Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for VisitEngland’s Large Hotel of the Year

Rockliffe Hall has been named as a finalist in the Large Hotel of the Year category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence for the second year running.

The winners of this prestigious tourism accolade will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on Wednesday 5th June at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.

Rockliffe Hall wins Large Hotel of the Year 2024

Rockliffe Hall has been named as Large Hotel of the Year at the North East England Tourism Awards for the second year running.

Chef James Close to join Rockliffe Hall as Culinary Director

James Close, Chef Patron of 2 Michelin Star Raby Hunt is joining Rockliffe Hall as Culinary Director

The Orangery Autumn/Winter Menu

Read all about the brand new menu for our flagship restaurant, The Orangery by Paul Nicholson.

Our ethos is to use the very best seasonal produce, while championing sustainability and many of the dishes use ingredients grown in the walled kitchen gardens or foraged within the estate.

Northern Golf Masters 2023

Read all about our annual Northern Golf Masters competition that took place this September, as we discuss the events of the day and speak to our winner Adam Rochester.

Rockliffe Hall Unveils Newly Renovated New Hall Bedrooms

Rockliffe Hall, the epitome of traditional British luxury in County Durham, is proud to announce the launch of its refreshed New Hall rooms, setting a new standard for indulgence and relaxation.

The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall joins The MICHELIN Guide 2023

The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall is among the Michelin inspectors' favourite new restaurants for 2023.

Rockliffe Hall Recognised as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travellers’ Choice® Award Winner

Our great traveller reviews earn us a place among travellers’ favourites as we're recognised with a Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award

Summer activities on our doorstep

Make the most of your visit to the north east when you’re not enjoying the five star luxury at Rockliffe Hall.

Three Wines To Try This English Wine Week

English Wine Week takes place from 17th to 25th June this year. To celebrate our very own great grapes we take a look at three of our favourite English wines from the Orangery wine list this summer.

Rockliffe Hall wins Bronze at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Rockliffe Hall, the exclusive five-star hotel in County Durham, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Bronze in the Large Hotel of the Year category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Get to know Diane Payne, Executive Housekeeper at Rockliffe Hall

Get to know Diane Payne Executive Housekeeper at Rockliffe Hall and AA's Housekeeper of the Year 2022.

Today is World Bee Day and with summer quickly approaching, we thought it would be a great time to get to know the Manager of the Garden and Estates team.

The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide

With Father’s Day fast approaching we have curated our guide to the perfect gift for even the most difficult Dad’s to buy for.

Hidden Benefits of the Spa

There are surprising wellness benefits of the Spa - read on to find out more.

Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for Catey award

Rockliffe Hall, the North East's only five red star hotel, golf and spa resort, have been shortlisted for Best Use of Technology at the 40th Anniversary Catey Awards!

Rockliffe Hall is VisitEngland Awards for Excellence Finalist

We’re delighted to announce that Rockliffe Hall has reached the final of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence!

Rockliffe Hall Goes Barefoot on Spa Days

We are delighted to announce our barefoot spa initiative on World Earth Day marking one of the ways we are putting sustainability at the forefront of our plans for the Spa at Rockliffe Hall.

Rockliffe Hall wins Large Hotel of the Year at North East Tourism Awards

We’re delighted to announce that Rockliffe Hall has been awarded Large Hotel of the Year at the North East Tourism Awards

Rockliffe Hall Scoops 3 Wins at 59club Awards

Rockliffe Hall has won three top accolades at the 59club Service Excellence Awards which were hosted at St George's Park on Thursday 2nd March 2023.

Rockliffe Hall member of PoB Hotels

Rockliffe Hall is proud to be a member of PoB Hotels, a collection of carefully curated rooms, the finest restaurants and spas, and the most authentic regional experiences across the British Isles.

Congratulations to Corey Hancock, Golf Operations Team Leader, for being crowned Rock Star of the Year for 2022!

Department of the Year 2022

Congratulations to the Housekeeping team for being crowned Department of the Year 2022!

Rockliffe Hall Launches New Academy PMG Partnership

We are kick starting 2023 with a brand-new golf partnership!

Rockliffe Hall’s Teresa Kingston wins at the Hotel Catey Awards 2022

Rockliffe Hall has been named a winner at the Hotel Cateys 2022, with Commercial Director, Teresa Kingston, winning the sought-after Revenue Manager of the Year award, whilst the hotel was shortlisted for the Best Use of Technology and House Keeper of the Year awards.

Michelin starred chef to join Rockliffe Hall

Celebrated chef Paul Nicholson will become Head Chef of the flagship Orangery restaurant later this month.

