Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa

Name: Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa
Address: Doxford, Chathill, England, NE67 5DN, Chathill, GB

Location: Doxford, Chathill, England, NE67 5DN, Chathill, GB

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Discover the serene retreat of Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa, where luxury meets comfort in the heart of Northumberland.

Unwind at the Full-Service Spa
Indulge in rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials at our exquisite spa. Complement your pampering experience with access to our indoor pool, hot tub, and health club for ultimate relaxation.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Savor international cuisine at George Runciman restaurant, offering delightful garden views. Enjoy room service for in-room dining during limited hours, or unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Accommodations and Amenities
Stay in one of our 31 stylish, air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily, express check-in/check-out, and free self-parking for a hassle-free stay.

Book your stay at Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa today for an unforgettable escape!

Important Information

Pool access available from 7 AM to 6:00 PM.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
Free WiFi
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Sauna
Concierge service
Steam room
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Library
Free breakfast
Health club
Free newspapers in lobby
Porter/bellhop
Express check-out
Full-service spa
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Express check-in
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free pool cabanas
Free cooked-to-order breakfast
Banquet hall
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Rooms Available

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 Double Bed
161 sq feet

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
Comfort Cottage, 1 King Bed (Two minutes walk from the main Hall)

1 King Bed
323-sq-foot individually decorated room with a patio

Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed (Two minutes walk from the main Hall)

1 King Bed
Individually decorated room

Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed
322-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed
322 sq feet

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
215 sq feet

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Cottage, 1 King Bed (Two minutes walk from the main Hall)

1 King Bed
Individually decorated room

Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
Suite, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed
376 sq feet

Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) and rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Club Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

2 Twin Beds
194 sq feet

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
Superior Double Room

1 King Bed
269 sq feet

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
Executive Double Room

1 Double Bed
161-sq-foot room with courtyard views

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) and rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

