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.

A stay at Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from St. James' Park and Chinatown. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from System and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Leazes Park.

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.

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.

• 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 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.

With a stay at this cottage in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Diggerland and Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve. This cottage is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Hall Hill Farm and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Willow Maze.

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.

Staybridge Suites Newcastle by IHG is centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 4-minute walk from Quayside and 7 minutes by foot from Northumbria University. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Glasshouse.

With a stay at INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and High Level Bridge. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tyne Bridge and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Live Theatre Newcastle.

With a stay at My Way Guest House in Durham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Oriental Museum. This guest house is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Meadowfield Leisure Centre and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Durham Botanic Garden.

A stay at Roomzzz Newcastle places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 15-minute walk of St. James' Park and Quayside. This upscale aparthotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Stadium of Light.

Located in Gateshead, Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead is connected to a shopping centre, within a 10-minute drive of Utilita Arena Newcastle and St. James' Park. This spa hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal and 5 mi (8 km) from Northumbria University.

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.

All units at the holiday home come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a walk-in shower and slippers. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop on-site.

The holiday home has a picnic area and a terrace.

Stadium of Light is 27 km from Unbox at Poplar Tree, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 29 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 38 km away.

A stay at Hotel Gotham Newcastle places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 10-minute walk of St. James' Park and Northumberland Street. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Grey's Monument.

Durham City Cottages features inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Durham, 15 km from Lumley Castle. This recently renovated holiday home is located 19 km from Beamish Museum and 28 km from Stadium of Light. This 4-star holiday home offers private entrance.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 29 km from the holiday home, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 29 km away. Teesside International Airport is 37 km from the property.

With a stay at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and St. Nicholas Church. This golf hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Top Gear Karting and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Built in the style of a Manor House making it one of the most distinctive hotels in Northumberland. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of Newcastle and Durham.

Derwent Manor is set in 20 acres of land and the interior is every bit as impressive as its exterior. Most of the spacious en-suite bedrooms have timber-beamed ceilings and all have one or two double beds. Prego Restaurant, with its huge open fire, serves a range of English and continental cuisine in stylish surroundings, while hearty bar meals can be enjoyed in our Antler Bar and Lounge. For the corporate requirements or for social occasions and weddings, the hotel boasts a range of Conference and Banqueting Suites seating up to 300 guests. Leisure Club with indoor pool, sauna, spa bath and fitness centre. For modern, professional and friendly service in a grand setting, any visit to Derwent Manor will be a memorable one.

Elm Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Bishop Auckland, 31 km from Lumley Castle, 36 km from MetroCentre, as well as 37 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The property is around 37 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 37 km from Newcastle Train Station and 37 km from Utilita Arena. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 25 km away.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bishop Auckland, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

St James' Park is 37 km from Elm Cottage, while Theatre Royal is 38 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 44 km from the property.