Title: Durham Heritage Coast Chalets | Expedia.ca [Durham Heritage Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Durham-Heritage-Coast.dx6341611)[Hotels in Durham Heritage Coast](https://expedia.ca/Durham-Heritage-Coast-Hotels.d6341611.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Durham Heritage Coast](https://expedia.ca/Durham-Heritage-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d6341611.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Durham Heritage Coast](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Durham-Heritage-Coast.d6341611.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Durham Heritage Coast Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Durham-Heritage-Coast.d6341611.Car-Rental-Guide)[Durham Heritage Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Durham-Heritage-Coast.d6341611.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c53ddef97bc5b165c12e673a433cebe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Ian Hall # Search Chalets in Durham Heritage Coast ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Next weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6341611&startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&adults=2&lodging=CHALET&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6341611&startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&adults=2&lodging=CHALET&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In one month [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6341611&startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&adults=2&lodging=CHALET&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two months [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6341611&startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&adults=2&lodging=CHALET&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Browse Select Durham Heritage Coast Chalets ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72960000/72958000/72957908/e4952cbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72960000/72958000/72957908/d235051a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72960000/72958000/72957908/a4247eff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72960000/72958000/72957908/44457668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Colliery Stables Durham 8.8/10 Excellent (31) "The property was ok you get what it says on the Tin Stay was fine people were friendly and someone go to sleep with parking. Lovely location to go for walks had a good stay." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Abu CA $101 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-The-Old-Colliery-Stables.h72957908.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103250000/103249300/103249272/c0c30c2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103250000/103249300/103249272/9a5499e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103250000/103249300/103249272/w1197h799x0y0-1ae4e027.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, desk, travel crib, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103250000/103249300/103249272/w1198h801x0y0-9f25210b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host & Stay | The Lobster Pot Saltburn-by-the-Sea 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Lovely location. Convenient for parking and travelling by bus. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jessica J. CA $145 CA $201 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Saltburn-By-The-Sea-Hotels-Host-Stay-The-Lobster-Pot.h103249272.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10®ionId=6341611&adults=2&lodging=CHALET&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in](https://expedia.ca/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurham-Heritage-Coast-Chalets.d6341611-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)[Sign up, it's free](https://expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurham-Heritage-Coast-Chalets.d6341611-aaChalets.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ## Top Durham Heritage Coast Hotel Reviews ![Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4910000/4905200/4905131/65f4331e_y.jpg) ### Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle 10/10 Excellent "The room was clean and comfortable and well laid out. Bespoke toiletries were very nice. Great location, too." [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Four-Points-Flex-By-Sheraton-Newcastle.h4905131.Hotel-Information) ![Maldron Hotel Newcastle](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26730000/26728000/26727901/00e38fef_y.jpg) ### Maldron Hotel Newcastle 10/10 Excellent "Clean rooms and nice staff" [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Maldron-Hotel-Newcastle.h26727901.Hotel-Information) ![Malmaison Newcastle](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7734000/7733906/3610c1bf_y.jpg) ### Malmaison Newcastle 10/10 Excellent "Had troubles checking in but all was resolved by a very helpful front of house" [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Malmaison-Newcastle.h7733906.Hotel-Information) ![Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4589300/4589215/21fb397f_y.jpg) ### Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel 10/10 Excellent "An excellent price for the quality of room and amenities offered. Staff were friendly, showed interest. Booked for convenience to attend a gig but I got a much needed good night's sleep too and I cannot thank you enough! " [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-Newcastle-Hotel.h4589215.Hotel-Information) ![Dakota Newcastle](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109440000/109434900/109434898/133bf875_y.jpg) ### Dakota Newcastle 10/10 Excellent "Room was spotless bed comfortable and all the staff were very friendly and helpful " [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Dakota-Newcastle.h109434898.Hotel-Information) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4603200/4603156/703e6ad9_y.jpg) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport 10/10 Excellent "Good size room, quiet, clean, friendly staff" [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Newcastle-International-Airport.h4603156.Hotel-Information) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3000/2920/d9509758_y.jpg) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 10/10 Excellent "Rooms are a little dated, but a comfortable stay nonetheless " [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Newcastle-Gateshead-Marriott-Hotel-Metrocentre.h2920.Hotel-Information) ![Grey Street Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1170000/1160600/1160522/5bdb8b89_y.jpg) ### Grey Street Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Location is great - walkable to many restaurants, pubs , train station and to the River Tyne. The room was clean and the staff was nice and helpful. Will definitely stay at this property again." [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Grey-Street-Hotel.h1160522.Hotel-Information) ![INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57880000/57872600/57872512/b3b13b1d_y.jpg) ### INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle 10/10 Excellent "Friendly arrival. Room cleaning thorough " [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-INNSIDE-By-Melia-Newcastle.h57872512.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Durham Heritage Coast ## Durham Heritage Coast Chalets information | Number of reviews | | | --- | --- | | Accommodation | Chalets | | Lowest Price | | | Highest Price | | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rental - Other - [Bowburn Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Bowburn-Hotels.d6062950.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Spa Hotels in Carrville](https://www.expedia.ca/Carrville-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d6059419-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Carrville Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Carrville-Hotels.d6059419.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Castle Eden Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Castle-Eden-Hotels.d553248635118513399.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Apartments in Chester-le-Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Apartments.d6053591-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Aparthotels in Cleveland](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleveland-Apart-Hotels.d6141824-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - 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