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22 Guests
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10 Bedrooms
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10 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
22 Customer Reviews
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"Absolutely fabulous property."
We have been doing walking weekends with a group of 16 friends for 18 years and this is the most impressive accommodation we have stayed in. The location, in a relatively unknown part of England, is a great base for exploration and walking. Very highly recommended.
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"The location indeed very picturesque and beautiful."
Accommodation was as we expected, we could not have asked for more in terms of the views. The only issue was with the hot water on the 2nd floor- the boiler possibly needs looking at. As we were a group of close friends we shared the bathrooms when needed. Providing some nice glassware for special occasion drinks is necessary in such a venue - a good Malt or a classy Wine is enjoyed in a nice glass.
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"This was our second visit to Horsley Hall, the first time that I entered the property I was completely overwhelmed with the size, grandeur and beauty of it."
It was the same on our second visit. I cannot recommend this property highly enough. The owners of the hall are lovely they gave us a warm friendly welcome. Would recommend this property 100%.
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"We had a group of us stay."
The hall has plenty of space, we could all easily sit down and eat together, with plenty of room to move about. The location is fab. Everything is 5/5. One note, there is a dedicated electric car charger (billed separately), but it is just a 13A normal 3 pin plug, so charging is slow, and you will need your own uk plug to car lead.
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"One of the best places we have ever stayed as a group of mix of adult and children (22)."
Extremely Cora and they have thought of providing all amenities. Very warm rooms despite it being an old building. We didn’t need any extra heating for children. Definitely recommended Owners very helpful and friendly.
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"We had an amazing weekend with family and friends in a beautiful property."
The bedrooms are all great with en-suite facilities. We were really lucky with the weather and enjoyed a BBQ night in the garden followed by some music around the fire pit. Would definitely love to return in the future. The only improvement I feel that could be added is a big gas BBQ.
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"The kitchen is a bit small for the amount of guests."
The hall was too good for sitting taking boots off, a boot/drying room would be big asset.
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"Absolutely fabulous property!"
Thank you so much :-)
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"This house was beyond expectation."
Every detail perfect. Quality beds and bedding Generous heating. Very helpful owners. We recommend 100%
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"Beautiful house, fabulous for a large family gathering."
Quality of furnishings was excellent. We had a lovely time at this property and would love to go back.
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"We cannot thanks you guys enough."
We had an amazing stay and can’t fault anything.
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"Only one word needed to describe this place "Amazing""
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"We had a truly memorable week with our wonderful family to celebrate our Golden Wedding."
Horsley Hall was perfect. The co-owners were a delight to deal with, both helpful and efficient. Stanhope is a super village with great hardware, butchers and greengrocers shops to delight adults and stepping stones and fantastic playground to delight the children. We couldn't have asked for more.
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"We had a fantastic break at Horsley Hall."
The property was extremely comfortable and is surrounded by stunning scenery. The owner was very helpful and we would definitely recommend. We were a little surprised however to be charged £15 to have the tablecloths laundered.
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"We had a fabulous time at Horsley Hall, the house and garden are a joy to spend time in."
The bedrooms are sheer luxury and with every room en-suite it feels like a real treat for everyone. I’d highly recommend this unique property.
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"What a perfect place to celebrate."
The service was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble. Will certainly be recommending it to friends. It will be hard to find anything to beat it!
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"All Ten couples had a great time, bedrooms all en-suit, Dinning room large, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, will come again."
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"Lovely property."
Well equipped. Owners very friendly. Lots to do in the area. Would definitely come back again.
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"Horsley Hall was one of the most fabulous places we have ever stayed at!"
! we booked it for 10 couples to celebrate my 60th Birthday. We dealt with Liz who sorted out catering for us for the Saturday Night. The whole place, the views and the service we received from Angela and her staff was amazing. We were very lucky with the weather ad managed breakfast and many a G & T in the garden. Lots of great walks and places to visit nearby. We walked to Stanhope and visited Durham. We would have no hesitation in booking here again in fact can't wait to get it booked for next year!!! Definitely recommend Horsley Hall
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"Horsley Hall is a luxurious, and stunning property."
Every part of the house was spotless and the photos online do not do this property justice especially with all of the fabulous original features. Liz & Derek we’re on hand to recommend local vendors which was a huge help. Zoe & Cheryl followed what was allowed when it came to decorating the house which we fully understood and it was done in a very tasteful manner without disrespecting such a stunning property. We booked Horsley Hall to begin celebrating my husbands 50th birthday ensuring my husbands surprise 50th was memorable for everyone and it more than achieved my expectations. Catering that was sourced & supplied was of a very high standard throughout our stay. This was from evening meals to breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble for Liz and anything we needed was actioned with no complaints. Another big selling point is that every bedroom at Horsley Hall has an ensuite bathroom and again they were all spotless. We loved the fact all of our family were all under one roof which is rare as they live in different parts of the UK. Main event was the Saturday night formal dinner and the attention to detail Liz went to cannot be put into words but I’m am very grateful. As my idea was to re-create our wedding menu which was authentic punjabi food once again Liz & Derek sourced someone locally to help which was an excellent choice. Liz once again was on hand to supervise and step into a waitress role along with other staff members. This showed an extremely high work ethic and I cannot thank Liz & Derek enough. Without hesitation we will be back and I like to think we all respected the property and left it in the excellent condition it was handed over to us in. Everyone has said that it’s a weekend they will have fond memories of for a very long time which could not have been achieved without the help I received. They all stepped in to help clear up before leaving which I hope will have helped Liz with the cleanup ahead of new guests arriving. Thanks again to Liz & Derek and the next opportunity we have to get everyone together we will be back without hesitation.
