Tyne and Wear | Durham | North Pennines
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Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is situated in the north east of England around the the River Tyne and River Wear estuaries. It was once the largest ship building area in the world. The county has undergone significant regeneration since the closure of this traditional industry, creating new leisure, arts and cultural venues.Read More
The county is brimming with cultural quayside vibrant cities and sandy North Sea award winning beaches.
Visit Newcastle-Upon-Tyne for its famous for friendly welcome, great shopping, dining, and entertainment. Top attractions include the Discovery Museum, the Life Science Centre and the Laing Art Gallery. Visitors to the Gateshead area must not miss The Angel of the North, Britain’s largest sculpture.
Sunderland is a thriving city that has derived its prosperity from coal mining, shipbuilding, and glass making. It offers an excellent shopping area to tempt you as you explore its fine old Victorian streets.Read More
The North and South Tyneside coastline offers stunning cliff top walks and clean sandy beaches, ideal for family days out. Inland are several walking and cycling routes to explore. A top attraction to visit in the North Shields area is the Stephenson Railway Museum.
For more information on Tyne and Wear including up-to-date ideas of what’s on and what to do in the region click here: Newcastle-Gateshead
Where to Stay
Listed below are a selection of properties to meet all budgets and covering the Tyne and Wear area. All have rooms to fit a family of 5 plus, and are conveniently located near tourist attractions and amenities of the region.
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Balmoral & Terrace Guest Houses
- Seafront Bed & Breakfast
- Family room sleeps up to 5
The Balmoral and Terrace Guest Houses are a family run Bed & Breakfast located on the Roker Beach seafront. They are 2 miles from the Sunderland railway station, 2.2 miles from Sunderland city centre and 3 miles from the Fulwell Quarry Nature Reserve.
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There are a wide range of bedrooms from single, twin, double and four poster bedded rooms. There are family rooms that sleep up to 5 adults or 2 adults and 3 children.
The individually furnished rooms have a quaint style and features include free wi-fi, TV with freeview, and a hospitality tray with tea and coffee making facilities. A travel cot is available to hire.
Breakfast is served in the dining room. They offer a full English breakfast and also cater to vegetarians. There’s a decking area with seating and sea views, plus off street parking.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
Dukes Holiday Cottages
- 3 cottages located on the outskirts of Newcastle
- ‘No.3’ and ‘No.4’ cottages sleep up to 6
- ‘Sycamore cottage’ sleeps up to 9
Dukes Cottages are located in the small friendly village of Backworth, on the outskirts of Newcastle. There is a convenience store, pub, and hairdressers close by and the beach is within easy access
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by car (7km), as is Newcastle city centre (16km). If you’re keen to explore further then take a short drive north to find yourself in beautiful, rural Northumberland, popular with walkers and nature-lovers.
There are 3 cottages. ‘No.3’ and ‘No.4 Dukes Cottages’ are grade II listed and have 3 bedrooms each sleeping 6. The new ‘Sycamore Cottage’ has 5 bedrooms and sleeps 9.
No.3 Duke Cottage has 1 master double bedded room, 1 twin bedroom and 1 bedroom with bunk beds. No.4 Duke Cottage also has 1 master double bedroom, 1 twin room, and 1 bedroom with a midi-bed (similar to bunk beds). Sycamore Cottage has 1 master bedroom with a four-poster bed, 1 double bedded room, 1 bedroom with a midi-bed, 1 twin room and 1 single room.
All cottages have fully equipped kitchens (including Microwave, Fridge Freezer),lounges, dining rooms and 2 Bathrooms. Some more of the features in all the cottages include central heating, Wi-Fi internet, TV with Freeview box and DVD, Iron and ironing board, highchair and cot. All the cottages have an enclosed garden and pets are welcome.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
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View over the rooftops of Durham city, the Durham Castle and Bishops palace and the towers and roofline of Durham Cathedral, the Durham UNESCO world heritage site. Image credits to VisitEngland/Thomas Heaton (used with permission)
Durham
Durham is a lovely semi-rural county and is known as the ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’, due to its medieval domination by the church. The county has a mixture of mining and farming heritage, as well as a heavy railway industry. It is an area of regeneration and is now promoted as a tourist destination ideal for city breaks to coast and countryside escapes.Read More
The university city of Durham is home to one of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK; Durham Castle together with the iconic Durham Cathedral, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in the whole of Europe are a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, forming one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe.
