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40 Winks Hospitality

Durham

Set within 12 km of Lumley Castle and 15 km of Beamish Museum in Durham, 40 Winks Hospitality offers accommodation with seating area.

S
Stewart
From
France
40 Winks is a fantastic find, and one I will be retuning to. The location is ideal, the building and decor are amazing, and the staff are brilliant. And then there is that breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 529 reviews
Price from
US$273.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Castle View Guesthouse

Durham

Situated within 11 km of Lumley Castle and 15 km of Beamish Museum, Castle View Guesthouse in Durham features a garden and rooms with free WiFi.

L
Laurie
From
Canada
Clean and comfortable in a great location close to the castle and all the sights. .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews
Price from
US$187.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Bramble Cottage

Durham

Bramble Cottage, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is set in Durham, 24 km from Stadium of Light, 25 km from Beamish Museum, as well as 33 km from MetroCentre.

P
Paula
From
United Kingdom
Lovely location. Comfortable accommodation. A very pleasant stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$857.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Orchard Cottage

Durham

Boasting a hot tub, Orchard Cottage is located in Durham. The property is set 20 km from Beamish Museum, 30 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and 30 km from Baltic Centre for...

C
Christine
From
United Kingdom
Lovely property and to a high standard. Great to have a hot tub. Excellent communication and helpfulness from the owners.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$1,087.30
1 night, 2 adults
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The Saxon Inn

Bishop Auckland (Near Durham)

Situated in Bishop Auckland, 33 km from Lumley Castle, The Saxon Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

N
Nasrudin
From
Malaysia
Everything was good. The room was very comfortable. This little place would be our place to stay next time we are in the region.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 341 reviews
Price from
US$120.53
1 night, 2 adults
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Black Horse Beamish

Stanley (Near Durham)

Located in Stanley, 4.8 km from Beamish Museum, Black Horse Beamish provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

M
Mark
From
Australia
Size of the room and bathroom Easy access from car park (ie for luggage). Very comfortable and big bed. Great food at the pub. Sensible check in time. Close to Beamish Museum
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews
Price from
US$119.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Affordable Luxury 4 Stunning apartment Sunderland close to City centre hospital Crown Works Studio and Nissan

Sunderland (Near Durham)

Offering garden views, Affordable Luxury 4 Stunning apartment Sunderland close to City centre hospital Crown Works Studio and Nissan is an accommodation situated in Sunderland, 14 km from Lumley...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$126.55
1 night, 2 adults
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Affordable Luxury 1 Stunning apartment Sunderland close to City centre hospital Crown Works Studio and Nissan

Sunderland (Near Durham)

Located in Sunderland, the recently renovated Affordable Luxury 1 Stunning apartment Sunderland close to City centre hospital Crown Works Studio and Nissan provides accommodation 3.6 km from Stadium...

M
Mary
From
United Kingdom
It’s location and cleanliness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Price from
US$140.62
1 night, 2 adults
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The Nest At The Woodmans Arms

Whickham (Near Durham)

Situated in Whickham and with MetroCentre reachable within 4 km, The Nest At The Woodmans Arms features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

B
Bob
From
United Kingdom
We had limited breakfast - Our choice - but service was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Price from
US$200.88
1 night, 2 adults
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South Causey Inn

Stanley (Near Durham)

South Causey Inn is a family-owned hotel with a ‘country feel’ family pub, restaurant, and cocktail bar and is recognised for genuinely kind and generous service.

J
Joe
From
United Kingdom
Every thing, lovely hotel, friendly staff, great choice of food reasonably priced, great breakfast. Room (courtyard) was very clean and comfortable. Will definitely recommend and will return
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
Price from
US$217.62
1 night, 2 adults
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If you’re looking to treat yourself, a high-end hotel will provide that extra something special to make your trip even more memorable. These five-star properties feature lavish luxuries such as on-site restaurants with sweeping city views, in-room massage and spacious private terraces. They often have a central location which makes exploring the main sights a breeze.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Luxury Mansion, Central, Perfect for Groups provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 12 km from Lumley Castle.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, Apartment 1 The Grove is an accommodation located in Durham, 24 km from Stadium of Light and 26 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Situated in Durham, Luxury accommodation in Durham centre is a recently renovated accommodation, 15 km from Lumley Castle and 20 km from Beamish Museum.

  • The Turnip Barn

    Durham
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    The Turnip Barn, a property with a garden, is situated in Durham, 11 km from Beamish Museum, 25 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 25 km from Baltic Centre for...

  • The Granary

    Durham
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    The Granary, a property with a garden, is set in Durham, 11 km from Beamish Museum, 25 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 25 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

  • The Hay Loft

    Durham
    Central location

    The Hay Loft, a property with a garden, is located in Durham, 21 km from Beamish Museum, 33 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as 33 km from Newcastle Train Station.

  • Sheep Pen Cottage

    Durham
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Sheep Pen Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Durham, 21 km from Beamish Museum, 31 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 31 km from Baltic Centre for...

  • Cross Cottage

    Durham
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Cross Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Durham, 21 km from Beamish Museum, 31 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 31 km from Baltic Centre for...

These luxury hotels in Durham and nearby have options with free cancellation

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set in Sheepscar and only 9 km from Lumley Castle, Luxury 3 Bedroom, Central, Perfect for Families, FREE PARKING offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$330.78 per night

  • Dairy Cottage - E5279

    Shincliffe
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Dairy Cottage - E5279, a property with a garden, is located in Shincliffe, 21 km from Beamish Museum, 24 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 27 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

  • The Cart Shed

    Witton Gilbert
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    The Cart Shed, a property with a garden, is situated in Witton Gilbert, 11 km from Beamish Museum, 25 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 25 km from Baltic Centre for...

  • Brookside Byre

    Brancepeth
    Free cancellation options available

    Brookside Byre, a property with a garden, is situated in Brancepeth, 21 km from Beamish Museum, 31 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 31 km from Baltic Centre for...

  • Wynbec Cottage - Quebec

    Esh
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Wynbec Cottage - Quebec, a property with a garden, is set in Esh, 17 km from Lumley Castle, 27 km from Newcastle Train Station, as well as 27 km from Utilita Arena.

  • Boasting a hot tub, The Barn, Luxury Country Home Sleeps 6 Hot Tub Near Durham City & Bishop Auckland is situated in Durham.

  • A recently renovated holiday home located in Durham, Luxury Home, The Residence Sleeps 10, 2 Hot Tubs & Scenic Views near Durham & Bishop Auckland features a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Set in Durham, in a historic building, 20 km from Lumley Castle, The Estate, Luxury Spacious Family Stay with 3 Hot Tubs, Scenic Views Sleeps 16 near Durham & Bishop Auckland is a recently renovated...

Highly rated luxury hotels in Durham and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

    Hall Farm Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Byers Green, 27 km from Beamish Museum, 42 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 44 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

    Offering a garden and river view, North Lodge Cottage is located in Chester-le-Street, 6.6 km from Beamish Museum and 14 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

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  • 40 Winks Hospitality

    Luxury Hotel in Durham
    Avg. price/night: US$353.55
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 529 reviews
    The owner was so lovely and welcoming. The hotel is so classy and luxurious, I felt like lady of the manor for a night! I didn't want to leave. Love how they've redecorated since taking over, it's just beautiful!
    Guest review by
    Kelly
    Young couple

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