The Blackwell Grange Hotel

Set in a 17th-century country house in its own grounds, this elegant hotel is a mile from Darlington town centre and 3 miles from the Head of Steam rail museum.
The refined rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add 4-poster beds and/or lounge areas.
There's a refined restaurant and a bar, plus a...