http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/index.aspx?rss=1Rockliffe Hall Luxury Golf and Spa Resort, the finest 5 Star Hotel Resort in North East EnglandCopyright 2012 Rockliffe Hall What really goes on behind the scenes of fine dining restaurants? How much time is put into creating the beautiful dishes that make you say, “Wow” when brought to your table? And are all kitchens really like an episode of Hell’s Kitchen? In my next few blog posts I hope to answer all those questions and more! I'm Bex, demi-chef de partie in The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall. I'm obsessed not only with cooking food, but eating and writing about it. So when I was given the chance to write a blog about all things food, I couldn't say no! http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-halls-food-gems.aspxTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-halls-food-gems.aspx  It has been over 3 months since I last spoke to you and there has been lots going on here at The Clubhouse. Firstly I must let you know that our Bollywood inspired evening that we held on Friday 20th January was a great success! A cultural evening with background music and visuals playing throughout the evening, the highlight were the fantastic dancers, who were our staff beautifully dressed in original Saris, loaned to us by a lovely lady called Vaishali, who teaches at the local Art Centre. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/summer-at-the-clubhouse.aspxSat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/summer-at-the-clubhouse.aspx Rockliffe Hall's Triathlon team are participating in Darlington Rotary Club's annual triathlon to raise money for the Great North Air Ambulance Service. With less than a week to go until the Triathlon, fundraising is underway and we are excited to raise lots of money for the GNAAS throughout the year. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/gnaas-triathlon-fundraising.aspxTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/gnaas-triathlon-fundraising.aspx Due to our continued learning and development of creeping bent grass which is the grass species which is being developed on our greens here at Rockliffe Hall, Davy Cuthbertson and I were invited across to Ireland by Everris, our main supplier of fertilizer and chemicals, to visit courses and talk with other course managers who manage creeping bent grass and share ideas and skills to improve our playing surfaces. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/grass-on-the-emerald-isle.aspxMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/grass-on-the-emerald-isle.aspx Our fabulous Woodland Mews holiday homes offer you the space and seclusion to enjoy a break away from the stresses of day to day life, with Rockliffe Hall's fabulous facilities right on your doorstep. Each property features 4 bedrooms (comprising 1 double with en suite, 2 twins and 1 single bedroom), a spacious family bathroom with bath and separate shower, living room with satellite TV, a spacious kitchen/dining room and a small garden to the rear. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/relaxing-break-woodland-mews.aspxMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/relaxing-break-woodland-mews.aspx Rockliffe Hall is giving amateur golfers all over the North East and North Yorkshire the chance to be crowned the best in the region. Rockliffe Hall's Tour Professional, Graeme Storm, officially launched the Northern Golf Masters Tournament at Rockliffe Hall Golf Club on Tuesday (April 3rd) giving the best club golfers across Teesside, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Cumbria the chance represent their club and be named the number one amateur golfer in the North of England. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/nothern-golf-masters-launch.aspxTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/nothern-golf-masters-launch.aspx A Winter Wedding at Rockliffe Hall provides couples with the opportunity to fulfil their dreams of a magnificent wedding and leave with amazing lifelong memories. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/wonderful-winter-weddings.aspxThu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/wonderful-winter-weddings.aspx Rockliffe Hall are pleased to announce that we have expanded our team of marketing professionals by adding Anna Addison as public relations manager. Having outsourced this service for a number of years both prior to and since our  launch in 2010, we have made the move to bring Anna to the team to strategically coordinate the public relations activity and manage the appointed north east based PR agency, as the resort moves onto new challenges as an established business. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rocklliffe-adds-to-team-with-addison.aspxTue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rocklliffe-adds-to-team-with-addison.aspx Rockliffe Hall's 3 AA Rosette flagship restaurant Kenny Atkinson at The Orangery and sister restaurant , The Brasserie by Atkinson are both in the running for The Good Food Guide's Restaurant of The Year 2012, and need your nominations! Nominations for both restaurants are being received through postcards given to guests dining in the restaurants and also via the online nomination form here. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/good-food-at-rockliffe-hall.aspxThu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/good-food-at-rockliffe-hall.aspx Here at Rockliffe Hall, we are very proud to be offering one of the finest wine lists in England as well as a cocktail list that strives to be distinctive & exciting. I am the lucky person responsible for continuing to enhance them both. My varied role gives me the chance to work with fantastic products and constantly learn new techniques as well as work with my experienced & creative team to produce some marvellous concoctions for you all to try. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/cocktails-at-rockliffe-hall.aspxThu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/cocktails-at-rockliffe-hall.aspx Supporters of the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) marked the launch of a new corporate partnership with Rockliffe Hall at an event held last week. Rockliffe Hall has named the GNAAS as chosen charity for 2012 and  held an official launch on Thursday, March 15th. The GNAAS helicopter landed at Rockliffe Hall’s helipad and was followed by a tour of the aircraft and a chance to meet the crew and see behind the scenes. