Riding Farm
Kibblesworth
ideally placed for the Beamish Living Museum, this charming farmhouse B&B provides elegant and spacious rooms in a quiet countryside setting
The Red Lion Hotel
Chester-le-Street
between Durham and Chester-le-Street, well-placed to explore Durham, the Durham Dales and Beamish, a welcoming former coaching inn
Ravensworth Arms Hotel
Lamesley
just moments from the A1, this charming pub, boasting bright, airy rooms and a wood-beamed restaurant makes an ideal stopover for Scotland
The Black Horse
Stanley
a high quality country inn with gorgeous rooms featuring oak furniture, handmade beds and copper roll-top baths, plus a welcoming restaurant
Bowes Incline Hotel
Birtley
well positioned, countryside setting just off the A1(M) and close to the Angel of the North, family-run inn with smart rooms and hearty food
The Punch Bowl
Craghead
a traditional inn set in a hilltop village, close to Beamish Museum, with easy road access to Durham and Newcastle; rooms are well-presented
The Crossroads Inn
Sacriston
a family-run inn - just 6 miles from Durham in a pretty village - offers pleasant, well-equipped rooms and an inviting bar for an evening drink
The Lambton Arms
Chester-le-Street
in the heart of town, close to public transport links, spacious rooms above an updated, sociable bar that serves a menu of classic pub food
The Lambton Worm
Chester-le-Street
the rooms are chic and quirky at this well placed inn, close to the A1(M), Newcastle, the Metrocentre and Beamish are all easily reached
Lumley Castle
Chester-le-Street
enter the romantic world of an English Castle, set in beautiful parklands and overlooking the river Wear, yet within easy reach of the A1(M)
Beamish Park Hotel
Marley Hill
a well-appointed hotel surrounded by countryside, it is ideally placed for visiting Beamish Museum and Newcastle which is a 20 minute drive
Highfield Hotel
East Rainton
offers comfortable rooms with bright, contemporary decor, a convenient location next to the A690, plus a locally renowned Thai restaurant
Angel View Hotel
Low Eighton
opposite the Angel of the North, this stone-built hotel provides a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms, all within easy access of the A1
Holiday Inn
Washington
with a location just off the A1(M), this modern hotel is ideal for an en-route night stop if heading further north or as a comfy exploring base
Campanile Hotel
Washington
offers simple, few frills accommodation with a convenient location just off the A1(M) and a cafe/bistro that serves good-value dishes
Beamish Hall Hotel
Beamish
set in 24 acres of parkland, yet next door to Beamish Open Air Museum, the restored, 13th Century accommodation offers a relaxing stay