Rockliffe Hall wins Luxury Spa of the Year

Rockliffe Hall scoops the ‘Luxury Spa of the Year’ award at the North East Beauty Industry Awards.

Northern Golf Masters Results

Golfers across the North East took part in the region’s premier amateur golf tournament this weekend, which returned for its tenth year. Daniel Norman of Teesside Golf Club was crowned the overall winner of this year’s Northern Golf Masters (NGM) tournament, held on Sunday 9th October at Rockliffe Hall.

Menopause Month Spotlight with BBC Tees

This October at Rockliffe Hall we are raising awareness of the menopause policy and support options we have implemented to improve team member health and well-being in mid-life and beyond.

Awards Success for the Rockliffe Hall Estates Team

Rockliffe Hall’s Gardens and Estates Team have been awarded the Eco Excellence Award at the North East Hotels Association (NEHA) awards.

Rockliffe Hall’s team shortlisted in three top industry awards!

Team members from Rockliffe Hall have been shortlisted in three categories for the Hotel Cateys 2022.

Rockliffe Hall’s Executive Housekeeper wins in The AA Hospitality Awards

Rockliffe Hall’s Executive Housekeeper, Diane Payne wins Housekeeper of the Year in The AA Hospitality Awards.

Improve your sleep this September with the NEOM sleep massage

We've renamed this month to Sleeptember as we help you improve your down time with the NEOM sleep massage.

Rockliffe Hall’s Executive Housekeeper shortlisted in The AA Hospitality Awards

We are delighted to announce that Diane Payne, Rockliffe Hall’s Executive Housekeeper, has been shortlisted in the AA Housekeeper of the Year Award.

Focus on the Body Bliss treatment for deep relaxation

This month we focus on the Body Bliss treatment, our most blissful, holistic experience created by our own team.

Get to know Rockliffe Hall’s OPI ProSpa Pamper Pedicure

A luxury manicure but for the feet.

Global Wellness Day 2022 - One Day Can Change Your Life

As we welcome Global Wellness Day 2022 on 11th June, this year the theme is #ThinkMagenta which is an idea that rises amidst the negativity in the world.

Our treatment of the Month, the OPI Professional Spa Manicure

Getting a professional manicure has so many benefits, not only to your actual nails but to your hands, stress levels and overall wellbeing.

Rockliffe Hall’s Five-Star Guide to Planning the Ultimate At-Home Jubilee Party

Think balloon garlands, dressed in your best and red, white, and blue for a bank holiday full of celebrations for Her Majesty, the Queen’s 70 years of reign.

Rockliffe Hall Launches Walled Kitchen Garden

Rockliffe Hall launches its newly restored Walled Kitchen Garden, with organic produce used to service the three award-winning kitchens and restaurants.

Rockliffe Hall are finalists in the Good Spa Guide Awards

Vote for Rockliffe Hall in the Good Spa Guide Awards for your chance to win an Ultimate Spa Day Experience!

How to Plant Perennials: Tips from Rockliffe Hall’s Estates and Gardens Manager Phil

With the newly refurbished Walled Gardens close to completion, the Estates and Gardens team have been getting as green fingered as ever and we wanted to know just exactly what it takes to create and maintain such a beautiful, live environment.

What’s On This Summer

There’s so much on in the summer months in this area, whatever you’re into, we’ve highlighted some exciting events happening in the area so you can make the most of your visit to the north east when you’re not enjoying the five star luxury at Rockliffe Hall.

Rockliffe Hall’s Spa Shortlisted for Leading Industry Award

The Spa at Rockliffe Hall has been shortlisted for a leading industry award.

Golf Course Refurbishment

Rockliffe Hall's Golf Course embarks on extensive refurbishment.

Europe’s longest golf course and the leading County Durham luxury resort embarks on ambitious refurbishment plans for its championship golf course.

New Walled Garden set for May re-launch

The finishing touches are now being put in place to our newly restored Walled Kitchen Garden. The re-launch is planned for May. Find out about everything this working garden will have to offer…

The Road to Rockliffe: How to spend three days on resort

From an afternoon in the Spa Garden to five-star food like no other, there’s so much to do on resort here at Rockliffe Hall.

Rockliffe Hall’s Managing Director is going ‘Back to the Floor’

Jason Adams, Managing Director of Rockliffe Hall, will be returning to the floor amongst other senior figures from the Hospitality industry to raise funds for Hospitality Action on Friday 8th April.

Rockliffe Hall Is Working With The Menopause School

We have been working closely alongside The Menopause School over recent weeks to develop a tailor-made collection of resources for team members around the topics of hormone health.

