9.0

Excellent

Overall Rating for Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

Staff

9.0

Location

9.2

Room comfort

9.2

Facilities

9.2

Quality of bars & restaurants

8.6

Value for money

8.6

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8.0

Very Good

Very omfortable quiet rooms, but could not get Wifi in our room. Carvery generous. Breakfast buffet good. Staff friendly and helpful but some inexperienced.

Janet – Reviewed 21 Oct 2021

Excellent

absolutely excellent from start to finish,room an facilities were absolutely 5star

Richard – Reviewed 17 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very nice Hotel & location, would recommend booking Rib Room & or Pan Asian Fusion Restaurants when booking trip as we tried to book on the day and there were very limited times. My wife used the Swimming Pool in the Spa & said it was excellent.

Peter – Reviewed 16 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

The first course Prince Bishop was ropey the green's and the fairways were in bad condition ,the cathedral course was exceptional only down side was the over booking, we waited more than half an hour to tee off,it seemed that there were 5 groups with all the same tee times. The hotel was very good the food also.

Andy – Reviewed 13 Oct 2021

Excellent

Never been here before was great golf course and hotel spot on

Mark – Reviewed 7 Oct 2021

Excellent

Mark – Reviewed 29 Sep 2021

Excellent

Great hotel, the upgraded rooms are also well worth the extra money! Food was great (carvery) and just what we needed before the short taxi journey to Durham for a good night out!!

Paul – Reviewed 28 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

On the first night we went for the carvery and the food was dreadful, The meat was dried up, vegetables were cold and overcooked, roast potatoes dried up and cold. We upgraded to the steak restaurant the next night and the food totally different. Excellent!

George – Reviewed 23 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

The Carvery unfortunately lets this venue down. So poor we only ate there once. Steak House looked good but appears to get fully booked with limited capacity but we managed to get a table at the Fusion restaurant which I can recommend.

Vicky – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

Excellent

Fantastic rooms,fantastic hotel.Has everything you need there,all facilities top quality and staff very good

Martin – Reviewed 7 Sep 2021

Excellent

Lovely time had by all carvery nice spa lovely great weekend

Shaun – Reviewed 4 Sep 2021

2.0

Poor

Excellent rooms and service

John – Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

Excellent

We had a fantastic time in a wonderful hotel in beautiful surroundings.

Sue – Reviewed 1 Sep 2021

Excellent

The accommodation is first class at Ramside as are all the social areas with adequate consideration for covid related worries. Only word of caution is watch what clientel you let in the Hotel groups of lads on the lash lead to disturbances for guests beware.

John – Reviewed 31 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

The room was lovely - the only complaint would be - lumpy pillows. We were very well looked after

Chris – Reviewed 26 Aug 2021

4.0

Average

Very disappointed in the hotel. Considering Covid, didn't see much of wiping down tables after use. Cutlery at breakfast was dirty and plates were not cleared away between courses. Some staff not very helpful. Will not be staying there again.

Debra – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great hotel. Great staff. Could be noisy until late with parties. Bars poor, restaurants good.

Geoffrey – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

Excellent

Lovely looking hotel and facilities. 2 min off Ai so easy access. Golf was good but unfortunately we had rain all day on sat. Was ok sunday. We thought cathedral was in bette4 condition then prince bishop quite a few holes with drainiage grooves across fsirway. Probably more intetesting holes on prince bishop. For what we paid as a package early can not fsilt it . But i wouldnt pay the prices if booked individually 7.5 to 8 out of 😅

Mark – Reviewed 3 Aug 2021

4.0

Average

Despite asking to be not given the crappiest room in the hotel ad we had booked through an agency. Guess what we got the crappiest room in the hotel. The room was one linked to another an was one usually used as a single. The dividing door was as soundproofed as a sheet of newspaper so would heard all the conversations mostly loud from the adjoining room. The sheets didn't fit the bed so rolled up in the night causing great discomfort. The beds were not even made properly and also dirty wine glasses were left unwashed. Also I asked the maid to make sure she topped up the tea and coffee. She didn't. The fusion resuarant food was abysmal. Do not eat there. The buffet and rottisery is a laugh in all the years I have stayed at this hotel the rotisserie has never been working.