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-on-board-with-gnaa.aspxWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-on-board-with-gnaa.aspx I recently travelled all the way to Las Vegas to visit The Golf Industry Show, and I've written this blog to tell you a little more about the great trip and how the American Golf Courses compare to Rockliffe Hall. I had been shortlisted as one of the 10 delegates the British and International Golf Green Keepers send to the US each year and was lucky enough to be chosen to travel to the show this year, which just happened to be in Las Vegas! http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/grass-is-always-green-at-rockliffe.aspxSun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/grass-is-always-green-at-rockliffe.aspx We have had a busy couple of months in The Spa at Rockliffe Hall. We have had many new members join to make use of our fantastic leisure facilities,and also many spa day guests who have visited us for luxurious spa days, as well as hotel guests popping in during their overnight stay here at Rockliffe Hall. It is a fantastic feeling to see so many guests enjoying the spa, gym and treatments, and we are constantly aiming to give our guests the most luxurious and relaxing spa experience, which is why we have recently launched our most exclusive and luxurious spa day experience yet… http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-mothers-day-gift-from-the-spa-at-rockliffe-hall.aspxTue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-mothers-day-gift-from-the-spa-at-rockliffe-hall.aspx Rockliffe Hall's Chairman, Warwick Brindle has recently featured in BQ magazine, and you can read his great interview about Driving Tourism to the North East here. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/time-to-drive-tourism-with-warwick-brindle.aspxFri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/time-to-drive-tourism-with-warwick-brindle.aspx The March Issue of Luxury Lifestyle Magazine etc is out now! A Sumptuous bridal edition of the glossy monthly laden with inspiration for brides to be. I created the makeup look for the 1920's inspired Wedding Photoshoot that features within the magazine and today I am going to share with you the products I used so you can recreate the vintage cover look for your own wedding day. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/etc-magazine-photoshoot.aspxWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/etc-magazine-photoshoot.aspx Rockliffe Hall are heading down to London and will be exhibiting at Internationl Confex at the ExCel Centre from 6th-8th March. We will be at stand B210 alongside other businesses from the Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, and we will be flying the flag for businesses from the fabulous North East. Make sure you pop along and visit our stand if you are in the area! http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/visit-rockliffe-hall-at-international-confex.aspxFri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/visit-rockliffe-hall-at-international-confex.aspx Vote The Brasserie by Atkinson or Kenny Atkinson at The Orangery to win The Good Food Guide's Restaurant of the Year award 2012! http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/high-hopes-good-food-guide.aspxTue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/high-hopes-good-food-guide.aspx I had a great time filming Perfect Weekend Entertaining on Sky's Good Food Channel with Lisa Allen. I decided to create a beautiful scallop dish for a starter, rack of lamb for a great dinner party main dish, and for the perfect fun dessert, I created DIY doughnuts... http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/perfect-weekend-entertaining.aspxFri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/perfect-weekend-entertaining.aspx Did you tune in to 'Perfect' on the Good Food Channel on Sky 249 last night at 7pm? If you missed me on 'Perfect Fish Suppers', I created a gorgeous mussel dish, with chunky chips and spiced mayonnaise, and a great Salmon dish with ratatouille. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-perfect-fish-supper-kenny-atkinson.aspxTue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-perfect-fish-supper-kenny-atkinson.aspx Well we've finally seen the back of the snow and the ice, but we won't be completely shocked if we see it back before winters end! In the mean time Rockliffe Hall Golf course is in amazing shape and if you haven't experienced "winter golf" at Rockliffe, it's about time you did! If you sign up to receive our regular e-mail newsletters, we have some great green fee offers available on selected days throughout the season, so sign up to our mailing list here and don't miss out! http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/put-the-swing-back-in-your-game-at-rockliffe-hall.aspxMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/put-the-swing-back-in-your-game-at-rockliffe-hall.aspx Hi, I’m Simon, Hotel Manager here at the spectacular Rockliffe Hall. Originally from Bath – home of rugby, cider, and Romans, I have been involved in hospitality for last 25 plus years. It is great to be working within this five star resort in the North East of England, and with the highest quality standard of service and a wide range of top quality product offerings from overnight stays to golf days, Rockliffe Hall really is a five star home from home. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/simon-roberts-resident-manager.aspxWed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/simon-roberts-resident-manager.aspx Welcome to my blog from myself and all of the Fitness staff at Rockliffe Hall. As Fitness Co-ordinator my main role is to assist with the development and operation of all fitness and wellness initiatives including classes. This involves helping to plan and organize wellness events and services for the benefit of the members and guests. My role also involves diagnosing and delivering rehabilitation strategies for individuals suffering from injuries or requiring injury prevention measures. