Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield, Durham

• Historic manor digs: Arrive at Hardwick Hall Hotel and you'll be greeted by an imposing stone-built country manor dating back to 1750, complete with various modern additions for a decidedly old-meets-new luxury feel. Original details have been sensitively brought to the fore with careful interior design, with a number of creative touches adding just that little bit extra.
  
  

• Elegant sleeps: Guest rooms here are individually decorated, each with their own unique character. Expect huge king-size beds, bespoke furniture, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, roll-top baths and lovely parkland views. The hotel has been awarded a coveted Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice for the past seven years, and it’s easy to see why. 
  
  

• Steak and scones: When it comes to dining, meat lovers will revel in the Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill, where you can tuck into a juicy Durham steak, as well as mouthwatering fish and pasta dishes. Elsewhere, all-day dining is available in the cosy lounge bar, serving up burgers, light snacks and British classics from it's fuss-free menu, and there's afternoon tea on the cards too.  
  

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.