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Freshly Renovated, Feels Like Home, Sleeps 3
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Holiday home in Chester-le-Street · 5.05 mi from centre

6.3

 

12 reviews

Freshly Renovated, Feels Like Home, Sleeps 3 is located in Chester-le-Street, just 1.1 miles from Lumley Castle and 5.6 miles from Beamish Museum. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio. The Sage is 10 miles from the vacation home and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 10 miles away.

With free Wifi, this vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Theatre Royal is 10 miles from the vacation home, while Northumbria University is 10 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 18 miles away.

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Bowburn
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Apartment in Durham, Bowburn · 3.78 mi from centre

6.0

 

3 reviews

Bowburn is located in Bowburn, just 18 miles from Stadium of Light and 21 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. With free private parking, the property is 13 miles from Lumley Castle and 15 miles from Beamish Museum. The Sage is 21 miles away and Utilita Arena is 21 miles from the apartment.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Newcastle Train Station is 21 miles from the apartment, while MetroCentre is 21 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 19 miles away.

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Durham - 3-Beds - Sleeps 5 - Close to Uni & Centre
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Holiday home in Sacriston, Durham · 3.52 mi from centre

5.5

 

2 reviews

Durham - 3-Beds - Sleeps 5 - Close to Uni & Centre offers accommodations in Durham, 4.7 miles from Lumley Castle and 5.4 miles from Beamish Museum. Both free Wifi and private parking are accessible at the vacation home free of charge. Theatre Royal is 14 miles from the vacation home and Northumbria University is 14 miles away.

The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

The Sage is 13 miles from Durham - 3-Beds - Sleeps 5 - Close to Uni & Centre, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 13 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 22 miles away.

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Watson House
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Holiday home in Spennymoor · 5.04 mi from centre

1.0

 

1 review

Watson House is located in Spennymoor, just 21 miles from Stadium of Light and 24 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. With free private parking, the property is 12 miles from Lumley Castle and 18 miles from Beamish Museum. The Sage is 24 miles away and Utilita Arena is 24 miles from the vacation home.

With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom vacation home provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Newcastle Train Station is 24 miles from the vacation home, while MetroCentre is 24 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 20 miles from the property.

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Durham City Cottages
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Holiday home in Durham · 3.01 mi from centre

8.6

 

229 reviews

A recently renovated vacation home, Durham City Cottages offers accommodation in Durham. This vacation home provides free private parking, room service, and free Wifi. Guests can access the vacation home via private entrance.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the vacation home, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and cocktails.

Lumley Castle is 9.4 miles from the vacation home, while Beamish Museum is 12 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 23 miles from the property.

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OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel
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Motel in Durham · 2.00 mi from centre

6.2

 

127 reviews

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With a stay at OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel in Durham (Pity Me), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This motel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Quayside and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from St. James' Park.

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Fully Serviced Three Bed House in Durham
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Holiday home in Durham · 3.08 mi from centre

6.2

 

11 reviews

Fully Serviced Three Bed House in Durham offers accommodations in Durham, 10 miles from Lumley Castle and 12 miles from Beamish Museum. Complimentary Wifi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation provides full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests.

This vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Sage is 18 miles from the vacation home, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 24 miles from the property.

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1 Eureka Mews
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Apartment in Chester-le-Street · 3.29 mi from centre

9.5

 

2 reviews

1 Eureka Mews offers accommodations in Chester-le-Street, 3.3 miles from Lumley Castle and 6.2 miles from Beamish Museum. The property is around 12 miles from The Sage, 12 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and 12 miles from Theatre Royal. The apartment provides free Wifi and free private parking.

The apartment includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is featured. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Guests at 1 Eureka Mews will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chester-le-Street, like cycling.

MetroCentre is 13 miles from the accommodation, while Newcastle Train Station is 13 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 20 miles from the property.

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The Corner Rooms at The Black Horse Inn
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Inn in Spennymoor · 4.30 mi from centre

8.7

 

107 reviews

Located in Spennymoor, 11 miles from Lumley Castle, The Corner Rooms at The Black Horse Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 13 miles from Beamish Museum, the inn with free WiFi is also 19 miles away from The Sage. The inn has family rooms.

At the inn, the rooms have a closet. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Corner Rooms at The Black Horse Inn every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Stadium of Light is 20 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 20 miles away.

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40 Winks Hospitality
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Guest house in Durham · 0.28 mi from centre

9.5

 

527 reviews

40 Winks Hospitality enjoys a location in Durham, 7.3 miles from Lumley Castle and 9.3 miles from Beamish Museum. With free Wifi, this 5-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 17 miles from the guest house, and Theatre Royal is 17 miles away.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with slippers and walk-in shower. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available. There is an on-site bar.

Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.

Stadium of Light is 16 miles from the guest house, while The Sage is 17 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 24 miles away.

