farmhouse grange villa - county durham

Boasting a spectacular countryside setting, this charming farmhouse provides a peaceful rural retreat, just 7 minutes from the A1(M). There is good access to Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.

Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 600 years.

This good-value modern hotel is just off junction 64 of the A1(M). It has free parking, Wi-Fi, en suite rooms, a bar and a restaurant.

Overlooking the West Durham Hills, The Moorings Hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Chester-le-Street. With a stylish bistro and cosy bar, the hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lapwing Cottage is a holiday home, set in Stanley. The unit is 2.4 km from Beamish Museum. Free private parking is available on site. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom.

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.

Bancroft Apartment offers accommodation in Durham, 5 km from Palace Green. The apartment is 6 km from Durham Cathedral. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

The Lambton Hounds is a family-run, 250-year-old coaching inn offering 7 comfortable en suite rooms, cask ales and great-value homemade food. It is a traditional local pub with a bar taken from the RMS Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic.

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.

With free parking and good-value en suite rooms, this stylish and modern hotel is just off the A1(M) and only 2.5 miles (4 km) from Newcastle's city centre and quayside nightlife, the Metro Centre is only a mile away.

Surrounded by countryside, The Beamish Park Hotel features an award-winning restaurant and luxury bedrooms with flat-screen TVs. Just 10 minutes from Newcastle, there is free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Offering a restaurant, Plough Inn is located in Gateshead. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, a seating area and satellite channels.

Shutters is a holiday home located in Stanley, 900 metres from Beamish Museum. The unit is 900 metres from Beamish Open Air Museum. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom. A TV is provided.

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.

Methodist Cottage is a holiday home set in Stanley, 3.7 km from Beamish Museum. The unit is 3.7 km from Beamish Open Air Museum. An oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen. A TV is featured.

Mole Hill Cottage offers accommodation in Stanley, 2 km from Beamish Museum and 1.9 km from Beamish Open Air Museum. It provides free private parking. A dishwasher, an oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen.

With panoramic views of beautiful countryside, the Ravensworth Arms Hotel is a charming pub with bright, traditional rooms. Standing on the site of Clubdon Hall, it offers free Wi-Fi, 5 minutes’ drive from the A1(M).

Just off the A1 in Gateshead, this Premier Inn has free parking, family-friendly rooms and a Flaming Grill Pub Restaurant. Newcastle city centre is a 10-minute drive away.

South Causey Inn is a friendly, welcoming hotel set in 100 acres within the beautiful Beamish Valley, between Newcastle and Durham. There are well-decorated en suite rooms, and excellent food recently given a ‘Taste of Durham’ award.

On the A167, north of Durham city centre and just a short drive from junction 63 of the A1, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, a family-friendly restaurant and free parking.