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Castle View Guesthouse, hotel in Durham

Situated in Durham, Castle View Guesthouse features 4-star accommodation with private terraces. It is located 25 km from Stadium of Light and provides a housekeeping service.

Gorgeous rooms with lovely furnishings and very comfortable. Lovely family run BnB- staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great and you had a good choice. I stopped by to ask if I could leave my bag early, before check in time, and was greeted warmly and able to check in early. Great location close to the centre of Durham but a quiet street.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
564 reviews
Price from
£140
1 night, 2 adults
My Way Guest House, hotel in Durham

Located in Durham and only 17 km from Beamish Museum, My Way Guest House provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Use of communal kitchen for cereal or continental breakfast. Plenty of signs with instructions. Separate towels offered for cleaning dog. Rooms kept toasty with CH. Lovely view from rear garden over valley.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
201 reviews
Price from
£87.42
1 night, 2 adults
The Old School House, hotel in Durham

Set in Durham and within 17 km of Beamish Museum, The Old School House features a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

Good value for money, nice touch of breakfast being included and having two separate rooms. Rooms clean. Easy walking distance to bus route to take you into the centre of Durham and back with regular bus service during the day and hourly in the evening. Host was pleasant
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
511 reviews
Price from
£56.70
1 night, 2 adults
The Old Mill, hotel in Durham

Just off junction 61 of the A1M, The Old Mill is a traditional English Inn offering excellent food all day and en suite bedrooms. Durham is just 5 miles away.

Great service and great food
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
751 reviews
Price from
£88.35
1 night, 2 adults
No.16, hotel in Durham

Set in Seaham, No.16 is a historic guest house that offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy water sports facilities and a garden.

Nice warm room, large tv, good shower, comfortable bed
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,069 reviews
Price from
£77.50
1 night, 2 adults
Foresters Guest House Ltd, hotel in Durham

Situated in Crook, within 24 km of Beamish Museum and 36 km of Sage Gateshead, Foresters Guest House Ltd features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests...

Wellcomed offered drinks...and shown to my room. Lovely kind words given..Wellcomed with warmth and told times 4 breakfast.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£95
1 night, 2 adults
Farthing Cottage, hotel in Durham

Farthing Cottage is located in Bishop Auckland, 26 km from MetroCentre, 28 km from Utilita Arena, and 29 km from Sage Gateshead.

Wonderful cottage we've been to before and would always choose over others, simply great, thank you
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
71 reviews
Price from
£99
1 night, 2 adults
The Bell Guesthouse, hotel in Durham

Offering stylish accommodation with a bar and free WiFi, The Bell Guesthouse is a 4-minute drive from the centre of Peterlee.

The staff and owner couldn't be more polite and helpful.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
533 reviews
Price from
£99
1 night, 2 adults
The Vacationers - Pvt Rooms with Shared Bath, hotel in Durham

The Vacationers - Pvt Rooms with Shared Bath, a property with a garden and a terrace, is located in Sunderland, 2.5 km from Roker Beach, 1.1 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 16 km from Baltic...

Was not like in the pictures the was people from streets walking in no covers no water or pots to use had to clean everything to stay that night was a nightmare a girl who was staying there nicked my phone and when I come in in the early hours morning the was people drinking vodka in front room
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
108 reviews
Price from
£35.10
1 night, 2 adults
Gateshead Rooms, hotel in Durham

Gateshead Rooms in Gateshead provides accommodation with free WiFi, 2.3 km from Sage Gateshead, 2.4 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 2.9 km from Theatre Royal.

I would recommend this property to anyone every thing you nee
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
11 reviews
Price from
£38
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 11 reviews
    Beautiful house with immaculate, comfortable, clean rooms. Great location for the city centre. Lovely, helpful hosts who communicated with us throughout our stay. Highly recommend and would book again!
    Tina
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £195.50
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 496 reviews
    Very friendly staff, beautifully decorated hall, dining room & sitting room, great location in a quiet street right by the city centre and excellent breakfast!
    Magdalena
    Group
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 17 reviews
    The property was immaculate and tastefully decorated. Even better than the pictures. The host was very friendly and helpful. Everything a guest might need was provided. The property is very clean, quiet and a 5 minute drive from the city centre although there are local shops in the area.
    Oluwatoyin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £95
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 254 reviews
    Quiet picturesque location, character, clean and comfortable, parking available. Fantastic dinner at the adjacent restaurant. Great host and staff.
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £99
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 934 reviews
    great location! Very quaint (note that it was very small) but clean and quiet.
    Chris
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    The property was spotlessly clean. The host gave very clear, friendly information and advice. The location was very quiet yet close proximity to the city centre. Parking right outside the door. Lovely garden.
    Neil
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £140
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 564 reviews
    Very nice guest house. Comfortable, modern facilities. Room was spacious with excellent, modern en-suite. Very nice breakfasts. Hostess was very helpful and eager to please. Location close to city centre.
    Austin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 532 reviews
    Billy and Debbie were great hosts, decent pint of Guinness, the locals were sound, great location and the room was excellent. Definitely stay there again.
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 37 reviews
    The property is in a quiet residential area and is close to some super stores. It is easy to get to Durham city center and Newcastle either using a bus or car. The property itself is newly renovated and was very clean and well looked after. Very good free wi-fi throughout the house and the speed was great. The host is just a phone call away in case of any issues, though we didn't need to call Josephine on any issue!
    Madhana
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 10 reviews
    New house in great location- pubs, take aways, restaurants and mini-supermarkets within 1 minutes walk. 2 minutes walk to bus to Durham (10 min ride) or Newcastle. House was spotless, comfortable and homely. Great host- stayed in contact to make sure we had everything we needed (which we did.) Hope to stay again!
    Jayne
    Family with young children

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