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

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.

Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa is set within a 350-acre estate, featuring 2 Championship golf courses, with a combined 36 holes amidst mature woodlands and lakes. The spacious bedrooms, many with scenic views, feature elegant décor and modern bathrooms, work desks, satellite TVs with Sky and BT Sports and luxurious ESPA toiletries. There are many upgrades available, including use of a chauffeur-driven Bentley Mulsanne. The hotel boasts 4 restaurants including the award-winning Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill and Fusion with a pan-Asian menu. Pemberton's Carvery offers traditional British cuisine throughout the day and informal dining is also available in the Clubhouse. Hotel guests can enjoy complimentary use of the 25-metre swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness suite from check-in until check out (children's restrictions apply). Leisure facilities should be pre-booked during busy periods and weekends. A tempting menu of ESPA treatments is available within the Spa, subject to availability. Booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Just 450 yards from Junction 62 on the A1M, the hotel is just a 5-minute drive from the historic city of Durham and 25 minutes from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Newcastle Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Set in spectacular grounds and gardens, this traditional English country house is ideally situated just 3 miles away from the historic city centre of Durham. A former 16th century residential estate, Hallgarth Manor House, BW Signature Collection has been carefully refurbished to offer all modern facilities whilst still retaining many of its original features. Free Wi-Fi internet is now available throughout the entire hotel. The hotel is noted for the excellence of its food served in the Elemore Restaurant. Bar meals are also served in the Cocktail Bar, which overlooks the gardens, or you can enjoy a good selection of traditional ales in the Tavern Bar. Sunday Lunch carvery is served in either the Elemore Restaurant or the Cathedral Suite. Golfing at a nearby hotel can be arranged on request.

A 12-minute drive from Durham city centre, Chilton Country Pub & Hotel offers en suite rooms and an extensive restaurant menu. With free parking and WiFi, this hotel is around 8 minutes' drive from Houghton-le-Spring and the A1. Each guest room has a TV and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite shower with hairdryer and toiletries. Full English breakfast is served each morning. Chilton Country Pub & Hotel has an attractive bar and restaurant, with a menu including pasta, seafood, salads and chargrilled steaks. This hotel is within 25 minutes' drive of Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre, and less than 15 minutes from Durham Cathedral. Chester-le-Street, home of the Durham International Cricket Ground and Riverside Park, is 10 minutes away.

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 26-inch flat-screen TV, 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 hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club. Guests staying at Bannatyne Hotel Durham can access the Bannatyne Health Club and Spa, for a surcharge. This modern gym also has a selection of exercise classes, swimming pools and spa facilities. Breakfasts can also be served at the health club at an extra charge. As well as being easily accessible, The Bannatyne Hotel is only 3.2 km from the sights and attractions of Durham city centre.

York House Durham has well-equipped accommodation featuring free WiFi in Durham, 6 km from Palace Green and 8 km from Durham Cathedral. There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hair dryer. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Durham Magistrates Court is 6 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 44 km from York House Durham.

Set 3 km from Palace Green, Gilesgate Moor Hotel provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Durham Cathedral is 3.2 km from Gilesgate Moor Hotel. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 40 km from the property.

Featuring a garden and a terrace, The Queens Head is set in Shincliffe. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar. Free WiFi is available. The units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Newcastle upon Tyne is 30 km from The Queens Head, while Durham is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 41 km from the 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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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. Some feature a private hot tub or views across the River Wear. 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.

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.

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. Market Kitchen 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's leisure centre boasts an indoor swimming pool, a gym, spa bath, sauna and a steam room. 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.

Dating from 1724, this traditional English country inn is located on the edge of picturesque Shincliffe village, 2.4 km from Durham and Durham University. Seven Stars Inn has a restaurant that offers freshly prepared food using the best seasonal, local produce. The traditional bar serves a good selection of Real Ales and fine wines. The Inn offers 8 en suite bedrooms. Please note that the last check-in time is 22:00.

