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  1. The Blackwell Grange at Darlington

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1578 reviews1578 reviews

    The Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Darlington

    Unwind in the elegance of this beautiful and historic 17th century mansion, set in 15 acres of private woodland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Riding Farm Cottages

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 68 reviews68 reviews

    Riding Farm Cottages: Beamish Cottage

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    Self-Catering

    Kibblesworth, Beamish

    Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside yet on the doorstep of Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. The Briar Rose Front Garden

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 36 reviews36 reviews

    The Briar Rose

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    Self-Catering

    Shiny Row, Houghton-le-Spring

    Since opening in 2016 The Briar Rose has consistently received excellent reviews and commendations from satisfied guests. We strive to offer a clean, quiet quality accommodation at a very reasonable price. The cottage is very well equipped, with…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  4. Double bedroom

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 176 reviews176 reviews

    The Saxon Inn

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    Bishop Auckland

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars

    Whether you're a local or just visiting why not take time to enjoy the wholesome cooking, and a great selection of drinks at The Saxon Inn. Set in the idyllic village of Escomb off the A689 close to the market town of Bishop Auckland. We have…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  5. Image of a spacious room with a double bed at The Park Head Hotel.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 105 reviews105 reviews

    Park Head Hotel

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    Bishop Auckland

    Enjoy an overnight stay with a difference at the heart of County Durham and explore over a thousand years of history. Whatever the reason for your visit, you can expect a warm North East welcome from the team at Park Head Hotel and Restaurant.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Breakfast 2023Breakfast
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024 2024Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  6. Double bedroom at Sheriff's Tower Cottage West

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    Sheriff's Tower Cottage - West

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    Bishop Auckland

    This fresh, recently refurbished property sits on peaceful Silver Street, yards from the original walls of Auckland Palace.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  7. Front exterior of Jasmine Cottage

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    Jasmine Cottage

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    Castleside, Lanchester

    4 Star warm and cosy dog friendly country cottage Sleeps 4.
    Located on a picturesque smallholding, the property is a delightful juxtaposition of rural charm and modern comfort. A perfect escape for family and friends looking to unwind and relax…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2024Dark Sky Friendly Durham
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  8. Riding Farm Cottages

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 68 reviews68 reviews

    Riding Farm Cottages: Riding Cottage

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    Kibblesworth, Beamish

    Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside yet on the doorstep of Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Stoneycroft exterior

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    Stoneycroft

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    Knitsley, Consett

    Stoneycroft Cottage at Woodlands Park Farm sleeps up to 6 guests and is pet free.

    Stoneycroft is a beautiful stone built cottage situated on a working farm on the outskirts of Consett. The accommodation is wheelchair friendly with a comfortable…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Drone image of the camping site

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    Strawberry Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park

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    Durham

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Holiday, Touring & Camping Park

    Durham City is a short bus ride away and has the wonderful Castle and Cathedral, a World Heritage site. There is boating on the River Wear either in a rowing boat or on the Prince Bishops leisure cruiser, shopping, Crook Hall and gardens, walks and…

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    From:
    7 Mar 2025to19 Dec 2025
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    6 Mar 2026to18 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  11. Riding Farm Cottages

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 68 reviews68 reviews

    Riding Farm Cottages: Lapwing Cottage

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    Self-Catering

    Kibblesworth, Beamish

    Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside yet on the doorstep of Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Dowfold House Bed and Breakfast, from the drive

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 187 reviews187 reviews

    Dowfold House

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    Bed & Breakfast

    Crook

    As a small, luxury bed and breakfast establishment, we aim to provide a comfortable, welcoming - and peaceful - home for you to enjoy. (We hope) every detail to make your stay just that little bit better has been thought of. Based at the heart of…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Leader Platinum Award 2016Green Leader Platinum Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  13. Exterior of Redworth Hall Hotel

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 6803 reviews6803 reviews

    Redworth Hall Hotel

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    Newton Aycliffe

    4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars

    Escape to the enchanting Redworth Hall Hotel and surround yourself with 26 acres of woodland and northeast charm. A breathtaking retreat and luxury hotel located between Durham City and Darlington is ideal for relaxing short breaks.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024Green Tourism - Silver
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  14. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham - Exterior

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    Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

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    Tursdale Road, Bowburn

    Enjoy a stylish hotel stay in Durham at the UK's latest Super 8 by Wyndham hotel. Rest, recharge and relax in an affordable hotel in the North East that delivers comfort for the Journey Onward.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. External view of Drovers Rest with picnic tables in the foreground

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    Drovers Rest at Beamish Museum

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    Self-Catering

    Beamish

    Discover the wonderful Drovers Rest located within the grounds of the charming Beamish Museum, not far from the historic city of Durham.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. Camping pods, picnic bench, flowers

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    The Gables Pod Camping

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    Camping & Caravan Site

    Escomb

    The Gables is a small but perfectly formed Pod Camping site and fully licensed Wedding Venue perfect for that quiet serene break or intimate Wedding ceremony.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. The Barn at Low Friarside Farm

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    The Barn at Low Friarside Farm

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    Self-Catering

    Rowlands Gill

    The Barn is a recently converted 16thC barn in 100 acres of fields and woodlands with River Derwent as its border. Ideal location for walking, cycling and fishing.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield Durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1421 reviews1421 reviews

    Hardwick Hall Hotel

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    Sedgefield

    4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars Hotel

    The former home of Lord Boyne stands in 22 acres of beautiful parkland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  19. Albert Cottage Durham

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    Albert Cottage

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    Self-Catering

    Toft Hill

    3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars

    Central for tourist attractions in Durham and the North East of England. Situated 1 mile west of Bishop Auckland. Please note disabled access with level entry shower.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. Double bedroom at Katie's Cottage & The Bungalow

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 78 reviews78 reviews

    Katie's Cottage

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    Self-Catering

    Chester-le-Street

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Self CateringGold 2015 Award

    Luxury 4 star Gold self catering cottage accommodation, 2 ensuite bedrooms, sleeping 4, 5 mins Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket at Chester Le Street; 20 mins Durham City, Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Washington with Northumberland further…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Gold 2015Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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