Rockliffe Hall
One of the most loved spas on Spabreaks.com, according to our guests.
Facilities
- Golf
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Tennis
- Swimming Pool
- Sauna
EXCLUSIVE TO SPABREAKS.COM. If it’s superior luxury you’re after, Rockliffe Hall has everything you could ask for, in an idyllic escape. This world-class country retreat offers five-star facilities from its own golf course to a variety of dining experiences. At the heart of the retreat is Rockliffe’s award-winning spa, which is a destination in its own right. The outdoor infinity pool overlooking Rockliffe’s estate sets the perfect tone for a luxurious spa treatment with exceptional service and high end skincare products.
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Rockliffe Retreat
1 night1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 60 minute spa treatment
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Breakfast
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Complimentary use of the tennis courts, gym, and bike hire
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Use of spa and wellness facilities from check in to check out
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Ultimate Indulgence Spa Day
Spa day1 meal1 treatmentWhat's included (per person)
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Choose 1 × 60 minute spa treatment
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One Course Lunch in Café Terra
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90 minute Spa Garden Experience with a glass of Prosecco
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Use of the spa and wellness facilities from 9am - 3pm
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Property Policies
During your stay
- No pets allowed
Our cancellation and Amendment policy
Please be aware that all bookings are non-refundable. Any amendments made may incur an admin fee and are subject to the venue's policies and availability.
Rockliffe Hall frequently asked questions
- Who owns Rockliffe Hall?
Rockliffe Hall is owned by Middlesbrough football club owner Steve Gibson, and the club's training ground sits next door.
- How do you get to Rockliffe Hall?
You can get to Rockliffe Hall by road, rail or even air. By car, it's just a five-minute drive from junction 75 on the A1M. Darlington train station is five minutes away by taxi. You can even fly direct to Teesside International Airport from London Heathrow. The airport is just a 10-minute drive from the resort.
- What is included in a Rockliffe Hall spa day?
The spa at Rockliffe Hall stands at 50,000 sq ft. Facilities include a Hydropool as well as the 20-metre leisure pool, a thermal bathing suite complete with a tepidarium, salt steam room, roman and infrared saunas, tropicarium, and an igloo. Outdoors there is a hot tub, decking and lounging areas as well as landscaped gardens. There's a dedicated spa garden available by prior arrangement as well, complete with an outdoor infinity edge pool, warmed loungers, glass fronted sauna and sumptuous daybeds. In addition, it has 13 treatment rooms and therapists use NEOM Organics and [comfort zone] products in a collection of face and body therapies.
- What is near Rockliffe Hall?
There's much to see and do in the area around Rockliffe Hall. Head to the North Yorkshire Moors or visit the coast and have a surfing lesson in Saltburn. Explore Durham cathedral or go to the home of Dracula at Whitby, be mesmerised by High Force Waterfall or walk at Roseberry Topping.
- When was Rockliffe Hall built?
Rockliffe Hall was built as a private property in 1863 by Arthur Backhouse, although the plans for it actually date back to 1774. It was used as a command headquarters during World War II. Over the years it's suffered damage through fire and an aeroplane crash, and has been both restored and added to. It became a hospital in 1950. In 1996 it was bought by Middlesbrough Football Club and opened as a hotel in 2010.
- What amenities does Rockliffe Hall have?
Dating back to 1774, Rockliffe Hal is now a five-star hotel with 61 rooms and suites, its own golf course, and 375 acres of private grounds. Dining at Rockliffe Hall is a decadent experience from dawn 'til dusk. For breakfast, lunch, and patisserie heaven throughout the day, head to Café TERRA where you can dine indoors or on the terrace overlooking the grounds. The Clubhouse is a relaxed space with views of the championship golf course, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and complete with their popular grill menu. Of course, The Bar at Rockliffe Hall is the place for an aperitif or wines from smaller producers. The hotel is also home to a series of pop-ups by Culinary Director James Close, currently including their Burger & Champagne experience, as well as El Camino, bringing you immersive dining from July to September and a chance to discover a Latin American-inspired menu and fiesta style.
The spa at Rockliffe Hall stands at 50,000 sq ft. Facilities include a Hydropool as well as the 20-metre leisure pool, a thermal bathing suite complete with a tepidarium, salt steam room, roman and infrared saunas, tropicarium, and an igloo. Outdoors there is a hot tub, decking and lounging areas as well as landscaped gardens. There's a dedicated spa garden available by prior arrangement as well, complete with an outdoor infinity edge pool, warmed loungers, glass fronted sauna and sumptuous daybeds. In addition, it has 13 treatment rooms and therapists use NEOM Organics and [comfort zone] products in a collection of face and body therapies.
