Rockliffe

Rockliffe is a gastronomy-led, five-star luxury resort in the North East of England, which reopened in September 2026 after a multimillion-pound transformation. At the heart of this thoughtful transformation is ATLAS James & Maria Close, a newly built 36-cover restaurant – located within the 375 acres of private grounds – led by Culinary Director James Close, formerly chef-patron of the two-Michelin-starred Raby Hunt.

The reopening follows the meticulous renovation of Rockliffe’s Grade II listed estate, including carefully reimagined communal spaces and new suites in the resort’s East Wing, bringing the total rooms and suites to 43. In addition to ATLAS James & Maria Close, the culinary pair has developed five further distinctive dining and bar experiences including Rialto, an all-day Italian-American restaurant; Ro, an intimate cocktail bar with Japanese influence; The Morning Room, a refined setting for Afternoon Tea; Café TERRA, a boutique café; and The Clubhouse, a sports bar food and drink concept at the resort’s championship golf course.

Throughout the resort, warmth is experienced through the heartfelt, personality-filled service that this North East region is known for. It offers a sense of place that is also seen in the design influences drawn from the area’s industrial heritage, considered craftsmanship, and surrounding landscape.

The wider resort offering includes an award-winning 50,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and padel courts, and a state-of-the-art gym. At Rockliffe, luxury is entirely personal with curated bespoke experiences crafted to the guest’s desires and highlighting the region’s moments of wonder. There are exclusive country shoots, bespoke fishing excursions, and local art-inspired experiences, as well as resort-based experiences including; aperitivo afternoons and in-room Negroni trolley service, curated walled-garden tours and wine tastings, and intimate spa rituals designed for guests.