Last-minute hotel deals near Durham University

Spacious Retreat at Durham Road is set in Spennymoor, 22 km from Beamish Museum, 36 km from Stadium of Light, and 40 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Lumley Castle.

The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath.

Newcastle Train Station is 40 km from Spacious Retreat at Durham Road, while MetroCentre is 40 km away. Teesside International Airport is 33 km from the property.

• 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.

Located in Houghton le Spring, The Highfield Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from St. James' Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Quayside.

Featuring free WiFi, a children's playground and a terrace, Thomas Wright House offers accommodation 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 31 km from Thomas Wright House, while Durham is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 38 km from Thomas Wright House.

With a stay at The Old Colliery Stables in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This chalet is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

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.

Located in Stanley, The Punch Bowl is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This inn is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from St. James' Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This guest house is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

With a stay at Plawsworth Aparthotel in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Quayside and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Hamsteels Hall in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This farm stay is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve.

When you stay at Warlands-Farm Guest-House in Durham, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This guest house is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from St. James' Park and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at this apartment in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Oriental Museum. This apartment is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Boasting a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Three Horseshoes Leamside is set in Houghton le Spring, 5.8 km from Lumley Castle and 14 km from Beamish Museum. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 20 km from Stadium of Light.

At the inn, the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 20 km from Three Horseshoes Leamside, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 20 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 34 km away.

With a stay at Beautiful 3-bed House in Chester-le-street in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This residence is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Quayside and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from St. James' Park.

Comprising of converted farm buildings and new purpose-built apartments, Plawsworth Hall is located in Chester-le-Street, not far from Lumley Castle. WiFi is provided throughout the properties.

With views over the countryside, all properties at Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages and Apartments comes complete with fully equipped kitchen, and a dining/living area.

There is a restaurant and bar 300 metres from the property. The property is 400 metres from the A167, which connects guests to Durham, 5.6 km away.

The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 25 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, Gosling Lodge is located in Durham, 8.6 km from Lumley Castle and 19 km from Stadium of Light. This chalet provides free private parking and full-day security. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking chalet has a hot tub.

The chalet with a terrace and lake views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Beamish Museum is 19 km from the chalet, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 26 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 39 km from the property.

With a stay at The Stables at The Black Horse in Crook, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Whitworth Hall Country Park.

Offering a garden and quiet street view, The Priory - 1 mile from Ramside Hall Hotel Spa and Golf & A1 is set in Durham, 7.7 km from Lumley Castle and 16 km from Beamish Museum. It is situated 18 km from Stadium of Light and features private check-in and check-out. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious apartment with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 22 km from the apartment, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 22 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 36 km away.

Situated in Durham and only 12 km from Lumley Castle, York House Durham features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is set 22 km from Beamish Museum and offers a housekeeping service. The bed and breakfast has family rooms.

The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. All units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

A bar can be found on-site.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Stadium of Light is 22 km from the bed and breakfast, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 28 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 41 km away.

Situated in Langley Park in the Durham region, The Apartment features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 14 km from Lumley Castle, 28 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and 28 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Beamish Museum.

The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Theatre Royal is 28 km from the apartment, while Northumbria University is 29 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 36 km away.