“A large, family-friendly, resort-hotel with a swanky spa and fitness area, championship golf courses and a choice of dining areas to suit all pockets. Bedrooms are generous; the newest ones with a hint of bling. Scrumptious meals can be enjoyed in your choice of restaurants.”

Hotel review

This big, sprawling hotel ticks a lot of boxes: minutes from the A1 so makes a good base for exploring Durham and Newcastle; activities to suit all ages; a wide choice of restaurants; blingy rooms for special occasions; and rooms for families. True, it’s not the most handsome of buildings - a large, battlemented Victorian hall with a series of extensions - but the surrounding golf courses (two; both championship-standard) help soften the looks. Inside, it’s a patchwork of styles, from traditional country-house furnishings in the old part to a glittery marbled-and-mirrored look in the newer wings. There’s plenty of space, lots of comfortable sitting areas for relaxing, and colourful local art to brighten up corridors. Bedrooms are generous, the newer ones handsome with tartan carpets, country colours, glittery feature walls, smart bathrooms and lovely Hypnos beds. Top-level suites are huge, perhaps with cinema-size TV screens or a copper free-standing bath. There’s a very swish Espa spa, an enormous leisure complex including a 25-metre pool, hydrotherapy pool, outdoor vitality pool and state-of-the-art gym. Dining choices include a Parisian-style brasserie - specialising in 28-day-aged steaks - a family-friendly, self-service carvery and an Asian-style restaurant in the Spa area. The food aims to be crowd-pleasing rather than fancy fine-dining. And if you really want to push the boat out, there’s a Bentley at your disposal.

Helen Pickles
Helen Pickles Review published: 02/26/2024

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • Whether your idea of relaxing is on the green or in the hot tub - there is something for everyone here.
  • Sights nearby

    • There is a daily shuttle service into Durham town where you can explore its sights.
  • Other Activities

    • Make use of the hotel's Bentley Mulsanne to chauffeur you around town.
  • Country Escape

    • More country club than country house there are 350 acres to explore.
  • Child friendly

    • All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots.
  • Spa breaks

    • Boasting the luxurious ESPA spa. An ideal weekend pamper break.
  • Golf

    • Ramside Hall features not one but two championship courses.
  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
  • Conference facilities

  • Family Suites

  • Wedding license

  • Country House

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Gym

  • Free wifi

  • Wellbeing

  • Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    130 rooms in this hotel
  • Parking

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

    All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots.
  • Pet friendly

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
  • Airport transfer

    Surcharge.
  • Business Centre

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Conference facilities

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Wedding license

  • In room DVD

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Disabled access

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Free wifi

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • There is a daily shuttle service into Durham town where you can explore its sights.
  • Other Activities

    • Make use of the hotel's Bentley Mulsanne to chauffeur you around town.
  • Golf

    • Ramside Hall features not one but two championship courses.

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See what they say

Why do people love staying in your hotel? It’s in the perfect location – close to both Newcastle and Durham and there’s so much under one roof. Two championship golf courses and a brand new £8m spa. What is there to do in the area? The hotel is about 10 mins away from historic Durham city with its castle and cathedral. Intu Metrocentre – one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe – is about a 15 min drive away and the exciting city of Newcastle is about 20 minutes away. What kind of breakfast do you offer? A huge buffet breakfast Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? There’s a selection of restaurants on site including the informal Pemberton’s Carvery, the award-winning Rib Room Grill and an Asian Fusion restaurant in the spa. There’s also a variety of snack and afternoon tea menus. Which are your most popular room types, and why? There are a new wing of premier rooms which opened last year which are extremely popular. They have Hypnos beds for an amazing night’s sleep and super luxurious bathrooms. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? Many of the rooms can be configured to accommodate families What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Ramside Hall Hotel is a great base from which to explore every part of the North East.

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