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

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 Grade II listed manor house of historical interest set in 18 acres of quiet grounds; bedrooms are spacious and traditionally furnished

located in countryside, close to the River Wear, and within a 10-minute drive of central Durham; stay in well-presented, motel style rooms

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

modern hotel perfectly located for an A1(M) en-route stop for the night or as a comfortable County Durham, North Yorkshire Moors exploring base

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

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

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

dating from the 17th century, this charming inn offers cosy, traditionally furnished rooms, an informal restaurant, convivial bar and beer garden

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

"very amiable hosts", "spot on breakfast", "all you could want from a B&B", some of the comments of recent guests at Baliol House