hotel high hold - county durham

Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 600 years.

This good-value modern hotel is just off junction 64 of the A1(M). It has free parking, Wi-Fi, en suite rooms, a bar and a restaurant.

Overlooking the West Durham Hills, The Moorings Hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Chester-le-Street. With a stylish bistro and cosy bar, the hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi.

South Causey Inn is a friendly, welcoming hotel set in 100 acres within the beautiful Beamish Valley, between Newcastle and Durham. There are well-decorated en suite rooms, and excellent food recently given a ‘Taste of Durham’ award.

The hotel is just off junction 64 of the A1(M), less than 12 miles from Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. It has free parking, a restaurant, a lounge bar and air-conditioned rooms.

Set in 24 acres of parkland just 10 miles away from the city of Durham, this 17th century hall has been restored to its original splendour and is now an exclusive country house hotel.

Set in Gateshead on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyneview bed and breakfast offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. The Metro Radio Arena and Newcastle Central Metro Train Station are both just 5 minutes’ drive away.

Royal Hotel is a convenient and friendly base just off the A1, between the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside and the Metro Centre. The property offers free parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. All rooms have a TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Mole Hill Cottage offers accommodation in Stanley, 2 km from Beamish Museum and 1.9 km from Beamish Open Air Museum. It provides free private parking. A dishwasher, an oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen.

Huckleberry Cottage is a detached holiday home with a terrace, set in Stanley in the Durham Region. The property features views of the garden and is 1.8 km from Beamish Museum.

Offering a restaurant, Plough Inn is located in Gateshead. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a seating area and satellite channels.

Boasting a spectacular countryside setting, this charming farmhouse provides a peaceful rural retreat, just 7 minutes from the A1(M). There is good access to Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.

On the A167, north of Durham city centre and just a short drive from junction 63 of the A1, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, a family-friendly restaurant and free parking.

The Lambton Hounds is a family-run, 250-year-old coaching inn offering 7 comfortable en suite rooms, cask ales and great-value homemade food. It is a traditional local pub with a bar taken from the RMS Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic.

Offering free WiFi and a garden, Hedley Hall Cottages is set in Newcastle upon Tyne. MetroCentre is 7 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units feature a seating area. Some units include a dining area and/or patio.

Nestled amid 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this fine Victorian property boasts a peaceful setting in a leafy district of Gateshead, yet within easy reach of Newcastle’s vibrant city centre.

Bancroft Apartment offers accommodation in Durham, 5 km from Palace Green. The apartment is 6 km from Durham Cathedral. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Ravensdene Lodge Hotel is 5 minutes from Newcastle city centre and the Metro Centre. It is located in a leafy suburb and easily accessed by road, ferry, train or plane.

This 18th-century house is just 2 miles from the historic centre of Durham, and boasts free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Opposite the Angel of the North statue, The Angel View Hotel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Newcastle centre. The charming hotel features a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free WiFi in public areas.