Rockliffe Hall Celebrates Triple Win at the 59Club Service Excellence Awards 2026

Rockliffe Hall Celebrates Triple Win at the 59Club Service Excellence Awards 2026

Rockliffe Hall has won three accolades at the 59club Service Excellence Awards, hosted at Celtic Manor Resort on the 26th  March 2026.

James Maw Returns to Rockliffe Hall

James Maw Returns to Rockliffe Hall

Rockliffe Hall is delighted to announce the return of James Maw, who this month steps into the role of Head PGA Teaching Professional at the Rockliffe Golf Academy.

Rockliffe Hall Retains Eminent Collection Position for Fourth Consecutive Year

Rockliffe Hall Retains Eminent Collection Position for Fourth Consecutive Year

We are proud to share that Rockliffe Hall has remained in 59club's prestigious Eminent Collection for the fourth consecutive year and has been inducted into their Signature Collection. 

Rockliffe Hall Scoops Three Awards at the 59Club Service Excellence Awards 2025

Rockliffe Hall Scoops Three Awards at the 59Club Service Excellence Awards 2025

Rockliffe Hall has won three accolades at the 59club Service Excellence Awards, hosted at the Double Tree by Hilton at Stadium MK on the 13th  March 2025.

Samantha Smith wins Service Excellence Award

Samantha Smith wins Service Excellence Award

We are delighted to announce Samantha Smith, Food and Beverage Supervisor has won the Service Excellence award at the North East Hotels Association (NEHA) Excellence Awards. 

Rockliffe Hall wins Large Hotel of the Year 2024

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

We talk to Robin Dale, our Gym Supervisor about his latest sporting achievement

We talk to Robin Dale, our Gym Supervisor about his latest sporting achievement

We talk to Robin Dale, our Gym Supervisor about his latest sporting achievement. 

We chat to Jon Wyer, our Golf Course Manager about his role and what this entails.

We chat to Jon Wyer, our Golf Course Manager about his role and what this entails.

We chat to Jon Wyer, our Golf Course Manager about his role and what this entails.

Discover more about the gym at Rockliffe Hall

Discover more about the gym at Rockliffe Hall

Following recent investment, Spa Leisure Manager, Derek Metcalf, talks about why the gym at Rockliffe Hall is a hidden gem and well worth a visit.

Rockliffe Hall wins Bronze at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

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

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

Rockliffe Hall is VisitEngland Awards for Excellence Finalist

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 wins Large Hotel of the Year at North East Tourism Awards

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 Spa wins Employer of the Year at the Professional Beauty Awards 2023

Rockliffe Hall Spa wins Employer of the Year at the Professional Beauty Awards 2023

Rockliffe Hall Spa wins Employer of the Year at the Professional Beauty Awards 2023.

Get to know Tom West, Rockliffe Hall’s newly appointed Head of Golf

Get to know Tom West, Rockliffe Hall’s newly appointed Head of Golf

We are delighted to introduce Tom West our new Head of Golf. For some though, Tom is already a familiar face at Rockliffe Hall having started his Rockliffe journey as an Assistant Golf Professional in March 2013.

 

Orangery Head Chef achieves 3AA Rosettes

Orangery Head Chef achieves 3AA Rosettes

We’re delighted to announce that Paul Nicholson, Head Chef of The Orangery has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

Rockliffe Hall appoints Ashley Freeman as Spa Director

Rockliffe Hall appoints Ashley Freeman as Spa Director

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Ashley Freeman as Spa Director of Rockliffe Hall.

 

Michelin starred chef to join Rockliffe Hall

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’s Executive Housekeeper wins in The AA Hospitality Awards

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.

Bring Your Golf ‘A-Game’ to Rockliffe Hall this Summer

Bring Your Golf ‘A-Game’ to Rockliffe Hall this Summer

Bring Your ‘A-Game’ to Rockliffe Hall this summer using these top tips from the Golf Team.

A Day in the Life of Golf Services

A Day in the Life of Golf Services

The Golf Services Team make up the journey that begins with the initial welcome at The Clubhouse and ends with being met off the 18th hole at the end of the round. 

Rocklifffe Hall Clinches Two Comfort Zone Spa Awards

Rocklifffe Hall Clinches Two Comfort Zone Spa Awards

The Spa at Rockliffe Hall awarded with two special awards from brand partners Comfort Zone.

Meet the Team: Ashley Freeman, Spa Manager

Meet the Team: Ashley Freeman, Spa Manager

We sat down with Ashley Freeman, our newly promoted Spa Manager and discussed her career at Rockliffe Hall spanning 12 years as well as Ashley’s favourite parts of the spa and future plans for this award winning part of the resort. 

 

Steven Lamb promoted to Head Chef of The Orangery

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.

Retaining Our 5 AA Red Stars

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.

Rockliffe Hall Appoints Martin Horsley as Executive Head Chef

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.