Mostly positive experience reported, with notable complaints on service delivery at breakfast.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:17

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Facilities
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa with a swimming pool, spa baths, sauna, and steam room. Treat yourself to rejuvenating treatments using organic products from Ytsara in the 5 treatment rooms.

Elegant Bedrooms with a View
Experience luxury in every detail with beautifully furnished bedrooms named after Northumbrian castles. Enjoy the picturesque views of the estate from your room, featuring satellite TV, marble bathrooms, and opulent decor.

Award-Winning Dining
Savor exquisite culinary creations at the George Runciman Restaurant, boasting 2 AA Rosettes. Delight in a menu crafted from fresh local ingredients. Don't miss the chance to enjoy traditional Afternoon Teas in the elegant Georgian Room.

Escape to luxury and tranquility at Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Superior rooms can not accommodate dogs or extra beds.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1625 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Jacqueline couple gb
8
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
Loved it
Pros:

Most of it

Cons:

Spa area not big enough

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
J
June Ann couple gb
10
Stunning and highly recommend.
Pros:

Beautiful building in stunning grounds. Staff were kind and helpful, especially Kelly on reception and Ross in the dining room.
Would stay again and highly recommend.

Cons:

Book ahead for spa treatments, we missed out on this but still had a great time.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
7
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children gb
10
I would love to visit again x
Pros:

The tranquil setting, friendly service, wonderful food and comfortable rooms . The spa was a lovely addition

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Dan Taylor couple gb
7
Pros:

The Coach House rooms are lovely and situated about 100 metres from the main hotel. The beds are super comfy and the bathrooms are huge! The pool and spa facilities are very good. Duxford Hall itself is stunning and the walks around the grounds are brilliant.

Cons:

What is not advertised when you book the Coach House rooms is the fact that you are unable to get room service to these rooms. At no point in the booking process or check in is it made obvious that this is the case. The leaflets provided in the room all state that room service is available however when trying to order - you are simply told that room service is unavailable for these rooms. This seems like a big oversight for such a prestigious hotel and very frustrating when you pay extra for a room and do not get the full offer of facilities! The staff also seemed very abrupt when this was brought to their attention upon check out!

The heated towel rail also didn't work in our room

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Alicia couple gb
6
Disappointed stay, should do better
Pros:

Location is great and it's a beautiful building and grounds

Cons:

We booked the coach room away from main hotel. These 3 rooms look great in the pics but what isn't shown is the bed looks onto a public drive and path, curtains needed to be pulled shut for privacy. Our room was dirty, feaces and pubic hair on toilet rim. Carpet looked stained. Net curtains were stained and had holes in them. Skirting boards not dusted. Room did not feel clean. When reception were contacted we were offered another room in main hotel which was much better but very warm despite turning of the heating. Don't expect any miniature toiletries, only a small bar of soap and basic shampoo and shower gel is provided. Jacuzzi baths have also been turned of.

Spa. Underwhelming and requires updating and is grubby. Main stairwell not swept, doors dirty, tiles dirty. Only 2 unisex changing rooms. If you're staying at hotel you're not provided with a robe or slippers unless you request these from hotel reception. This was not mentioned at check in, so don't use the spa without requesting them 1st. Coffee and tea available near relaxation room which is away from pool area.

Food. Expensive Al a carte menu but a more reasonable menu also on offer. We had saddle of beef with red wine jus, the jus was so salty it ruined the meal, 5 other guests complained too. Eventually we were informed drinks would be taken of the bill, at check out this hadn't happened.

Bar area. Bland and unwelcoming, a bit like the barman that actually stopped serving drinks to make a phone call and complain that people in the bar wanted drinks.

It's a shame that the above issues were noted on our visit, staff were polite and they did rectify our problems but they should not have occurred in the 1st place. Email was sent to the management of the hotel but after 5 days they still have not responded

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
6
We enjoyed our stay and would probably return but with lowered expectations to what we had expected
Pros:

Good breakfasts. The evening meal menu did not change throughout our stay and there were no daily specials. The choice of meals was limited and quality OK but variable and not what was expected from a 4 rosette rated restaurant.
The lounges were comfortable and well presented. Overall a comfortable stay but food choices and quality need reviewing and improving

Cons:

Poor unchanging menu choice in restaurant.
Considering we were staying in a suite the bed mattress was poor quality. Would have expected a shower screen on the shower enclosure rather than a shower curtain.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
K
Kim couple gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and all staff were outstanding and a credit to the hotel.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
6
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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alexandra extended_group gb
10
Very enjoyable I would return
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
A
Anne-Marie couple gb
9
Great food, company and hospitality. The staff were warm and welcoming
Pros:

Period features

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Gordon couple gb
6
Disappointing.
Pros:

The food was good.

Cons:

The spa was poor strange communal changing on the pool side. The one shower locked and we were told to leave a few minutes before closing time no warning and told to go shower in your room! No gowns available. Just really poor. Windows would not stay open second day we were given wooden wedges (single glazing so condensation) not one USB plug! reception did find me one when I asked. Toiletries were a pump dispenser of shower gel and shampoo no shower cap conditioner the usual cotton buds cotton wool ect. (the dispensers over the bath were impossible to reach when in the bath. Not what I would expect for the price.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Bonnie family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple gb
9
Relaxing and enjoyable
Pros:

Room was lovely. Very clean.

Cons:

Evening food was good but overpriced.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee