The Best County Durham Hotels

set within a magnificent 350 acre estate, just off the A1(M), a luxurious hotel, a blend of traditional and contemporary, with a wealth of facilities

a traditional and peaceful coaching inn with relaxing spa facilities, an elegant restaurant and stylish rooms, just 10 miles from Scotch Corner

close to Beamish Museum, a unique place offering luxurious rooms and suites, a country feel pub, cocktail bar, restaurant and an antique barn

an idyllic country house - dates from the 17th century - set in walled gardens amidst rolling farmland with a luxury spa and golf course

a popular inn with visitors and locals, situated 5 minutes drive from the coast, with modern, stylish rooms situated in an adjoining building

relaxing, country house style hotel, set in 20 acres of quiet grounds, offering spacious rooms, a restaurant with open fire and leisure facilities

it's just a five-minute walk to Durham Cathedral from this fine inn, with its Victorian character retained in the high quality rooms and cosy bar

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

set in quiet countryside on the edge of the village and offers spacious rooms and a cooked breakfast that is taken around a large kitchen table