Ramside Hall Hotel Golf and Spa is a luxury resort hotel set in a 350-acre estate in Durham. It is surrounded by two 18-hole championship golf courses. Its destination spa by ESPA features 5 stunning pools - a full thermal suite - relaxation zones - and a spa herb garden. Premier rooms enjoy air-conditioning - 48-inch LCD TVs - walk-in showers - freestanding double baths and king-sized beds. There are 2 luxurious Presidential Suites and a huge Celebration Suite. Guests have three delicious dining options. The Rib Room Steakhouse and Grill is an award-winning French-style brasserie with an extensive menu specialising in steaks. You can enjoy a delicious meal in Pembertons Carvery and Rotisserie or the Pan-Asian-inspired Fusion Restaurant. The self-catering Ramside Farmhouse sleeps up to 10 people and is ideal for parties of golfers. Free Wi-Fi and ample free parking on-site. A Classic British Hotel / CB. Stay inspired.
"We stayed in a deluxe garden room, which was spacious but ultimately disappointing given the high price point. The layout was awkward and not very user-friendly—there were no plug sockets near the bed to charge phones, and the room lacked air conditioning, making it uncomfortably warm and stuffy. To make matters worse, the window/door was broken, so we couldn’t ventilate the room without compromising security. Since it opened directly onto the golf course, guests and golfers were frequently walking past, which also raised privacy concerns.
Unfortunately, the room offered very little privacy unless the curtains were drawn—however, the lighting inside was quite poor. Sheer or net curtains would have made a big difference. Surprisingly, for a 4-star hotel, the room lacked basic amenities: no mini fridge, no bathrobes or slippers, no face towels or facial tissues, and the bathroom toiletries were extremely basic. Even the ironing board was old and difficult to use.
Staff did attempt to fix the door/window and provided a fan and extension lead, but these were temporary solutions at best. After some back and forth, we were finally upgraded to a better room, which made a big difference.
On a positive note, the grounds, spa, food, and overall service were lovely. Just a word of advice: avoid booking the deluxe garden room—it doesn’t live up to expectations."