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Luxury 3 Bedroom, Central, Perfect for Families, FREE PARKING
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Apartment in Durham, Sheepscar · 1.47 mi from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Luxury 3 Bedroom, Central, Perfect for Families, FREE PARKING is located in Sheepscar, just 5.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.6 miles from Beamish Museum. Both free Wifi and private parking are available at the apartment free of charge. Theatre Royal is 15 miles away and MetroCentre is 16 miles from the apartment.

This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Sage is 14 miles from Luxury 3 Bedroom, Central, Perfect for Families, FREE PARKING, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 14 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 22 miles from the property.

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These properties may not be in the centre of Durham, but are nearby and match your search.
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Premier Inn Sunderland City Centre
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Hotel in Sunderland · 11.55 mi from centre

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With a stay at Premier Inn Sunderland City Centre in Sunderland, you'll be a 1-minute walk from University of Sunderland and 9 minutes by foot from Sunderland Empire. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Quayside and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from St. James' Park.

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Holiday Inn Washington by IHG
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Hotel in Washington · 7.63 mi from centre

8.0

 

804 reviews

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Located in Washington, Holiday Inn Washington by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Quayside and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from St. James' Park.

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Campanile Washington Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Hotel in Tyne and Wear, Washington · 7.72 mi from centre

7.4

 

946 reviews

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With a stay at Campanile Washington Newcastle Upon Tyne in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This eco-certified hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Quayside and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from St. James' Park.

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Beamish Park Hotel
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Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 9.46 mi from centre

9.0

 

504 reviews

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Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Beamish Park Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This golf hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from The Glasshouse and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.

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Thomas Wright House
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Hotel in Spennymoor, Byers Green · 6.14 mi from centre

9.4

 

1,149 reviews

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Featuring free WiFi, a children's playground and a terrace, Thomas Wright House offers accommodations in Byers Green. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. A flat-screen TV is provided.

You will find a beauty salon on site offering a range of treatments.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 19 mi from Thomas Wright House, while Durham is 6.2 mi away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 24 mi from Thomas Wright House.

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Lumley Castle Hotel
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Hotel in Chester-le-Street · 5.41 mi from centre

8.8

 

946 reviews

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• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

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The Saxon Inn
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Inn in Bishop Auckland · 9.33 mi from centre

9.0

 

71 reviews

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Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

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Hotel 52 - Stanley
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Hotel in Stanley · 8.13 mi from centre

8.4

 

289 reviews

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With a stay at Hotel 52 - Stanley in Stanley, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Causey Arch. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from St. James' Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quayside.

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Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel
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Hotel in Hartlepool · 11.14 mi from centre

8.4

 

245 reviews

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Located in Hartlepool, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Ryhope Engines Museum. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Blast Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Seaton Carew Beach.

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Discover the historic city of Durham, renowned for its magnificent cathedral, cobbled streets, and rich cultural heritage. Set along the banks of the River Wear, Durham boasts a stunning medieval skyline and a thriving student population.

Whether you're exploring the grandeur of Durham Cathedral, wandering through the picturesque Durham University campus, or browsing the independent shops and cafes in the city centre, Durham offers an exciting blend of history and modernity.

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Where to Stay in Durham

Staying in the city centre offers easy access to Durham's historic landmarks, including Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hotels here cater to various budgets and preferences, making it a convenient choice for exploring the city's rich history and cultural attractions.

It’s also a good idea to opt for the city centre if you want to visit Durham for a night out. The city is a good base for an off-the-cuff weekend away with some great central bars and pubs to enjoy – quieter than Newcastle and York, but certainly not sleepy.

Booking accommodation near the River Wear provides picturesque views and the opportunity for scenic walks along the riverbanks. You'll find plenty of guesthouses in this area, perfect for those who enjoy riverside living and want to be close to nature.

For a quieter stay, you could consider booking accommodation in one of the nearby villages such as Shincliffe or Pity Me.

Located just a short drive or bus journey from Durham city centre, these villages offer a peaceful atmosphere with their charming countryside settings and traditional pubs. They’re good options if your trip is more about getting out and exploring the region on foot.

Insider Tips for Durham

  • Take a leisurely stroll along the River Wear and explore Durham's picturesque riverside. Enjoy views of the cathedral and castle from across the river, and discover hidden gems such as Prebends Bridge and Framwellgate Bridge. Pack a picnic and relax in one of the riverside parks, or hire a rowing boat or canoe to explore the river at your own pace.
  • Experience the beauty of choral music by attending Evensong at Durham Cathedral. This daily service, held in the late afternoon or early evening, features the cathedral choir singing traditional hymns and anthems in the stunning surroundings of the cathedral's nave. It's a peaceful and uplifting experience even if you aren’t particularly religious.
  • Escape the city and explore the natural beauty of the Durham Dales, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take a scenic drive through the villages and countryside, stopping to admire stunning landscapes and ancient ruins along the way. Don't miss the chance to visit attractions like High Force Waterfall, Raby Castle, and the historic market town of Barnard Castle during your day trip.
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