The Best County Durham Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses in County Durham

Includes B&Bs in:  Barnard Castle  Beamish Museum  Bishop Auckland  Chester-le-Street  Consett  Darlington  Durham  Ferryhill  Newton Aycliffe  Seaham  Stanley  Trimdon

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Thomas Wright House

Byers Green

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offers stylish, well-presented rooms, most with countryside views, a relaxed and informal restaurant as well as an on site beauty salon

Farnley Tower

Durham

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characterful Victorian mansion, offering shipshape, traditionally styled rooms, some with impressive views, and an Indian restaurant and bar

Houndgate Townhouse

Darlington

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find chic and luxurious bedrooms upstairs and a seafood restaurant and wine bar on the ground floor at this character, Georgian town house

The Saxon Inn

Escomb

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overlooking the Saxon church of a quiet village, this 18th century inn prides itself on its hospitality, great food and stylish modern rooms

Westgate Manor

Westgate

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elegant, beautifully presented Victorian manor providing sumptuous rooms, a comfy lounge and hearty breakfasts and evening meals

The Cricketers Arms

Barnard Castle

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on the historic high street of this pretty market town and offers homely rooms and a popular bar hosting regular entertainment and live music

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400 year old, former coaching inn, located in a quiet village just off the A66 near Barnard Castle, rooms are in converted stables or the main inn

Oak Tree Inn

Tantobie

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a well priced inn, the focal point of the local community, offering simple accommodation above the pub and close to Beamish Open Air Museum

The Hill

Middleton-in-Teesdale

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a beautifully presented Teesdale B&B, hosted by friendly and attentive owners who provide cosy rooms and generous home-cooked breakfasts

The Old Post Office

Lanchester

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this pretty 18th Century guesthouse is chic and comfortable, breakfast is a major event here and there is an extensive choice offered

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just 8 miles from historic Durham, this charming, pet-friendly, Victorian house offers elegantly decorated rooms, generous full-English breakfasts

Highbury House

Middleton-St-George

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a spacious house in a village near Darlington, has comfortable rooms, generous communal areas, and a relaxed, help-yourself breakfast

Homelands Guest House

Barnard Castle

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enjoy the award-winning breakfasts at this beautifully presented B&B, just a short walk from the centre and run by friendly, helpful owners

Lily Hill Farm

Brignall

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in a hamlet 4 miles south of the town of Barnard Castle, enjoy the warm hospitality and superior comfort at this traditional Georgian farmhouse

The Manor House Inn

Carterway Heads

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the country pub prides itself on its seasonal dishes sourced from local produce with fine views of the countryside and log fires in public rooms

Belvedere House

Middleton-in-Teesdale

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a charming Victorian house in the village centre has long been providing traditional hospitality; rooms are comfy, some in the beamed attic

No.16

Seaham

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boutique rooms in a renovated Victorian house moments from the beach of this lively harbour town; breakfast is nearby in a super seafront café

The Devonport

Middleton-on-Row

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set in a picturesque village overlooking the green and the River Tees, an updated 18th century inn with luxurious rooms and bar with open fire

York House

Littletown

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contemporary style and period charm combine in this fine Victorian house, dates from 1831, in quiet countryside, just 5 miles from Durham

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retains plenty of its original Victorian features in the public areas including stained glass windows, tiled floors and carved woodwork

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