Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel and Restaurant - Set in spectacular grounds and gardens, this traditional English country house is ideally situated just 3 miles away from the historic city centre of Durham. A former 16th century residential estate, Hallgarth Manor Hotel has been carefully refurbished to offer all modern facilities whilst still retaining many of its original features. Free Wi-Fi internet is now available throughout the entire hotel. The hotel is noted for the excellence of its food served in the Elemore Restaurant. Bar meals are also served in the Cocktail Bar, which overlooks the gardens, or you can enjoy a good selection of traditional ales in the Tavern Bar. Sunday Lunch carvery is served in the Cathedral Suite. Golfing at a nearby hotel can be arranged on request.

Highfield Hotel - With a convenient location, next to the A690 and just off the A1(M), the hotel offers comfortable en suite accommodation, a Thai restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Situated between the A1(M) and the A19, the Highfield Hotel is just off the A690, between Sunderland and Durham. The city centres of both Durham and Sunderland are less than 10 miles (16 km) away and the shops of the Metro Centre in Gateshead are only a 20-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site. All of the rooms have private en suite bath and shower facilities. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. The hotel's authentic Thai restaurant, the Star of Siam, is the longest established Thai restaurant in the North East. The restaurant offers delicious traditional Thai food and magnificent views of the Penshaw Monument and the surrounding valley. The Highfield Hotel has a convenient location, good access to the region's major road network and comfortable en suite accommodation.

Bannatyne Hotel Durham - Opened in February 2007, this hotel is just off the A1 motorway and next door to the state-of-the-art Bannatyne Health Club, with free access to guests. The Bannatyne Health Club and the Bannatyne Hotel Durham offers a gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. As well as being easily accessible, The Bannatyne Hotel is only 2 miles (3.2 km) from the sights and attractions of Durham city centre.

The Harrowgate Hill Lodge - On the outskirts of Darlington, this charming establishment offers comfortable, well equipped accommodation, convenience and simplicity, all at great value-rates. The hotel is well situated, neighbouring the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales, the Beamish Open Air Museum and the historic city of Durham. As well as being very popular with the local business community, the hotel also offers a relaxing place to spend the night for the local traveller or tourist. There is a public house annexed to the hotel, with a garden, including seating areas where customers can enjoy their food and drink. The public house has a great bar and offers good food, from traditional pub meals to contemporary food. The hotel has 40 comfortable en suite rooms, all of which are decorated to a high standard. Staff are helpful and friendly, and the hotel combines traditional comfort with modern convenience.

Best Western The Croft - Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, a warm welcome and high quality always awaits visitors to The Croft. Standards in comfort and traditional North East cuisine. True value for your money. Originally built in 1835 as a residence for Sir William Chaytor, The Croft is situated on the border line of County Durham and North Yorkshire in the historic village of Croft On Tees, overlooking the River Tees. The Croft stands in front of the Croft Bridge where the road from Northallerton to Darlington crosses the fast flowing river.

Premier Inn Bishop Auckland - Located within easy reach of the A1 and only 15 minutes from rail links, this Premier Inn is just southwest of Durham city centre with its castle and cathedral. Premier Inn Bishop Auckland boasts air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs with Freeview. On site you will also find a Brewers Fayre restaurant and free guest parking. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes the expected cooked items, as well as vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.

Radisson BLU Durham - This brand-new, purpose-built hotel offers fantastic views of Durham Cathedral, located on the banks of the River Wear, close to the centre of the city. The Radisson BLU Durham is contemporary and offers a high level of service, with friendly staff. This Radisson hotel has the Filini Restaurant, offering the best in Italian cuisine, and 2 bars. Relax in the Radissons Pace Health Club. Free facilities include a 15-metre swimming pool, high-tech gym, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. There are also 5 treatment rooms for a range of therapeutic treatments. The Radisson BLU Durham also offers free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel.

Premier Inn Hartlepool Marina - In a waterside location with views of the marina, this Premier Inn hotel is 800 metres (half a mile) from Hartlepool town centre and rail station. Enjoy free parking and family-friendly en suite rooms. The Premier Inn Hartlepool Marina has an on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant, serving great-value pub-style meals. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The Gables Hotel - A small family-run hotel with after dinner entertainment provided by the host. 5 miles east of Durham city, on the B1283 road at Haswell Plough. John and Dorcas Milner have been the owners of The Gables Hotel for the past 23 years and have lived in the village of Haswell Plough for the past 38 years. The Gables is a small family-run hotel which has a very good reputation for its fine English foods. It has been recommended by the AA and Les Routiers. The restaurant is small but quaint and cosy.

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County - Set within a beautiful 18th century building, this luxurious hotel boasts a central location in the historic cathedral city of Durham, with views over the River Wear. The Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County is ideally located just 15 miles from the cosmopolitan centre of Newcastle and 11 miles from Sunderland. In Durham itself, the hotel is only 350 metres from the world-famous cathedral, used as a set in the Harry Potter films, and 1 mile from the Oriental Museum. In the evenings you can relax with a visit to the hotel's leisure centre, complete with indoor swimming pool, gym, spa-tub, sauna and steam room. Alternatively you can head to one of the Royal County's restaurants to sample fine dining.

