A luxury spa near Darlington has received glowing reviews from guests.
Rockliffe Hotel and Spa has an almost perfect rating of 4.6 stars from more than 1,400 Google reviews.
The venue, in Hurworth-on-Tees, is home to a luxury spa, restaurant and hotel offering relaxing treatments and "delicious" food.
The spa features a 20-metre indoor pool, a 15-metre hydropool, a spa garden with an infinity pool, and a thermal suite with six immersive hot and cold experiences.
Guests can also enjoy holistic rituals, wellbeing treatments, massages, facials and more.
The lavish destination was founded by Steve Gibson, British businessman and chairman and owner of Middlesbrough FC.
One couple left a five-star review: “What a great place.
"We came for a three hour spa experience including lunch and it was well worth it.
"Staff were lovely straight through the door and available throughout for anything we needed.
"Facilities were great and well kept.
"There were plenty of options for sauna rooms, pools and outdoor space, but at no point did we feel the need to rush around to experience it all.
"Lunch was amazing with a great view out of Café Terra.
"Staff were again very attentive and couldn't do enough for us.
"Recommend the three hour experience but would have stayed longer."
Some parts of Rockcliffe are undergoing a renovation which will see the introduction of Rialto, an all-day Italian-American restaurant, Ro, a cocktail bar and The Morning Room for afternoon tea.
Café TERRA, a boutique café and The Clubhouse, a sports bar-style food and drink concept, remain open.
One reviewer said: “Excellent customer service and amenities.
"Staff very friendly.
"Great place to relax and take up some exercise .
"Spa and wellness centre amazing experience.
"Looking forward to experience the renovation part of the hotel in the summer time."
The spa also receives recognition on social media with one person saying "it pairs a fantastic spa experience with the most luxurious rooms, an incredible cocktail bar and unbelievable French cuisine."
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Included with every stay are complimentary experiences, including outdoor games and estate walks.
The venue is also home to an 18-hole golf course, tennis and padel courts and bike hire.
Rockcliffe is expected to fully reopen this autumn.
The opening times for the spa and gym are Monday to Sunday, 7am-10pm.