Loved our brief stay, such a treat to be able to share it with our 2 dogs. The staff we met were smashing; very accommodating (despite our very late arrival), warm and friendly, and love dogs which is a huge bonus!! The hotel is quirky and still has the feel of an old, traditional manor house, serving as a peaceful retreat in a great location. The room was just what we needed; clean and spacious with a super comfortable bed. Breakfast was great value for money with a good choice of cooked items and a range of cereals, yogurts and fruit. We didn't take our dogs to breakfast with us, but this is an option! Overall a great place and we would happily stay again 😊

The only issue with our room was a stiff cold tap that was hard to turn, and noisy, whistling bath taps!

Breakfast - friendly and chatty staff who we enjoyed talking to. Room was perfect for allowing pets - we brought a dog who really benefitted from the room being secluded and at the end of the corridor instead of being in the middle and getting upset at people walking past the room all night.. Also the main bedroom area was nice and comfortable. Old fashioned, manor-house style but that's what you're after when you stay somewhere like this!

Two single beds pushed together even though advertised as a double room. Shower not good - not very powerful and cubicle very small. The whole of the bathroom just needs an update - it's a shame as we felt it let the bedroom down a bit. BUT it's all functional and did the job for us! We were staying at the hotel while in the area for a wedding and the room was a good size for this, however none of the mirrors have good enough lighting to do your hair and makeup!

The location was good for visiting family in Blackhall Colliery and Peterlee. The welcome was excellent, friendly and supportive. We booked a superior room (Room 10) which was a good size, certainly clean and the bathroom was neat and functional. We reserved an evening meal, the food was very good (lasagne & gammon steak) and served properly hot. Breakfast on Sunday morning was equally good, friendly staff and not too long a wait for food. Our experience matched our expectations from the reviews we read when we booked. We agree that we would stay again.

No real issues but: For us, the bed was a bit soft and springy but that's subjective, it might well suit others. The extractor fan in the bathroom wasn't working so that didn't help the moisture. These are not criticisms, simply observations. It is a very old building but shows signs of being cared for to a reasonable extent. If a new Premier Inn is better for someone, then fine, but the Manor is very good.

The staff are absolutely lovely. So friendly and helpful. We were visiting family in the area so brought our dog with us and the hotel and staff were very welcoming of him & all the dogs. The breakfast was smashing, hot fresh and lots of it. Our room was spacious, with plenty of room for the dogs bed and gear. It was nicely decorated, clean and warm, comfortable beds and lovely bedlinen. The hotel is a beautiful building and holds some fascinating history. The staircase is gorgeous.

There wasn't anything we didn't like. The en-suite shower room was a little dated and snug, but it served its purpose with lots of hot water, so not an issue.

The Staff were exceptionally friendly in all departments. Being dog friendly is a bonus and the way they cater for the dogs in certain rooms is just brilliant and all for only an extra £10 per dog. The area is tranquil, the food is lovely and reasonably priced. Cannot fault our stay at all. We will definitely be returning 😍

If you do struggle with mobility or an older dog be mindful to ask for a room with the lesser amount of steps to encounter. It's not a what we didn't like just a helpful comment to those that may need it.

Beautiful old manor house in lovely grounds, welcoming staff and very interestingly decorated bedroom. The lounge/bar area had a lovely warm atmosphere and a great pint of Worthington's. Choice of food was good and what we had was excellent, the same for breakfast and the main dining room. The whole place was charming.

My only problem was the bed, which obviously is a very personal thing. I prefer a softer mattress, and I give off a lot of heat when I sleep. So, the beautiful, plump duvet was very much wasted on me. If there had been a sheet under the duvet, I could have peeled the duvet over and just used a sheet for a cover. My wife, on the other hand, loved the duvet but did think the mattress was a tad hard. There was nothing else I didn't like! 😊

The hotel was easy to find and close to where I needed to be the next day. There was ample parking, A welcome reception, and my room was very good quality. The food was excellent in the restuarant anfd it was a lovely setting to enjoy a drink outside before hand. Bedroom was comfortable and clean and very well decorated and appointed. I also had a beutiful view.

The promised wifi was non existant but actually it was Ok because it stopped me working and I was able to concentrate on just relaxing. The staff seemed a little thin on the ground at times but were very good when responding to the bell

Staff very welcoming. We brought our young dog and they made her most welcome as well. The hall is very interesting. It's very old with many original features including sloping floors in places. Our beds were really comfortable and breakfast was well cooked and plentiful. The hall/hotel is family run and it shows - the staff are happy and really helpful. We were in the area visiting family and had already had 4 nights in a cottage, we only tagged on a one night stay in the hall but next time we come up it will our first choice for our full stay. If you want a modern hotel this probably wont be for you, but if you want to stay in a old manor hall with friendly helpful staff, comfy beds and a good breakfast then I'd fully recommend it.

We couldn't find anything to dislike.

The food on offer for breakfast and dinner was excellent. There is a great menu to choose from and the food was well prepared and presented. On top of that we feel the pricing was very reasonable too.

To be honest there wasn't anything that disappointed us. The room we had was great but there were a few uneven stairs to be negotiated which might not suit everyone.

Lovely old house and grounds in a good location for peterlee. Very friendly welcoming staff , very helpful organise taxis for our stay. Our room had a bath and a dressing area with a lovely large mirror with lighting to do my makeup. Lovely home cooked breakfast.

As it was an old house the floorboards in our room were very noisy, creaking when walked on. The TV was against the wall facing the window so not good to watch laid in bed we had to move the glass top to turn tv to face the bed .