The Best County Durham Hotels

located in countryside, close to the River Wear, and within a 10-minute drive of central Durham; stay in well-presented, motel style rooms

a former abbot's lodge packed with character, inglenook fireplaces, vaulted cellar bar, stone walls and features cosy rooms with stylish décor

modern hotel perfectly located for an A1(M) en-route stop for the night or as a comfortable County Durham, North Yorkshire Moors exploring base

boasts an excellent location surrounded by woodland yet within a 10 minute walk of the city centre; rooms are modern and well-appointed

set in relaxing grounds, just a short drive from the A1(M); stay in sumptuous rooms, some with copper bath tubs, or garden lodges

a historic and characterful building, set in 18 tranquil acres, a short drive from the A1, offering good dining choices and well-appointed rooms

enjoy the extensive leisure facilities at this charming 15th-century house, set in extensive parkland on the edge of town, an ideal A1(M) stopover

close to the River Tees, in a pretty village setting, a traditional hotel - dating from 1835 - combining period features with modern décor

a charming English manor house, in the centre of the village, boasting extensive leisure facilities, a wealth of history and friendly, attentive staff

just a 15 minute drive from historic Durham, this comfortable and well-appointed hotel offers a warm, friendly welcome and spacious, airy rooms

set within the motorway service area, this simple, basic accommodation is ideal for a journey stopover or for a touring base of the area

a former coaching inn, offering extensive leisure facilities, airy rooms and an informal restaurant, making an ideal stopover en-route to Scotland

offers simple, but comfortable, rooms, a traditional bar with wood and stone-panelling, beer garden and an on-site, Indian restaurant

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

commended for its friendly ambience by previous guests, this traditional pub offers comfortable rooms and serves a menu of pub classics

offers simple style rooms, but comfortable and good-value, above a popular bar and is situated between the city centre and A1(M)

a family-run inn just over a mile from Durham Cathedral has impressed guests with the warm welcome, cosy rooms and substantial breakfast

close to Croft Motor Racing Circuit, this homely inn provides welcoming rooms, a relaxing restaurant and a convivial bar run by friendly staff

city centre pub offering cosy rooms that are individually decorated and great location just a 10-minute walk from the cathedral and castle

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

enjoy home-made and locally sourced food, served in a delightful inn with a friendly atmosphere, located in a beautiful Pennine market town

a traditional, family-run inn with modern twists, providing comfortable accommodation and food on the edge of the North Pennines AONB

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

offering a choice of 1 and 2-bedroomed apartments, the accommodation has well-equipped kitchens, spacious seating areas and modern decor