The Durham Dales overflows with picturesque hills, rugged moorland, stunning valleys and meandering rivers. Visitors can enjoy the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is also a UNESCO Global Geopark. Attractions of the area include The Bowes Museum, Raby Castle and the High Force waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England.Read More
For more information on Durham which covers the areas of
- Durham City
- Durham Dales (Teesdale and Weardale – also takes in much of the north Pennines AONB)
- Vale of Durham
- Durham Coast
including up-to-date ideas of what’s on and what to do in the region click here: Visit Durham
Where to Stay
Listed below are a selection of properties to meet all budgets and covering the county Durham region. All have rooms to fit a family of 5 plus, and are conveniently located near tourist attractions and amenities of the region.
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Bogma Cottages
- Cottages on a working farm just outside Durham
- ‘The Shed’ cottage sleeps up to 9
The Bogma Cottages are situated on a working farm in Coxhoe, 6 miles south of Durham and 1 mile off the A1 motorway. They are located only a 10 minute drive from the city with its Cathedral, Castle and many other historical buildings.
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There are 3 cottages that have all been converted from farm buildings:
‘The Dairy’ and
‘The Byre’ sleeps 4 and ‘The Shed’ sleeps up to 9. Each of the cottages have their own private fenced garden and private parking.
‘The Shed’ has 4 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is downstairs with a toilet and shower. All the other bedrooms are upstairs. Bedroom 2 has 3 single beds with en-suite shower and toilet. Bedroom 3 has a double bed plus 1 cot. There is a bathroom opposite with bath, shower and toilet. Bedroom 4 has a super king size bed with en-suite bath, shower and toilet.
There is a kitchen which includes a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, dishes, pots and pans etc. A dining room and lounge which also features a TV with Freeview, a Blu-ray player and a selection of DVDs, books and board games. The accommodation has gas central heating.
‘The Shed’ cottage also has a hot tub in the garden which is available for use at a supplement.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
East Briscoe Farm Cottages
- 5 Award winning cottages
- 3 of the cottages sleep 5/6
- Pool, hot tub, games room and kids play area
Award-winning East Briscoe Farm Cottages are situated in Baldersdale, 2 miles from the village of Cotherstone, and just 6 miles from Barnard Castle.
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Surrounded by beautiful North Dales countryside, East Briscoe is the perfect place to escape and unwind.
There are 5 cottages in total and 3 of them sleep up to 5 or 6 guests.
Barn Cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps between 4-6 guests. There is 1 double and 1 twin bedded room that can be converted to bunk beds in which case the room can take an additional bed. Other features of the cottage: a bathroom, living Room, dining room and a fully-equipped kitchen which features include an electric hob and oven/grill, a microwave and a dishwasher.
There is quite an extensive patio area which extends over the whole front of the cottage with a table & chairs and a space for the portable barbecue.
Low Barn Cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps between 4-5 guests. The cottage is also suitable for a person in a wheelchair who has assistance. An entrance lobby provides access to a twin bedded room with space for an additional bed, a bathroom, living room with a large flat screen TV, DVD and dining room/kitchen. The fully fitted kitchen includes a hob and electric fan oven, dishwasher and separate fridge and freezer. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and room for an additional bed. Outside there is a patio area with a bench seat, two chairs, a small table and space for the portable barbecue.
West Cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps between 4-6 guests. An extra bed can be fitted in each bedroom, and there is a double sofabed under the stairs in the living room. There is king-size room and 1 large twin bedded room. Other features of the cottage: a bathroom, living Room, kitchen/dining room which include a four hob gas cooker and electric fan oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Outside there is a patio area with two bench seats, a small table and space for the portable barbecue.
Children are well catered for, with a play area and sand pit for the little ones, and a trampoline, woodlands and river to explore for all ages. All cottages mentioned can accept a cot.
The pool room looks out over the orchard and the woods and hills beyond. The pool and hot-tub can be reserved for private use. The games room has a pool/table tennis/air hockey table, and comfy seats to sit and enjoy the view.
There is a nearby car-park for all cottages but space is available outside them for loading and unloading.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
Harrys House
- Located on the outskirts of Durham
- 3 Bedrooms sleeps up to 7
Harrys House is located in the village of Carrville, just 3 miles from the heart of the Cathedral City of Durham. This recently awarded 3 Star rating by Visit England accommodation is close to the local attractions which include the Beamish Open Air Museum, Crook Hall and Gardens and Adventure Valley. The nearest railway station is Durham City Centre approx. 4 miles away.
