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Enjoy space, peace and tranquillity and breathtaking views when you stay at one of Durham’s rural retreats or coastal hideaways.
South Causey Inn really looks forward to welcoming you in true Northern style. We are situated…
A chic and innovative 5 star hotel and award winning spa overlooking the sea. Set in 37 acres of…
This idyllic country house hotel, dating back to the mid-17th century, stands in immaculate walled…
Gary and Helen really care about the guest experience and to them every detail really does matter.…
Beamish Hall is a stunning 4 star, country house hotel surrounded by 24 acres of beautiful wooded…
An idyllic 19thC cottage overlooking the River Tees with log fires and riverside garden. Private…
An 18thC family-owned and award-winning coaching inn, offering log fires, traditional comfort and…
The High Force Hotel is an historic coaching inn located in beautiful Upper Teesdale and the North…
Durham’s only silver awarded AA rated and 4 star hotel. Set in a unique location, surrounded by 350…
The 18th century Hall and grounds in Darlington have been expertly restored and extended to create…
The Lord Crewe Arms was once a twelfth century abbots priory, now, a humble and honest 21 bedroom…
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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.
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…
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.
Cowshill
Sleep under stars in one of Killhope’s yurts, in the heart of the North Pennines AONB.
Stanhope
An idyllic, stone-built cottage resting within the bustling town of Stanhope, county Durham.
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.
Bishop Auckland
Kingsway Apartment is located on the first floor in Bishop Auckland Market place.
Middleton in Teesdale
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.
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.
Durham
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…
Barnard Castle
A well-presented, elegantly-styled bungalow resting on the outskirts of Copley, County Durham.
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.
Butterknowle
A luxury semi-detached barn conversion in the village of Butterknowle, with a shared, enclosed patio overlooking the owner’s fields.
Darlington
A beautifully presented, stone-built cottage nestled in the small village of Walworth near Darlington, County Durham.
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.
Barnard Castle
Stay with us at The Hub and experience the peace of our beautiful countryside.
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
Seaham
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.
Ovington
A charming terraced stone-built cottage located in the picturesque hamlet of Ovington, just 6 miles from Barnard Castle.
Darlington
A boutique collection of unique lodges set alongside the tree-lined River Tees near Barnard Castle.
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