Durham House Hotel
Gateshead
a friendly family-run B&B with well-presented rooms, just a mile from Sage and the Quayside and, across the river, all Newcastle's attractions
Hoppers Cottage
Swalwell
ideal for those simply looking for a bed for the night, the location is handy for the A1 and Metro Centre and there is use of a shared kitchen
Bowes Incline Hotel
Birtley
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
The Hebburn Great House
Hebburn
economical accommodation with use of shared kitchen facilities and good access to central Newcastle from Hebburn Metro Station
The Longship
Hebburn
this friendly inn is under five miles from both Newcastle and Gateshead, and offers simple affordable rooms and home-cooked food
Eslington Manor
Gateshead
set within 2 acres of landscaped gardens, this grand Victorian villa offers tranquil rooms and award-winning cuisine, in a leafy Newcastle suburb
Ravensworth Arms
Lamesley
just moments from the A1, this charming pub, boasting bright, airy rooms and a wood-beamed restaurant makes an ideal stopover for Scotland
Sutherlands Hotel
Gateshead
a welcoming hotel, offering spacious, well-equipped rooms, a relaxing, informal restaurant and convivial bar with regular entertainment
The Woodmans Arms
Whickham
an award-winning family-run gastropub on the edge of Newcastle upon Tyne, with five sumptuous loft suites, each offering luxurious comfort
Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel
Washington
with its easy access to the A194(M) and A1(M) plus a host of leisure facilities, this hotel offers a relaxing en-route stopover or exploring base