Excellent service, this is meant to be a B&B, but it could advise 5* hotels how to focus on service. Met and showed to my room, cafetiere and home made cookies provided within 5 minutes as a welcome gesture. Rooms in 'motel' style - former barns converted into individual units accessible from outdoor path. Rooms are well appointed (gowns, slippers,... more

If you thought you couldn't find a genuine, well-ordered, guest-centred, and most of all friendly, guest house/ hotel in the North of England - think again! Heather and David Armstrong began to converted an old farm and its buildings twenty years ago eventually producing a tranquil little gem just off the A1, near Darlington. Attention to detail marks them out.... more

This is the perfect place for a romantic weekend. The staff can't do enough for you. The attention to detail is amazing. The breakfast alone is worth going for. The evening food is expensive, but for a treat its well worth it. I had apricot and nut bread with a beautiful cheese as a starter, folowerd by salmon fillet with... more

I endorse everything that has been said about this lovely hotel in previous entries - the accommodation standards are high with great attention to detail, the owners and staff are delightful and it presents as a very friendly and comfortable hotel. My only critisism is the restaurant. Firstly, whilst the food quality is high and ingredients are fresh and generally... more

Hard to find fault - the staff are obliging and knowledgeable, attention to detail is outstanding, and the rooms very, very comfortable. Food very good although the restaurant is a bit on the expensive side. But overall very good, and I'll be staying there again if I return to that region. more

If you need to stay in the Darlington area, choose this hotel. Ten minutes from town and you have entered the idylic countryside, landscaped gardens and beautiful buildings each room having its own front door into the garden. Stunning. The owners and staff can't do enough to welcome you, the rooms are like the guest bedroom of your favourite aunt.... more

I have stayed with David and Heather at Clow beck House every year since 1995, and never had a bad experience. The attention to every detail makes the place the best. All served with a warm Yorkshire welcome. Each room is individually decorated and furnished with every thing you would expect of a top hotel and more. WiFi, Freeview, Fresh... more

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST IVE EVER STAYED IN,AND LIKELY TO. very warm,cosy,freindly atmosphere,and staff cant do enough for you,food is top class and can be varied to suit your fancy,decor,rooms,amenities,grounds,all top class worthy of awards.its the little subtle touches that raise this above and beyond.more like a home than a hotel,if i won the lottery id stay here for a month... more

I spent 4 nights in this hotel and it was an amazing experience. First of all, being in the countryside for business travels is very uncommon to me and was so relaxing. Owners really know what customer service is: - they were so nice, friendly (including staff) and very helpful for any request. - rooms are so nicely decorated -... more