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Luxury Hotel & Spa in Co. Durham
The Morritt is a family-owned country house hotel nestled in the Teesdale countryside, offering luxury accommodation, award-winning dining, and a renowned spa experience. Established as a traditional resting place on the A66, we combine centuries-old charm with modern comforts, providing guests with warm hospitality and access to the natural beauty of the Durham and Yorkshire Dales. Our team, many of whom have served here for years, ensures a seamless experience through individually designed rooms, seasonal menus at Gilroys Restaurant, and bespoke wedding services.The Garage Spa, featured in The Times as one of the UK's top outdoor spas, offers rejuvenating treatments in a tranquil setting. Surrounded by historic attractions like Bowes Museum and Barnard Castle, we cater to both leisure and business travellers seeking relaxation and exploration in a picturesque location.
Services
Luxury Hotel Rooms
Award-Winning Spa
Fine Dining
Wedding Venue
Self-Catering Cottages
Highlights and features
- Family-owned heritage with decades of hospitality expertise.
- Award-winning Garage Spa featured in The Times' top UK outdoor spas.
- Scenic location between the Durham and Yorkshire Dales for exploration.
- Bespoke wedding services in a historic country house setting.
- Seasonal menus crafted by AA Rosette-accredited chefs.
What people say
Lovely staff
Brilliant food
Gorgeous treatments
Unbelievably comfy beds
Perfect breakfast
Services
Luxury Hotel Rooms
The Morritt offers 26 individually designed rooms, including classic doubles, superior rooms, and feature suites. Each room blends comfort with unique decor, featuring accessible options, family rooms, and dog-friendly accommodations. Thoughtful touches and modern amenities ensure a restful stay amidst the countryside.
Award-Winning Spa
The Garage Spa provides a tranquil retreat with hydrotherapy tubs, steam rooms, and Elemis treatments. Guests can enjoy outdoor relaxation areas, a salt therapy room, and a whisper lounge. The spa focuses on rejuvenation through natural elements and professional therapies in a historic 17th-century building.
Fine Dining
Gilroys Restaurant serves seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients, holding an AA Rosette award. The venue offers formal dining, traditional Sunday lunches, and afternoon tea. Dickens Bar provides casual meals and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere for both guests and locals.
Wedding Venue
The Morritt hosts weddings from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations for up to 150 guests. The venue includes a secret garden for ceremonies and a dedicated wedding team. Packages feature gourmet menus, accommodation, and exclusive-use options in a historic country house setting.
Self-Catering Cottages
Burns Cottage offers versatile self-catering accommodation for families or groups, sleeping up to twelve adults. Located in a scenic rural setting, it features modern amenities and spacious living areas, ideal for extended stays and special occasions.
People
Andrew Slinger
General Manager
Andrew oversees operations at The Morritt, ensuring high standards of hospitality. With extensive experience in luxury hotels, he leads a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences in the heart of County Durham.
Questions
What services does The Morritt offer?
The Morritt provides luxury accommodation, an award-winning spa, fine dining at Gilroys Restaurant, wedding venue services, and self-catering cottages in a scenic countryside location.
Are there family-friendly room options?
Yes, we offer family rooms and self-catering cottages accommodating up to twelve adults, with amenities tailored for families and groups.
Is the spa accessible to all ages?
The Garage Spa welcomes guests aged 18 and over for spa days, ensuring a tranquil environment for relaxation and treatments.
Can I host a wedding at The Morritt?
Yes, we host weddings for 10–150 guests with bespoke packages, a dedicated wedding team, and venues including a secret garden and historic interiors.
What dining options are available?
Dining includes Gilroys Restaurant (AA Rosette), Dickens Bar for casual meals, and afternoon tea. Menus feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
What nearby attractions are accessible?
The Morritt is near Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, High Force Waterfall, and the Yorkshire/Durham Dales, ideal for history and nature enthusiasts.
Reviews (6)
Simon Forster
Jan 04, 2022
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What a bitter disappointment. Id recommend the Garage Spa but dont bother with the hotel and food packages. Hotel and food are massively over rated and priced.
Helen Boyn
Jan 03, 2022
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The hotel itself is lovely and the food was very nice but the room I got was not worth the money I paid and I found the bar staff disinterested giving me the impression that they would rather be somewhere else but there. Back to the room, I paid 95 for a double which had 15% knocked off as I am a frequent traveler with booking.com so the room is usually 108. It was that small I felt I was in the staff quarters. They provided a hairdryer yet there was no mirror to use and they provided an ironing board with no iron. No bedside lamp or sockets by the bed and the main light had two out of its
Damian Cornelius
Dec 29, 2021
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Stayed there over Xmas and it was pretty good, just felt a bit isolated as there is nothing local. Andy the barman was great and chatted to us frequently. A credit to the establishment.
John Tatum
Dec 13, 2021
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Great location, beautiful building, lovely scenery and quiet, which was surprising as it's quite close to the A66. Had lunch in the bar on Friday while driving to Scotland - a good break. Tried to the same thing on Saturday a week later and no lunches being served - curious. Will call ahead next time - but will go again if passing.
Temple Spa At Home With Lynn
Nov 22, 2021
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Just attended a fantastic wedding here the venue is lovely food was great and staff brilliant! Special shout out to Helen at the garage spa for a fantastic massage. Would definitely recommend
If the hotel got some new mattresses be 5* for me. ( still slept well though)
If the hotel got some new mattresses be 5* for me. ( still slept well though)
Warren Bradbury
Nov 19, 2021
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The personal polite service from Andy at the bar was second to none, felt very welcome and was attentive to us whenever needed. Food was wonderful quality and everything was served quickly. Will definitely be back.
