Dunston Hall

I recently spent a night at Dunston Hall with my two children, and we really couldn’t fault the entire experience. Our family sized room was brilliant, it was spacious and clean with all amenities we could possibly want. The leisure facilities are fantastic - the swimming pool is clean, warm and safe for children, I am now considering a leisure membership. The hotel staff were all friendly, we especially liked the staff in the conservatory bar where we enjoyed a delicious and reasonably priced meal. We walked the grounds which were all well maintained, the setting is lovely. We will definitely return for another stay, and I would like to give a special mention to Katy Greathead in guest services who was particularly helpful in planning our stay. Many thanks to all the staff for maintaining such a high standard and providing such a lovely experience for guests.

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome, the staff were great and helpful. The food was also good especially the lamb rump. The breakfast is buffet style and my only complaint is there was no black pudding. The golf course was in good condition and well maintained, they have a first hole challenge which’s worth a go, but don’t be fooled into using a driver. Ali in all a great weekend and I look forward to going back.

Lovely golf course, not the most challenging but it is a fun layout, has some very attractive holes and is kept in mostly very good condition. Can border on unplayable at times in the winter but remains open all the time, whether that's a good or bad thing is up to you to decide. Biggest issue is pace of play, absolutely horrendous on any given day you go. Very rare to be able to play 18 solo and be done in less than 4 hours, most other courses are 3 to 3.30 if not quicker. Have been occasions where I have had to give up and leave due to not being waved through and heading towards unacceptable round times.