1 Double Bed
161 sq feet

Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

Karen (10/5): - Room cosy with fabulous walk in shower fluffy soft towels .our room had access onto the garden room36 highly recommend
Annette (6/5): Very Faded Elegance - I think this hotel is living on a reputation which expired some time ago. The decor is dated, not everything is as clean as it should be, the room we stayed in, although lovely and quiet it not being in the main building, left a lot to be desired on the electrics front. The breakfast food and staff were wonderful. They are obviously having the same problems as many hospitality venues in that they do not have enough staff but being shouted at by the barman in the cocktail bar to "come and get your own drinks as I've got a queue" did not enamour us to him. It's not a cheap place to stay and I don't feel that I could recommend it to anyone at this point in time.
Jonny (4/5): - We ended up staying just one night instead of two due to the standard of the room and spa facilities. The room was super rundown; old furniture, marks and stains on everything. The spa was grimy and also rundown. Nothing like the photos and definitely not luxury. The staff were super understanding and very helpful and listened to our concerns. However would not recommend staying at Doxford Hall.
mark (10/5): - Drive through the arch to drop off your passengers and luggage when you arrive, its a stunning introduction to the hotel.
David (10/5): - Very luxurious and comfortable the only problem we had was the kingsize bed was 2 singles put together ànd the mattress topper did not stop thre being a distinct line down the center which was sometimes a bit uncomfortable. The breakfast gave a great choice amd was vert tasty. The pool was good but closed early 6pm itvwould hzbe been nice to enjoy the facilities
Jacqueline (10/5): - Doxford Hall was in a very convenient location for visiting the area. Although, you do need to drive. The grounds are simply stunning. Beautifully maintained and relatively extensive. The hotel itself is lovely. Super clean, traditional, mostly bright and airy and again, well maintained. We had the four poster room which we loved. It was really big and was well organised. It had plenty of sockets, a USB port next to the bed, bottles of water and plenty of hangers etc. The bathroom was large, modern and spotlessly clean with a shower over the bath. The breakfast was very nice. Not the biggest selection I've seen but something for everyone. It was cooked and served very well. Mostly table service including pots of coffee and racks of toast. We had dinner both nights of our stay as we chose the DBB rate. We ate from the a la carte menu both nights. Every single mouthful was delicious. Beautifully cooked and presented. The house white was good too. There was also a set menu which looked great too. We only used the swimming pool, not the spa. The pool was a good size for a hotel pool. We enjoyed our swim. The changing room was adequate. Robes and slippers available on request (apparently). The staff across the hotel were, without exception, all friendly, open, happy and efficient. The hotel never appeared to be short staffed. We had a great two night stay. I would definitely return and recommend the hotel to friends.
Jack (10/5): - Very scenic
Elaine (10/5): Superb stay - Beautiful hotel, very clean and comfortable. Delicious food both breakfast and dinner. All staff were clean and smartly dressed and were very friendly and helpful. The dining room staff were very attentive and never let you feel forgotten about or missed out. A very relaxing stay.
Stuart (8/5): - Friendly service, especially at the front desk and the cleaners. Happy with the room, very nice/clean bathroom. Restaurant - limited options if vegetarian or vegan. Very "traditional" style but no real complaints
Donald (10/5): - Really nice grounds, excellent pool for size of property. Staff were excellent. Carpets in the room could be replaced.
Claire (10/5): - The welcome was was warm and the room large and clean. We had dinner in the restaurant the first night and it was delicious with impeccable service. We had breakfast on two mornings, again food was very good. Two small criticisms from our stay was that the bed/mattress was very firm but this is about personal taste so may be fine for others! We spoke to reception and while they couldn’t offer a different room they did provide a mattress topper which resolved the issue and we were happy with that. The second criticism was that after we drank the water on the first night, it wasn’t replaced by housekeeping which i would have expected. Would definitely stay again though we had a lovely time
Caroline (10/5): - Lovely hotel, plenty of space, great atmosphere, lovely grounds. The breakfast was a little limited and the spa are felt a bit municipal but was just what was needed.
Alexandra (8/5): Charming - Hotel was very ornate and a beautiful setting for a wedding. A bit dated and worn in areas but that makes it charming. Too warm in the bedroom and couldn’t turn the bathroom radiator off which provided all the heat. Bed was comfy. Carpets needed to be cleaned. Gym had very basic and minimal equipment and floors were dirty and looked to have not been cleaned for while. Reception staff very friendly and welcoming.