Accessible facilities include.
- Wide parking bays within close proximity to each of the entrances to Rockliffe Hall
- Lowered curb access to all entrances of the hotel
- The 7 DDA compliant bedrooms feature extra wide doorways, lower hanging rail and higher sockets and a wide door into the bathroom
- Accessible bathrooms have been designed to be a wet room environment with a support chair and grab rails in the shower, and a lowered bath
- Standard DDA guidelines across the hotel
- Lifts to all floors
- Ramp access to areas on higher and lower levels
- Guests with hearing impairments are provided with a vibrating pillow in case of fire evacuation as well as personal alarms
- Guide dogs are welcome
- What are the food and drink options at Rockliffe Hall?
Dining at Rockliffe Hall is a decadent experience from dawn 'til dusk. For breakfast, lunch, and patisserie heaven throughout the day, head to Café TERRA where you can dine indoors or on the terrace overlooking the grounds. The Clubhouse is a relaxed space with views of the championship golf course, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and complete with their popular grill menu. Of course, The Bar at Rockliffe Hall is the place for an aperitif or wines from smaller producers. The hotel is also home to a series of pop-ups by Culinary Director James Close, currently including their Burger & Champagne experience, as well as El Camino, bringing you immersive dining from July to September and a chance to discover a Latin American-inspired menu and fiesta style.
- How many treatment rooms are there at Rockliffe Hall?
There are 13 treatment rooms in the spa at Rockliffe Hall where therapists use NEOM Organics and [comfort zone] products for their array of face and body.
- What time is check in/check out?
Check in time at Rockliffe Hall is from 3.00pm and check out time is 11.00am. If you're visiting for a spa day, please confirm your check in time when you book. The spa at Rockliffe Hall is open until 9pm most weekends and 10pm most weekdays, although these times are subject to change.
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Located in Darlington, Co. Durham, 30miles south of Newcastle, 58miles NW of York.
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- Sauna
- Steam Room
- Relax Room
- Outside Hot Tub
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- Ice Room
- Heated Loungers
- Mud Rasul
- Gym
- Indoor Hot Tub
- Dual Treatment
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Blending spectacular indoor and outdoor environments, the spa at Rockliffe Hall is a really exceptional experience featuring contemporary, flawless design. With floor length windows enjoying views of the surrounding countryside, the opulent 50,000 square foot spa is a cacophony of pampering and leisure facilities with the style to match. There is a Hydropool as well as the 20-metre leisure pool, a thermal bathing suite complete with a tepidarium, salt steam room, roman and infrared saunas, tropicarium, and an igloo.
Outdoors there is a hot tub, decking and lounging areas as well as landscaped gardens with views across Rockliffe Hall’s grounds. The dedicated spa garden is an exclusive space comprising an outdoor infinity edge pool, warmed loungers, glass fronted sauna and sumptuous daybeds run in pre-booked sessions throughout the day, with a maximum of 16 people at a time and no one under the age of 16. For those looking to be a little more active, there is also a gym, exercise studios, and Nordic walking in the grounds. Using NEOM Organics and Comfort Zone products for their array of face and body treatments, Rockliffe Hall is all about a luxurious experience combining results driven objectives and beautiful, high quality ingredients.
In 375 acres on the banks of the River Tees and dating back to 1774, Rockliffe Hall has quite a history, acting as a hospital and the backdrop for parts of Michael Caine’s 1971 film Get Carter. Today it is a five-star hotel characterised by original features alongside contemporary furnishings, with spacious rooms boasting views of the championship golf course and rolling countryside.
Dining at Rockliffe Hall is a decadent experience from dawn 'til dusk. For breakfast, lunch, and patisserie heaven throughout the day, head to Café TERRA where you can dine indoors or on the terrace overlooking the grounds. The Clubhouse is a relaxed space with views of the championship golf course, perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and complete with their popular grill menu. Of course, The Bar at Rockliffe Hall is the place for an aperitif or wines from smaller producers. The hotel is also home to a series of pop-ups by Culinary Director James Close, currently including their Burger & Champagne experience, as well as El Camino, bringing you immersive dining from July to September and a chance to discover a Latin American-inspired menu and fiesta style.
What makes it Elysium standard?:
- Three restaurants
- A walk-in wine cellar
- 375 acres of private grounds
- Its own golf course
- Historic architecture
- A beautiful spa garden