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.

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.

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.

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.

Less than a mile from Gateshead’s MetroCentre, Europe's largest shopping mall, this charming hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed en suite accommodation with a nautical theme.

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.

Located 3.7 km from Beamish Museum, John Wesley Cottage offers accommodation in Stanley. The cottage is 3.7 km from Beamish Open Air Museum. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a toaster and a refrigerator and there is a private bathroom.

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.

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.

Maxwell Street Gateshead offers accommodation in Gateshead. The unit is 3.1 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Situated in Stanley in the Durham Region, this holiday home is 2.4 km from Beamish Museum. The unit is 2.4 km from Beamish Open Air Museum. Free private parking is available on site. The unit equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven.

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.

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.