Chester-le-Street Bed & Breakfasts Guide

recommended B&Bs, inns and guest houses in or near Chester-le-Street


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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 Lambton Worm

Chester-le-Street

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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

Riding Farm

Kibblesworth

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ideally placed for the Beamish Living Museum, this charming farmhouse B&B provides elegant and spacious rooms in a quiet countryside setting

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a high quality country inn with gorgeous rooms featuring oak furniture, handmade beds and copper roll-top baths, plus a welcoming restaurant

The Red Lion Hotel

Chester-le-Street

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between Durham and Chester-le-Street, well-placed to explore Durham, the Durham Dales and Beamish, a welcoming former coaching inn

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just moments from the A1, this charming pub, boasting bright, airy rooms and a wood-beamed restaurant makes an ideal stopover for Scotland

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a traditional inn set in a hilltop village, close to Beamish Museum, with easy road access to Durham and Newcastle; rooms are well-presented

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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

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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

Lumley Castle

Chester-le-Street

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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)

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set amidst farm land just outside Houghton-le-Spring, the location offers an ideal base to explore the city of Durham and the Heritage Coast

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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

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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

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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

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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

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offers simple, few frills accommodation with a convenient location just off the A1(M) and a cafe/bistro that serves good-value dishes

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set in 24 acres of parkland, yet next door to Beamish Open Air Museum, the restored, 13th Century accommodation offers a relaxing stay