The Kings Lodge Inn offers a cosy bar, a restaurant and easy access to Durham city centre. There is free parking on-site. The comfortable bedrooms all free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. The Kings Lodge Inn serves food every day from 8:00 - 21:00. The property stands next to Flass Vale Nature Reserve and is walking distance from Durham Rail Station. Durham Cathedral and the shopping area is about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away.

Located in Durham, 3.6 km from Durham Cathedral and 5 km from Palace Green, The Avenue provides a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is available. A continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. The bed and breakfast offers a terrace. Bill Bryson Library is 3.4 km from The Avenue, while Institute for Computational Cosmology is 3.7 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 44 km away.

Farnley Tower is sited in an elevated position, providing stunning views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guesthouse is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, and has free WiFi and free parking on site. All our bedrooms are individually designed, some offering beautiful countryside views. Breakfast included. Less than a 10 minute walk to the Historic town centre. For something special be our guest. All comfortable rooms are individually designed. Some rooms have beautiful countryside views Farnley Tower is just a short walk from the town centre.

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.

Approximately 6.5 km from Durham, this small country house hotel has easy access to the A1(M) and features 19 individually styled en suite bedrooms. This charming hotel has a beautiful, tranquil location in 5 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, only 2 minutes from junction 61 of the A1(M) and just 6.5 km from the beautiful and historic city of Durham. The hotel has free parking for guests' use, with space for 100 cars. The convenient location and ample free parking makes the hotel a great base for a relaxing break or an excellent venue for conferences, exhibitions and meetings or weddings, christenings and other private functions. Bowburn Hall is within easy reach of many local attractions including Sedgefield and Gosforth Park Racecourse, the Beamish Museum, Weardale and Teesdale. Evening dining is available in the Conservatory Restaurant, and room service is also available.

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.

This good-value modern 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.

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.

In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes' drive from Durham centre. With a restaurant and sun terrace, the hotel offers modern, motel-style rooms with free parking outside your room. Stylishly decorated with private entrances, the cosy bedrooms at Honest Lawyer Hotel each have free Wi-FI and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature a TV and a work desk. The traditional Bailey's Restaurant serves seasonal menus and a world wine list. The bar offers real local ales and light snacks, and al fresco dining is available on the spacious terrace. Honest Lawyer is situated on the A167 road, just a 5-minute drive from the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Castle. There is plenty of free on-site parking available.

Less than 10 minutes' drive from the historic city of Durham, the Croxdale Inn sits in the small village of Croxdale just half an hour's drive from the wilderness of the Pennine dales. All rooms have a HD TV and tea and coffee facilities. The Croxdale has free WiFi and has a traditional wood and stone-panelled bar in the main building. Guests can dine in the inn's Penash Restaurant. Guests are close to Durham city with its famous cathedral, castle and picturesque walks along the river Wear. The bright lights of Newcastle are a 30-minute drive away whilst the same distance will take guests to the heart of the north Pennines.

4 Star Silver & TasteDurham Awards Farmhouse bed & breakfast 3 ensuite bedrooms in the countryside; within easy access to Durham - 20 mins, Newcastle/Sunderland - 15 mins & Beamish/Chester le Street/Gateshead - 5 mins. Located 5 mins from A1M Junction 63

Just off junction 61 of the A1M, The Old Mill is a traditional English Inn offering excellent food all day and en suite bedrooms. Durham is just 5 miles away. Tastefully furnished bedrooms feature bathrooms with a shower or bath. They also include free Wi-Fi, TVs, hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities. Enjoy a fine meal from the The Old Mill's English and European menu in the large dining room, the mezzanine balcony or the conservatory. The bar has cosy alcoves creating a warm intimate atmosphere. Durham is easily accessible and the Cathedral and University are a short 10-minute drive. The Angel of The North and Newcastle are both within reach.

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 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.

Farm house sleeping upto 6 persons all rooms are spacious and ensuite surrounded by countryside but only 10 minutes from Beamish Chester le Street and A1M. Ample secure parking. Our breakfasts cater for all and will set you up for the day. 4 Star Silver