John – Reviewed 1 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Fantastic stay food was excellent service was excellent only thing is rooms could have some kind of air conditioning and a small fridge to be able to keep drink cool in hot weather!

William – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

Excellent

fantastic, staff were great,

Steven – Reviewed 20 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Lovely room and staff very friendly

Fiona – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

Excellent

Terry – Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

Excellent

Paul – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

Excellent

staff fab despite tighter restrictions...food lovely and rooms fab

Jo – Reviewed 12 Oct 2020

Excellent

Stephen – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

Excellent

My stay under the current Covid 19 restrictions was as good as it possibly could be under the circumstances. Well done to Ramside Hall for organising the restrictions to make our stay almost like normal.

Michael – Reviewed 28 Sep 2020

Excellent

A party of eight golfers enjoyed an overnight stay and game of golf at this fantastic resort. The staff were helpful and polite, the facilities top notch and the food excellent. In particular the spa with swimming pool, sauna and steam room were first class. A great place to stop over for a night if you are travelling as it's just off the A1(M) or if you are looking for a relaxing break.

John – Reviewed 18 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

The room was excellent. It was spacious with a comfortable bed and clean bathroom. We had the carvery for our evening meal which unfortunately was very disappointing. The meat was dry and over cooked as were the vegetables. The waiting staff collected plates from the table while others in the party were still eating.

Anne – Reviewed 5 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great golf hotel.

Sue – Reviewed 18 Sep 2019

Excellent

Very relaxed experience. Great facilities and large rooms, especially the grand bathrooms. Great experience for a golfing group.

Mike – Reviewed 11 Sep 2019

Excellent

A luxurious hotel and an ideal venue for our society’s golf break. Excellent service all round.

David – Reviewed 10 Sep 2019

Excellent

As a party of 8 all of us thought the hotel was great and really worked well for us?

Caroline – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

Excellent

We were a party of eleven on a Sunday driver golf trip,the hotel is conveniently situated and the facilities are excellent,the menu choice for our evening meal was a carvery which was very enjoyable,and drinks were not overpriced apart from branded bottled lagers.

Keith – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Rooms very good, ground floor with patio door, very clean and tidy. At check in we were not provided with information regarding the hotel complex, in particular it wasn’t explained that you couldn’t sign for drinks etc to your your room. This came to light during the evening at the bar and in the restaurant when we had to pay cash. Apparently we should have been asked for a credit card, at reception, which would enable us to bill items to our room. This could not be done retrospectively. The evening food, in the carvery, was at best average, I guess it had been open for Sunday lunch and wasn’t at it’s freshest in the evening. Breakfast was a very good buffet. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Philip – Reviewed 7 Aug 2019

Excellent

Excellent golf & spa resort. Hotel good quality plenty of facilities, friendly staff, reasonable food. Two great golf courses, top spa facilities.

Chris – Reviewed 25 Jul 2019

Excellent

Lovely rooms, friendly staff and I would love to return. Could do with a bit more information in the room to indicate times for breakfast (and where it is) but only had to ask. Tried to call reception from room but no instructions somehow ended up speaking to someone trying to ring the hotel not sure how it happened but was a funny story for the next day! Ran out of time to use the spa but looked fantastic and cavers food was lovely and breakfast too

Nanette – Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

Excellent

absolutely stunning place couldnt fault hotel bar and golf courses

Ian – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

Excellent

First class golfing weekend again.

Alan – Reviewed 27 May 2019

Excellent

Second time at Ramside had a brilliant stay rooms and staff brilliant

David – Reviewed 13 May 2019

Excellent

A fabulous venue, we had a party of 23 people and everyone thoroughly enjoyed there stay, here is nothing negative to say, we will definitely return.

Marion – Reviewed 8 May 2019

Excellent

Hotel was great our room was excellent the food for breakfast and dinner was excellent. The spa area was great

Ian – Reviewed 26 Mar 2019

Excellent

Anne – Reviewed 8 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

Room was spacious and very comfortable. Hotel facilities were excellent and well maintained. Meals in the carvery had plenty of choice and changed over the two nights we stayed. Could upgrade to the Rib Room Steakhouse which seemed fairly expensive. The hotel well we’ll situated just 5 minutes off the A1 and easy to find. Also handy for Durham which was only 10 minutes drive away. Overall an excellent venue for a short golf break.

