Pet-friendly hotels in Durham

With a stay at Holiday Inn Washington by IHG in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Washington Old Hall. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lumley Castle and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from George Washington Golf Club.

With a stay at The Gibside Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Whickham), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Metrocentre. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Tanfield Railway and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Causey Arch.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Sunderland in Sunderland (Seaburn), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Stadium of Light and 6 minutes from Sunderland Empire. This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Port Of Tyne and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With a stay at Honest Lawyer Hotel in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Oriental Museum. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Durham Botanic Garden and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Meadowfield Leisure Centre.

Located in Darlington, Hall Garth Hotel Darlington, Sure Hotel Collection by BW is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Planet Leisure and 6 minutes from Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Darlington Civic Theatre.

With a stay at The Queens Head in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. Nicholas Church and Gala Theatre Durham. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Durham Indoor Market and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Durham Castle.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Swalwell), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Metrocentre and 6 minutes from Chinatown. This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from St. James' Park and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Tyne Bridge.

Grey Street Hotel is centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 3-minute walk from Castle Keep and 7 minutes by foot from Tyne Bridge. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Quayside and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Beamish Park Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This golf hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from The Glasshouse and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.

A stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Hartlepool, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Ryhope Engines Museum. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Blast Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Seaton Carew Beach.

• Top-of-the-range spa
• Restaurant, lounge & bar
• Countryside location

This 17th-century manor turned hotel is nestled within 26 acres of grounds in County Durham, a half an hour drive from pretty Durham city centre. Redworth Hall Hotel is every inch the classic country retreat. Even its spa is aptly named The Retreat. And what a spa it is.

The Retreat houses a 14-metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are ESPA treatments on the menu, and there’s a hair salon for extra pampering. It’s also home to an impressive gym with Technogym equipment and a timetable of HIIT, Pilates, dance and yoga classes.

When it comes to wining and dining, there’s the 1744 Restaurant. It’s a refined place, offering meals like beef bourguignon, grilled salmon and ribeye steak. You can even dine al fresco when the weather’s nice. There’s also a casual dining lounge by the spa, where you can eat in your robe and slippers. After dinner, the Cocktail Bar & Lounge is a must.

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This guest house is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm and 4.8 mi (7.6 km) from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve.

When you stay at Ramada Encore by Wyndham Newcastle-Gateshead in Gateshead, you'll be near the airport, just steps from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and 5 minutes by foot from Gateshead Millennium Bridge. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from The Glasshouse and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Tyne Bridge.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Castle Keep and Chinatown. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tyne Bridge and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eldon Square Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Malmaison Newcastle in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Quayside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from High Level Bridge and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bigg Market.

Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham, the Croxdale Inn sits in the small village of Croxdale just half an hour’s drive from the wilderness of the Pennine dales.

All rooms have a HD TV and tea and coffee facilities.

The Croxdale has free WiFi and has a traditional wood and stone-panelled bar in the main building. Guests can dine in the inn's Penash Restaurant.

Guests are close to Durham city with its famous cathedral, castle and picturesque walks along the river Wear. The bright lights of Newcastle are a 30-minute drive away whilst the same distance will take guests to the heart of the north Pennines.

With a stay at Burnhopeside Hall in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This bed & breakfast is 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from St. James' Park and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Fir Tree Country Hotel is located in Fir Tree. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Fir Tree Country Hotel each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation.

You can play darts at The Fir Tree Country Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 41 km from the hotel, while Durham is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 37 km from The Fir Tree Country Hotel.

Incidental fees (extra charges) can be paid for using cash, credit or debit cards

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.

You will find a beauty salon on site offering a range of treatments.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 31 km from Thomas Wright House, while Durham is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 38 km from Thomas Wright House.