South Causey Inn - South Causey Inn is a friendly, welcoming hotel set in 100 acres within the beautiful Beamish Valley, between Newcastle and Durham. There are well-decorated en suite rooms, and excellent food recently given a 'Taste of Durham' award. There is an oak floor and beamed bar area serving Real Ales and a great selection of wines.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Premier Inn Stockton-On-Tees - Close to the Tees Barrage, this Premier Inn is convenient for the University of Teeside, Thornaby Rail Station, Teesside Shopping Park and the town centres of Middlesborough and Stockton. Stockton-On-Tees/Middlesbrough Premier Inn has an on-site Beefeater restaurant and free car parking. Some of the comfy 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.

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.

Premier Inn Durham North - On the A167, north of Durham city centre and just a short drive from junction 63 of the A1, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, a family-friendly restaurant and free parking. The Premier Inn Durham North has a convenient location, with easy access to the area's main roads. Durham Railway Station is around 2.5 miles (4 km) away, as is the very heart of Durham's city centre. 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 Brewers Fayre restaurant offers traditional, great-value pub favourites in a family-friendly environment.

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club - The four star quality Ramside Hall is set in a 220 acre estate with 27 hole championship golf course. It is situated at only 2 miles from the City of Durham and just 400 metres from junction 62 of the A1M motorway. The oldest part of Ramside Hall dates back to 1820. Sympathetic and stylish extensions have subsequently transformed Ramside into a magnificent hotel venue. Ramside Hall offers an excellent selection of 80 ensuite bedrooms, each one individually decorated and furnished. The Premier rooms and feature bedrooms have a whirlpool bath and large bathrooms. The hotel also offers both smoking and non- smoking bedrooms. Ramside Hall offers three different dining experiences. The Restaurant, which overlooks the gardens and fountain, serves a traditional menu whilst a more cosmopolitan choice is available in the Grill Room. Ramside Halls championship 27 hole golf course comprises 3 loops of 9 holes with large areas of mature woodland, 14 lakes and bunkers. The Ramside Academy has excellent facilities including the A-Star computerised teaching aid plus the magnificent clubhouse is well equipped with billiards, steam room and sauna.

Park Head Country Hotel - This family-run hotel and restaurant is located in the heart of County Durham and offers a warm, friendly welcome and free Wi-Fi access. Bishop Auckland is a convenient base for reaching Durham and Darlington and for exploring the beautiful Wear Valley and all its historical sites. The hotel is in a traditional courtyard setting with spacious en suite rooms equipped with Freeview TV and radio channels.

The Marine Hotel - Located on the seafront at Seaton Carew, this comfortable hotel is ideally situated within one mile of Hartlepool Town Centre and in close proximity of businesses around the Seal Sands area. In the evenings, you can enjoy a visit to the hotel's ? la carte restaurant, serving a delicious selection of traditional food, with daily specials. For a lighter bite you can choose to dine from the bar's snack menu. The Marine Hotel boasts 25 tastefully decorated bedrooms, each one fully equipped with all modern facilities to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

Premier Inn Durham South - Just off junction 61 of the A1(M), 4 miles (6.5 km) from central Durham, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Durham South is in the motorway services area at Bowburn Interchange. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). One child also gets a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. Breakfast is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Roadchef restaurant offers good food and drink at reasonable prices.

The Beamish Park Hotel - Beamish Park Hotel is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Beamish Park Hotel is the perfect retreat for both business and leisure guests. The Hotel is family owned and operated, with friendly staff to ensure you feel more than welcome throughout your stay. The contemporary bar and award winning conservatory restaurant are the ideal venues for evening meals or light lunches.

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.

Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel - South of Durham city and close to the A1, the welcoming Whitworth Hall Hotel is set in the heart of a 73-acre deer park. The parkland setting is home to red and fallow deer, an ornamental lake and historical gardens. The Grade II listed Whitworth Hall Hotel has 3 restaurants, as well as free parking and free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel is the former home of 'Bonnie Bobbie Shafto', an 18th-century member of parliament mentioned in an English folk song.

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.

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.

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.

Premier Inn Durham East - Just off junction 62 of the A1(M) and less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from the very heart of Durham's city centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Durham East has a convenient location with easy access to the area's major roads. Durham Cathedral and the town's railway station are a little more than 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away. All of the large, clean and modern rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points. 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 Table Table restaurant offers a fresh new twist on eating out.

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.

Barcelo Redworth Hall Hotel - A beautiful Elizabethan hotel standing in 150 acres of peaceful woodland in County Durham. Barcel? Redworth Hall Hotel successfully combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. The grand Jacobean manor house has many of its original features including the magnificent Great Hall, and the interior is sumptuous with ornate staircases, lavishly decorated lounges and recently refurbished bedrooms. The award-winning leisure club includes a beauty treatment centre, gymnasium and equipment.

Blackwell Grange Hotel - Unwind in the elegance of this beautiful and historic 17th century mansion, set in 15 acres of its woodland. The hotel has 110 en-suite bedrooms with all the facilities one would expect. The Havelock Restaurant is renowned for its excellent food and wines. Alternatively for a less formal atmosphere the Captain Cook's Bar is ideal with its superb views over the grounds. The hotel offers superb leisure facilities including indoor heated pool, spa pool, solarium, sauna and well equipped gymnasium.

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.