Rockliffe Hall to launch signature gin by Revelry Spirits

A perfect pairing as Rockliffe Hall partners with local Yarm-based distillery, Revelry Spirits, on a signature house serve of London dry gin.

The Women of Rockliffe: International Women's Day 2022

As International Women’s Day 2022 approaches we are celebrating the amazing achievements of some of the fantastic women who make Rockliffe Hall what it is.

Rockliffe Hall Scoops Two Top Industry Awards

Rockliffe Hall has won two top accolades at the 59club Service Excellence Awards 2022.

Rockliffe Hall in line for four awards at Golf Industry ‘Oscars’

We are delighted that Rockliffe Hall has been shortlisted in four categories of the 59club Service Excellence Awards 2022.

Congratulations to Gillian Green, Housekeeping Supervisor, for being crowned Rock Star of the Year for 2021!

Department of the Year 2021

Congratulations to the Estates & Greenkeeping team for being crowned Department of the Year 2021!

Steven Lamb to appear on the BBC’s Great British Menu

Steven Lamb, Head Chef of Rockliffe Hall’s 3AA Rosette Orangery restaurant is to appear on the 2022 series of Great British Menu.

Steven Lamb promoted to Head Chef of The Orangery

We're delighted to announce the promotion of Steven Lamb to the role of Head Chef of The Orangery Restaurant.

Winter Gardening Tips

Winter Gardening tips from Phil Mennell, Head Gardener at Rockliffe Hall

Renewing our Walled Gardens for Spring 2022

Join our Estates and Gardens team on their first major project of the year, renewing our Walled Gardens to create fresh, homegrown produce for the resort.

Five Outdoor Activities to do on Resort to Beat the January Blues

Joining us on resort in the New Year? Why not explore some of our favourite outdoor activities to blow off the cob-webs and beat the January blues.

A Further Update on Face Coverings

A message from Rockliffe Hall's Managing Director, Jason Adams...

An Update on Face Coverings

A message from Rockliffe Hall's Managing Director, Jason Adams...

Retaining Our 5 AA Red Stars

We're delighted to announce Rockliffe Hall has retained its prestigious 5 AA Red Stars, the highest accolade the AA can award.

Festive Fun on Resort This Winter

Rest your head on a Rockliffe bed this festive season and enjoy everything the resort has to offer...

Rockliffe Hall Appoints Martin Horsley as Executive Head Chef

We're delighted to announce our latest hire, Martin Horsley who joins the team as Executive Head Chef across the estate restaurants.

The Stars of the Spa

We are currently recruiting for professional Spa Therapists with a level 3 in Beauty Therapy to join our award-winning team.

59club Gold Flag Award achieved for the fifth year running!

Rockliffe Hall’s Golf team has achieved the highest golf accolade at the 59club’s Excellence Awards.

Rockliffe Hall Hosted England Football Team ahead of European Championships

During preparatory training ahead of the European Championships, the England football team chose to be based at the 5-star, award-winning resort, Rockliffe Hall in County Durham.

New restaurant and dining concept 'Nu Sana' to open this August

Rockliffe Hall is excited to reveal a brand-new restaurant will launch in August encapsulating the best of spa cuisine to accompany the award-winning spa.

World Meditation Day: Mind Therapy Room

World Meditation Day: Mind Therapy Room

Rockliffe Hall Senior Management Raising Money to Support the Homeless…

Rockliffe Hall Senior Management Raising Money to Support the Homeless…

Rockliffe Hall’s Managing Director, Jason Adams, appointed to Non-Executive Board of Pride of Britain Hotels

Rockliffe Hall’s Managing Director, Jason Adams, appointed to Non-Executive Board of Pride of Britain Hotels

Rockliffe Hall appoints new Spa Director and Director of Golf

Rockliffe Hall appoints new Spa Director and Director of Golf

Apprenticeship Success for Hannah Southern

Apprenticeship Success for Hannah Southern

Ten New Year Wellbeing Tips

Ten New Year Wellbeing Tips

Rockliffe Hall achieves AIM Secure Accreditation

Rockliffe Hall achieves AIM Secure Accreditation

Teesside Airport launches partnership with Rockliffe Hall

Teesside Airport launches partnership with Rockliffe Hall

Rockliffe Hall becomes first SLH hotel to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation

Rockliffe Hall becomes first SLH hotel to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation

We’re Good to Go!

We’re Good to Go!

