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Manor House Hotel
Brilliant stay! The staff were very friendly and attentive and were happy to upgrade my room free of charge after requesting a room with a bath. The room (27) was spacious and clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was clean and shower had a good water pressure. The food at the restaurant was ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
Lovely place to stay. Appreciate listed building. But attention by house keeping could be better. Mould around bath handles and plug drain. Duvet stained (duvet cover was slightly open and you could see stains on actual duvet) Pillow protectors need changing. Just needs attention to detail. With ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Brilliant stay The PIN is brilliant Darts game is fun The spa is brilliant
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Durham City Cottages
Parking excellent,room adequate,host very welcoming.Toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & kept sliding around.Very awkward & uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Superking beds, spacious and comfortable ground floor apartment near town centre
There was on going building works happening when we arrived, at 6.30pm we had enough and decided to find alternative accommodation
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
The Bothy is a brilliant place to stay. The cottage is very clean and cosy, and in a good location with shops and takeaways only one mile away. Would highly recommend this property. Thank you
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Auckland Castle
After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Binchester Roman Fort
Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland with a stop at Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Escomb Saxon Church
Escomb Saxon Church is just one of the places to see in Bishop Auckland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Weardale Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
Activities
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Walkabout Durham History Tour
