The Best County Durham Hotels

Georgian town house, Grade II listed, with opulent, bespoke, themed rooms in the main house or garden and a vibrant cocktail bar

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

the rooms are chic and quirky at this well placed inn, close to the A1(M), Newcastle, the Metrocentre and Beamish are all easily reached

located with easy access to the A1(M), a traditional inn with a welcoming atmosphere and a warm and intimate bar with cosy alcoves

well positioned, countryside setting just off the A1(M) and close to the Angel of the North, family-run inn with smart rooms and hearty food

a popular inn with visitors and locals, situated 5 minutes drive from the coast, with modern, stylish rooms situated in an adjoining building

find chic and luxurious bedrooms upstairs and a seafood restaurant and wine bar on the ground floor at this character, Georgian town house

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

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

400 year old, former coaching inn, located in a quiet village just off the A66 near Barnard Castle, rooms are in converted stables or the main inn

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

17th century inn, on historic Galgate, now providing high-quality rooms with modern décor, a relaxed restaurant and bar and beer garden

a welcoming, 18th-century, former coaching inn, with cosy rooms and an informal restaurant, in the centre attractive Teesdale market town

a high quality country inn with gorgeous rooms featuring oak furniture, handmade beds and copper roll-top baths, plus a welcoming restaurant

a traditional inn set in a hilltop village, close to Beamish Museum, with easy road access to Durham and Newcastle; rooms are well-presented

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

characterful Victorian mansion, offering shipshape, traditionally styled rooms, some with impressive views, and an Indian restaurant and bar

this friendly and welcoming, traditional inn offers cosy bedrooms, hearty, cooked breakfasts, making an ideal base for exploring Teesdale

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

on the historic high street of this pretty market town and offers homely rooms and a popular bar hosting regular entertainment and live music

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

set amidst open countryside on the A181 4 miles from Durham's historic centre; stay in well-appointed rooms and dine from a traditional menu

an historic coaching inn set amidst the spectacular scenery of Upper Teesdale next to England's biggest waterfall; an ideal country escape

in a small hamlet on the border between Northumberland and Durham, a period inn, with comfortable rooms, that is well placed for touring

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

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

in a market town just 5 miles from Durham, a traditional inn with smart modern rooms and bathrooms, decorated and equipped to a high standard

a family-run, country inn, offering comfy, updated rooms, an informal restaurant and relaxing bar, just 20 minute's drive from historic Durham

close to Croft Motor Racing Circuit, this homely inn provides welcoming rooms, a relaxing restaurant and a convivial bar run by friendly staff

enjoy home-made and locally sourced food, served in a delightful inn with a friendly atmosphere, located in a beautiful Pennine market town

a traditional, family-run inn with modern twists, providing comfortable accommodation and food on the edge of the North Pennines AONB