The best restaurants serving British food in Darlington North East

Just had to write one final review of this excellent restaurant which is now sadly closed. We were lucky enough to have our second (and now, final) chance to try their tasting menu, and every dish was a delight. Looking forward to seeing whether there will be a new place with Michelin stars to try soon!

Lovely family run business. Food was made on the premises and was great. The sausage rolls and cakes are amazing, we will definatly be going again. Friendly efficient staff and beautiful little tea room.

The premises is very clean rooms are comfortable very friendly rooms available for disabled near town

The first bedroom when you go through the door is the best with some gorgeous artwork on the walls and some cool patterns on the back of the door. Always have a great time whenever I go and i always get served with such good quality fancy coffee. Nothing better.

Really good food and really friendly staff and at good prices would go again

Éramos una familia de cuatro y visitamos para el almuerzo de Navidad. Nos sorprendió lo rápido que fue el servicio. Nos dejaron disfrutar de nuestra comida sin apurarnos, y la comida era maravillosa, caliente, y muy bien plato, visualmente atractivo para los huéspedes. El personal era muy eficiente, atento y educado. Tengo la intención de volver de nuevo para comidas más deliciosas y recomendaría este restaurante a cualquiera que busque buena comida y servicio.

Tuvimos nuestros pinchazos de COVID y gripe en la farmacia local y pensamos, necesitamos un desayuno. Subieron al Peral, pidieron dos grandes desayunos, vienen con una bebida, así que dos americanos. Esperó un poco y llegaron dos platos llenos. Dos huevos, dos erupciones, dos salchichas, dos pudines negros, dos hachís, judías, tomate y dos rebanadas de tostadas. ¡Muy feliz!

From the heart this place offers excellent support for the over 50's in regards to the likes of help and support for benefits etc. However, the cafeteria is not good at all and the beverages are below average. Over priced and worse than school dinner meals.

Food was fantastic and really tasty! Service however wasn't great. When we arrived, we were directed to a table with no menus and no cutlery which wasn't a problem we just asked for them. Menus arrived and after 15 minutes of waiting we asked to order drinks and food together. 10 minutes later, husband's drink arrives but mine doesn't. Waited and waited but no drink so after another 20 minutes I asked for my drink as well as a second drink for him. Also asked again for some cutlery. Waitress apologised but then served my husband his second drink before 5 minutes later serving me my first. So after sitting there for 45 minutes he was onto his second drink before my first drink had even arrived at the table. Drink arrived shortly after followed by the food. However still no cutlery so when she brought my husband's food I asked again for some cutlery and again she apologised but brought it shortly after. The atmosphere was good and yes there were a lot of tables in but the staff just didn't seem very attentive and were either nowhere to be seen or just stood behind the desk chatting and not making sure everything was okay or if anyone needed anything. Everything we needed tonight we had to ask for multiple times apart from paying the bill.

The hospitality we experienced was truly exceptional. The food and drink service stood out as unparalleled in quality. Our entire family, including our dog, felt warmly welcomed. Every dish was freshly prepared using local produce, which added an authentic touch to our delicious dining experience!

Nice friendly staff .clean and tidy..toilets.play area.parking onsite..do dinner time menu as well as main menu..plenty of choices on both menus..do kids menu as well..hot and cold food and drinks..desert tea coffee..all types of alcohol and wine..

Another great night in the restaurant, fabulous food. A big thank you to Dan, Gennie and Paul for being attentive and ensuring everything was as it should be. As always nothing is too much trouble for these hosts. Thank you to all the staff.

Como siempre fantástico almuerzo de carne de res y cordero excelente. El personal atento y amable nada demasiado problema. No puedo alabar este lugar lo suficientemente alto.

I went for Christmas afternoon tea in The Orangery at almost £60pp with my parents for a bougie little treat before Christmas. The setting was beautiful, the staff were lovely and the drinks were delicious. But the food? Well...the sandwiches were nice and they were adjusted to cover allergies we have. The cakes were yummy but I've had crackerbread with more moisture than those scones. They were overmixed, stale and no amount of double cream (no clotted cream here I'm afraid) could fix that dryness. The booking cost extra due to the choir who was to be signing carols while we ate, but that lasted maybe 5 minutes and while they were good they certainly weren't worth the £8 up charge to hear. If you don't care about what you're eating and simply going because you want to go for Afternoon Tea in a 5 star establishment then this is perfect for you. But if you'd rather spend your hard earned money on something that doesn't taste like it's been sat for three days before being served then I'd avoid here and find an alternative. Very disappointed.

Amistoso para celíacos. Tuve una gran comida. Su hijo es celíaco y no ha dejado de hablar del menú y su pollo al curry. Defo vuelve.