West Lea Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Situated 5 minutes’ drive from the County Durham coastline, The Seaton Lane Inn features free on-site parking and is just over 10 miles from Durham city centre. Go-karting, paintballing, golf courses and angling are a few of the pursuits available just a few minutes away from The Seaton. Free Wi-Fi is featured in all rooms at Seaton Lane, as well as a private shower room, plasma TV and king-size or super king-size beds. Hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided, and there is ground floor accommodation for disabled guests. Fresh market vegetables or homemade chunky chips are served with all meals in the hotel’s restaurant. Fresh produce sourced from local farm butchers and fish suppliers are used to create the dishes on offer. A traditional Sunday lunch is available, as well as a full English breakfast. Sunderland city centre is only a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and junction 62 of the A1 motorway is just 9 miles away.

With a convenient location, next to the A690 and just off the A1(M), the hotel offers comfortable en suite accommodation, a Thai restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Situated between the A1(M) and the A19, the Highfield Hotel is just off the A690, between Sunderland and Durham. The city centres of both Durham and Sunderland are less than 10 miles (16 km) away and the shops of the Metro Centre in Gateshead are only a 20-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site. All of the rooms have private en suite bath and shower facilities. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. The hotel’s authentic Thai restaurant, the Star of Siam, is the longest established Thai restaurant in the North East. The restaurant offers delicious traditional Thai food and magnificent views of the Penshaw Monument and the surrounding valley. The Highfield Hotel has a convenient location, good access to the region’s major road network and comfortable en suite accommodation.

The Gables is a small family run hotel, which has a very good reputation for its fine English foods, and has been recommended by the AA and Les Routiers.
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Offering stylish accommodation with a bar and free WiFi, The Bell Guesthouse is a 4-minute drive from the centre of Peterlee. Around 13 miles from Durham, The Bell provides a full English breakfast and is within 10 minutes’ drive of several local business parks. All rooms have a TV, desk, leather armchair and tea/coffee facilities. Ironing facilities are also available. Each en-suite bathroom is stylishly appointed with mosaic tiling and has a bath or shower, hairdryer and luxury spa toiletries. Full English breakfast is served each morning from 07:00 – 09:30, and guests who need to leave early can request a take-away breakfast box. All breakfasts are individually cooked using locally sourced produce with a wide variety of continental also available. The relaxed bar serves local beers, real ales, a wide range of wines and a collection of over 40 Gins. Peterlee lies around 24 miles south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and is less than 30 minutes from Durham Cathedral and the city’s many restaurants and bars. Business travellers will be within 6-10 minutes’ drive of the North East Industrial Estate and Bracken Hill and Whitehouse Business Parks.

Located next to the Stadium of Light, the home of Sunderland Football Club, Hilton Garden Inn is situated 15 minutes' walk from Sunderland city centre and 5 minutes' drive from the sandy beaches of Roker and Seaburn. Guests will also benefit from free WiFi, an on-site grill restaurant and bar. Free on-site parking and a complimentary 24-hour fitness centre are also provided. Each guest room at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland features a 32-inch LCD TV, en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Some also feature floor-to-ceiling windows. A freshly prepared breakfast is served daily in the on-site restaurant, along with lunch and dinner. There is also a small shop which sells drinks and a variety of ready-to-cook meals for the in-room microwave or mini fridge. American cuisine is served in the Karbon Grill restaurant, with specialty steaks, ribs, burgers, seafood and sharing platters. The hotel also has a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms available. The nearest airport is Newcastle International, 30 minutes' drive from the hotel.

With an enviable location by Roker beach, The Roker Hotel offers 43 bedrooms, 2 function areas, 3 food & drink venues, free WiFi and free parking. Each bedroom is en-suite with tea & coffee making facilities, satellite television, trouser press and telephone. Many rooms have scenic views of the North Sea and the Roker Pier. Enjoy afternoon tea with a view at daytime venue Let There Be Crumbs, the in-house cakery and tearooms, or there’s a choice of sweet treats and savoury options too. The Roker also boasts a contemporary basement restaurant, Antico's Italian, with a wood-fired pizza oven for authentic tasting dishes and a fantastic atmosphere which is renowned in the local area. Then there’s industrial-chic Poetic License bar offering a selection of ‘soul-food’ favourites, real ales and cocktails using spirits made in full-view on the property’s very own distillery. Sunderland city centre is 5 minutes' drive from the property and the A19 motorway is within easy reach.

Overlooking the Northern Spire bridge, Comfort Inn Sunderland is just off the A1231, and has easy access to the A1(M). Each room features a TV, en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel is within a 30 minute drive to Newcastle and Durham.

The Lemonfield Hotel is located on the seafront in Sunderland's Seaburn. Rooms include a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. Some rooms have a sea view. The centre of Sunderland is a 10-minute drive away, while the Stadium of Light is less than 2 miles from the guest house. Newcastle city centre, The Metro Centre and Newcastle Airport can be reached in 40 minutes by car.

