hotel picktree - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ten miles from Newcastle, The Bowes Incline Hotel offers en suite rooms and a 100-seat restaurant. Rooms are well equipped with TV, free Wi-Fi and coffee and tea-making facilities.

Just off junction 62 of the A1(M) and less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from the very heart of Durham's city centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking.

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.

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

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.

Offering a garden, St James Village-Gateshead is set in Gateshead, 2.4 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. Durham is 21 km from the property. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site. The accommodation has a flat-screen TV.

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.

Located in Washington town centre, this 3-star guest accommodation offers free private parking. Sunderland and Newcastle city centres can both be reached after a 15-minute drive. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.

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 Apartment Company is situated in Gateshead, 3.9 km from Newcastle upon Tyne. Durham is 20 km from the property. All units have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. There is also a kitchen, equipped with an oven.

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.

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.