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

Hallgarth Manor House

High Pittington

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contemporary interiors blend with original charm at this updated, 16th century manor house, there are stylish rooms and relaxed dining too

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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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sumptuous rooms and relaxing leisure facilities await at this 17th century, Jacobean manor house set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds

The County

Aycliffe Village

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offering a friendly, relaxed environment, this elegant restaurant provides tastefully decorated rooms, quality food and drink and is near the A1(M)

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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

The Derwent Arms

Edmundbyers

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the traditional inn offering a welcoming atmosphere, is situated close to the A68 and Derwent Water and is ideally located for outdoor pursuits

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

Dene View

Castleside

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Enjoy a cup of tea on your terrace at this comfortable,chic homestay on the edge of the Durham Dales

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Trimdon Grange

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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