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-rockliffe-hall-fitness-guide.aspxMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-rockliffe-hall-fitness-guide.aspx I have been part of the Rockliffe Hall team since way back in 2009 where I started out as a Chef de Rang in the Orangery with Kenny Atkinson. This is where I started to learn all manner of new things including my new found speciality in cheese... My career has so far spanned just over a decade in hospitality where I found myself working in other hotels in the north east and just before joining the Rockliffe team a 2 year stint on the Cruise Lines. Now world travelled I find myself back in the North East in this very fine resort and blogging for you all. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/assistant-maitre-dhotel.aspxWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/assistant-maitre-dhotel.aspx As jobs go, it doesn’t get much better than being the Golf Director here at Rockliffe Hall! The course and Clubhouse are both fantastic and the positive feedback I get on a daily basis, makes all the hard work worthwhile. When I first visited the site back in the summer of 2008, it was clear that Rockliffe Hall was going to be a very special place and as the development progressed, I was not disappointed. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/golfing-news-ian-knight.aspxTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/golfing-news-ian-knight.aspx Rockliffe Hall is celebrating its most recent award, this time from its toughest critics…the guests! Our five star luxury resort in Hurworth near Darlington has been placed second in the list of the UK's most luxurious hotel destinations by popular review website TripAdvisor. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-rated-amongst-world-top-luxury-hote.aspxFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-rated-amongst-world-top-luxury-hote.aspx As Rockliffe Hall’s Treatment Manager and resident beauty expert, I will bring you a guide to looking and feeling great in my new blog. I’ll be sharing my beauty inspirations, giving you the inside scoop on new product launches, treatments and exciting events, and be reviewing products and sharing my hints and tips for a more beautiful, healthier and happier you. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-rockliffe-hall-guide-to-beauty.aspxTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-rockliffe-hall-guide-to-beauty.aspx Welcome to the first blog of 2012 from me, Angela Jackson Clubhouse Manager at Rockliffe Hall.I have been the Clubhouse Manager at Rockliffe Hall since 2009, and have a wealth of knowledge in Golf and Club hospitality with my career spanning many years. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/clubhouse-manager-angela-jackson.aspxFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/clubhouse-manager-angela-jackson.aspx A happy and healthy 2012 to everyone who loves to spa with us! The team have had an excellent 2011 which has seen us as finalists of: the Professional Beauty, Spa of the year award; the fitness industry Flame award for best UK fitness club; and my own Catey award win for Spa professional of the year. So, although we have a lot to be proud of, we are always looking to what we can do better for our guests and members for the coming year, and I look forward to writing a regular blog to help keep you all abreast of our exciting events, treatments and services in the coming months, starting with the theme of healthy living, and what better way to live a healthier life than to spend some relaxing time in the spa! http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/liz-holmes-spa-director.aspxTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/liz-holmes-spa-director.aspx Rockliffe Hall is a fantastic addition to the North East, and a prime location for a variety of events and activities including world-class golfing on our 375 acre golf-course, relaxing spa days and treatments in our award winning spa, luxurious overnight stays in one of our 61 beautiful bedrooms or our holiday homes, fine-dining, party nights and much more. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-note-from-nick-january-2011.aspxFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/a-note-from-nick-january-2011.aspx Did you ever imagine you would see Santa Claus sneaking into Rockliffe Hall on the roof and down our chimney or taking part in a golf-course chase? http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-rockliffe-hall.aspxThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-rockliffe-hall.aspx The Spa at Rockliffe Hall has just been announced as a finalist for Residential Spa of the Year (11 rooms or more) for the Professional Beauty Awards 2012. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-spa-shortlisted-for-spa-of-the-year.aspxThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-spa-shortlisted-for-spa-of-the-year.aspx Rockliffe Hall’s Spa Director, Liz Holmes has won Spa Professional of the Year Award at The Hotel Catey’s. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-spa-directors-wins-spa-professional.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-spa-directors-wins-spa-professional.aspx Rockliffe Hall’s Michelin-starred chef, Kenny Atkinson appeared on The Drop Down Menu on Channel 4 on Thursday 17th November. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/kenny-atkinson-drop-down-menu.aspxMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/kenny-atkinson-drop-down-menu.aspx Rockliffe Hall Gift Vouchers are the perfect gift for your loved ones. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/christmas-gift-vouchers.aspxMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/christmas-gift-vouchers.aspx In Laterooms.com Best Kept Secrets Award. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-wins-spa-of-the-year-2011.aspxMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/rockliffe-hall-wins-spa-of-the-year-2011.aspx Rockliffe Hall has expanded its marketing team to ensure service remains top notch with its increasing popularity after being named Large Hotel of the Year at the North East Tourism Awards. http://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/new-boost-for-sales-and-marketing.aspxSat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.rockliffehall.com/hotel/blog/new-boost-for-sales-and-marketing.aspx