Originally built in 1835, The Croft Hotel is located in the historic village of Croft-on-Tees, overlooking the River Tees. Free parking and free WiFi are available at the hotel. The hotel combines period features with modern décor. Each room has an private bathroom, a work desk, TV, hairdryer as well as tea/coffee making facilities and Egyptian cotton bed linen. Some rooms have beautiful views of Croft Bridge and St Peter's Church, supposedly where Lewis Carroll was inspired to write Alice in Wonderland. The on-site restaurant serves up a range dishes, specializing in traditional English cuisine but with contemporary influences. They are committed to using locally sourced produce wherever possible and there is also a range of bar snacks and packed lunches available. There are also some dedicated function rooms available for business conferences, weddings and other special occasions. Despite its quiet location, The Croft Hotel is only 8 minutes’ drive from the center of Darlington, 7 minutes from the A1 and 15 minutes from Teesside International Airport. Popular nearby attractions include Croft Circuit, which is only a 6-minute drive away. Darlington Railway Museum is 5 miles away, while Richmond Castle is 10.6 miles away from The Croft Hotel.