Manor House Hotel - A quintessential English manor house steeped in history, this charming residence presents itself as the ideal destination for a relaxing country break in the historic county of Durham. Built on foundations which date back to the 12th Century, the hotel is reputed to have been Henry VIII's hunting lodge and home to the Eden family. It houses secret passages and even a friendly ghost or two! Set in its own landscaped grounds and equipped with multi-functional rooms and a spa, it is an ideal base for exploring Northumbria's many castles, cathedrals and the Roman Wall.

Premier Inn Darlington - Just off the A66 and with easy access to the A1(M) and Durham Tees Valley Airport, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, an on-site Beefeater restaurant and free parking. The Premier Inn Darlington has a convenient location, just a short drive from the heart of Darlington's town centre and within easy reach of all of the region's major roads. Durham Tees Valley Airport is just 3 miles (5 km) away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Beefeater restaurant serves freshly cooked char-grilled food.

The Jersey Farm Country Hotel - Situated on the outskirts of picturesque Barnard Castle, this former working farm, with animals still in the fields, has been turned into a contemporary, unique and quirky hotel. A haven of peace and tranquillity, Jersey Farm provides a place of pure relaxation, where you can enjoy good food in good company. Owner-run for over 36 years, it has been transformed from a humble farm into an internationally renowned hotel where high attention to detail is mixed with friendly style to ensure a memorable stay. Nestled within 10 acres of farmland, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, during your stay you can relax watching the animals graze the fields and let life stroll on by.

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel - Walworth Castle Hotel is in the rolling Tees Valley countryside, west of Darlington. Dating back to 1189, this historic building is set in 18 acres of stunning lawns and woodlands. In the evening you can enjoy a relaxed carvery meal around the open fire or dine more formally in the elegant restaurant, awarded an AA rosette for food excellence. Walworth Castle Hotel boasts an outdoor seating area with parasols to the rear of the hotel, which seats over 50 people and there is a children's adventure climbing frame area. Some rooms have impressive four-poster beds and a Jacuzzi, with striking views of the lawns and countryside. The rooms are furnished with luxurious fabrics and magnificent decor. Free wireless broadband access is available in the hotel.

Bowburn Hall Hotel - Approximately 4 miles (6.5 km) from Durham, this small country house hotel has easy access to the A1(M) and features 19 individually styled en suite bedrooms. This charming hotel has a beautiful, tranquil location in 5 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, only 2 minutes from junction 61 of the A1(M) and just 4 miles (6.5 km) from the beautiful and historic city of Durham. The hotel has free parking for guests' use, with space for 100 cars. The convenient location and ample free parking makes the hotel a great base for a relaxing break or an excellent venue for conferences, exhibitions and meetings or weddings, christenings and other private functions. Bowburn Hall is within easy reach of many local attractions including Sedgefield and Gosforth Park Racecourse, the Beamish Museum, Weardale and Teasdale. Evening dining is available in the Conservatory Restaurant, and room service is also available.

Headlam Hall Hotel - A secluded rural retreat, this Jacobean country house hotel with luxury spa and golf course is situated 10 minutes' drive from the A1. Headlam Hall Hotel is the 'North East England Small Hotel of the Year 2009 Gold Award Winner'. It is located in 4 acres of beautiful walled gardens in its own rolling estate in the Teesdale countryside, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland. A haven of peace and tranquillity, Headlam Hall Hotel is perfect for work, rest or play.

King's Hotel - A boutique hotel on Priestgate in Darlington's town centre, the King's Hotel has 26 en suite rooms, free internet access and secure free parking for 21 cars. The King's Hotel has a spacious reception lounge area and offers competitive rates that include continental breakfast. In the evening, try the wide range of restaurants and bars within a few minutes' walk of the hotel, or relax in the quiet of your well-equipped room.

Kings Lodge Hotel - Kings Lodge Hotel, with its prestigious Knight's Restaurant, is set in the heart of Durham City. A site which once echoed to the sounds of battle now provides a setting for comfortable and tasteful residence. Kings Lodge stands at the South East entrance to Flass Vale, an urban nature reserve on the edge of the site of the famous battle of Nevilles Cross at which, in 1346, the invading army of King David of Scotland was beaten off by English troops led by Ralph Neville and Henry Percy. A site which once echoed to the sounds of battle now provides a setting for comfortable and tasteful residence, fine dining accompanied by an amazing wine list, a cosy traditional bar, and quality afternoon teas. The hotel opened in August 2000, but its guest list already contains the names of celebrities from stage and screen. The Kings Lodge is the place to be seen in Durham City.

