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The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa

From £105.00
Greta Bridge
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 9SE
4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars

Tel: +44 01833 627232

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The Morritt Hotel near Barnard Castle
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  • Outside of the Morritt
  • A sign saying The Dickens Bar
  • A garden
  • A plate of food
  • A painting

About

Situated in picturesque Teesdale countryside, and close to attractions including The Bowes Museum, Raby Castle and Barnard Castle, the historic “Morritt” offers a warm northern welcome and comfortable surroundings. For many years the site of a Coaching Inn the Morritt continues to offer a good stopping point for those travelling the A66 or visiting this beatuiful region of Teesdale. 

A 26 bedroom hotel with traditional bar, featuring the famous Gilroy mural serves a good pint and hearty food. Our restaurant serves a seasonal menu and good traditional dishes, breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Our rooms offer comfort and a few extra amenities to make your stay extra special, all rooms have TV and Wifi access too. In the summer months our gardens offer a perfect oasis of calm to while away the afternoon.

The Garage Spa, is part of the Morritt, this can be booked as part of your stay with us, enjoy the facilites and some time to relax or indulge in a luxurious treatment to rejuvinate and revive.  

There is pleny of free onsite parking and good access to local walks directly from the hotel and the Morritt has dog friendly rooms, please advise us at the time of booking.

A great place for a mini break to discover the area or perfect for a one night stay to break your journey, whatever your reason to visit, we look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

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Number of Rooms / Units
26
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Double Room£105.00 per room (breakfast included)
Triple Room£105.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin Room£105.00 per room (breakfast included)

*Single occupancy from £80

Gradings

  • 4 AA Stars
4 AA Stars

Awards

  • AAAA 2 Rosettes AA 2 Rosettes 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorth East England Tourism Awards - Small Hotel of the Year Award - Gold North East England Tourism Awards - Small Hotel of the Year Award - Gold 2015
  • Regional and MiscellaneousDark Sky Friendly Durham Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
1036 reviews
    • Service
      4 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      455
    • Very Good
      255
    • Average
      159
    • Poor
      94
    • Terrible
      73

    Recent Reviews:

    • Stacey U
      Very dated and sad
      1 of 5 stars
      Monday, 20th March 2023
      Sorry but most dated and saddest hotel and spa visited. We were very disappointed at the menu and food for evening meal. Slow service and a bit "Fawlty towers" with server forgetting things etc... Read full review
    • Jim W
      Stapleford, United Kingdom
      Poor poor stay
      3 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 22nd March 2023
      This our second stay here. First stay was great. This stay not so good we stayed yesterday 21st march. you think of Marriott and you think posh, this wad worse than your standard travel lodge and I... Read full review
    • Dania A
      Disappointing
      2 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 25th March 2023
      Be aware Room 40 of the Morritt Hotel is situated out with the hotel and behind the garage spa hence a walk outside to go for meals. We were allocated this room as a suggested feature upgrade from a... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Bookable Product Facilities

    • Colour television in all bedrooms
    • Four poster beds available
    • Ground floor bedrooms available
    • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
    • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Groups: Coach Group Coffee/Meal Stop
    • Serve breakfast
    • Serve evening meal
    • Serve lunch

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
    • Cot
    • Highchair

    Leisure Facilities

    • Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
    • Hot Tub
    • Spa bath

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Payment Methods

    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Available for wedding receptions
    • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
    • Central heating throughout
    • Conference facilities
    • Event venue
    • Garden/patio for guests use
    • Ironing facilities
    • Licenced for civil marriages
    • Pets accepted - Pets welcome in courtyard rooms (both upstairs). Charge of £10 per night.

    Provider Features

    • In countryside
    • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
    • WiFi Available

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome
    • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - We have a recycle policy and encourage guests to assist in this.
    • Special provisions for lone female travellers - Parking by front door, restaurant table by the side or room service offered.
    • Special provisions for walkers - Special leaflet describing walks from our hotel, we can supply a guide. Prepare packed lunches.
    • Walkers Welcome

    Travel & Trade

    • Free accommodation for coach driver
    • Group discounts available
    • Packed lunches available
    • Room/unit allocations available
    • Wi-fi available

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    Open Christmas
    Open New Year
    2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMorritt
    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorritt_barnardcastle/

    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    From A66 From Scotch Corner head west on A66 for 9 miles. Greta Bridge is on left.

    Public Transport Directions

    From Darlington - 15 milesTwenty minutes by taxi.

    Highlights...

    The Morritt Hotel near Barnard CastleGilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa, Greta BridgeTraditionally a venue for fine dining, Gilroy's restaurant features the very best in local and continental produce and is open 7 days a week.

    The Garage SpaThe Garage Spa, Greta BridgeThe newly opened destination Garage Spa is set in an historic building, with all the luxury of a first class modern spa and situated in a beautiful area of Teesdale.

    A sign saying The Dickens BarDickens Bar and Bistro, Greta BridgeThe cosy and intimate Dickens Bar is a lovely place to enjoy a drink at The Morritt, whether a traditional cask ale or an aperitif before dinner.

    Weddings at The Morritt Country House Hotel & Spa, Greta BridgeThe perfect venue for your special event. You’ve made one of the most important decisions of your life – to get married – and now you need to plan for your big day.

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