Bill ... (8/5): Lovely short break - Very nice hotel; comfortable and welcoming. We were attracted by the good deal offered. Food was good but daily specials would have been a welcome variance. Shower head in bathroom had black on it.
Ged (8/5): - Warm friendly welcome from all staff.nice room very warm and cozy.the hot tub was a little bit of a let down no real bubbles.
Juliana (10/5): - An amazing place with beautiful hotel and gardens. Dinner and breakfast options are really good, food was delicious and with good variety of choice. We loved the room which is spacious and nicely decorated.
Graeme (4/5): - Reservation was booked to a lodge type room separate from main building rooms. When arrived was given a room within building. Was quite disappointed with this as this was booked specifically for my stay and expected to be staying in private room away from main building.
Verified traveler (10/5): Pleasant - Room, building and staff great although the spa could do with being updated with individual showers, shampoo and conditioner and costume dryer.
Deborah (10/5): - Stunning hotel set in picturesque grounds , great food and service
Anthony (10/5): Great hotel - Lovely hotel staff efficient
Adrienne (8/5): Lovely staff, gardens, building, few tweaks needed - I thought the staff were superb (very friendly and helpful in every way), and hotel, clean, bright and lovely. My only criticism’s are, on arrival, the back of the kitchen is visable, and needs a quick tidy up. The front entrance is beautiful, but the first thing we saw was the kitchen waste, and parked next to a car with flat tyre which looked as though it had been there for many months! The spa/pool area needs an update/made to look more attractive/luxurious……. It is advertised as a spa hotel but we chose not to use this area! Also the bar area a little depressing/unattractive….. there are other areas which would make a great airy and inviting bar area to sit and meet other residents etc. However, overall a lovely stay and with a few easy wins it could be perfect 👌
Alan (8/5): Stunning Georgian Splendour - Hotel is situated in a stunning Georgian Gentleman’s residence in its own estate. Just a short drive from the A1 route and easy travel to various sites from the hotel.
Stuart (10/5): Wonderful Experience - Absolutely wonderful, staff were most helpful, the setting is second to none, gardens, views etc. Dining in the George Runciman restaurant was relaxed, a really lovely dining experience. Safe, secure parking in the grounds just a short stroll from reception. If you want to treat yourself to something special then Doxford Hall should be top of your 'bucket list'.
Jane (8/5): - Lovely spacious rooms. All the little extras in the bathroom. Nice swimming pool.
Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely hotel, will be back. - Really lovely hotel and super staff. Breakfast very good and lots of choice. Dining room a little formal, perhaps offsetting the tables instead of in them being in rows would improve the ambience.
Heather (4/5): - Waiting staff in the restaurant in the evening were dreadful. Very poor customer service. Did not know the wine list. Felt rushed to order. Had to send main course back as it was an insulting portion of cod loin ( two inch by one inch)for £30! No alternative offered as apparently kitchen closed. Manager returned the original dish which had been sat for ten minutes and said he would reduce cost by half price!! I refused the offer and therefore had nothing to eat. It was my partner's birthday meal so he and our friends ate alone. We then went to the bar and received equally poor service. The beer was flat and the bar man very off hand and grumpy. We asked if we could buy some nuts/ crisps at the bar. We were told to go up to the top floor and use a vending machine! We were told we would need to get changed at reception first! The room was sweltering and we couldn't open the window because the generator outside was so noisy. Air con did not work. Spa bath was not working either. The staff at breakfast were very professional and delivered the standard of service you would expect for this hotel and price. However the lack of consistency would deter us from returning
GARY (8/5): A wonderful place to stay - A lovely place to stay in a wonderful part of the UK
Lynne (10/5): Lovely couple of days - we had a lovely stay in the coach house seperate from the main building. It was beautiful. The grounds are extremely well kept. the main hotel is gorgeous Had a quick peak in one of the bedrooms and it looked lovely.Lots of little rooms where you can find a cosy seat. Breakfast was fab. Staff were lovely. Pool is a decent size. A little bit of chill music would've been nice. steam room/ sauna were fine. Didnt use the spa treatments or have evening meal there. Look forward to visiting again.