Rockliffe Hall's First Post-Lockdown Wedding

Rockliffe Hall's First Post-Lockdown Wedding

Ten-year-old Tom wins again

Ten-year-old Tom wins again

Rockliffe Hall's Clubhouse gets a makeover

Rockliffe Hall's Clubhouse gets a Makeover

Rockliffe Hall’s Summer Stay Bucket List

Rockliffe Hall’s Summer Stay Bucket List

Rockliffe Hall to Welcome the Cook Islands Men’s International Rugby League Team for World Cup 2021

Top golf tournament chooses 5* Rockliffe Hall for its final

Rockliffe Hall Focuses on Team Wellbeing

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, management at Rockliffe Hall have organised a range of initiatives for its team to further enhance the wellbeing support already available.

Rockliffe Hall Donates Toiletries to Darlington Memorial Hospital

Rockliffe Hall has donated hundreds of toiletries to County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust following an appeal for products to help patients.

Rockliffe Hall Appoints Commercial Director

Rockliffe Hall, the North’s only 5 AA Red Star Golf and Spa resort has appointed Teresa Kingston as Commercial Director.

Rockliffe Hall Scoops Two Accolades at Golf Industry Awards

Rockliffe Hall Golf has been shortlisted in six categories of the 59club Service Excellence Awards.The annual awards, celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, recognise some of the highest-profile and best-loved golf venues across Europe, honouring individuals, teams and the venues themselves.

Rockliffe Hall in Line for Six Golf Industry Awards

Rockliffe Hall Golf has been shortlisted in six categories of the 59club Service Excellence Awards.The annual awards, celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, recognise some of the highest-profile and best-loved golf venues across Europe, honouring individuals, teams and the venues themselves.

Rockliffe Hall's Spa Shortlisted for Top Industry Award

Rockliffe Hall’s recently refurbished Spa has been shortlisted for another leading industry award.
We are delighted to have been selected as one of just five finalists for North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland Spa of the Year in the Professional Beauty Awards 2020.

Rockliffe Hall Enjoys Double Golf Success

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.

Chloe Wins Aspiring Chef Of The Year 2020

An 18 year old trainee chef from Leyburn has won Rockliffe Hall's Aspiring Chef of the Year competition.

Chloe Johnson was one of four catering students from Darlington College to take part in the cook off final on the last day of Rockliffe's Festival of Food on Saturday 8th February 2020.

Rockliffe Hall Joins Room To Reward

Rockliffe Hall has pledged its support to the unique hospitality charity, Room to Reward. The hotel will donate their unsold rooms to the scheme to enable charities and community groups to give ‘thank you’ breaks to their inspirational volunteers.

Rockliffe Hall Appoints New Managing Director

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Adams as Managing Director.

10th Anniversary Celebrations Raise £7053 for Air Ambulance

Rockliffe Hall has raised £7053 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service during the five star resort’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

Rockliffe Hall Win's 'Best Spa for Wellness' Award

Rockliffe Hall Win's 'Best Spa for Wellness' Award

Rockliffe Hall Takes Part in Host a School Chef Initiative

Rockliffe Hall Takes Part In 'Host A School Chef' Initiative

Hannah on course to win Top Waiter Award

Hannah on course to win Top Waiter Award

Rockliffe Hall Shortlisted for more Awards

Rockliffe Hall has been shortlised in two categories in the Living North Awards.

Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for ‘Best Spa for Wellness’ Award

Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for ‘Best Spa for Wellness’ Award

A double win for Rockliffe Hall at the North East & North West Professional Golfers' Association competitions at Ramside Hall

A double win for Rockliffe Hall at the North East & North West Professional Golfers' Association competitions at Ramside Hall

Rockliffe Hall Announces New Nominated Charity

Rockliffe Hall Announces New Nominated Charity

Double Success For Rockliffe Hall Apprentice

Double Success For Rockliffe Hall Apprentice

Rockliffe Golf welcomes former World Boys Champion as Head of Instruction

Rockliffe Golf welcomes former World Boys Champion as Head of Instruction

Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for two Catey awards

Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for two Catey awards

Six Rockliffe team members shortlisted for excellence awards

Six Rockliffe team members shortlisted for excellence awards

Rockliffe Hall Golf wins two top industry awards

Rockliffe Hall Golf wins two top industry awards

£180,000 investment planned for Rockliffe Hall's Spa

£180,000 investment planned for Rockliffe Hall's Spa

Rockliffe Hall Nominated For Five Golf Industry Awards

Rockliffe Hall Nominated For Five Golf Industry Awards

Rockliffe Hall’s Gym gets New Year Makeover

Rockliffe Hall’s Gym gets New Year Makeover

Keanan Wins North East Young Chef Of The Year 2018

Keanan Wins North East Young Chef Of The Year 2018

Rockliffe Hall Voted Best Hotel in the North and Named Number 2 Golf Resort in the UK by the Caterer

Rockliffe Hall Voted Best Hotel in the North and Named Number 2 Golf Resort in the UK by the Caterer

Get out and about during your stay at Rockliffe Hall!