Alex – Reviewed 22 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

This was an annual golf outing consisting of 18 members travelling from North of Glasgow and I must say that travel, directions etc were easy, with Ramside Hall very simple to find with or without SATNAV. Ramside Hall Hotel boasts 2 golf courses; The Prince Bishop and The Cathederal and both courses were in good condition, especially considering they had been shut due to floods. Well done to the green keepers! I would argue buggies are a must on The Cathederal based purely on the distance between some of the tees. It is walkable but it still took 5 hours with a buggy so recommendedfor sure. The course layout was well structured and more than suitable for all abilities. The Clubhouse / 19th hole was clean, tidy and all the staff were well mannered and polite, happy to chew the fat and have a banter which is always a plus. Prices were as expecteed and the 10% discount was applied in the Golf Club but not the main hotel, a minor failing that could be addressed! Our package with 2 nights DBB and 3 rounds of golf offered unbeatable value and with 1 person free with 16 players, that meant even more prize money and further good value. The majority of the group have been attending annual outings since 2010, having stayed at Celtic Manor, The Belfry, Slayley Hall, Carden Park and one venue abroad and this was definitely in the top tier with an overall score of 9 / 10 and most members stating they would like to return in the future. Several of the events listed above have been booked via Your Golf Travel and I cannot commend them enough. Great service, great deal, friendly, on hand for last minute changes…in fact so good I have today booked for next year!

Ian – Reviewed 24 May 2016

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8.2

Very Good

Overall Rating for All courses

Condition overall

8.0

Condition of greens

7.8

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

8.4

Value for money

8.4

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8.0

Very Good

Understandably quite wet underfoot. Work has been done on the course to improve drainage. The group still enjoyed the golf. Variety of holes and interesting challenges.

Janet – Reviewed 21 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

really good condition for time of year, quite demanding. didnt play well enough to appreciateit fully, would definitely recommend

Richard – Reviewed 17 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

We were disappointed that we had to play all 3 Rounds on the Prince & Bishops Course as the Cathedral Course was Closed for Maintenance. That said we enjoyed our golf, the bunkers were not very good but that was due to players not raking them Not The Greens Staffs Fault. The staff were very helpful and the changing rooms facilities excellent.

Peter – Reviewed 16 Oct 2021

Excellent

Fantastic course

Andy – Reviewed 13 Oct 2021

4.0

Average

Andy – Reviewed 13 Oct 2021

Excellent

Mark – Reviewed 7 Oct 2021

Excellent

For the time of year greens where great

Mark – Reviewed 7 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Mark – Reviewed 29 Sep 2021

Excellent

Definitely the better of the 2 courses, longer and a good test of golf even for our mid and low handicaps. Some really good holes. Condition was decent for the end of September. It is a bit of a walk though so a trolley or buggy recommend. One let down was there was no half way house which given the hotel set up is a little surprising. A nice cold beer half way round would have been great.

Paul – Reviewed 28 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

I would say the lesser of the 2 courses but still a good course. Front 9 better than the back 9. Not in quite as good condition as the cathedral course but not bad for the time of year at all.

Paul – Reviewed 28 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

First day very enjoyable, even though one hole was closed for drainage work. The second day disaster! When we checked in for our second round on this course we weren’t told that we had been moved to the Cathedral course because of a shotgun start competition was planned for 10:30 am. We had played five holes before we realised what was happening. By this time we had missed our changed tee times. We were given vouchers to return to play our missed round and free coffees as compensation for the mix up.

George – Reviewed 23 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

This course is very spread out because of the hilly nature of the layout, the signage directing you around the course is very limited (we had to ask the way on two occasions) we all had electric trollies and found the course very tiring. Not a walking course.

George – Reviewed 23 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Poor signage to holes with many players on the course becoming lost. Hole 1 shortened again due to building works. Buggy preferably for this course.

Vicky – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Unfortunately this course was under repair which we were not made aware of with one hole closed off at the time of booking. 18th reduced to a parr 3 due to building works. This should have been communicated at the time of booking.

