Our accommodation consists of one twin ground floor en suite and one double en suite room upstairs. The rooms have easy chairs, colour TV and tea making facilities. They are all pleasant, spacious and look out on to our large garden. Breakfast is a full cooked English breakfast or a continental breakfast if preferred. Half a mile away in Harperley itself is a hotel set in grounds which serves restaurant meals as well as very good value bar meals. There are also other good eating places in the area.We are quite rural yet within reach of all local places of interest. Beamish Museum is only two miles away and Durham City and Cathedral are about 25 minutes away. Hadrian's Wall and Hexham are about 45 minute drive and the Northumberland coast can be reached in about an hour. Rates : Single £35 - £40. £55 - £60 per room per night for a double based on 2 sharing. Children over 12 only please. Smoking is permitted. Sorry, no pets. Ample Parking. AA 3 Diamonds.

Marwood House is set back from the main road with well stocked gardens to the front and rear. Trees and an access road separate it from the main Darlington/Bishop Auckland road leading out of town. The Castle and main shopping area are within a five minute walk. Your hosts, John and Sheila Kilgarriff are former teachers who bought the property in 1991 and embarked on a series of improvements and upgrades, the results of which are a beautifully furnished and decorated interior and an exceptionally high standard of comfort, facilities and friendly service. Many original features of the old house have been retained and restored. Attention to detail is a priority with many additional extras in the rooms such as home-made biscuits. Extensive breakfast menu including home-made preserves, guest lounge has a feature fireplace with a welcoming fire. Room enhanced by antique furniture and ornaments. All rooms in the house have samples of Mrs Kilgarriff's embroidery and soft furnishing skills, which create a homely atmosphere. Parking facilities for cars, cycles and motor bikes. Barnard Castle itself is a historic market town, with a wealth of craft and antique shops. Focal points of interest are the castle and the magnificent Bowes Museum, where Sheila is a volunteer guide. The bedrooms have the benefit of either en-suite or private facilities. All rooms have colour TV with satellite and video channels, tea and coffee making equipment, clock radios, central heating and double glazing. Attention to detail is a priority with many additional "extras" such as homemade biscuits in the bedrooms etc. Both John and Sheila love cooking and this is reflected in the quality and presentation of the highly acclaimed home-cooked food. Relax in the dining room and enjoy a three or four course evening meal and guests are permitted to bring their own wine. Special diets and all tastes are catered for. Bookings for dinner must be pre-arranged. There is a comfortable guest lounge with a feature fireplace. An ideal place for a chat or a quiet moment. Beautiful antique furniture and ornaments help create a homely atmosphere. The cellar at Marwood House has been converted into a fitness room (for the more energetic!). It also houses a 1-4 person sauna where you can unwind and relax. Attractions within easy walking distance of Marwood House include:- Barnard Castle Golf Club (with nineteen holes!) We can arrange tee -off times for you. Teesdale Leisure Centre. Swimming, solarium, sports River Tees. Popular with canoeists and trout anglers (free water) The Bowes Museum. Magnificent treasures housed in an equally impressive Chateau style building. A typical market town shopping area rich in antique and craft shops. Bernard Baliol's 12th century fortress which gave the town its name. Within easy driving distance on good roads can be found:- The Lake District The Yorkshire Dales Beamish Museum Durham City Rates : From £28 per person per night. Children over 10 years old only. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking available. Dinner is available by arrangement. 4 Star ETC.

Newlands Hall is a 380 acre beef and sheep farm in Weardale County Durham. The farmhouse has unspoilt views of the surrounding farmland and the countryside beyond. Situated 18 miles west of Durham city we are ideal for walking, cycling or visting the numerous local attractions. The bedrooms are south facing with magnificent and unspoilt views of Weardale. Both rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge (fresh milk is always provided), colour television, alarm clock radio and hair dryer. The bathrooms have shaver points, toiletries and a selection of towels are available. The Daisy Room : Furnished in pine this family size room has a double bed and a single bed with an en-suite shower room. Equipped with a TV and Video player with an assortment of videos. The Rose Room : This room is very versatile and can be made up in one of two ways: Three single beds ideal for twin, triple or even single let. Superking size bed (2 single beds joined together) and a single bed making an ideal family room. This bed room has a large en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath. Equipped with a TV and DVD player with an assortment of DVDs. With a wide variety of breakfast dishes to choose from there will be something to suit everyone. Orange juice, a selection of fruit ,a choice of cereals and a variety of yoghurts are on the table, so just help yourself. Then, try our traditional English Breakfast with excellent sausages and bacon,sourced from Broom Mill Farm,West Auckland, our own freerange eggs when available, as well as fresh local mushrooms and tomatoes. Fresh homebaked bread and homemade perserves. Rates : From £35 to £60 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Off street parking. Wi-Fi/Internet access. 4 Star ETB.