Get out and about during your stay at Rockliffe Hall!

Myckala Smith Wins Top Hotel Industry Award for Charity Work

Myckala Smith Wins Top Hotel Industry Award for Charity Work

Rockliffe Hall Scoops Three Top Golf Awards

Rockliffe Hall Scoops Three Top Golf Awards

Rockliffe Hall receives Meetings Industry Association AIM Accreditation!

Rockliffe Hall receives Meetings Industry Association AIM Accreditation!

Four AA Rosettes for The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall

Four AA Rosettes for The Orangery at Rockliffe Hall

Bird Conservation Project Proves A Huge Success

Bird Conservation Project Proves A Huge Success

Rockliffe Hall Shortlisted For Best Independent Venue Award

Rockliffe Hall Shortlisted For Best Independent Venue Award

Rockliffe Hall Wins Another Top Accolade

Rockliffe Hall Wins Another Top Accolade

Rockliffe Hall Short-Listed for VisitEngland’s Business Tourism Award

Rockliffe Hall Short-Listed for VisitEngland’s Business Tourism Award

Triple Award Success for Rockliffe Hall Golf

Triple Award Success for Rockliffe Hall Golf

The Orangery to feature in the Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants

The Orangery to feature in the Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants

New Look for Rockliffe's Old Hall

New Look for Rockliffe's Old Hall

Rockliffe Hall's Old Hall Overhaul

Rockliffe Hall’s Old Hall is undergoing refurbishment January 2017.

Rockliffe Hall's Head Concierge wins top industry award!

Rockliffe Hall’s Head Concierge has won the title of Concierge of the Year at the Hotel Cateys 2016 Awards.

Rockliffe Hall Wins Two Golds at North East Tourism Awards!

Rockliffe Hall Wins Two Golds at North East Tourism Awards!

Rockliffe Hall wins ‘Best Spa for Luxury' Award

Rockliffe Hall wins ‘Best Spa for Luxury' Award

Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for ‘Best Spa For Luxury’ award!

We’ve been shortlisted for ‘Best Spa For Luxury’ award!

Rockliffe Named No.2 Hotel Golf Resort in UK and Voted Best Hotel in the North East

Rockliffe Named No.2 Hotel Golf Resort in UK and Voted Best Hotel in the North East

Top 5 Days Out From Rockliffe Hall

Top 5 Days Out From Rockliffe Hall.

Rockliffe Hall Wins VisitEngland's ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ Award

Rockliffe Hall Wins VisitEngland's ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ Award

Rockliffe Hall named 'Best Golf Resort' in Europe

Rockliffe Hall named 'Best Golf Resort' in Europe

Perfect Places to Pop the Question

Perfect Places to Pop the Question

Rockliffe Hall shortlisted for VisitEngland’s ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ Award

We’ve been shortlisted for VisitEngland’s ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ Award

Booking.com Award of Excellence

Rockliffe Hall has won the Booking.com Award of Excellence

Orangery Wins ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in Secret Diner Awards

Orangery Wins ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ in Secret Diner Awards

Rockliffe Hall Spa Named in top Five Most Luxurious Spas in UK.

Rockliffe Hall Spa Named in top Five Most Luxurious Spas in UK.

Rockliffe Hall Spa Shortlisted For Two Top Awards & Sunday Times Top 100 Hotels

Rockliffe Hall Spa Shortlisted For Two Top Awards & Sunday Times Top 100 Hotels

Concierge Named as one of the Best

Rockliffe Hall's Concierge Named as one of the Best

Rockliffe Hall Spa Senior Therapist and Nail Specialist has won a national nail industry award.

Rockliffe Hall Spa Senior Therapist and Nail Specialist, Sarah Usher has won a national nail industry award.

Rockliffe Hall is in the Swing with Two Top Golf Gongs

Rockliffe Hall is in the Swing with Two Top Golf Gongs

Major investment for 2015 as the spa is expanded

Major investment for 2015 as the spa is expanded

Rockliffe Hall Spa Sparkles at Good Spa Guide Awards

Rockliffe Hall Spa Sparkles at Good Spa Guide Awards

Rockliffe Hall named in UK’s top 5 Spas

Rockliffe Hall named in UK’s top 5 Spas

Rockliffe Hall Clinches Major European Golf Tournament

Rockliffe Hall Clinches Major European Golf Tournament

Top golf tournament chooses 5* Rockliffe Hall for its final

Top golf tournament chooses 5* Rockliffe Hall for its final