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  1. Mellwaters Barn - Robin Cottage

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    Mellwaters Barn - Robin Cottage

    Bowes

    4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars Gold 2017 Award

    Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

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    • Visit England Gold 2017Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £350.00 Per unit per week

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  2. Mellwaters Barn - Wren Cottage

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    Mellwaters Barn - Wren Cottage

    Bowes

    4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars Gold 2017 Award

    Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

    Awards

    • Visit England Gold 2017Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £350.00 Per unit per week

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  3. Parkhead Station

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    Parkhead Station

    Stanhope

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2021Dark Sky Friendly Durham

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    Prices from £70.00 to £105.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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  4. View from The Arbeia Lodge Hot Tub

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    Vindomora Country Lodges

    Ebchester

    8 Real Wood 4 & 5 Star Lodges all with private, covered Hot Tubs, nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Highly Comm. 2020North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Highly Comm.
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East Tourism Awards - Self Catering Accommodation of the Year - Bronze 2023North East Tourism Awards - Self Catering Accommodation of the Year - Bronze

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  5. Owl Cottage Middleton in Teesdale South Facing Patio

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    Owl Cottage

    Barnard Castle

    Escape to enchanting Owl Cottage in Middleton-in-Teesdale. Nestled in picturesque countryside, this charming retreat offers tranquility and natural wonders. With exposed beams and stone walls, the tastefully decorated cottage exudes vintage elegance…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Quality in Tourism Safe Clean Legal 2020Quality in Tourism Safe Clean Legal
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £357.00 Per unit per week

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  6. Fields at Doe Park Caravan Site

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    Doe Park Caravan Site

    Cotherstone

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Touring Park

    Welcome to Doe Park Caravan Site, our quiet and friendly family run touring park in the heart of beautiful Teesdale in County Durham.Situated on our traditional working farm, between the pretty villages of Cotherstone and Romaldkirk, Doe Park is set…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Caravan Holiday Park/Village of the Year Award - Silver 2015North East England Tourism Awards - Caravan Holiday Park/Village of the Year Award - Silver
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Thomas Wright House

    Bishop Auckland

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Silver 2017 Award

    Thomas Wright House offers eight beautifully designed bedrooms named after constellations. There are four double rooms, one twin/double room, one triple room, 1 suite/family room and one luxury room.

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    • Visit England Silver 2017Silver
    • Visit England Breakfast 2017Breakfast
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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  8. The Morritt Hotel near Barnard Castle

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    The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa

    Barnard Castle

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

    The Morritt is a Grade II Listed 17thC Country House Hotel. In winter be greeted by our roaring log fire. In summer you can relax in our gardens and enjoy the indulgence of our quintessential English 'Garage Spa' all year round.

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    • AA AA 2 Rosettes 2016AA 2 Rosettes
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Hotel of the Year Award - Gold 2015North East England Tourism Awards - Small Hotel of the Year Award - Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £105.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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  9. Hall Garth Hotel near Darlington

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    Hall Garth Hotel & Country Club

    Darlington

    3 AA Stars 3 AA Stars 3 AA Stars 3 AA Stars Hotel

    A warm, friendly and traditional North East welcome awaits you at Hall Garth Hotel Darlington. Set in lovely surroundings at the gateway to County Durham.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £89.00 to £169.00 Per room (room only)

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  10. Mellwaters Barn - Blue Tit Cottage

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    Mellwaters Barn - Blue Tit Cottage

    Bowes

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Self CateringGold 2017 Award

    Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages. Blue Tit Cottage faces east and has been designed with exceptionally spacious living area upstairs to get the best…

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    • Visit England Gold 2017Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £585.00 Per unit per week

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  11. The Back House

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    The Back House

    Staindrop

    Charming stone cottage tucked away in the village of Staindrop in County Durham.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2023Dark Sky Friendly Durham

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    Prices from £323.00 Per unit per week
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  12. Self-Catering near Middleton in Teesdale County Durham

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    The Aspens

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Surrounded by rolling moorland and boasting captivating views of Grassholme Reservoir in a secluded location on the outskirts of Middleton-In-Teesdale is this stone-built cottage, The Aspens.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham

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    Prices from £875.00 Per unit per week
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  13. Lodge with wood fired hot tub

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    Shepherd's Huts at Cheesedale

    Butterknowle

    Off grid lodges with wood fired hot tubs, stunning views and dark skies. Perfect for a couples retreat. As seen on BBC 'Robsons' Weekend Escapes'

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East Tourism Awards - Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year - Gold 2023North East Tourism Awards - Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year - Gold

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    Prices from £100.00 Per unit per night
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  14. Mellwaters Barn - Kingfisher Cottage

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    Mellwaters Barn - Kingfisher Cottage

    Bowes

    4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars Gold 2017 Award

    Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

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    • Visit England Gold 2017Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £585.00 Per unit per week

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  15. Exterior of High Force Hotel

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    High Force Hotel and Waterfall

    Barnard Castle

    Packed with character, warmth and charm, High Force Hotel is an idyllic rural retreat in picture-perfect Upper Teesdale. Our 10 individually-designed en-suite rooms combine traditional country inn comfort with a contemporary touch, and nothing is…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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  16. The Snuggery Staindrop County Durham

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    The Snuggery

    Barnard Castle

    Gorgeous 17th-century cottage in the pretty village of Staindrop is the perfect base to explore the Durham Dales and beyond, or simply escape everyday life for a while.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £315.00 Per unit per week
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  17. Backstone Bank Farmhouse at Wolsingham

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    Backstone Bank Farmhouse

    Wolsingham

    Backstone Bank is a splendid 5 bedroom farmhouse set high up on a hill in an area of outstanding beauty in the heart of Weardale close to Wolsingham.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019Dark Sky Friendly Durham

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    Prices from £1,000.00 Per unit per week

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  18. Langdon Beck Hotel

    Forest-in-Teesdale

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  19. TCR Hub - Accommodation

    Barnard Castle

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  20. The Crown at Mickleton Micro Barn

    Barnard Castle

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