The Best County Durham Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout County Durham


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

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a self-catering hostel, set amidst the natural beauty of Upper Teesdale, offering simple rooms and dormitories and shared kitchen facilities

The Manor House Inn

Carterway Heads

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the country pub prides itself on its seasonal dishes sourced from local produce with fine views of the countryside and log fires in public rooms

Bonners Lodge

West Butsfield

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in a peaceful spot on the edge of the Durham Dales yet just two ticks from the A68, rooms are beautifully presented and the hosts welcoming

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in a hamlet 4 miles south of the town of Barnard Castle, enjoy the warm hospitality and superior comfort at this traditional Georgian farmhouse

The Quirky Quarry

Middleton-in-Teesdale

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this picturesque cottage with four acres of grounds, in scenic Teesdale countryside, offers a rustic idyll in elegant rooms or a shepherd's hut

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a cottage style barn conversion offering a peaceful rural haven, a secure cycle store, plenty of outdoor spaces to sit and relax and on-site fishing

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experience life on a working farm at this delightful B&B, offering cosy, en-suite rooms and generous breakfasts, ideal for Weardale heritage railway