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Set in Seaham, 600 metres from Seaham Beach, No.16 has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. The property has garden views and is 11 km from Stadium of Light and 18 km from Lumley Castle. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 28 km away and Theatre Royal is 28 km from the guest house. Excellent place for a family with young kids. Close to the beach. Great design, bath and hot water, a garden, a sun room, even a tv with netflix, and there is a high chair and a travel cot in addition to extra beds. Just very smart

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9.1
Superb
1,066 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Featuring free WiFi, a children's playground and a terrace, Thomas Wright House offers accommodation in Byers Green. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. A flat-screen TV is provided. The staff was remarkably kind, breakfast was generous and delicious! Plus, the town was very calm and the surrounding hills are gorgeous. I can only recommend this place.

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9.4
Superb
1,099 reviews
Price from
US$102
per night

In the heart of the historic market town of Barnard Castle, The Three Horseshoes Hotel is a 17th century building less than a mile from the River Tees. Inside, there is free Wi-Fi access for all guests, a bar and a restaurant. High Force Waterfall, one of the largest in Britain, is a 26-minute drive away. The kitchen was fantastic! Both dinner and breakfast were delicious! Room was clean and spacious!

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9.2
Superb
1,523 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Unbox at Poplar Tree is a recently renovated holiday home situated in Durham, 14 km from Lumley Castle. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 23 km from Beamish Museum. The location it's great,very quiet, we saw hares, a fox and lots of birds, even a Robin The host was very very friendly, explained everything in detail, he even was waiting for us with a boiled kettle, fresh flowers around the lodge.The lodge it's equipped with everything you need!!Spotless clean!!

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9.9
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
US$359
per night

Located just 50 km from Peasholm Park, The Tiger Inn offers accommodation in Easington with access to a garden, a bar, as well as private check-in and check-out. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast provides garden views and a children's playground. Great well equipped warm and clean room, fantastic breakfast too. Highley recommended.

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9.6
Exceptional
263 reviews
Price from
US$160
per night

Featuring garden views, Ted's Shed provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 32 km from Lumley Castle. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 42 km from Beamish Museum. If you want unique, this is for you. Surprised my husband with a trip to Locomotion and then a stay here with all the wonderful railway touches. Wonderful little deck to watch the rabbits, horses and sunset in the surrounding beautiful countryside. Everything finished nicely inside. Fan provided for cooling down in the heat. Easy to find with owners direction.

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9.4
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Offering garden views, Hidden beauty in peaceful place is an accommodation set in Peterlee, 25 km from Lumley Castle and 32 km from Beamish Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Stadium of Light. Great place for family or small group of friends to stay. Location fantastic for exploring the surrounding area. House was clean , spacious and the the arrival freebies were a real bonus. Would thoroughly recommend this house.

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9.5
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
US$135
per night

Offering inner courtyard views, Rooms in historic Bishop Auckland is an accommodation set in Bishop Auckland, 30 km from Lumley Castle and 40 km from Beamish Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge. The guest house features family rooms. good continental breakfast, good quiet room, friendly host.

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9.5
Exceptional
372 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Situated just 29 km from Stadium of Light, Crimdon dean park features accommodation in Horden with access to a terrace, a bar, as well as a minimarket. The property is around 29 km from Lumley Castle, 39 km from Beamish Museum and 42 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Crimdon Beach is 2.1 km away. Absolutely a lovely place to stay, bonus that a clean, well presented and cosy place allows dogs, very grateful for that. Overall a fantastic place. Will definitely stay again.

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9.1
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Situated in Tow Law in the Durham region, Large countryside home has a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from Beamish Museum. The best home away from home in our experience. We felt extremely welcome and well-fed with the food basket and other items in the fridge/kitchen. The heating system worked great. There're so many games to entertain yourself around the house. The owner was very responsive.

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9.4
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$117
per night

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