Situated just 3 miles from Peterlee, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel offers a bar and restaurant. This traditional manor house is also just 6 miles from Hartlepool and Seaham is a 20-minute drive away. With free Wi-Fi throughout, the individually designed rooms at Hardwicke Hall include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room benefits from an en-suite bath or shower room. Many rooms overlook the gardens. Boasting a fine reputation for first class cuisine, the a la carte restaurant offers lunch and evening meals. Guests can enjoy a carvery lunch during weekdays and a traditional roast on Sundays. The lounge bar offers sandwiches and an extensive wine list. The classical Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel has free onsite parking. Durham is just 25 minutes’ drive away and Newcastle upon Tyne is 27 miles from the property. The property is within 3 miles of Hartlepool and Peterlee. Seaham is 5 miles away.

The Three Horseshoes is situated within 10 minutes’ drive of the beautiful city of Durham. With parts of the building over 300 years old, it still retains some quirky, original features. A charming country inn, it offers homely accommodation and cosy rooms. Each comes with a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee, and has double-glazed windows with views of the surrounding countryside. The Three Horseshoes offers a well-stocked cellar and serves hearty food in its timber-framed restaurant. A full English breakfast is available each morning, and a range of drinks are served at the bar. Durham is a historic old city, home to Durham University and a Norman castle, parts of which were used in the filming of Harry Potter. Newcastle can be reached in just over 30 minutes by car.

Dating back to 1840, this stone-built Moor End Guest House provides free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free electric vehicle charging point. Durham city centre is just 2 miles away. Rooms at Moor End are traditionally furnished, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV with Freeview, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Some retain old feature fireplaces. Ironing facilities are available upon request. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning in the quaint dining room. Special dietary requirements can be catered for on request, and vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Situated on the River Wear and offering an 11th-century castle and cathedral, Durham is within a 5-minute drive or 10-minute bus journey of the Moor End Guest House. Buses operate frequently during the day. The A1 motorway is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Moor End and Newcastle is within a 25-minute drive.

This good-value hotel is just off junction 64 of the A1(M). It has free parking, en suite rooms, a bar and a restaurant. The Campanile Hotel - Washington has rooms with a TV with Freeview channels, a telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, and a work desk. An en suite bathroom with a hairdryer is also featured Café Bistro serves traditional and international food, good-value dishes and light snacks throughout the day. A buffet breakfast is available each morning. The Campanile Washington has a 24-hour reception desk and a bar with a terrace.

The hotel is just off junction 64 of the A1(M), less than 12 miles from Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. It has free parking, a restaurant, a lounge bar and air-conditioned rooms. Free Wi-Fi and parking is available on-site. The Holiday Inn Washington has modern rooms with work desks, tea/coffee, hairdryers and satellite TV with pay-per-view channels. Traders Restaurant is light and modern with views of the hotel's grounds. It offers modern British cuisine. The stylish lounge and bar area offers a wide choice of dishes throughout the day. The Holiday Inn Washington also has 24-hour room service.

Located in Durham, 11 km from Palace Green, The Lambton Arms provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Providing a garden, the property is located within 11 km of Durham Cathedral. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A à la carte breakfast is available daily at The Lambton Arms. Palace Green Library is 11 km from the accommodation, while Durham Castle is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 29 km from The Lambton Arms.

Situated in Boldon Business Park, Clarion Hotel Newcastle South is within 5 miles of Newcastle and 6 miles of Sunderland. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, an on-site bar and restaurant, and a leisure club. Clarion Hotel Newcastle South offers rooms with a 32-inch plasma TV, an iron, and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom includes a heated towel rail, personalised toiletries, and a hairdryer. Full English breakfast is available to purchase, when booked in advance and the onsite grill restaurant and bar serves evening meals. The MetroCentre shopping centre is a 15-minute drive away, and offers further bars and restaurants. Clarion Hotel Newcastle South features a leisure club, with indoor pool, steam room, sauna and fitness centre. Durham is a 20-minute drive away.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm offers en-suite bed-and-breakfast accommodation with free on-site private parking. The B&B boasts a restaurant and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk and room service. Rooms at The Lambton Worm come with a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, as well as an iPod docking station and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Breakfast is served every morning in the common breakfast area and British specialities are available on the property's restaurant for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a selection of beers, wines and ciders in the bar throughout the day. The bed and breakfast is 2.5 km from Lumley Castle. Newcastle International Airport is 20 km away.

Located just 6.8 miles from Newcastle city centre, this hotel boasts excellent facilities, including a restaurant, brasserie, lounge bar, and an 18-hole championship golf course. There is also a swimming pool, a hot tub and a steam room. The hotel makes a good base for all and is great for a weekend away in a place that has something for everyone. Shopaholics will enjoy the famous Metro Centre shopping mall, while Northumbria boasts beautiful coastlines and historic sights. The refurbished bedrooms feature tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is also available, and ironing facilities are provided. There are themed evenings on selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. A number of meeting rooms are available to accommodate anything from 2 to 180 delegates. The Washington Suite, with its own bar, can seat up to 180 people (theatre-style) and is ideal for audiovisual presentations. The suite is also great for private functions, easily accommodating 150 guests for a dinner dance.