Jeremy (10/5): A great find - We booked this hotel on our jouney home as we were too tired to continue. What a fabulous find .The hotel is lovely, very relaxing, excellent breakfast. We didnt have an evening meal. Gorgeous grounds, a maze! Friendly and helpful stay. We will stay again.
R (10/5): Summer break - My wife and I were there for six nights for a summer break and it was outstandingly good. Extremely comfortable in every way.
Derek (6/5): Lovely period property - A one night treat. Not the easiest place to find tucked away up a small country lane. Could do with more directional signage. Pleasant reception and checking in/escort to the suite. We booked the king Bed Suite ( Langley ). Extremely spacious with large lounge, seperate bedroom, bathroom and kitchen with beverage making facilities / fridge. Whole raft of empty cupboards. Don't know who would be using them all. No magnifying shaving mirror in the bathroom. Lots of period style furniture in the suite but looking a bit tired and faded. Some curtain hoops off the pole at one window and the curtain itself partially hanging off. Thorough checking needed before signing off for the next guest ! Excellent breakfast ( traditional and Vegan options ) with fruit/cereals/ juices etc. Need to bring the toast with or after the main plates otherwise its stone cold. Doxford has 2 meal options in the evening ; The market menu in the lounge bar but not a lot to choose from.Then there's Fine Dining in the main restaurant. Not a big fan but went with the flow . Had Canon/ Rack of Lamb with a couple of teaspoons of peas and carrot. The lamb was quite rare and amounted to 2 forkfuls. For about £34, i would say it was a waste of money..Very pleasant gardens with a terrace to sit out and enjoy a glass of wine. Huge maze to try out . Should engage participants for several hours trying to find their way back out. Good heated swimming pool and spa with towels and dressing gowns.
Derek (6/5): Lovely period property - A one night treat. Not the easiest place to find tucked away up a small country lane. Could do with more directional signage. Pleasant reception and checking in/escort to the suite. We booked the king Bed Suite ( Langley ). Extremely spacious with large lounge, seperate bedroom, bathroom and kitchen with beverage making facilities / fridge. Whole raft of empty cupboards. Don't know who would be using them all. No magnifying shaving mirror in the bathroom. Lots of period style furniture in the suite but looking a bit tired and faded. Some curtain hoops off the pole at one window and the curtain itself partially hanging off. Thorough checking needed before signing off for the next guest ! Excellent breakfast ( traditional and Vegan options ) with fruit/cereals/ juices etc. Need to bring the toast with or after the main plates otherwise its stone cold. Doxford has 2 meal options in the evening ; The market menu in the lounge bar but not a lot to choose from.Then there's Fine Dining in the main restaurant. Not a big fan but went with the flow . Had Canon/ Rack of Lamb with a couple of teaspoons of peas and carrot. The lamb was quite rare and amounted to 2 forkfuls., i would say it was a waste of money..Very pleasant gardens with a terrace to sit out and enjoy a glass of wine. Huge maze to try out . Should engage participants for several hours trying to find their way back out. Good heated swimming pool and spa with towels and dressing gowns.
Bronwen (10/5): Stunning Break - Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Our room was stunning with a great view of the garden complete with baby rabbits munching on the flowers. Food was great and so was the service. The grounds are lovely for a walk.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely, high-class hotel with friendly staff who were always happy to oblige. Lots of lovely rooms to relax in and bedrooms very clean.
Carol (8/5): Lovely stay - It was a lovely stay in the coach houses the only issue was in No 43 the lighting in the main room was poor but we still had a brilliant stay. In the Spa the number of loungers & seats were a problem for the number of people using the facilities. We didn’t arrive until the afternoon and other guest told us it worse in the morning. The massages were out of this world
Paul (10/5): Absolutely Beautiful Hotel - What an absolutely fantastic hotel the grounds where beautiful, close to the coast seahouses, Alnwick castle. The staff where very tentative, on arrival we was looked after by Luke & Leanne wonderful people couldn't do enough for you. We was shown around the hotel beautiful antiques everywhere very classy, and quite posh. We had our cockerpoo with us and was welcomed almost everywhere in the hotel, breakfast was absolutely delicious in the cocktail bar and the evening menu was wonderful highly recommended the fish and chips and Ceaser Salad, evening staff Leo was a great guy, breakfast staff Jodie absolutely wonderful lady, as was all the girls on the morning staff. Spa pool a little cool but the Jacuzzi and sauna was lovely. Definitely staying again
Karen (10/5): - Lovely stay at Doxford Hall - grounds were looking beautiful with daffodils in bloom. Staff were friendly and welcoming Stayed in one of the rooms a short walk from the hotel. These were private with fantastic bathroom. Great choice for breakfast and spa facilities good. The beautiful Northumberland coastline right on the hotels doorstep.
