News & Blog
Read about the Rose & Crown in Romaldkirk, events in the Teesdale area and other relevant topics that might be of interest....
COVID-19 update
19 May 2021
We have now re-opened! We are, however, still operating under covid-secure regulations which limit our capacity... Read more »
Beginner's Guide to the Countryside!
10 January 2020
Making the most of a break at the Rose & Crown..... Read more »
Explore the countryside with three autumn walks
03 October 2019
Head out from the Rose & Crown on foot to take in some stunning autumn scenery...... Read more »
Al Fresco dining in the Durham dales
23 April 2019
With our new outdoor seating you can enjoy summer days to the full at the Rose & Crown....... Read more »
Guided Fly Fishing on the river Tees
26 February 2019
Combine a stay at the Rose & Crown with guided fly fishing on stunning stretches of the upper sections of the river Tees... Read more »
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Dogs at the Rose & Crown
19 February 2019
We reckon we are one of the most dog-friendly inns that you will find....... Read more »
Christmas Shopping in Barnard Castle
29 November 2018
It may not be London or Edinburgh but there is an interesting choice of places for that bespoke or quirky Christmas gift!.. Read more »
Cooking on gas...... and electric!
25 May 2018
The new kitchen opened in February and is working very nicely... Read more »
January Closure
09 January 2018
Please note that we are closed from 15th January until 1st February...... Read more »
Good Hotel Guide award
11 October 2017
The Rose & Crown has been awarded the 'Editor's Choice' in the pub with rooms category... .. Read more »
Great Inns Charity Cycle Event
26 April 2017
The cyclists line up outside the Rose and Crown after a well earned overnight rest..... Read more »
Hand Crafted Walking Sticks
24 April 2017
Back in Stock! Now available to buy at the Rose & Crown.. Read more »
Winter Days Out
18 January 2017
It may be winter but there are still plenty of reasons for a break in Teesdale...... Read more »
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Courtyard bedrooms refurbished
11 February 2015
We have just completed the refurbishment of two of the courtyard bedrooms including a new wet-room... Read more »
Our New Video
30 October 2014
We have created a short video to offer a better insight into what we have to offer at the Rose & Crown and in the beautiful surrounding Teesdale countryside. .. Read more »
R&C Post Edition 2
29 July 2014
Have a browse through the second edition of our bi-annual newsletter which you can either download below... Read more »
The R&C 'Seasons' loyalty scheme
17 April 2014
Stay on 3 of our seasonal packages in the year and receive a FREE nights B&B with our compliments!.. Read more »
Ground Floor Refurbishment
20 January 2014
Following a two week closure in January we have carried out decorating, re-carpeting and new soft furnishings on the ground floor amongst other things!.. Read more »
AA award red star status to the R&C
24 September 2013
We are delighted to have been awarded 3 red stars by the AA for 2013/14 making the Rose & Crown one of the organisations top 200 hotels in the country and an 'Inspectors' Choice' hotel. Well done to the whole team for this great achievement which is accompanied by our 2 AA rosettes for food... Read more »
Relish Book Launch
15 August 2013
The launch of the new 2013 Relish North East & Yorkshire cook book was held at Swinton Park and it includes recipes from over 30 of the regions top chef's... Read more »
Spa Therapy
10 July 2013
Book a 60 minute spa treatment at Headlam Spa and as a resident of the R&C you can enjoy the extensive facilities for the day!.. Read more »
New Appointment
14 March 2013
We are happy to announce that Sarah Gregory has been appointed Hotel Manager at the Rose & Crown... Read more »
New Guest WiFi
21 February 2013
We have just completed the installation of a new guest WiFi system (wireless broadband) that gives coverage to all of our 12 bedrooms... Read more »
Food Award
01 February 2013
We were delighted to receive the Taste Durham Highest Quality Assured award at a ceremony in Durham city on 28th January... Read more »
Improved Online Booking - best rates guaranteed!
15 January 2013
We have improved our bedroom online booking system so you now get the very best rate available by booking it right here on our website... Read more »