The Kings Lodge Inn
Durham
boasts an excellent location surrounded by woodland yet within a 10 minute walk of the city centre; rooms are modern and well-appointed
Ancient Unicorn
Bowes
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
Hotel 52
Stanley
contemporary decor features in the simple style rooms and suites at this handily placed hotel, with Beamish Museum being 5 minute drive away
Teesdale Hotel
Middleton-in-Teesdale
a welcoming, 18th-century, former coaching inn, with cosy rooms and an informal restaurant, in the centre attractive Teesdale market town
Dalesman Hotel
Darlington
budget friendly accommodation is provided at this ideally located pub with both the town centre and railway station a short walk away
The Punch Bowl
Craghead
a traditional inn set in a hilltop village, close to Beamish Museum, with easy road access to Durham and Newcastle; rooms are well-presented
Days Inn Durham
Services Jct. 61 A1(M)
set within the motorway service area, this simple, basic accommodation is ideal for a journey stopover or for a touring base of the area
The Redwell Inn
Barnard Castle
this friendly and welcoming, traditional inn offers cosy bedrooms, hearty, cooked breakfasts, making an ideal base for exploring Teesdale
Croxdale Inn
Croxdale
offers simple, but comfortable, rooms, a traditional bar with wood and stone-panelling, beer garden and an on-site, Indian restaurant
The Cricketers Arms
Barnard Castle
on the historic high street of this pretty market town and offers homely rooms and a popular bar hosting regular entertainment and live music
Oak Tree Inn
Tantobie
a well priced inn, the focal point of the local community, offering simple accommodation above the pub and close to Beamish Open Air Museum
The Lambton Arms
Chester-le-Street
in the heart of town, close to public transport links, spacious rooms above an updated, sociable bar that serves a menu of classic pub food
Three Horseshoes Inn
Running Waters
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
The Anchor Inn
Whittonstall
in a small hamlet on the border between Northumberland and Durham, a period inn, with comfortable rooms, that is well placed for touring
The Old Well Inn
Barnard Castle
dating from the 17th century, this charming inn offers cosy, traditionally furnished rooms, an informal restaurant, convivial bar and beer garden
The Royal Oak
Cornsay Colliery
the family run, traditional inn offers well priced, simple accommodation and is located in a small village a short drive from historic Durham
The Avenue Inn
High Shincliffe
commended for its friendly ambience by previous guests, this traditional pub offers comfortable rooms and serves a menu of pub classics
Gilesgate Moor Hotel
Durham
offers simple style rooms, but comfortable and good-value, above a popular bar and is situated between the city centre and A1(M)
The Shoes
Durham
a family-run inn just over a mile from Durham Cathedral has impressed guests with the warm welcome, cosy rooms and substantial breakfast
Hotel 119
Darlington
ideally placed a few minutes walk from the station and town centre and offers comfy, value rooms and access to shared kitchen facilities