Joanne (8/5): - We enjoyed two lovely nights at Doxford Hall along with our little dog. Lovely big room. Fantastic breakfasts. Very friendly staff. Great location to visit fantastic local beaches. Spa was a little tired but would have amazing potential. Sauna could have been a little cleaner. All in all a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend for a mini break.
Linda (10/5): Superb luxurious mini break - An amazing 3nights of relaxed luxury. Restaurant food on particular was fab fine dining but there was also a market menu. Breakfast was excellent. Grounds were lovely even in the winter and plenty of places to sit inside including a library.
Annette (6/5): - Nice area and town of Alnwick is fabulous. Room was okay but maybe a bit rundown and in noisy area of hotel maybe because we booked third party instead of through the hotel. Not as lovely as hoped and steam room was out of order for our stay. The jacuzzi was also broken and had a sharp edge which my partner cut himself on. The breakfast was nice but facilities such as coffee bar and massage treatment felt overpriced. I paid for 30 mins but probably only got about 20 mins massage.
David (2/5): - Absolutely appalling stay here. The room was dated, the view from the bedroom windows were of broken sections of plastic covering roof tiles that need repaired. No money has been spent on the upkeep of this hotel. There was no telephone to call reception. Housekeeping chapped the door at 9:20am. The food in the restaurant was below standard. That much so I had an upset stomach. The lift shouldn’t be legal. That is a death trap. How this hotel has 4 starts it’s beyond me. I certainly will not be back. The receptionist was rude on arrival. Breakfast was an absolute joke. Asked to share a table with people that I didn’t know. It definitely was the worst stay I have ever had. Wasn’t t worth the money spent. I can’t recommend this hotel, it is a shambles. Refund should be given. Awful…
Diana (10/5): - Hotel is in beautiful grounds ,the hotel itself is lovely rooms very clean spacious beautiful coving and chandelier's ,spa was lovely with jacuzzi very clean
Verified traveler (6/5): It was disappointing - We were “upgraded” to the hotel which felt more like a downgrade. We planned our honeymoon and did want some privacy. The room was ok but nothing special. It was spotless but the room felt bare. The food overall wasn’t good, overcooked meat, lukewarm breakfast and overpriced. We did attempt to have a nightcap at the bar but it was seriously lacking atmosphere and the cocktails were overpriced since they came out a premixed bag. Since you’d only need to spend a little extra at a cocktail bar and you’d get the whole show too. The pool and facilities were really good unfortunately they shut quite early. Overall the experience was disappointing and didn’t really meet a 4 star standard.
John (8/5): A nice stay overall - The only negatives were: 1. No member of staff in the cocktail bar for quite a while after I arrived to buy drinks 2. Dirty dishes and glasses were left on the tables in the lounge for a long time. 3. The changing rooms in the spa are inadequate - only two cubicles!
Ian (10/5): Loved it. - Fantastic location and accommodation. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Very dog friendly.
ian (10/5): - Excellent,friendly attentive staff, great food, excellent facilities
Adam (10/5): - Very good.
Maria (8/5): Great location - one we finally arrived at the Hotel, following a breakdown on the way, we had a great stay. staff very pleasant and helpful, hotel clean and well maintained.
Peter (10/5): - The food was excellent but there was a very limited choice and if staying for more than a couple of nights it got very limited. There was very little for vegetarians or vegans, although the chief would prepare requested meals within readon and with notice.
Dorothy (10/5): - The staff was amazing!! We had problems with our rental car and they went way beyond the call of duty to help us. Some of the best service we have had in any public venue.
Max (8/5): Pleasant enough stay - Our room - one of the coach houses set in the grounds was pleasant after sorting the musty smell - the room felt damp and cold. After some airing and heating it seemed ok. The furniture was all stained marked as was the carpet and the furniture needs some TLC. There is no private parking - you need to park round the back of the coach houses. The swimming pool was pleasant. Breakfast and food was lovely. Staff ( when you could find them) were nice.
Dawn (8/5): Very comfortable stay. - We only stayed overnight. Arriving late and leaving early. The only issue we had was with the hairdryer which overheated. There wasn’t an immediate spare but they did borrow the spa hairdryer for me. Breakfast was one of the best hotel buffet and cooked we have had anywhere. Good quality and great choice. Friendly staff.
Lynne (8/5): - Lovely setting and very quiet. Swimmmg pool in basement needs a bit of TLC.