The Billingham Arms Hotel - Situated in the heart of Billingham Town Centre, within easy reach of all amenities, this hotel offers the perfect location for both business and leisure travellers to the Stockton-on-Tees area. All 40 bedrooms at the Billingham Arms Hotel are en suite and equipped with a colour television, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. In addition to the standard room types, the hotel has a spacious room with wheelchair access and a luxury bridal/executive suite with plasma screen TV and plush double bed. Please note that the hotel does not have leisure facilities, but there is a leisure centre next door which offers a swimming pool, gym, ice rink, tennis/squash courts and solarium. There is a lift to all floors and ample free car parking space available.

Premier Inn Stockton-On-Tees - Situated in Wolviston, between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, this Premier Inn offers has an on-site carvery restaurant, free parking and rooms with luxury power showers. The Premier Inn Stockton-On-Tees/Hartlepool is a few miles from the coast, a short drive from the A1(M) motorway and a little further from the North Yorkshire Moors. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. The on-site Toby Carvery restaurant offers tender cuts of freshly roasted meat, along with a healthy choice of fresh seasonal vegetables.

Premier Inn Stockton-On-Tees West - Complete with a Brewers Fayre restaurant and free parking, this Premier Inn is southwest of Middlesbrough, a few miles from the A1(M) and near to Eaglescliffe Train Station. Each room at Stockton-On-Tees West Premier Inn has incredibly comfy beds. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The George Hotel - On the banks of the River Tees, this lovely 16th century coaching inn has a restaurant overlooking the water and 36 bedrooms, many with stunning views of the river and the gardens. Behind its historic traditional fa?ade, the George Hotel has a wonderful recently renovated ballroom and a colourful rear garden with a small island in the River Tees. You can relax outdoors in the gardens and on the decking and watch the river pass you by as you enjoy a drink. Many of the hotel's rooms have recently been entirely renovated. Each of the en suite rooms offers excellent accommodation and good value for money.

Bannatyne Hotel Darlington - This Grade II listed townhouse combines 19th century style with 21st century technology and comforts, situated in the chic west end of Darlington. Offering 60 individually styled rooms, you will have the option of treating yourself to the luxury offered in any of the 4 suites. Dine in one of Darlington's premier restaurants, Maxine's, which offers on site dining using fresh ingredients, along with the chance to unwind with a drink amid contemporary surroundings. When not relaxing in the hotel, you can take advantage of complimentary access to the renowned Bannatyne Health Club, just a 15 minute walk away.

The Croxdale Inn - This family-run countryside guest house is a 5-minute drive from Durham city. Each room has an en suite bathroom, a TV, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The Croxdale is south of the city of Durham and quite close to the A1(M).

Hillcarter Hotel - Close to Hartlepool Marina and directly opposite the train station, Hillcarter Hotel has 25 well equipped, comfortable en suite rooms and free Wi-Fi access. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the hotel's 2 nightclubs come alive with top-class entertainment until the early hours. Please see Important Information below regarding weekend bookings. The rooftop restaurant has panoramic views from one of the highest points in Hartlepool.

Hall Garth Country Club - A beautiful 16th-century house, with extensive leisure facilities, set in 67 acres of parkland and gardens near the city of Darlington. Hall Garth offers every opportunity to relax and enjoy the tranquil countryside. Take a dip in the swimming pool or play a round of golf. Enjoy fine food and service in Hugo's restaurant followed by a relaxing drink in one of the beautifully furnished sitting rooms.

Premier Inn Durham (Newton Aycliffe) - Just off the A167, east of Newton Aycliffe, and only 2 miles (3.2 km) from the A1(M), the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Durham (Newton Aycliffe) has good access to the area's major roads. The heart of Durham's city centre is about 12 miles (19.2 km) away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. The on-site restaurant offers good food and drink at reasonable prices.

Premier Inn Durham City Centre - In the heart of Durham's city centre, within easy reach of the A1 and less than 500 metres from the castle and the train station, this modern hotel offers great value and spacious, modern rooms. The Premier Inn Durham City Centre is just 5 minutes' walk from the historic markets and only 10 minutes' walk from the cathedral. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site restaurant and bar offers good food and drink at reasonable prices. Reduced-rate car parking is available for guests in the public car park at the rear of the hotel.

Best Western Grand Hotel - The Grand hotel styled on a chateau, is pivotal to the historic town of Hartlepool. From the imposing Victorian ballroom to the larger than average accommodation, there is so much to offer to the business or tourist traveller. The grand is situated in the centre of Hartlepool and is conveniently placed to visit the town's fantastic marina, key maritime attractions and main shopping facilities

Beamish Hall Hotel - Set in 24 acres of parkland just 10 miles away from the city of Durham, this 17th century hall has been restored to its original splendour and is now an exclusive country house hotel. Next door to Beamish Open-Air Museum, the hotel is located 12 miles north-west of the historic city of Durham and 8 miles south-west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Furthermore, the famous sites of Hadrians Wall, Lindisfarne Castle, Chester Roman Fort and Hexham Abbey can also be found nearby. For a more relaxing stay you can enjoy a stroll round the extensive gardens or a round of golf on the tree-lined parkland course at Beamish Park golf club. One of the most picturesque courses in the region, it is set in a lovely verdant location with fabulous vistas across the splendid Durham countryside.