Vicky – Reviewed 20 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

The longer of the 2 courses,some of our group found it too long but overall a good course considering the length

Martin – Reviewed 7 Sep 2021

Excellent

Played the Prince Bishops course twice and for me was the better course of the 2.New drainage had just been put in but overall condition and quality of the course was exellent

Martin – Reviewed 7 Sep 2021

Excellent

Great day lovely course but very challenging

Shaun – Reviewed 4 Sep 2021

Excellent

Lovely course but very challenging

Shaun – Reviewed 4 Sep 2021

2.0

Poor

The course was excellent, in truth a little long (6500yds off yellows)and very hard in windy weather. A buggy is recommended if you are not fully fit, long very long walk between some tees and very hilly. Good experience.

John – Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Greens were great, fairways had a lot of drainage repairs and needed some TLC.

John – Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Sue – Reviewed 1 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Sue – Reviewed 1 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Newer course than the other and very exposed with little cover no good unless in buggies for more senior golfers

John – Reviewed 31 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

The golf course is very pleasant and a relaxing experience Lots of development going off at the moment which shortened 2 holes on the Friday but apart from that a good experience

John – Reviewed 31 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

This course was far superior to the Prince Bishop. We would return to Ramside and would choose to play the Cathedral Course over the Prince Bishop

Chris – Reviewed 26 Aug 2021

4.0

Average

There had been recent work on the course which had left drainage tracks and there were a lot of worm casts on the greens. One of our party had been before several times and was disappointed that it was not as good as previous experiences

Chris – Reviewed 26 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Debra – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Nice course

Debra – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Long course. Could do with some signposting. Long walks to next tee. Greens hollow tined

Geoffrey – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Very good. No rush. Not too busy

Geoffrey – Reviewed 9 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Mark – Reviewed 3 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Mark – Reviewed 3 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Wasn't told before we played that two holes had been shortend. Very poor

John – Reviewed 1 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very interesting course with bunkers and water placed in places where you have to think what you are doing.The course does have a few long walks between tees and some hills so would recommend a buggy for this course but overall good track.

William – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Some very interesting holes with bunkers and trees in places where you have to think where you hitting the ball but overall good course and a lot of work gone into drainage I noticed so when that is all finished should stay pretty dry.

William – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

Excellent

good course

Steven – Reviewed 20 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

bishop course easier than the cathederal. more signs needed when goingvfrom T 2 to T3, as its quite a walk and got lost

Steven – Reviewed 20 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Course was in good condition however there was a senior competition on at the same time as us. A four ball taking part in the competition tee’d of at our tee time, because of the competition we only played 9 holes as the pace of play was pathetic it took us 3 hours to play 9 holes, this was a little disappointing.

Fiona – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

Excellent

Good course it was wet when we played but still enjoyed it went round in 3 hours 15 mins

Fiona – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Terry – Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Terry – Reviewed 27 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

course was very wet.. thats winter golf for you though

Paul – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

course was very very wet underfoot and greens had been spiked however it is expected this time of year.

Paul – Reviewed 21 Oct 2020

Excellent

nice parkland course fairly dry would recommend for mid to high handicappers. 1-10 may not fin this challenging enough

Jo – Reviewed 12 Oct 2020

Excellent

The rain had many some area quite boggy but the fact it was open was a bonus......certainly had use your head on some holes

Jo – Reviewed 12 Oct 2020

Excellent

Stephen – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

Excellent

Stephen – Reviewed 30 Sep 2020

Excellent

The course was in great condition, the greens were true. The only small criticism would be the lack of clear signage directing you to the next tee’s. But overall we all enjoyed our round very much, especially me as I won the money. Ha ha.

Michael – Reviewed 28 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

We played this course in March following a wet weather spell and the course was wet underfoot but playable. The green had been cored / spiked and were slow and not rolling smoothly, but this was expected at this time of year following a spell of bad weather. I would expect the green to be much better in the summer months. There are a few long walks between green to tee as the course is on two sides of a road linked by an "underpass". There are a few steep hills, so I would recommend buggies if your fitness could be better.

John – Reviewed 18 Mar 2020

8.0

Very Good

Interesting course with lots of challenging holes. Despite the dreadful weather I really enjoyed playing this course.

