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Blackton Grange
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County Durham
DL12 9UP
Tel: +44 01833 650629
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Gradings
- 4 Visit Britain Stars Group Hostel
Awards
- Visit Britain
Cyclists Welcome 2010 - Visit Britain
Walkers Welcome 2010 - Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2010
Type: Hostel
A warm welcome awaits you at Blackton Grange, a traditional farmstead in 10 tranquil acres, adjacent to the Pennine Way, in the heart of AONB country. A uniquely relaxing environment, enjoying fabulous views across the heart of Teesdale.
Tastefully furnished, Blackton Grange has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme, including a large, beautifully decorated lounge with oodles of charm and comfy sofas, roaring open fire, board games and Sky TV. We even have Wi-Fi Broadband.
The dining room is perfect for larger groups and our kitchen is well equipped with all the usual mod cons - toasters, coffee machines and dishwasher.
Our 10 comfortable bedrooms (sleeping 2 to 6 per room), accommodate up to 41 people. All rooms are equipped with fresh sheets and duvets.
Blackton Grange is ideal for groups, whether walkers, mountain bikers, birdwatchers or larger groups of friends and family just wanting to escape and explore some of the UK's best scenery and observe the abundance of wildlife.
Available for week and weekend lets. Group bookings only with minimum 2 night stay.
Room Information
- Number of Apartments:
- 10
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Per person rate based on full occupancy of Blackton Grange (41) | from £15.00 to £17.00 per person (room only) |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Visit Britain Cyclists Welcome 2010
- Visit Britain Walkers Welcome 2010
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2010
Road Directions
From A67 take B6277 to Romaldkirk. Turn left (signed Balderhead) and continue for 4 miles, passing 'Dead end' sign. Turn left through gates to Balderhead Reservoir. Drive across dam then bear left to hostel. Do not use GPS!
Public Transport Directions
From Darlington - 30 miles from Darlington rail station, bus to Middleton in Teesdale then request bus to Balderhead Reservoir (Tel 01833 640213). Then 0.75 mile walk to hostel.
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Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Non smoking establishment
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - 0. We have no special provision for children and babies other than a travel cot, although they are welcome as part of family group bookings.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Parking for 15+
Leisure Facilities
- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - Can be arranged
- Cycle hire - Can be arranged
- Fishing - Can be arranged
- Other sporting facilities - Abseiling/kayaking/gorge walking can be arranged
- Water sports facilities - Raft building/kayaking can be arranged.
Catering
- Additional meal details - Catering can be provided by arrangement
- Cater for vegetarians - Can be arranged
- Cooking facilities for guests use - Fully equipped kitchen
Bookable Product Facilities
- Ground floor bedrooms available - 3 bedrooms on ground floor, one will be adapted for clients with disabilities
- Modem point in all bedrooms - WiFi availabe in all rooms
- Non smoking rooms available - We have a non smoking policy
Provider Facilities
- Accept coach parties
- Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) - Can be arranged.
- Cater for groups - Suitable for special celebration events eg wedding anniversary, special birthday get-to-gethers
- Central heating throughout
- Conference facilities - 2 training rooms
- Drying Facilities
- Garden/patio for guests use
- Ironing facilities - Can be available
- Launderette - Can be available
- Number of Shared Bathrooms - 5
- Separate guests' lounge
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
Target Markets
- Activity breaks
- Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
- Marketed to any other specialist market - Retreat/spiritual groups/walkers/watercolour groups/activity groups/ team-building skills
- Special provisions for cyclists - cycle hire/storage.
- Special provisions for walkers - Drying room
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