The Hideaway at Headlam Hall | A pet friendly hot tub hideaway for couples in County Durham

Hotel or self-catering? If you want the best of both worlds then stay in The Hideaway at Headlam Hall. This boutique hot tub retreat offers the space and privacy you get with a self-catering break, but still offers all the luxuries you would expect from a leading hotel. So enjoy your own space when you feel like it, and then wander over to the hotel for some award winning food or a relaxing treatment at the fabulous spa. It’s even pet friendly so you can bring your four-legged friend with you.

Everything at The Hideaway is carefully designed to make sure you will have the perfect romantic break, including a very generous open plan lounge, dining area and fully equipped kitchen. We love the cosy loft platform, perfect for relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine. And we’re sure you will also love the private hot-tub, situated just outside this romantic bolthole for two. Or for a relaxing evening there is a 60 inch television with Sonos surround sound system so you can watch your favourite film or TV show.

The bedroom is designed in calming colours and has a comfy super-king bed so you can both enjoy a great night’s sleep. From here you can also access the stunning en-suite shower room with large walk-in shower, complete with fluffy towels and Molten Brown toiletries.

The Hideaway also offers a private patio and garden with outside seating so you can sample your morning coffee or an al fresco meal in the sunshine.

And talking about food; Headlam Hall is renowned for its outstanding food, using local suppliers as well as produce from their own kitchen gardens. You can have breakfast, lunch or diner in The Orangery or The Library Bar, the latter also being dog friendly.

Another perk making this a perfect romantic break for couples is the on-site Spa which is available to guests in The Hideaway if you book a range of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments with the Day or Half Day Spa Package. With its 15m swimming pool, outdoor hydrotherapy spa pool, sauna, steam room and much, much more it’s no surprise that it was a finalist in the Good Spa Guide Awards 2016 for the North East.

County Durham is a hidden gem with lots of places to explore and visit. Headlam Hall is located close to Barnard Castle, a quirky market town with lots of boutique shops and cafes as well as some well-established shops where you can step back into time. There are a number of leading country homes and castles in the local area such as The Bowes Museum and Raby Castle. And the beautiful cathedral city of Durham is not to be missed; a perfect place for a stroll up its ancient streets and down the cobbled lanes.

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