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Set in Durham and within 15 km of Beamish Museum, 40Winks has a terrace, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 25 km from Stadium of Light. The accommodation offers full-day security, and luggage storage for guests.

Excellent. Emma was charming, helpful and efficient. Fabulous breakfast. Great decor.

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9.5
Exceptional
373 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Set in Durham and only 20 km from Beamish Museum, 52 Old Elvet offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 23 km from Stadium of Light, 26 km from Sage Gateshead and 26 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The apartment has family rooms.

I did have some issues activating the keypad and had to reach out to the host who promptly responded. Once I got the hang of it there were no issues. The accommodations were GORGEOUS and were in the BEST spot. There was so much to walk to including stores, bars, restaurants, and row boats that you row yourself!

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9.1
Superb
281 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

Located in Durham, Durham 3 Bedroom House With Parking is a recently renovated accommodation, 17 km from Beamish Museum and 27 km from Sage Gateshead. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home.

The house was clean with a very well equipped kitchen. TV and wifi were easy to use.

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9
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Colliery Cottage is located in Durham, 26 km from Utilita Arena, 27 km from Newcastle Train Station, as well as 27 km from MetroCentre. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Beamish Museum.

Guests at Colliery Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like cycling and fishing. A children's playground is also available for guests at the accommodation.

exceptionally clean and comfortable. had all of the facilities needed. loved the afternoon tea provided.

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9.6
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Comprising of converted farm buildings and new purpose-built apartments, Plawsworth Hall is located in Chester-le-Street, not far from Lumley Castle. WiFi is provided throughout the properties.

With views over the countryside, all properties at Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages and Apartments comes complete with fully equipped kitchen, and a dining/living area.

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages and Apartments, and I was absolutely blown away by the experience. The property is located in the idyllic village of Plawsworth, just a short drive from Durham City. The setting is absolutely stunning, with rolling hills and lush green countryside all around. The cottages and apartments themselves are beautifully appointed and spacious. Our two-bedroom apartment had everything we could possibly need, including a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living room, and two bedrooms. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and we slept like babies. The owner of the property, was incredibly friendly and helpful. He was on site to greet us on arrival and gave us a tour of the property. He also made sure that we had everything we needed during our stay. We spent our days exploring the beautiful countryside around Plawsworth. We visited Durham Cathedral, Hadrian's Wall, and the Beamish Museum. We also enjoyed some great food at the local restaurants. We would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. Here are some additional details about our stay: The rooms were very clean and well-maintained. The beds were super comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The owner was very friendly and helpful. The facilities were excellent. The food was delicious. We would definitely stay at Plawsworth Hall again. It is a perfect place to relax and enjoy

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9.4
Superb
378 reviews
Price from
£126.36
per night

Situated in Durham, Castle View Guesthouse features 4-star accommodation with private terraces. It is located 25 km from Stadium of Light and provides a housekeeping service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 15 km away.

Very comfortable King room with large onsuite. Coffee tea facilities. Good selection for breakfast, excellent coffee.

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9.1
Superb
629 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, White House Cottages is located in Durham, 19 km from Beamish Museum and 29 km from Sage Gateshead. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

We loved that every eventuality was catered for. Had milk and cookies provided as courtesy on arrival. It was fab. Very modern, clean and warm. There was washing up liquid, scrubber and all self catering provided. Thanks John

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9
Superb
307 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

The Three Horseshoes is situated within 10 minutes’ drive of the beautiful city of Durham. With parts of the building over 300 years old, it still retains some quirky, original features.

A charming country inn, it offers homely accommodation and cosy rooms. Each comes with a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee, and has double-glazed windows with views of the surrounding countryside.

Staff were very friendly and welcoming, rooms were warm and comfortable and breakfast was excellent.

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9
Superb
671 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Located in Durham and only 19 km from Beamish Museum, Durham Holiday Home provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2021, this holiday home is 25 km from Sage Gateshead and 25 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Stadium of Light.

Wonderful holiday home ,beautiful and peaceful area surrounded by gardens approx 5 mins to the city centre so the best of both worlds. Aesthetics were very pleasing and it was well kitted out. Now includes Tv in the living room in addition to the one in the kitchen area. Beds and settee were very comfortable. Hosts were friendly warm and accommodating and glad to have met them .I would have no hesitation returning here again for another stay in the future .Thank you to the hosts Michele and Jacob.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£201.60
per night

Moonlight Apartment - Uk46023 is located in Durham, 26 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 27 km from Theatre Royal, as well as 27 km from Northumbria University. With free private parking, the property is 20 km from Beamish Museum and 23 km from Stadium of Light. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Sage Gateshead.

Lovely comfortable apartment, in an ideal central location for visiting Durham. Accessible car park and very well provisioned kitchen.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£212.50
per night

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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews
    Everything place is amazing 💓 kids loved it Stayed for my daughters wedding with the family
    LA Jones
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 68 reviews
    Great location, close to where the family we were visiting live. Coffee, tea, milk etc provided. Comfortable beds. Good sized front garden, suitable for the grandchildren to kick a ball around. They also liked the llamas, sheep and goat in the paddock nearby. We have stayed here before, happy to return!
    Val
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £162
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,437 reviews
    The. Most beautiful stay with the most family friendly staff! The manager was fantastic worth her weight in gold. My children told me how comfortable they felt visiting and they they would love to come again! The room Was massive, food was fantastic and the location brilliant to walk into the city
    Thomas
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £72
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,626 reviews
    Basic and clean enough for 1 night stay, wouldn’t go back. Not family friendly.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews
    We came as a family with two kids. Property was an excellent base for exploring Durham and surrounding area. Had excellent days out at Beamish, the national navy museum at Hartlepool and Durham city. Only 10 mins to the park and ride. Perfect for a base to explore this part of the country. The house it self obviously recently done up on the inside, and was very clean.
    Nigel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,088 reviews
    Close proximity to family, Durham and other amenities. Very handy to have the dog with us and not need to pay for additional kennels. Room was very large which was helpful with a dog and baby!
    Toby
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews
    Great location for us, visiting family in the County Durham area so this was a fabulous base for us and the 2 children. Just what we needed. The high street that the property is on is really well supplied.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £129
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,081 reviews
    We loved our family room, it was great for us with 2 adults and 2 kids under 7. Sofabed was awesome and king bed was very comfortable - we all had a great sleep. Breakfast buffet was decent. Loved the proximity to the river and the lounging areas by reception. Staff were fantastic, so friendly and professional.
    Emma
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £138.60
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,506 reviews
    Long time since I stayed at the county, returning home for a family funeral. Hotel was as lovely as ever, but more importantly the staff were extremely professional and helpful, and gave us a room with wonderful views of Durham Cathedral and Castle. Thank you
    David
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £129
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,081 reviews
    We needed a hotel to go to a funeral and stop over for a couple of extra days to be with the family. the location of the hotel is great with it being close to the city centre. We didn't choose a river view but the view from the rear was equally as good and the main northern rail line wasn't a problem as all trains were going slow due to Durham station being very close. We've stayed at several hotels in the area and the Raddisson is probbaly the best there. It's far enough away from the night life for it not to be intrusive.
    David
    Young couple

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