Andrew (10/5): - We stayed in one of the cottages, which was roomy and comfortable.
Jill (8/5): - Doxford Hall was a lovely place to stay. The rooms were very spacious and the furnishings were of very good quality. The rooms were unique and had real character. The staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly. The only reason we didn't give an excellent rating overall was that we were a bit disappointed with the food. We had some strange combinations on our plate which differed from what the menu said. The strangest was a mackerel 'crockett' along with our chicken main course. Odd. We presume that it was a mistake - if not, it's not a taste sensation we'd like to repeat. My husband's starter was to be smoked trout but he was sure it was the duck he received. We weren't overwhelmed by the quality of the breakfast either. We were expecting tastier sausages and the black pudding wasn't the best. Didn't like the hash brown and the mushroom was very greasy. We did think that in season fruit like strawberries or raspberries would have been a good addition to the cereal table. Seems like a lot of criticism and we're not usually so picky but we felt the food did let down the standard of the whole place. Our stay was still enjoyable though.
Pamela (10/5): - Wonderful property
John (4/5): Disappointed with Cleanliness and Over-priced - Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa is in a quiet location with the potential to be a great place to stay. However, I would not recommend it due to lack of cleanliness, expensive restaurant and accommodation which was at a standard below that expected for the price. I stayed in a Superior Double Room in June and it was too warm because the window would not open as it was sealed by paint. The bathroom was spacious with luxury fixtures but it was not clean; there was a musty smell due to black mould underneath the toilet rim, this had not been cleaned for ages but was cleaned after complaint. The sink overflow and shower hose were also mouldy. The bathroom fan did not work and was filthy. The restaurant did not have enough capacity for all residents causing overflow into the Cocktail Bar which was hectic and not very comfortable. Whilst there was a good choice of food it was over-priced and subject to a discretionary 12.5% gratuity charge. This was excessive as the service did not even offer free tap water.
charles (10/5): - Beautiful country house hotel , steeped in history.
Kathy (10/5): - A superb, quality country hotel where we felt very welcome. On arrival we were given a friendly ‘tour’ by Alan. The setting amongst manicured gardens and towering trees is stunning. Our room in one of the cottages was super warm, very clean and tastefully furnished. Gym was a plus for us. Breakfast in the stately dining room had great choices. A wonderful stay.
Corneliu (8/5): - We booked Deluxe Cottage, 1 king bed. Nothing luxury about the room! Dirty entrance, the room looks like nobody was there for a long time, spiders everywhere, in the bathroom the walls were full of spiderwebs (scary), it is a mirror with light on the wall, didn’t work, bathroom door was stack, you need to push hard to opened, very noisy! When you book Deluxe room you expect to have a dream bed mattress, unfortunately not here. We didn’t fill comfortable at all. The main entrance in the Hotel very unwelcoming, dirty and lots more. Staff were very friendly and breakfast was very good. I have to say that food was good. Overall was amazing experience, lots to do 15 to 20 minutes around the Hotel. Hotel itself needs lots of improvements.
Verified traveler (6/5): Nice but not great for the price - We stayed in one of the cottages which looked lovely however when we first arrived we were given the key to the wrong cottage luckily we didnt walk into anyone but all there belongings were in there. Our cottage was nice but the curtains/skylight blinds could have been blackout as we woke up at 5am to a very bright room. We also noticed the bottles of water hadnt been changed since the last booking as one if these were half full.
Cliff (6/5): - We thought the room we stayed in was a little tired, and not overly clean. It’s a beautiful room but first impressions are from a badly stained carpet, the 2 armchairs were stained badly, net curtains ripped, a sticky fly screen on a lamp was full of dead flies. Looks as though it hasn’t really had any investment in the room for many years. The towels in the room were excellent and the staff were friendly.
Richard (8/5): - Lovely area quite and tranquil. Lovely hotel and friendly staff.
Sam (10/5): - Very nice will be going back again.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great weekend- very comfortable hotel.
MIKE (10/5): Enjoyable break. - Very enjoyable stay in a beautiful hotel. Staff very welcoming and even though it was very busy , especially during afternoon tea, we were looked after well.
Verified traveler (8/5): Nice enough - Service from staff was excellent, room was nice apart from small things such as only one saucer in room, heating on full blast which took ages to cool down and dirty drawers. The spa and decor are little dated but nice enough. The grounds are beautiful and clearly very well maintained. Breakfast was good. Bar area a little stale.
