hotel north lodge - 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.

Located just 6.8 miles from Newcastle city centre, this hotel boasts excellent facilities, including a restaurant, brasserie, lounge bar, and an 18-hole championship golf course. There is also a swimming pool, a hot tub and a steam room.

A 12-minute drive from Durham city centre, Chilton Country Pub & Hotel offers en suite rooms and an extensive restaurant menu. With free parking and WiFi, this hotel is around 8 minutes’ drive from Houghton-le-Spring and the A1.

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.

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.

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.

With free parking and modern rooms with luxury power showers, the hotel is just off the A1(M), a short drive from Newcastle, Sunderland and Washington's business parks. The Premier Inn Washington is between Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lapwing Cottage is a holiday home, set in Stanley. The unit is 2.4 km from Beamish Museum. Free private parking is available on site. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom.

Pig Run Barn is a holiday home located in Stanley, 2.4 km from Beamish Museum. The property features views of the city and is 2.4 km from Beamish Open Air Museum. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Home-cooked food is served in The Garden House Inn’s wooden-beamed, contemporary restaurant and a roaring open-fire features in the bar.

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.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm offers en-suite bed-and-breakfast accommodation with free on-site private parking. The B&B boasts a restaurant and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk and room service.

In Gateshead, Sutherlands Hotel offers stylish rooms with free WiFi. There is free private parking and Newcastle is a 5-minute drive away. The restaurant offers an extensive menu featuring homemade cuisine.

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.

With free parking and good-value en suite rooms, this stylish and modern hotel is just off the A1(M) and only 2.5 miles (4 km) from Newcastle's city centre and quayside nightlife, the Metro Centre is only a mile away.

With panoramic views of beautiful countryside, the Ravensworth Arms Hotel is a charming pub with bright, traditional rooms. Standing on the site of Clubdon Hall, it offers free Wi-Fi, 5 minutes’ drive from the A1(M).

Located just south of the town of Gateshead, Park Farm Hotel an 18th century farmhouse just a 4-minute drive from the famous Angel of the North. A family-run bed and breakfast in a rural setting, it offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access.

In central Washington, The Sheiling Guest House provides en suite rooms with free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. This guest house is around 20 minutes’ drive from Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre.

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.