The Best County Durham Hotels

impressive country estate of 375 acres comprising of an 18th-century manor house and modern lodges and boasting outstanding facilities

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

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

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 refurbished country hotel in a quiet location, has a relaxing restaurant serving classic dishes with a modern twist and cosy well-designed rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in Merton near the Durham Heritage Coast, a charming white-bricked cottage-style inn has smart new contemporary rooms inside

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

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

in a rustic setting, with countryside views, just a ten-minute drive from Durham centre, a refurbished house provides modern boutique rooms