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
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 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
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