Curated luxury hotels near Penshaw Monument

With a stay at Clarion Hotel Newcastle South in Boldon Colliery, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This spa hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Boldon Business Park.

• 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 Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

Located in Washington, Holiday Inn Washington by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Quayside and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from St. James' Park.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland – a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

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.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Sunderland in Sunderland (Seaburn), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Stadium of Light and 6 minutes from Sunderland Empire. This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Port Of Tyne and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

A stay at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of Sunderland, within a 5-minute drive of Whitburn Sands and Monkwearmouth Station Museum. This hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Quayside and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from St. James' Park.

Located in Durham, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Gateshead (Lamesley), Riding Farm Cottages is within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Angel of the North. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

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.

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.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from Chinatown and within a 5-minute walk of St. James' Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Castle Keep and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Newcastle by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 7-minute walk from St. James' Park and 11 minutes by foot from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northumbria University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 15 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Castle Keep and Chinatown. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Tyne Bridge and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eldon Square Shopping Centre.

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.

With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from High Level Bridge.