The Menus
The use of fresh and locally sourced produce including fruits, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens is at the core of our food philosophy.
Dinner Menu - daily
***PLEASE NOTE: Menus will be changing on a daily basis throughout August & September so below is a sample only of the style***
STARTERS
Onion Velouté - £7.50
Assiette of Smoked Salmon - Durham Gin tartare, Bradan Rost hot smoked salmon
mousse with caviar, Scottish smoked salmon with capers and
dill mayonnaise - £9.50
Pan-fried Scallops - with textures of cauliflower, crisp pancetta and curry oil - £11.00*
Confit Duck - with coconut, pink peppercorn and lemon grass broth and rice noodles - £9.00
Chicken and Grouse Terrine - with caramelised wild damson and hazelnuts served with rye bread - £8.50
Vegetable Velouté of the Day (v) - £7.50
Shitake Mushroom Fricassee (v) - served on sourdough bread with pea shoots - £8.50
Headlam Garden Vegetable Bhaji (v) - with chilli lime dip - £8.00
*£2.00 supplement on dinner inclusive packages
MAIN COURSES
Roast Hake - with a soft herb crust, bacon, sweetcorn and cockle chowder with crisp cabbage - £20.00
Pork Three Ways - roast fillet, pork cheek sausage roll, slow cooked pork belly served with Anna potatoes, braised red cabbage and charred chicory with a spiced cider reduction - £22.00
Tempura Codling Fillets - with seasoned fries, homemade tartare sauce and minted mushy peas - £16.50
Steak and Black Sheep Ale Pie - bone marrow mash and roasted root vegetables - £16.50
Simpson’s 8oz Ribeye Steak - with chunky chips, roast tomato, field mushrooms and watercress with a choice of Teesdale blue cheese sauce or peppercorn sauce - £23.50
Simpson’s 8oz Fillet Steak - with chunky chips, roast tomato, field mushrooms and watercress with a choice of Teesdale blue cheese sauce or peppercorn sauce - £28.00**
Grilled Seabass - with king prawns, a chive mash, spinach, peas and tarragon cream - £21.50
Tempura Vegetables (v) - with sweet potato fries and minted peas- -£15.50
Squash and Sage Pearl Barley Risotto (v) - with toasted seeds and toasted pumpkin oil - £15.50
Malaysian Style Vegetable Curry (v) - with cauliflower rice, fresh coriander and onion seed flat bread - £16.50
**£5.00 supplement on dinner inclusive packages
DESSERTS
Garden Plum Clafoutis - with vanilla ice-cream - £7.50
Chocolate and Chestnut Delice - with cherry ice-cream - £7.50
Toffee Apple Steamed Sponge - with rum & raisin ice-cream and creme Anglaise - £7.50
Green Tea Creme Brulee - with sesame seed shortbread - £7.50
Cheese - a local selection with biscuits and homemade chutney - £9.50
SIDE ORDERS
Sweet Potato Fries - £3.50
Roasted Root Vegetables - £3.50
Dressed Salad - £3.50
Chunky Chips - £3.50
Lunch Menu - Monday to Saturday
Lunch is served from 12pm until 2pm. Booking recommended but not always essential. The seasonal menu changes daily with a choice of 4 for each course.
Monday to Friday: 2 courses £16.50, 3 courses £19.50, Tea/coffee £2.00
We also serve snacks in the Spa Brasserie from 10am-4pm.
Sunday Lunch Menu
Our Sunday lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm, booking essential.
Starters
Homemade soup - £5.00
Yorkshire pudding with onion gravy - £5.00
Garlic mushrooms in a creamy sauce - £6.00
Smoked salmon with lemon mayonnaise - £8.00
Tempura king prawns with sweet chilli dip - £9.00
Chicken liver parfait with red onion marmalade & toasted baguette - £7.50
Main Courses
Roast sirloin of Simpson's beef with Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce and a roast gravy - £17.00
Grilled seabass, crushed potatoes, spinach and dill cream - £15.00
Chef's roast of the day - £16.00
Pan-fried chicken breast with accompaniments - £15.00
Vegetarian dishes of the day - £13.50
Desserts
Fresh fruit salad and ice cream - £6.00
Cheese and biscuits - £7.50
Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream - £6.00
Hot pud of the day - £6.00
Vanilla pannacotta and summer berries - £6.00
