West Auckland
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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 Apr 13, 2026

Lumley Castle Hotel
Beautiful old castle the room was exceptional and the walk around the grounds was amazing. Breakfast was great would recommend to stay for a slice of history
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
We all enjoyed the breakfast. We had meals in the evening two nights of our stay and would like to commend the waiter Mike who went above and beyond on his duties, very attentive, polite and courteous.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center.
Great place for visiting Durham with easy access to the center. Nice clean place with everything we needed.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

White House Cottages
Perfect
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Popular places to visit

Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Check out 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. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
Binchester Roman Fort
Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland when you take a trip to Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Weardale Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum during your travels in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
Things to do

Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters





