A COUNTY Durham country house is one of ten hotels to have been selected nationwide for a collection celebrating their history and iconic locations.

The Redworth Hall Hotel, in Redworth, near Newton Aycliffe, has been picked by Newcastle-based Cairn Group for its launch of The Cairn Collection.

The ten-strong signature properties cover all four corners of mainland UK, from Stirling in the Scottish Highlands, to Brighton on the south coast of England.

Hotels have been selected for inclusion based on a number of criteria, including the historic design and fabric of the buildings themselves, their locations in iconic British towns and cities as well as the service offered by each hotel team.

Vince Johnson, general manager of the four-star, 143-bedroom Redworth Hall Hotel, said: “Our hotel is a perfect fit for the portfolio – with our blend of stunning Jacobean architecture and modern comforts in a peaceful rural location.

“The Redworth Hall Hotel also chimes with the brand’s strong focus on destination dining, customer service and local knowledge.”