The Best County Durham Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout County Durham


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a former abbot's lodge packed with character, inglenook fireplaces, vaulted cellar bar, stone walls and features cosy rooms with stylish décor

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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

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 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

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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

Brunswick House

Middleton-in-Teesdale

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this stylish, award-winning guesthouse makes an ideal stopover for the Pennine Way, offering cosy rooms and home-cooked, evening meals