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Hamsterley Forest, located in Bishop Auckland, England, is a captivating travel destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. As the largest forest in County Durham, it spans over 2,000 hectares, offering a serene escape into nature. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including cycling, walking, and running trails, all centered around the well-equipped visitors' centre, which also features a café and toilet facilities.
For those planning to stay overnight, the nearby areas of Bishop Auckland and the quaint village of Hamsterley offer charming accommodations ranging from cozy bed and breakfasts to comfortable hotels. These neighborhoods provide easy access to the forest while allowing guests to explore local attractions.
Top attractions within Hamsterley Forest include its extensive network of trails and the picturesque woodland scenery, making it a perfect spot for outdoor adventures and relaxation.
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Inn in Barnard Castle · 8.25 mi from centre
9.4
28 reviews
Located in Barnard Castle, Cricketers Arms is within a 15-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. This inn is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Egglestone Abbey.

Guesthouse in Durham · 10.46 mi from centre
9.2
176 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

Cottage in Durham · 10.51 mi from centre
9.8
13 reviews
With a stay at Colliery Cottage in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This cottage is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

Cottage in Bishop Auckland · 8.76 mi from centre
7.4
3 reviews
With a stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Newgate Shopping Centre. This cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mining Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Deer Park.

Inn in Barnard Castle · 8.55 mi from centre
8.0
156 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at The Old Well Inn in Barnard Castle, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum. This inn is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Egglestone Abbey.

Hotel in Bishop Auckland · 10.00 mi from centre
9.2
55 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Bishop Auckland, Park Head Hotel is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Auckland Castle and 10 minutes from Durham University. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Raby Castle and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Durham Castle.

Hotel in Barnard Castle · 10.39 mi from centre
8.0
1,487 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales.
The Morritt Hotel is Teesdale’s hidden treasure, just off the A66, some 9 miles west of Scotch Corner. This 17th century former coaching inn offers a warm welcome to everyone, whether for business or pleasure. In the winter you will be greeted by our roaring log fire in the lounge, while in summer you can relax with a drink in our well-tended gardens.
No 2 bedrooms are alike, all different in size, shape, style and furnishings. Each room is individually styled, many with original features of this Grade II listed building.

Guesthouse in Barnard Castle · 11.12 mi from centre
8.8
113 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Barnard Castle, The Ancient Unicorn is a 2-minute drive from North Pennines and 5 minutes from Barnard Castle. This guesthouse is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 29 mi (46.6 km) from Durham University.

Hotel in Barnard Castle · 10.38 mi from centre
7.8
207 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Barnard Castle, The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of The Garage Spa and Egglestone Abbey. This spa hotel is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Bowes Museum.

Hotel in Barnard Castle · 8.30 mi from centre
6.0
367 reviews
Located in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within a 10-minute walk, Coach and Horses provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 6.8 miles from Raby Castle, 14 miles from Richmond Castle and 16 miles from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum. The hotel features family rooms.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.
Brough Castle is 18 miles from Coach and Horses, while Aysgarth Falls is 24 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Hotel in Barnard Castle · 8.32 mi from centre
8.2
13 reviews
With a stay at Commercial Hotel in Barnard Castle, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Barnard Castle and 12 minutes by foot from Bowes Museum. This hotel is 15.4 mi (24.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Egglestone Abbey.

Apartment in Bishop Auckland · 9.01 mi from centre
With a stay at this apartment in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Spanish Gallery. This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Auckland Castle and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mining Art Gallery.

Inn in Barnard Castle · 7.69 mi from centre
7.4
616 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Barnard Castle and with Bowes Museum reachable within a 19-minute walk, The Redwell Inn has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 6.9 miles from Raby Castle, 15 miles from Richmond Castle and 16 miles from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum.
At the inn, all rooms have a closet. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms include a terrace and others also feature garden views. At The Redwell Inn every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Brough Castle is 19 miles from The Redwell Inn. Teesside International Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Durham, Richmond · 10.60 mi from centre
8.0
1 review
Bowes Hideaway offers accommodations in Richmond, 30 miles from Lumley Castle. This vacation home features a garden. The vacation home offers both free Wifi and free private parking.
The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at Bowes Hideaway will be able to enjoy activities in and around Richmond, like golfing, cycling, and fishing.
Teesside International Airport is 18 miles away.

Holiday home in Durham, Richmond · 10.23 mi from centre
Appletree Cottage is located in Richmond, just 5.8 miles from Raby Castle and 8.3 miles from Bowes Museum. The property is around 12 miles from Richmond Castle, 15 miles from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum, and 25 miles from Forbidden Corner. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 31 miles away.
The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom 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 Appletree Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Richmond, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.
Teesside International Airport is 19 miles away.

Holiday home in North Yorkshire, Richmond · 11.72 mi from centre
8.0
1 review
The Arches is located in Richmond, just 30 miles from Lightwater Valley Theme Park and 7.6 miles from Raby Castle. This property offers access to table tennis, free private parking, and free Wifi. Locomotion: The National Railway Museum is 15 miles from the vacation home and Forbidden Corner is 23 miles away.
The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms. A TV is offered. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests at The Arches will be able to enjoy activities in and around Richmond, like cycling and fishing.
Richmond Castle is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Bowes Museum is 10 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 16 miles away.

Holiday home in Consett · 11.06 mi from centre
10.0
1 review
Horsley Cottage is located in Consett, just 15 miles from Beamish Museum and 17 miles from MetroCentre. Free Wifi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Utilita Arena is 20 miles from the vacation home and Newcastle Train Station is 20 miles away.
The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is offered. The accommodation has a fireplace.
Guests at Horsley Cottage can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
The Sage is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 19 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Barnard Castle · 8.70 mi from centre
9.2
30 reviews
Host & Stay - River View Cottage is located in Barnard Castle, just a 13-minute walk from Bowes Museum and 7.3 miles from Raby Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.
This vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Richmond Castle is 14 miles from Host & Stay - River View Cottage, while Locomotion: The National Railway Museum is 16 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 27 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Barnard Castle · 8.49 mi from centre
9.1
40 reviews
Host & Stay - Cummins & Goings Cottage is located in Barnard Castle, just a 18-minute walk from Bowes Museum and 7.4 miles from Raby Castle. This vacation home offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi. Brough Castle is 17 miles from the vacation home and Aysgarth Falls is 23 miles away.
This vacation home includes 2 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 offered in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Richmond Castle is 15 miles from the vacation home, while Locomotion: The National Railway Museum is 17 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 27 miles away.

Holiday home in Darlington · 8.46 mi from centre
10.0
6 reviews
Badgers Sett offers accommodations in Darlington, 27 miles from Lumley Castle. The vacation home provides both free Wifi and free private parking.
The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. A TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at Badgers Sett can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Teesside International Airport is 17 miles away.