Set in Durham, 3.6 km from Durham Cathedral, and Palace Green reachable within 5 km, The Avenue offers a restaurant, a bar and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. A terrace is available for guests to use at The Avenue. Bill Bryson Library is 3.4 km from the accommodation, while Institute for Computational Cosmology is 3.7 km away. The nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley Airport, 36 km from The Avenue.

OYO The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk. Tastefully designed interiors feature in all rooms, placed in either the 18th-century town house, garden or main house. The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 150 metres away. Durham Rail Station is less than 1-mile from the property and Newcastle city centre can be reached after a 15-minute train journey.

Set In Durham, the Hotel Indigo, featuring a terrace, is just 400 metres from Durham Cathedral and located close to many other attractions in Durham. The contemporary rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a work desk. The en suite bathroom feature a bathtub, bathrobe and a hairdryer. Most rooms offer views of Durham Cathedral. The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill serves signature steaks, English and French classics, while the cocktail bar serves a selection of tasty cocktails. The daily breakfast offers à la carte and Full English/Irish options. Guests can make use of the state of the art fitness gym with cardio and weight lifting equipment. The hotel also offers a large meeting room with modern executive furniture and state of the art audio visual equipment. Durham Univeristy is 1km from Hotel Indigo - Durham. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.

Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear. Each room at Durham Marriott Hotel features a flat-screen TV and complimentary access to the leisure centre. Some rooms offer views of the River Wear and upgraded bathroom facilities. Cast Iron Grill restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast and dinner. The Brew Bar, along with the Terrace, serves an extensive selection of breakfast items, sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts along with traditional and bespoke afternoon teas, classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, spirits and soft drinks. The hotel offers an indoor gym. The hotel is 13 miles from Sunderland and less than 20 miles from the centre of Newcastle. High Force Waterfall is 36 miles away and Durham Adventure Valley can be reached in 15 minutes by car.

Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club. Each spacious room has a flat-screen satellite TV, laptop safe and large work space. All rooms also feature free tea and coffee and a private bathroom. The PACE Health Club has a spa bath, sauna, steam room, gym and indoor pool. Guests can also relax in one of the 5 Nu Spa treatment rooms. The Collage Restaurant offers British cuisine with a twist, and includes a range of signature dishes. The food is produced using fresh ingredients and a selection of wines are also available. The casual Lobby Bar has light meals, coffees and snacks. Located on the banks of the River Wear, this Radisson hotel is 1 mile from Durham Castle. The A1(M) motorway is 10 minutes’ drive and the Pennines are 30 minutes’ car journey.

Ten miles from Newcastle, The Bowes Incline Hotel offers en suite rooms and a 100-seat restaurant. Rooms are well equipped with TV, free Wi-Fi and coffee and tea-making facilities. The restaurant offers a variety of English and European cuisine and there are also extensive options for vegetarians. The Long Bar offers a wide selection of wines, spirits and cask ales. Rated 4-star by Visit England, Bowes Incline Hotel is one mile from the A1, and within 20 minutes of Newcastle International Airport and Central Station. The Angel of The North can be seen from the hotel. Overlooking countryside, The Bowes is within walking distance of an equestrian centre and a fishing lake. Several golf courses are also within easy reach of the hotel.

Located in Durham, within 300 metres of Durham Cathedral and 400 metres of Palace Green, Victoria inn provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Popular points of interest nearby include Palace Green Library, Durham Castle and Institute for Computational Cosmology. The inn features family rooms. Popular points of interest near the inn include Durham Magistrates Court, Durham Crown Court and Bill Bryson Library. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 31 km from Victoria inn.

Celebrating its two hundredth anniversary the Marsden Inn is situated on the rolling hills above Marsden Bay in the North East town of South Shields. We've recently finished a £250 000 refurbishment of our nine en-suite hotel rooms which opened to great acclaim in September 2015.

With modern rooms, free Wi-Fi access and free parking Days Inn Durham is just off junction 61 of the A1 (M), about 4 miles from Durham city centre. Days Inn Durham is set within the Roadchef motorway service area at Bowburn Interchange. On site is a Costa coffee shop, a restaurant and a meeting space for up to 15 people. The bedrooms at Durham Days Inn include a 20-inch TV, tea/coffee facilities and a work desk. Durham Tees Valley Airport is about 18 miles away, and can be reached in about 30 minutes' drive.

Located in Murton, OYO The Village Inn offers 2-star accommodation with a bar. There is a terrace and guests benefit from free WiFi and free private parking. Complete with a private bathroom, all rooms at the hotel come with a TV, and some rooms also offer a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric teapot. Newcastle upon Tyne is 32 km from the accommodation, while Durham is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 42 km from OYO The Village Inn.

Located in Sunderland, 150 metres from Roker Beach, The Queen Victoria Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. The hotel features family rooms. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the hotel. The Queen Victoria Hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Stadium of Light is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Hylton Castle is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 25 km from The Queen Victoria Hotel.

The Balmoral and Terrace Guest Houses are set on Roker seafront with beautiful views of Sunderland's coastline. They are a short walk from Sunderland town centre and have free parking. The bedrooms all have tea/coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have sea views.