Robin (8/5): - We stayed in one of the cottages in the grounds. Spacious and beautifullly quiet. The only negative was that a few things needed attention. Bulbs needed replacing in the bathroom, the tv remote didn’t always respond, and when my wife opened the curtains in the morning, the pole came down and nearly hit her. All very small points, but known to the hotel so they should’ve been sorted. Apart form that, the hotel was excellent. The food in the Runciman restaurant was wonderful, as was the cheaper market menu in the bar. It’s excellently located as a base for exploring the coast, being close to Holy Island, Bamburgh etc.
Craig (8/5): Beautiful Location - Location is stunning Service very good Food excellent Spa lovely Only disappointment was no dressings gowns or slippers for spa and no fridge in the room, for.this type of money you would expect these, especially when you have a spa. Overall great stay
Peter (10/5): - The staff were extremely helpful and the property was beautiful with the rooms very comfortable and clean. The food was superb with alot of choice to suit anyone. We were only there for 2 nights so didn't have the time to use the facilities offered but will make time the next time we stay.
Lynne (8/5): - Carriage house rooms were large, comfortable and very peaceful and quiet.
Claire (10/5): Overnight stay with dinner - Stunning hotel, comfortable and cosy with excellent service and excellent food
Helen (8/5): - A lovely setting and impressive building with a nice outside area. The staff were very friendly but at times slow, especially at breakfast and the bar. The room was very spacious, with nice furnishings. It was however dusty and the carpet was tatty in places. The toiletries provided were minimal and there weren’t complimentary robes or slippers which I was expecting.
Katharine (10/5): Fabulous visit! - We loved our stay! Staff were so attentive and went out of their way to be helpful. Dog friendly - made arrangements for us to breakfast with our dog in a separate area. We appreciated this very much. Loved the whole atmosphere- luxury but not overly uptight with it. Felt relaxed and at home. Lovely breakfast. Staff are a credit to the hotel. Beautiful building and enjoyed the swimming pool / spa as well as the gorgeous grounds. We hope to return again.
Harald (8/5): Nice & comfortable hotel with space to improvement - In total it was a pleasant stay. It is a nice hotel with a nice atmosphere and several cosy lounges. Rooms and beds are comfortable. But there are some small things which could be better, specially at this price niveau: There were some dust filaments in the chandelier of our room, as well in the balustrade of the staircase. In three nights the towels in the bathroom were not changed (even we put them on the ground). They want to be a wellness hotel. But there are no bathrobes (which is a standard for all other wellness hotels I know).
Louise (10/5): - A lovely hotel, great service, excellent restaurant. Fairly basic spa but good enough. Bed pretty uncomfortable but clean and all the necessaries. Would return, lots to see nearby and fabulous coast line. Loved it.
Mary (8/5): Generally very good - The property is lovely and situated in a beautiful and secluded area. The staff were excellent and very attentive and helpful. The spa and swimming pool were very good. The afternoon tea was delicious. My only small nighle was that I did not feel the evening meal came up to the same high standard as everything else. My steak came with potatoes, one field mushroom and half a tomato! Given the general high standard of the hotel and the cost of dinner this was a bit of a disappointment.
Simon (10/5): Lovely Hotel - We had a lovely few days in one of the coach house rooms (separate to the main hotel building). Very peaceful and comfortable. Staff were all extremely friendly and efficient.
Alfie (8/5): - Lovely scenery and gardens on the grounds of the hotel very old fashiond nice all round feel
Alison (10/5): - The hotel is set in beautiful grounds. Service was excellent, staff always ready to help. We had a really enjoyable stay.
Suzanne (10/5): - Beautiful property, friendly staff, great food and very reasonably priced.
Ronald (8/5): Double doesn't mean twin beds. - Was on a 25th anniversary and specifically requested a double bed (as twin beds was a room option), was informed by email that we did indeed have a double. We got checked in to find twin beds. Being polite English people we didn't complain. Also had the driest £20 burger I've ever had.
Derek (8/5): - The room was freezing drafts coming through the windows and door complained but no other rooms available supplied electric heater. The car park had no lights it was totally black and was flooded due to the rain
Benjamin (10/5): - Once again a memorable experience.
Jon (10/5): Great place to stay and eat - Service very friendly, room clean and quiet (the coach house) food was simply excellent, highly recommended Pool area not the best, was ok but not spa standards but certainly not bad, only two changing rooms which made it feel a bit like a council swimming pool, would stay again
