Rockliffe Hall

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.