16-18 The Front, Middleton On Row, Darlington, DL2 1AS, United Kingdom
#2 of 8 B&Bs and inns in Darlington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 214 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 7, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomNothing to mention
Very clean, comfortable bed, excellent restaurant food, quiet location.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Julie
United KingdomWe had a wonderful stay. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, which made us feel very welcome. Our room was lovely, with a very comfortable bed that ensured a great night’s sleep. This time we only had breakfast, which offered a lovely choice and excellent service. Next time we’ll be sure to stay for dinner as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Richard
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Stunning hidden Gem, beautifully presented and 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for everything!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Kaj
Denmarknothing
FANTASTIC place located in a small village and beautiful surroundings. Very high quality rooms. Great food and welcoming staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Ruth
United KingdomLovely hotel, bedroom and ensuite were very clean, the staff were friendly and very helpful. The food was delicious. The outdoor seating area was very spacious
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Lenny
United KingdomThe breakfast was very tasty thank you. We had lovely views of the Tees valley.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Ben
United KingdomRoom too hot
Superb breakfast, very helpful and pleasant staff, lovely beer garden out the back and a very nice evening meal. My only slight complaint and, it’s a minor one, is that the room was too hot, even with the window open. I only discovered the portable air con/fan unit in the wardrobe the next morning sadly. Lovely place though and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Lori
United KingdomSlightly disappointed at the lack of fruit and cereals on the breakfast menu
Very nice room. Comfortable bed. The decor throughout the hotel is lovely. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Johnson
United KingdomNothing
Staff were exceptionally efficient and went above and beyond what reasonably be expected. Very friendly and helpful checking out
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Valerie
United Kingdomroom was very warm ( it was sunny during the day ) but there was a tower fan in the wardrobe which was very good and made the room temperature a lot cooler.
the hotel and food were brilliant and staff were cheery and friendly. the weather was nice so we were able to sit outside.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Peat
United KingdomWasn't much locally
Friendly welcome , beautiful building comfortable bed
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 5, 2025
Jenny
United KingdomSpotlessly clean, great location, perfect for work stop overs.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomGreat 'Northern' friendliness and excellent ffod
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Jo
United KingdomI cannot fault anything about the Devonport.
Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting, staff were lovely, food amazing, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hotel was spotlessly clean throughout, outside areas just as well cared for, rooms were lovely too!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Alan
United KingdomThe dinner menu, and the dinner itself, was better on our first stay. On one occasion, a waitress took our order by memory then when it arrived she'd got it wrong.
Second time we've stayed and each time the rooms have been absolutely beautiful - stylishly furnished, well equipped, comfortable and spotless. The self-catering facilities in the apartment rooms are excellent, with premium-brand white goods that look like new.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Duncan
United KingdomStaff, service, food, welcome were all excellent and a welcome break from 'corporate' hotels. The old fashioned alarm clock in the room was a really nice touch too. Couldn't fault and wish more hotels were this welcoming.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 15, 2025
Ivon
United KingdomGorgeous place to stay, the staff were lovely, breakfast was lush. We stayed here after our wedding day and the staff upgraded our room also added breakfast at no extra cost. Very grateful
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 9, 2025
Michael
United KingdomAsk for a room with a view as some of them are of the back of the property and yard
Lovely property in a nice location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Sarah
United KingdomNothing
Very good food, and the staff can’t do enough for you. Very helpful and friendly
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 26, 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomNothing
Staff brilliant so helpful and welcoming .Rooms lovely so clean and modern .Great place to stay
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 11, 2025
John
United KingdomThere was nothing I actively disliked.I
It was fine, but I was a little surprised that there was no cereals offer, and that there was no separate plate for the toast which I requested.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 4, 2025
Olivier
SpainGreat location close to Teeside airport. Nice large clean room, modern bathroom. Good restaurant and great breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Sarah
United Kingdomnothing
All staff were very friendly and chatty couldn't do enough for us. Breakfast was good quality and we ate in the restaurant both nights
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Debbie
United KingdomCold room and bathroom (despite small radiator being on) fuzzy tv pic, very flat pillows, no coffee machine only instant sachets
Nice bathroom facilities, decent size rooms and bottled water a nice touch.Good breakfast.
Stayed in March 2025
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