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 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
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
Chilton Country Pub & Hotel
Chilton Moor
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
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 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 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