Hardwick Hall Manor Hotel, hotel in Hesleden, Grade II Listed Building
Hardwick Hall Manor Hotel is an early 18th-century country house in Monk Hesleden, County Durham, now operating as a hotel. The building features an L-shaped layout, handmade brick walls with smooth render, and a Welsh slate roof with tall chimneys rising from it.
The building was constructed in the 1700s on the site of an earlier 16th-century structure, retaining some features of the original design. It was later designated as a Grade II listed building, recognizing its historical and architectural importance.
The hotel sits off Hesleden Road in the rural setting of Monk Hesleden and is easily reached via its drive. The area is quiet and the grounds appear well-maintained, making for a peaceful visit.
The building was likely constructed on the footprint of an even older 16th-century house, with parts of the original structure still woven into the current fabric. This hidden connection to an earlier era makes it a layering of different time periods within a single exterior.
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