Anne – Reviewed 5 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

Because of the consistent heavy rainfall before our visit it is difficult to make proper judgement of this course. However, the grounds staff were doing their best to clear the greens of water and keep the course open.

Anne – Reviewed 5 Nov 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great golf!

Sue – Reviewed 18 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great golf!

Sue – Reviewed 18 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Nice course with some challenging but satisfying holes. Greens weren't at their best when we played. some very slow play ahead of our group.

Mike – Reviewed 11 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Take a buggy! Long treks from green to tee. Long Par 4's and quite tough for average golfers.

Mike – Reviewed 11 Sep 2019

Excellent

A lovely, well designed picturesque course to play on. It clearly receives more attention than the Cathedral Course.

David – Reviewed 10 Sep 2019

6.0

Good

Greens were in average condition with animal burrows and pitch marks present.

David – Reviewed 10 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Only did 12 holes as it was so windy the balls were blowing off the tees and our golf bags and trolleys were blowing over which was such a shame! Would definitely like to play it again.

Caroline – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

Excellent

Great course and we felt we got around about right time. It was quite windy which made it more challenging! The fairways were in super condition.

Caroline – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

Excellent

This course was another with quite a few dog legs and water hazards but was an easy walk and as with the Cathedral course was in excellent condition,it was easier test than the Cathedral course but it was more strategic and made you think about every shot,I would certainly recommend Ramside Hall for a golf trip as everything was first class.

Keith – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

The course was a challenge for even single figure handicap golfers with a lot of blind second shots and dog leg holes with water hazards which were not easy to see on some holes,the course was in superb condition with greens that were not too fast and the fairways were some of the best I’ve played from,would highly recommend this place but would advise to get a buggy as it is long and quite hilly.

Keith – Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

6.0

Good

A difficult long course with big distances between green and tees. On reflection best payed with a buggy.

Philip – Reviewed 7 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Long, compared to our home course, so a very good challenge.

Philip – Reviewed 7 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Possibly the easier of the two courses being a little less treelined. More exposed to the elements. Some nice par 3s, great views of surrounding areas. Signage between holes could be better, bit confusing at times.

Chris – Reviewed 25 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

I my opinion the best of the two courses although not much to choose between them. Quite tight in places. Course in great condition.

Chris – Reviewed 25 Jul 2019

Excellent

Really nice course quite generous fairways and well presented considering how much rain we had had.

Nanette – Reviewed 19 Jun 2019

Excellent

play off the yellows,whites make course too long

Ian – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

Excellent

great course but take plenty balls as there are numerous water hazards

Ian – Reviewed 12 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Hard course but enjoyed it .

Alan – Reviewed 27 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

Prince bishop course spot on . Cathedral course harder.

Alan – Reviewed 27 May 2019

Excellent

Great test ,some brilliant challenging holes thinking course, super views.

David – Reviewed 13 May 2019

Excellent

Great course good test and standard of course first class some great challenging holes

David – Reviewed 13 May 2019

Excellent

I found this course very challenging in a good way, you have to plot your way round and choose your clubs carefully, The driver might not be the best club to use. A fabulous course.

Marion – Reviewed 8 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

I played the Prince bishop course not the cathedral

Ian – Reviewed 26 Mar 2019

Excellent

Course was a challenge, green well protected by bunkers. But considering it was early November the course was in good condition, green maintenance had taken place so they were bumpy.

Anne – Reviewed 8 Nov 2018

8.0

Very Good

Another good challenge of golf with quite a number of holes with water to carry. Good fun course and also still in good condition for the end of October. Would definitely return for future golf breaks.

Alex – Reviewed 22 Oct 2018

8.0

Very Good

This is the newer course of the two but still in good condition in October. Some long travel between green and next tee on some holes. Good challenge for all levels of golfer as there were 4 or 5 tees to choose from depending on your handicap.

Alex – Reviewed 22 Oct 2018

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Par	72
Designed by	Jonathan Gaunt
Opened for play	1996

Blue	6,851 yards
White	6,520 yards
Yellow	6,240 yards
Red	5,610 yards

Par	72
Designed by	Jonathan Gaunt
Opened for play	2014

Blue	7,176 yards
White	6,876 yards
Yellow	6,558 yards
Red	5,690 yards

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