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"Weardale is a fabulous, unspoilt part of the UK to visit and Horsley Hall is a gem of a place as a base to explore it."
Our party of walkers stayed there in April for our annual away-week and we enjoyed it so much we’re desperate to go back. Angela and Liz made us feel very welcome, showed us the house then backed off letting us know they were always on call should we need assistance. Several of us remarked it was like staying in a luxury hotel without the annoyance of other guests and staff! There’s plenty of space for people to find a quiet spot to read yet has the layout and furnishings for a big group to get together and talk. Our party of fifteen takes turns to cater for the group and in this respect the commercial kitchen was a delight compared to what we have got used to in previous years. Cooking for a party of this size is easy when you’ve got the right kit. In summary this is the best venue we’ve ever stayed at as a group: facilities, quality of the rooms, space, value for money and, above all, fantastic views of the valley.
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"Horsley Hall was everything we hoped it would be, beautiful property for our large family get-together."
Met by owners and given good instructions on how everything worked. Wonderful weekend. Thankyou
Summary
- Over three floors
- Ten bedrooms with TV: 1 x ground floor super king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor super king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 3 x first floor double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor family room with 1 x double and 2 single beds with en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 2 x second floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x second floor double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
- 2 x ground floor basin and WC
- Commercial kitchen
- Breakfast room with bar area
- Dining room with sitting area and open fire
- Sitting room with woodburner
- First floor study.
- Oil central heating with open fire and woodburner
- Commercial gas ovens and hobs, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 11 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel, power and starter pack for fires inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair on request
- Ample off road parking
- Private lawned grounds with patio, furniture and summer house
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and restaurant 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile
- Note: No fireworks or lanterns are allowed at this property
- Note: Check-in time 4pm.
The property
Eastgate 1 mile.
This venue is a simply spectacular, stone-built, detached Grade II listed manor house set in mature gardens.
The property dates back to the 17th century and is situated just 1 mile from the village of Eastgate in the delightful Weardale countryside.
Formerly the hunting lodge for The Prince Bishops, as you enter through the wrought iron gates and behold the splendour of Horsley Hall, you realise you have arrived at somewhere very special.
Nestled in the heart of the stunning Durham countryside and surrounded by rolling fields and distant moorland, this is truly a magical destination perfect for that special family celebration.
The luxurious sitting room with comfortable seating has two impressive fireplaces, shutters to the windows and linen fold doors.
The baronial dining hall with ornate ceilings, stained glass window and beautiful feature fireplace containing a woodburning stove creates an atmosphere of luxury and magnificence that is difficult to forget.
This room also contains comfortable seating around the feature woodburner which is ideal for members of the party to retire to after dinner with a glass of wine to reminisce about days gone by and adventures yet to come.
There is also a well-equipped commercial kitchen offering everything you might require for those family meals.
There is a breakfast room leading from the kitchen containing an AGA that is ideal for enjoying a morning cup of tea whilst perusing the papers, and there is also a small bar area with beer fridge.
Secure cycle storage can also be accommodated in adjacent outbuildings.
When it comes to bedtime, for the ultimate in convenience and comfort on the ground floor there is a super king-size double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
Two interlinking staircases lead up to a further nine delightful bedrooms, set over the first and second floor all offering en-suite facilities and spectacular views.
The well-maintained grounds of Horsley Hall comprising of half an acre of gardens, stream and woodland walk are waiting to be enjoyed by all.
The garden is accessible from the Baronial Hall leading onto a large terrace, perfectly-positioned to enjoy the spectacular views across the Wear Valley to the distant moorland.
Barbecue facilities are adjacent to this terrace if required with seating on the terrace for dining.
There is also a small feature garden pod to enjoy that glass of fizz or find a secluded spot to enjoy the quietness of the surroundings.
Weardale in County Durham is a wonderful location to spend a holiday offering peace and tranquillity with walking, fishing, cycling, golf, swimming and horse riding all available within accessible reach of Horsley Hall.
With so many wonderful things to do in the area, this beautiful manor house is a truly idyllic base for a luxurious family get together at any time of year.
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £300.
About the location
EASTGATE
Stanhope 3 miles; Bishop Auckland 19 miles; Barnard Castle 20 miles; Durham 28 miles.
Eastgate is a small village in Weardale, County Durham, popular for walking and cycling. The village once marked the eastern boundary of Stanhope Park, the scene of many grand historical hunting expeditions. The village is also famed for being the birthplace of Emerson Bainbridge, founder of the world’s first department store. Eastgate is set in rural countryside and is home to a pub/restaurant, historic church, Roman altar and hidden waterfall; further amenities can be found in the village of Stanhope, three miles away. Stanhope is described as the "Capital of Weardale" as it occupies a sheltered position on the north side of the Wear at the confluence of the river and the Stanhope burn. Stanhope is home to the Durham Dales Centre, offering tourist information, local craft and gem stones for sale and a coffee shop. In addition it offers places to eat and drink, art galleries, specialist gift shops, boutiques and food and wine stores. There is also a heated open-air swimming pool open during the summer months and picturesque riverside walks. The Polar Express Christmas train route commences from Stanhope and is proving to be extremely popular from November to January each year. The town is also midway on the route of the Weardale Way which can be walked from Killhope in the west to Wolsingham to the east. Cycling is extremely popular with Weardale being en route for the coast-to-coast route from Whitehaven to Tynemouth. The upper dale also hosts the "Rooftop of ENgland" cycling race. The "Kynren" spectacular, an epic tale of England set in the grounds of Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is within easy reach. Durham and its renowned historic castle and cathedral, Beamish Open Air Museum, Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle, Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Weardale Museum, Hamsterley Forest, Newcastle Sage and MEtro Centre are all within easy reach..
Note: No stag, hen or similar
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas