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Captain Cook's Cabin at the South Causey Inn in County Durham.

South Causey Inn

South Causey Inn really looks forward to welcoming you in true Northern style. We are situated…

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Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa exterior fountain

Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

A chic and innovative 5 star hotel and award winning spa overlooking the sea. Set in 37 acres of…

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Headlam Hall Hotel and Spa

This idyllic country house hotel, dating back to the mid-17th century, stands in immaculate walled…

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Millstone House Bed & Breakfast

Gary and Helen really care about the guest experience and to them every detail really does matter.…

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Beamish Hall Country Hotel

Beamish Hall is a stunning 4 star, country house hotel surrounded by 24 acres of beautiful wooded…

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Boot and Shoe Cottage

An idyllic 19thC cottage overlooking the River Tees with log fires and riverside garden. Private…

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The Rose and Crown

An 18thC family-owned and award-winning coaching inn, offering log fires, traditional comfort and…

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High Force Hotel

The High Force Hotel is an historic coaching inn located in beautiful Upper Teesdale and the North…

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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Durham’s only silver awarded AA rated and 4 star hotel. Set in a unique location, surrounded by 350…

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Rockliffe Hall Luxury Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort

The 18th century Hall and grounds in Darlington have been expertly restored and extended to create…

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Lord Crewe Arms

The Lord Crewe Arms was once a twelfth century abbots priory, now, a humble and honest 21 bedroom…

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  1. Wayside Cottage

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    Staindrop

    In a superb location for touring the North Pennines and County Durham, this cosy, end-terrace, Grade II listed cottage is set in the historic village of Staindrop.

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    Prices from £189.00 Per unit per week
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  2. Chapel Race - Low Force

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    Chapel Race - Low Force

    Bishop Auckland

    Low Force is a recently refurbished holiday apartment nestled in the charming village of St John’s Chapel in Durham. Making up part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there is plenty for you to discover here. Perfect for those…

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  3. Low Cornriggs Farm Durham

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    Low Cornriggs Farm

    Cowshill

    Hidden place in the heart of Upper Weardale. Warm, friendly and luxurious farmhouse with 20thC comforts. Good home-cooked evening meals. See the farm’s Hereford Cattle.

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  4. Killhope the Yurts

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    Killhope - The Yurts (Museum to remain closed)

    Cowshill

    Sleep under stars in one of Killhope’s yurts, in the heart of the North Pennines AONB.

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  5. Old Workhouse Cottage

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    Old Workhouse Cottage

    Stanhope

    An idyllic, stone-built cottage resting within the bustling town of Stanhope, county Durham.

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    Prices from £260.00 Per unit per week
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  6. Hush Cottage

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    Hush Cottage

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    This truly delightful stone-built end-terrace cottage is located in a quiet corner of the pretty Pennine town of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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    Prices from £231.00 to £410.00 Per unit per week
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  7. Kingsway

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    Kingsway

    Bishop Auckland

    Kingsway Apartment is located on the first floor in Bishop Auckland Market place.

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  8. Firethorn Cottage Durham

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    Firethorn Cottage

    Middleton in Teesdale

    3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars Self Catering

    Grade II listed, stone-built lead miners' cottage, 1 up/1 down. Flagstone floor. Traditional rag rugs, kitchen range, modern cooker, bathroom and small garden. Grade II listed building.

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    Prices from £225.00 Per unit per week
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  9. Leadmill House Workshop

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    Leadmill House Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    An attractive, detached stone cottage set in a quiet, rural enclave within upper Teesdale, on the outskirts of the small village of Copley, 6 miles from Barnard Castle.

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  10. Strawberry Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park

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    Strawberry Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park

    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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    Prices from £17.00 per pitch (2 people) to £345.00 Per unit per week
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  11. Chimney View

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    Chimney View

    Barnard Castle

    A well-presented, elegantly-styled bungalow resting on the outskirts of Copley, County Durham.

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    Prices from £267.00 Per unit per week
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  12. Riding Farm Cottages

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    Riding Farm Cottages: Lapwing Cottage

    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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    Prices from £295.00 Per unit per week

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  13. Fern Cottage

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    Fern Cottage

    Butterknowle

    A luxury semi-detached barn conversion in the village of Butterknowle, with a shared, enclosed patio overlooking the owner’s fields.

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    Prices from £310.00 Per unit per week
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  14. Walworth Castle Lodge

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    Walworth Castle Lodge

    Darlington

    A beautifully presented, stone-built cottage nestled in the small village of Walworth near Darlington, County Durham.

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    Prices from £639.00 Per unit per week
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  15. Shepherd's Cottage

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    Shepherd's Cottage

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    A wonderful stone-built detached cottage, situated in the middle of a field on the owners' working farm in the small Teesdale hamlet of Holwick.

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    Prices from £330.00 Per unit per week
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  16. Stay at The Hub

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    Stay at The Hub

    Barnard Castle

    Stay with us at The Hub and experience the peace of our beautiful countryside.

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    Prices from £20.00 Per person per night
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  17. Newgate House

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 47 reviews47 reviews

    Newgate House

    Barnard Castle

    Comfortable beds, good food and a warm welcome - that's Newgate House. We have 2 double rooms and cater for walkers, cyclists, wedding guests - visitors of every kind. Visit our website for more photos and information www.newgatehouse.com

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    Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

    Seaham

    5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars

    A chic and innovative 5 star hotel and award winning spa overlooking the sea. Set in 37 acres of rustic and alluring countryside with views to the romantic heritage coast, this 5 star hotel has a rich history and contemporary interior.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • AA AA 1 Rosette 2016AA 1 Rosette
    • AA AA 2 Rosettes 2016AA 2 Rosettes
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Hotel of the Year Award - Gold 2020North East England Tourism Awards - Small Hotel of the Year Award - Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
    • AA AA COVID Confident Scheme 2020AA COVID Confident Scheme
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020

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    Prices from £285.00 to £785.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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  19. Garden Cottage

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    Garden Cottage

    Ovington

    A charming terraced stone-built cottage located in the picturesque hamlet of Ovington, just 6 miles from Barnard Castle.

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    Prices from £232.00 Per unit per week
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    Whispering Waters Teesdale Lodges

    Darlington

    A boutique collection of unique lodges set alongside the tree-lined River Tees near Barnard Castle.

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    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go

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    Prices from £519.00 Per unit per week
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