Quality-rated places to stay and eat in Durham

Visitor attraction

Wharton Park

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

Historic park with stunning views

Restaurant

Faru

Durham, County Durham

Awaiting inspection

Visitor attraction

Durham Castle

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

Visitor attraction

Palace Green Library

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

It was excellent to receive such a warm welcome from staff

Things to do

Durham Cathedral

Durham, County Durham

Guest accommodation

St Chad's College

Durham, County Durham

★★★

Accommodation in a historic house

Hotel

Sanctuary Knocker

Durham, County Durham

Awaiting assessment

Room only

The Victoria Inn

Durham, County Durham

★★★★

Traditional inn makes a perfect base for exploring Durham.

Visitor attraction

Oriental Museum

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

Britain’s only museum of art and archaeology of its kind.

Visitor attraction

Durham University Botanic Garden

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

Large, attractive gardens and good quality food available in the cafe.

Self-catering

Harry's House

Durham, County Durham

★★★

Hotel

Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa

Durham, County Durham

★★★★

The best of both worlds – convenience and tranquility.

Restaurant

Fusion Restaurant

Durham, County Durham

Stylish Asian dishes in an equally stylish setting.

Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa

Durham, County Durham

Stylish hotel resort with stunning spa in peaceful setting near Durham

Restaurant

The Rib Room

Durham, County Durham

Carnivore heaven in golf-oriented hotel.

Self-catering

Dove Cottage

Durham, County Durham

★★★★

Pet-friendly accommodation in a good location for exploring Durham city

Caravan & camping

Finchale Abbey Caravan Park

Durham, County Durham

★★★★

Family-run site beside atmospheric abbey ruins in peaceful Northumberland.

Visitor attraction

Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

A beautiful estate surrounding a historic house and chapels.

Self-catering

Finchale Abbey Apartment

Durham, County Durham

★★★★

Located next to the river Wear, in the ground of the abbey ruins

Holiday park

Strawberry Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park

Durham, County Durham

★★★★

Secure, peaceful site well placed for Durham and local attractions.

Self-catering

The Manse

Durham, Durham

★★★★

Guest accommodation

Thomas Wright House

Durham, County Durham

★★★★

A comfortable guest house with unspoiled countryside views.

Hotel

Park Head Hotel

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★

Charming hotel that is part of a local regeneration charity.

Food outlet

Twelve by Jacob at Park Head Hotel

Bishop Auckland, Durham

Charming hotel that is part of a local regeneration charity.

Visitor attraction

The Auckland Project

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

A local initiative which encourages visitors to this charming town.

Self-catering

Bishop Lightfoot Cottage

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★★

Self-catering

Churchill Cottage

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★★

Self-catering

No 2 Townhouse

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★

Self-catering

No 4 Townhouse

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★

Self-catering

Palace Garden Cottage

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★★

Self-catering

Sheriff Tower Cottage East

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★

Self-catering

Sheriff Tower Cottage West

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★

Self-catering

The Clarence

Bishop Auckland, Durham

★★★★

Visitor attraction

Hall Hill Farm

Durham, County Durham

Quality Assessed

Family farm attraction near Lanchester

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