Hotely a penziony Durham

Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa is set within a 350-acre estate, featuring 2 Championship golf courses, with a combined 36 holes amidst mature woodlands and lakes. The spacious bedrooms, many with scenic views, feature elegant décor and modern bathrooms, work desks, satellite TVs with Sky and BT Sports and luxurious ESPA toiletries. There are many upgrades available, including use of a chauffeur-driven Bentley Mulsanne. The hotel boasts 4 restaurants including the award-winning Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill and Fusion with a pan-Asian menu. Pemberton’s Carvery offers traditional British cuisine throughout the day and informal dining is also available in the Clubhouse. Complimentary spa access includes access to the indoor 25-metre swimming pool, bubble pool, steam room and sauna. Access to the hydro-pool and outdoor pool is reserved for guests on spa packages and members. During busy times guests will be limited to a 2-hour time slot and guests may be allocated access on check-in. A tempting menu of ESPA treatments is available within the Spa, subject to availability. Booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Just 450 yards from Junction 62 on the A1M, the hotel is just a 5-minute drive from the historic city of Durham and 25 minutes from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Newcastle Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking. All 17 bedrooms are individually designed and spacious. The restaurant and bar, Holi & Bhang, is open 7 days a week and specialises in Indian cuisine. Guest can relax in the patio area overlooking the garden. Farnley Tower Guesthouse is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.

Dating back to 1840, this stone-built Moor End Guest House provides free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free electric vehicle charging point. Durham city centre is just 2 miles away. Rooms at Moor End are traditionally furnished, and each benefits from a flat-screen TV with Freeview, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Some retain old feature fireplaces. Ironing facilities are available upon request. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning in the quaint dining room. Special dietary requirements can be catered for on request, and vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Situated on the River Wear and offering an 11th-century castle and cathedral, Durham is within a 5-minute drive or 10-minute bus journey of the Moor End Guest House. Buses operate frequently during the day. The A1 motorway is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Moor End and Newcastle is within a 25-minute drive.

The Kings Lodge Inn offers a cosy bar, a restaurant and easy access to Durham city centre. There is free parking on-site. The comfortable bedrooms all free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities. The Kings Lodge Inn serves food every day from 8:00 - 21:00. The property stands next to Flass Vale Nature Reserve and is walking distance from Durham Rail Station. Durham Cathedral and the shopping area is about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away.