What makes Greta House so special? ... the attention to detail and the warm friendly welcome you get during your stay. The house has been described as a veritable home from home. The AA has awarded us 4 stars which are selected on the basis of quality of bedrooms bathrooms and public areas and we have also been awarded the VisitBritain Gold Award. Greta House is part of a Victorian terrace and has been tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard. In the dining room the tables are laid with white china and crisp, freshly laundered linen. The bedrooms are all en-suite with those extra touches that make your stay special, such as fluffy bathrobes, quality toiletries, facecloths, hairdryer, TV and video. All bedrooms are decorated to the highest standard, with thoughtful colour scheme throughout. Super snuggly pillows and snow white bed linen make the rooms an oasis of calm and comfort. If you feel like staying in during the evening, bedroom snacks such as home-made soup, fresh cut sandwiches or the "Poshest of Ploughmans" cheeseboard served in the comfort of your bedroom. Indulge yourself at breakfast described as memorable by the AA inspector, giving us an egg cup award, Porridge cereals fresh fruit and yogourt just for starters, and to follow the Great English Breakfast, with local sausage and bacon. Maybe you feel like fish try the smoked haddock with poached egg or some smoked salmon. Finish off with toasted homebaked bread and preserves, you won't be disappointed. Rates : Single room £45. £60 - £65 per room per night based on 2 sharing. Children over 5 years old welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. 4 stars AA & Visit Britain.

We offer bed & breakfast - 4 Star Silver Award for upto 6 persons only 10 minutes from Beamish Museum, Chester le Street, Durham County Cricket ground, Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland all within 20 minutes surrounded by countryside. The Farm House accommodations for up to 6 persons 4 star Silver Award. 3 rooms 2 double ensuites and 1 twin ensuite. Our breakfast will set you up for the day with a full range of fresh fruit cereals yogurts as well as a traditional farm house breakfast with as much local produces. Each bedroom has: Colour television DVD and Free View Tea and coffee making facilities Comfortable chairs A selection of magazines and books Selection of DVDs Safe Radio Alarm Bathrobes luxury toiletries and towels Rates : £40 per person per night. £64 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking available. 4 Stars Silver Award ETC.

John and Dorcas Milner have been the owners of The Gables Hotel & Restaurant, Durham, for the past 18 years, and have lived in the village of Haswell Plough for the past 32 years. The Gables is a small family run hotel, which has a very good reputation for its fine English foods, and has been recommended by the AA and Les Routiers. The restaurant is small but quaint and cosy. Mine host John can also provide after dinner songs and poetry if required. The GABLES is on the B1283 road approximately 5 miles east of Durham City, one of the worlds most famous and historic cities. The Cathedral and Castle date back to the 9th Century and are very beautiful. One of England’s most famous open air museums, Beamish, is only a half hours drive, and is a must for anyone visiting the North East of England. If you enjoy football, we have three Premier teams all within a half hours drive. St. James’ Park, home of Newcastle United, the Stadium of Light, home of Sunderland A.F.C. and the B.T. Riverside Stadium, home of Middlesbrough Football Club. If you prefer shopping, we have Europe’s largest shopping centres, The Metro Centre Gateshead, and Eldon Square in Newcastle. We also have some excellent Nightclubs in Newcastle and Stockton. These are just some of the most well known attractions in the area. All rooms have:- Hot and Cold Water Sky TV. and Full Central Heating. Morning papers are available on request. En-suite Bedrooms are available. You will find all rooms are furnished to a high standard. Rates : £44 to £50 per person per night. £58 to £66 per room per night based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. Children under three years of age stay free with parents. No smoking. Pets allowed by prior arrangement. 30 Parking Spaces. Dinner Available by arrangement. 3 Stars Visit Britain.

Whether you are travelling on business or just for pleasure, Balmoral Guest House offers luxury accommodation for you and your family. Our guest house is conveniently located a few minutes walk from the centre of Darlington, very handy for shopping, eating out and any special events you may have come to see. Darlington is ideally situated for touring holidays or vacations with a huge choice of places to visit stretching from the Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland coasts in the east to the quiet countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, the Pennines and the Lake District in the west. For the business traveller, we are easily reached by road, rail or air and the town is quite close to the major business and industrial areas of Teesside, Newton Aycliffe, Tyneside and Wearside. Whatever reason you have for visiting the Darlington area, we look forward to meeting you and hope you enjoy your stay at Balmoral Guest House. All double bedrooms are comfortable and very welcoming with a unique and individual style. They are beautifully decorated and well maintained with central heating. All family bedrooms are comfortable and very welcoming with a unique and individual style. They are beautifully decorated and well maintained with central heating. Most rooms have en-suite facilities and all have a hospitality tray and colour television. A full English breakfast is served every morning in the lounge / dining room at Balmoral Guest House. Residents have an opportunity to relax and read the morning paper. Darlington is an attractive market town situated in the Tees Valley on the border between County Durham and North Yorkshire. There are numerous attractions in the town itself as well as in the surrounding area, making Darlington an ideal base for a holiday or just a short break. The town centre has a variety of busy shops, a daily indoor market and a large market square with general markets on Monday and Saturday and a farmers' market on some Fridays. The square is also used for many entertainment events including a wide range of musical entertainment, children's activities and parades. Rates : £30 per person per night single room. From £52 per night per room based on 2 people sharing. Children are welcome. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Parking is by arrangement only. 3 Diamonds AA.