Rockliffe Hall has been named in two leading golf magazines' Top Resort rankings.
National Club Golfer has featured Rockliffe in its Top 10 UK Golf Resorts, alongside Gleneagles and The Belfry.
Also announced this week is Golf World’s Top 100 UK Golf Resorts where Rockliffe Hall ranks at number 37.
Designed by Hawtree, the world-renowned course architects, Rockliffe Hall’s 18 hole championship golf course is renowned for being one of the most challenging, and longest, in Europe. Alongside the exceptional course is a fully stocked Pro Shop, extensive practice facilities and driving range, a luxurious yet relaxed Clubhouse serving delicious food, and a top quality golf services team, including 4 PGA professionals.
The five star Rockliffe Hall resort, in Hurworth, County Durham, also boasts 61 sumptuous guestrooms and suites, two additional restaurants and an award-winning spa.
Jason Adams, Managing Director of Rockliffe Hall, says: “This is great news for Rockliffe Hall and we’re up there with so many excellent, well-established golf clubs and resorts. The team works tirelessly to be the best and to feature in both of these well respected lists in close succession is a fabulous achievement. We also have exciting plans to invest in the golf course this year to make further improvements to ensure Rockliffe Hall continues to be up there with the best.”
Rockliffe Hall has been shortlisted in four categories of the 59club Service Excellence Awards 2025.
Rockliffe Hall has had its second planning application approved, which focuses on restoring the hotel’s iconic Grade II listed Old Hall. The refurbishment will preserve its historic charm while enhancing guest accommodations and experiences at the resort.
Adam Molloy joined the Rockliffe team in 2024 from the two-Michelin starred Raby Hunt.
We sat down with Head Chef, Adam to talk about his career as a chef so far, how he finds his inspiration for dishes and where is next on his must-visit list.