Hotels in Durham, England

Hotels in Durham, England
Durham, in the north of England, is famous for Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. Known for its annual regatta, kayakers and canoeists enjoy rowing on the River Wear. Walkers and hikers flock to the Durham Dales and the North Pennines with their thousands of miles of moorland and trails. Cyclists too will love the 5,000 acre Hamsterley Forest and its bike trails. Durham itself has historic buildings, churches, a botanic garden, quaint shops and several hotels that offer an ideal base for exploration.

The Three Tuns Hotel

The Three Tuns Hotel is a traditional 16th century British hotel that's been renovated to modern standards. The hotel's 50 bedrooms have en suite bath, TV, beverage making facilities, refrigerator and trouser press. There are twin, single, double, executive and family rooms to choose from, and all include a full English breakfast. Lunch and dinner can be eaten in the hotel's restaurant or at any number of local cafes and restaurants close by. The Three Tuns Hotel is a perfect base from which to hike the Pennines.

Three Tuns Hotel
New Elvet
Durham,
County Durham, DH1 3AQ
011 (+44) (0) 191 386 4326
swallow-hotels.com

Farnley Tower Hotel

The Farnley Tower Hotel is located in the center of Durham on a slight hill, close to Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. The hotels has 13 guest rooms all of which boast en suite bath, TV, radio, beverage making facilities and hairdryer. Most of the rooms have views out over Durham city or to the cathedral. A typical English breakfast is cooked to order and included in the nightly rate. A good location for exploring Durham itself or getting out into the surrounding countryside hiking or biking.

Farnley Tower Hotel
The Avenue
Durham,
County Durham DH1 4DX
011 (+44) (0) 191 375 0011
farnley-tower.co.uk

Grafton House Hotel

Grafton House is a boutique hotel situated in the center of Durham city, close to area shopping, cafes, restaurants and attractions. Its nine guest rooms, either single room suites or boutique rooms, are decorated in contemporary style and offer en suite bath, plasma TV, hairdryer, iron, coffee and tea maker, bathrobes and slippers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the dining room with an extensive menu to choose from. Stay at Grafton House Hotel and enjoy time out on the River Wear boating or walking on the moors of the Durham Dales.

Grafton House Hotel
40 South Street
Durham,
County Durham
DH1 4QP
011 (+44) (0) 191 375 6790
grafton-house.co.uk

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