61 Durham

Food was lovely , clean well kept rooms not so great on checkout when the receptionist did not recognise trip . Com and advised we hadn’t paid despite us showing her confirmation of pre payment

We had a lovely stay for our anniversary. The hotel is nice and has some lovely areas. Our room was clean but did have the odd tatty bit (shoe print on the wall, tea stain on the carpet) the bathroom was a little small but had everything we needed in the form of toiletires and a very powerful shower. The thing that makes this place is the staff and the food. We ate in the resturant and the food was amazing - so was the service. I'm not sure of the ladys name who worked in the resturant and bar but she really looked after us and made our stay special. The breakfast was lovely the next day and again attentive staff. We would stay here again and recommend for a visit even if it's just to eat.

I cannot name any individual member of staff for their outstanding professionalism and care because everyone we came into contact with went out of their way to ensure we had a positive experience at 61. I will say we had the best cooked breakfast we have ever tasted in any hotel - excellent. Such lovely friendly staff.

Had a lovely meal at 61. The service was exceptional by Maria. She was very attentive. The steak with chimichuri sauce was excellent and the baked Alaska desert was delicious too. Something you don’t often see on a menu so it was a nice change. All the food was really well presented. It was reasonably priced too. Will definitely be back soon.

Just back from honeymoon so now time to thank all those that made our special day so perfect, we stayed at 61 Durham for 2 nights and it was perfect from the moment we walked in to the moment we left the morning after our wedding. We’d had a couple of meetings with Rachel and Fabio before the big day to prepare our own menu and wine list and nothing was too much trouble for them, even on the morning of the wedding when the power in the hotel went out everything was calm and collected. Our Celebration meal was superb and everyone commented on how good the food was - Fabio, you were right your risotto was perfect 👍👍. We had 25 family members join us and from the restaurant which was set up exactly how we wanted it was such a great venue for our day with the grounds for our photos and the Garden Room to chill out in after our food. An extra special thanks to Rachel for putting up with us during the initial meetings but a huge thank you to her and the team for making our day a very special one indeed. Would recommend the venue to anyone looking for a laid back intimate day with family at a very reasonable price. Will be back for Sunday lunch soon 🙏👍

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently hosted a 60th birthday at HallgarthManor, and I can’t begin to express how amazing the experience was from start to finish. Rachael went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. They listened to all my ideas and brought them to life with such creativity and care. The entire staff were incredibly professional, warm, and attentive – they made our guests feel welcome and ensured the party flowed. A huge complement to the chef,the food was bursting with flavour and presented beautifully. If you're looking for a venue for any kind of function – be it a wedding, birthday, or corporate event – I highly recommend Hallgarth Manor With the incredible team they have, you’re guaranteed a memorable and stress-free experience.

From our first encounter with the ladies at the hotel Reception, Rachael, Karen and Margaret it was obvious that this place is special. My wife and I can honestly say that it's the Staff and People working here that are far above 5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Ryan, with his professional manner and enthusiasm is a gentleman. Mandy and Tigan in the restaurant with smiles that would light up Antarctica in winter 🌞 pure angels. These are just a few of the special stars that make up the essence of this hotel. And apologies if we left anybody out. Having been blessed to travel and work as a diplomat most of my life, my wife and I can honestly say that this is in our top 10 locations in the world! BRAVO and gratitude to all who made our stay and celebration of our very special wedding anniversary so memorable. We will forever hold the Sixty-One Durham Hotel, in our hearts and memories. See you soon and to all the beautiful staff. Always remember to walk tall and walk proud, You are absolute gifts. James and Jelena (Croatia)

What a beautiful hotel this is. We were visiting friends in the area and decided to make a night of it and found your hotel on Google search. It certainly didn’t disappoint in any aspect. We were greeted with a warm welcome and very easy check in. We were undecided what our plans for dinner were but as the menu was on display at reception we naturally had a look. The menu was so inviting we couldn’t resist and booked a table. The food and service was top class. We were very impressed and the restaurant is also a beautiful part of the hotel. The room was very clean and comfortable with lovely views of the gardens. We will definitely return and highly recommend. The only downside side was that we were only there for 1 night They always say that the staff make a hotel and every single person we came across was great. It’s nice seeing people genuinely enjoying their job. Thank you for a lovely experience

We came for dinner after hearing about the venue from friends. Wow is an understatement!! The quality of the food was very good, so fresh and full of flavour. The hake is the best dish I've tasted in a very long time in a restaurant. Very good value for money too. The service was also very friendly and we couldn't have asked for more. Definitely a hidden gem just outside of Durham Will definitely recommend and go back!