Last-minute hotel deals in Houghton le Spring

With a stay at Premier Inn Durham North in Durham (Pity Me), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Quayside and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from St. James' Park.

• 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.

With a stay at Castle View Guest House in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. This guesthouse is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology.

Located in Durham, Moor End House Bed & Breakfast is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This guesthouse is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Durham, OYO The Townhouse is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This inn is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

In the heart of Sunderland, Sunderland Self Catering is within a 5-minute drive of Sunderland Empire and Stadium of Light. This golf cottage is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Quayside and 10.6 mi (17 km) from St. James' Park.

Located in Durham, 61 Durham is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Hetton Lyons Country Park and Gala Theatre Durham. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Durham University and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

With a stay at The Reston Hotel Part of AG Collection in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from St. James' Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quayside.

Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland, a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This eco-certified hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With a stay at Hotel Bannatyne Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This spa hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at The Magnum Hotel Sunderland, Sure Hotel Collection by BW, you'll be centrally located in Sunderland, within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

With a stay at The Village Inn, Murton Seaham in Seaham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Hetton Lyons Country Park. This inn is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cineworld Dalton Park.

With a stay at Premier Inn Sunderland A19/A1231 in Sunderland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from St. James' Park and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Durham University.

With a stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, you'll be centrally located in Durham, a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 14 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 8.7 miles, The Seven Stars has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 14 miles from Beamish Museum, 17 miles from Stadium of Light and 18 miles from The Sage. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 miles away and Theatre Royal is 18 miles from the inn.

All rooms in the inn are equipped with an electric tea pot. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Seven Stars every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Northumbria University is 18 miles from the accommodation, while MetroCentre is 19 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 23 miles away.

With a stay at The Vacationers in Sunderland, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Stadium of Light and National Glass Centre. This guesthouse is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Quayside and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from St. James' Park.

Providing a garden, Apartments Azalea Terrace features accommodations in Sunderland. Featuring inner courtyard and quiet street views, this apartment also provides guests with free Wifi. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

The units have carpeted floor and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels.

Stadium of Light is 1.6 miles from the apartment, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 12 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 21 miles from the property.

The Magnum Hotel Sunderland, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western is located in Sunderland, within 2.5 miles of Stadium of Light and 10 miles of Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath. All rooms feature a desk.

Guests at The Magnum Hotel Sunderland, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The Sage is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Lumley Castle is 10 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 17 miles from the property.