Helen (6/5): - Doxford hall was a lovely Georgian property staff were good especially nicola manager she went out of her way for us and sorted a problem very professionally 🌺 The only thing could be improved is the food which seems very medeocre for a top notch hotel not fine dining but more over done pub grub apart from that Hotel lovely😊I think if chef cooked bfast to order and it didn’t sit around it would be lovely
karen (8/5): - Room was comfortable but needed updating I was a little disappointed in the work we were given room 3. Good access to local area with many other very nice hotels available. I should have researched accommodation in more depth prior to booking
pamela (10/5): Accommodation Booking - Extremely helpful & friendly staff who sorted out our room requirements when I’d made a mistake with the booking.
Heather (10/5): Excellent hotel - Fantastic stay. Lovely hotel, beautiful room and amazing food. All the staff were excellent. Really enjoyed our night away.
Duncan (10/5): A-maze-ing - Doxford Hall was everything we had hoped it would be. Quiet, beautiful, friendly and grand. Will be visiting again. It even has a maze! Thank you
Lisa (10/5): - Lovely hotel. Clean, friendly. 15 minutes drive from Seahouses and Bamburgh but well worth the drive.
Brett (6/5): Honest review, a real disappointment - Mixed review. Firstly- beautiful place, grounds and very rural. Perfect as an escape to the British countryside. Unfortunately I had a number of issues: Spa- spa was fully booked from Friday - Sunday (the whole of our stay) and it seems to be like this at least 2weeks ahead. We booed this hotel specifically to have treatments. So this was very disappointing. Internet- whilst the hotel is beautifully rural, these days it really isn’t acceptable to be completely disconnect from the outside world. There is literally no phone signal at the entire property- and the main problem is the main hotel WiFi is shockingly bad. We were only able to get WiFi when we were sat in then bar or half way up a flight of stairs. Our room was one of the cottage rooms external to the main building and WiFi was not event set up there. This meant we couldn’t call, work, or communicate with our babysitter for the whole weekend. Unacceptable. The room- the bedroom was lovely, very clean. However- awful / cheap pillows and the room was very hot indeed. There is no air conditioning and you have to open the ceiling windows to ventilate. Restaurant- the food was far far too rich and salty and overpriced for what we ate. We genuinely couldn’t eat our main courses.
Caroline (8/5): - The hotel was very clean. The food at dinner ( and cream tea) was excellent. The service was a bit erratic. A number of staff told us they were very short staffed so not surprising. It would be good to have a bit of information on the hotel facilities plus al plan of the grounds in the rooms.
Caroline (10/5): - Another wonderful stay at Doxford Hall and as always, not long enough!
Eddy (10/5): - Having been before it was just as we expected, but because of the restrictions the menu was not as usual and the access to the spa was limited and the steam and sauna were not operational. Plus face masks had to be worn. But I suppose that is the way of the world now.
Brian (10/5): Perfect dog friendly stay - We had a fantastic weekend break, staying at this lovely hotel, in stunning grounds.The service and staff were excellent and our room was beautiful and clean. We took our large mastiff dog and the staff couldn’t do enough to make sure he was comfortable. He is not the easiest dog to take away due to his size and we felt he was welcome in the hotel. The food was excellent and my food allergies were catered for. We had some fantastic walks around the halls lovely gardens. The maze was a nice surprise. I can not rate this hotel highly enough. It’s also close to the Northumberland coastal region of Bamburgh, Seahouses and Holy Island. A visit to Alnwick and Bamburgh castles are a must .We will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.
Andrew (10/5): - Great hotel. Lovely staff at reception. Beautiful bedroom. Staff in the dining room gave the impression of being completely disinterested but otherwise a brilliant hotel.
Bob (8/5): - We stayed in one of the lodge rooms which was really spacious. Being a 3 minute walk from the main building meant it was very quiet. Able to sit out in the evening and listen to the wildlife including owls. You need the torch on your phone to guide you when you walk back in the dark but that is a minor inconvenience. No wifi though and poor signal but again minor inconvenience as we went there to relax. Will definitely go there again!
Heather (8/5): Relax and recharge - Pleasant break in rural surroundings
Steven (10/5): - Excellent venue just let down by a couple of points electric vehicle chergibg points not working and tricky access to pool although pre booked we were not told we needed an access code so inconvenient had to return to reception for the code.