Curated luxury hotels in Durham

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.

Situated in Stanley, 3.1 km from Beamish Museum, Hotel 52 Stanley features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Lumley Castle.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

MetroCentre is 11 km from Hotel 52 Stanley, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 14 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 24 km away.

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.

Situated in Sunderland and with Roker Beach reachable within 2.5 km, Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a business centre and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Languages spoken at the reception include Greek, English, Hindi and Polish.

Stadium of Light is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 19 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 32 km away.

The Lemonfield Hotel is a 4-star property situated in Sunderland, facing the beach. Located around 3.9 km from Stadium of Light, the hotel with free WiFi is also 17 km away from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Roker Beach.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sunderland, like fishing.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 18 km from The Lemonfield Hotel, while Theatre Royal is 18 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km away.

Located in Darlington, Rockliffe Hall is on the riverwalk – a 1-minute drive from Rockliffe Hotel Spa and 6 minutes from Blackwell Grange Golf Club. This golf hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from North York Moors National Park.

With a stay at Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be 8 mi (12.9 km) from Corbridge Roman Site and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. This golf hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from Chesters Roman Fort and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Northumberland National Park.

With a stay at The Burgoyne Hotel in Richmond, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Swaledale Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stef Ottevanger Sculptures and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve.

When you stay at Village Hotel Newcastle in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This luxury hotel is 18.7 mi (30 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Blue Flames Sporting Club.

Located in Darlington, Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is within a 15-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church and Raby Castle. This spa hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Darlington Civic Theatre.

When you stay at Great North Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from City of Newcastle Golf Club.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 4-star AA hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales.

The Morritt Hotel is Teesdale’s hidden treasure, just off the A66, some 9 miles west of Scotch Corner. This 17th century former coaching inn offers a warm welcome to everyone, whether for business or pleasure. In the winter you will be greeted by our roaring log fire in the lounge, while in summer you can relax with a drink in our well-tended gardens.

No 2 bedrooms are alike, all different in size, shape, style and furnishings. Each room is individually styled, many with original features of this Grade II listed building.

When you stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be connected to the airport, within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-friendly hotel is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Kingston Park Stadium.

Located in Hexham, Langley Castle Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of North Pennines and Segedunum. This eco-friendly castle is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Heritage Centre and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from K9 Fun and Fitness.

Located in Yarm, Crathorne Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Battlezone Paintball and Swainby Village Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from North York Moors National Park and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Preston Park.

With a stay at The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire in Richmond, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Richmond Market Place. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Green Howards Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Georgian Theatre Royal.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, you'll be centrally located in Middlesbrough, just a 5-minute walk from Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and 6 minutes by foot from Cineworld Cinemas. This eco-friendly hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from North York Moors National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Teesside University.

With a stay at Brockley Hall Hotel in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Saltburn Valley Country Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from ArtsBank and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltburn Cliff Lift.

With a stay at The Three Horseshoes Hotel in Barnard Castle, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Barnard Castle and 11 minutes by foot from Bowes Museum. This hotel is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Egglestone Abbey.

With a stay at The County Hotel in Hexham, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Old Gaol and Hexham Market Place. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hexham Abbey and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from De Vere Slaley Hall Spa.