The Best County Durham Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout County Durham


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

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

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

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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

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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

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a high quality country inn with gorgeous rooms featuring oak furniture, handmade beds and copper roll-top baths, plus a welcoming restaurant

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a traditional inn set in a hilltop village, close to Beamish Museum, with easy road access to Durham and Newcastle; rooms are well-presented

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

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

Three Horseshoes Inn

Running Waters

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set amidst open countryside on the A181 4 miles from Durham's historic centre; stay in well-appointed rooms and dine from a traditional menu

High Force Hotel

Forest-in-Teesdale

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an historic coaching inn set amidst the spectacular scenery of Upper Teesdale next to England's biggest waterfall; an ideal country escape

The Royal Oak

Cornsay Colliery

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the family run, traditional inn offers well priced, simple accommodation and is located in a small village a short drive from historic Durham

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in a market town just 5 miles from Durham, a traditional inn with smart modern rooms and bathrooms, decorated and equipped to a high standard

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a family-run, country inn, offering comfy, updated rooms, an informal restaurant and relaxing bar, just 20 minute's drive from historic Durham

The Tree House

Tudhoe Village

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welcoming pub set on the green in a pretty village 5 miles from Durham offering a comfortable, well-equipped, first floor, 2 bedroom apartment