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Loved it!
We are just back from a 2 night stay at the Durham Marriott. My dad booked this family break for this 60th birthday. 3 double rooms - one with an extra bed for my wee nephew. The rooms were lovely - and all on the same floor as requested.
We were on a speacial deal - 2 nights b&b, dinner on first night and tickets to Beamish museum for £229 per room - an absolute bargain! On arrival both cars managed to get parking spaces and we didn't move them for the rest of the weekend so no problems there. We had lunch at the bar on arrival on Friday - delicious fresh sandwiches then went for a wander round Durham - right on the doorstep - perfect location. We got back in time to have a swim. The pool was lovely and clean and we hadn't taken money for the locker so the attendant lent us a pound. Dad particularly like the steam room, nephew loved the pool and I loved the jacuzzi - something for everyone.
Evening meal in the Cruz restaurant was above all expectations. As it was included in the price we expected a limited menu but were given the full menu which had something for everyone - all clean plates!! The staff were exceptional also - very friendly. We had taken a cake for Dad's birthday (but forgot candles) and the waitress took out the cake at the same time as our coffee with candles on top.
Saturday was our trip to Beamish - reception organised our 7 seater taxi - a 4 seater turned up but that wasn't receptions fault as we'd heard her ask for a 7 seater.... Beamish was brilliant - we were lucky that the weather stayed dry - everyone there was very friendly too - recommend a family visit if you are in the area.
Back to the hotel on Saturday evening for another swim/jacuzzi before our evening meal, this time in the County restaurant. The meal here was lovely - the (very young) staff let it down - but only very slightly. No one asked us for a drinks order at the beginning - we had to ask them. A very minor blip in an otherwise wonderful weekend.
We had breakfast both days in the County restaurant... brilliant both days. We all left feeling very full - and could not think of anything they missed.
Check out was easy and friendly. The cars were blocked in but the concierges moved the other cars straight away and we reluctantly left Durham....
We can't wait to return to the hotel & to Durham - hopefully for longer next time