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Harrys has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 5-7 people. Bedroom 1 is a large master suite with a double bed and a double sofa bed is also available. Bedroom 2 has triple sleeper bunk and a single bed and Bedroom 3 has a single bed.There is a modern bathroom with separate shower. The lounge has a TV with Freeview and DVD. There is also a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with features including Oven, hob, fridge and freezer.
For children: gates, travel cot and high chair may be supplied if required as well as child friendly plates and beakers etc. The property also benefits from access to Wifi. 2 well behaved dogs are welcome at an additional supplement.
There is a garden which includes a BBQ area and private use of a woodburning hot tub – for over 12 year olds use only, due to metabolic differences in children in extreme temperature circumstances.
Parking is available to the rear of the property on the private driveway. On street parking is also available to the front of the property for additional vehicles.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
Mews Cottage
- 3 Bedroom cottage in village location
- Sleeps up to 5
Mews Cottage is located in the picturesque village of Middleton-in-Teesdale, in the old mews courtyard of the Teesdale Hotel. It was originally a coaching inn with stables for 32 horses. From the cottage visitors may enjoy many walks, bird watching, fishing, historic castles and the highest waterfall in England. A short drive away is Alston, the highest market town
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in England, Durham city, Barnard Castle and a little further afield, the Lake District.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 5. It has 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single bedroom. A travel cot is also available if required. The bathroom is on the ground floor. The well-equipped kitchen/diner features include a washing machine, hob and oven, drier, cooker, microwave, fridge and lots of pots and pans. The open plan living room has a TV with Freeview and DVD.
A car parking space is also available and up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome to stay.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
Red Lion Cottage
- 4 star rated cottage
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps up to 8
Red Lion Cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful Teesdale village of Cotherstone next to the family friendly Red Lion Pub. Public footpaths lead almost from the door into the surrounding countryside and down to the River Tees (5 minutes walk). There are walks for all abilities in the immediate area and beyond.
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Offering a combination of traditional country style with modern luxury and convenience, the cottage has been awarded 4 stars with a Gold Award by VisitBritain, reflecting the high standard of accommodation
”Exceptional with a degree of luxury” according to the ratings.
The cottage has 4 bedrooms and sleeps up to 8. There are 2 x king-size bedrooms and 2 x twin bedded rooms. There are 2 bathrooms, the main one includes a spa bath, and the other has a walk-in shower.
The fully fitted kitchen has features which include a range cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washer-dryer and coffee-maker. The Living room has a gas burning stove, large-screen TV with Freeview, Hard disk video recorder and a DVD/CD Player. There is also a DVD library, a wide selection of books and CDs, a Xbox games console plus games. Free internet is available and a cot, highchair and stairgate may be requested if required.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
The Teesdale Hotel
- Bed & Breakfast
- Family room sleeps up to 5
The Teesdale is a family run, old 18th century Coaching Inn, elegantly modernised to retain its ‘olde worlde’ charm. It is located in the quaint stone built village of Middleton-in-Teesdale in the heart of the Durham Dales near Barnard Castle at the gateway to the North Pennines AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District,
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and Hadrian’s Wall country in Northumberland, making it the ideal centre for holiday accommodation in North East England.
This Bed & Breakfast features 15 rooms ranging from classic, Superior and Family Rooms. The spacious Family Rooms may sleep 2 adults and up to 3 children with a double bed, bunks and a foldaway bed. The room is en-suite with TV and Wi-Fi.
The restaurant serves cuisine using the best seasonal produce the area has to offer, all cooked on the premises. A children’s menu is also available.
Free Car Parking through the archway at the rear of the building.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
Weardale Cottage
- Cottage in village location
- 2 bedrooms sleeps up to 5
Weardale Cottage is a 150 year old stone cottage located in the village of Westgate, Upper Weardale, in the Durham Dales, part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is conveniently situated immediately behind Front Street in the village of Westgate, and is within 2 minutes walk of the local pub
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and the river Wear. It is ideally situated for exploring the county of Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. Durham city is 30 miles and Newcastle upon Tyne is 35 miles away.
The cottage sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms. There is one double which has an en-suite, one twin bedded room and a shower room. An additional fold-out bed is available for the 5th person and may be set up anywhere in the cottage.
The lounge features a solid fuel stove, TV, DVD and CD player. There is a dining room and a kitchen featuring a microwave, electric cooker, coffee maker, toaster and larder fridge (no freezer).
There is a garden with garden furniture and off-road parking is available to the rear of the property. Baby-sitting service is available if required.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
Whitbridge Cottage
- 4 star rated cottage
- 3 bedrooms sleeps up to 6
Whitbridge Cottage is located on the edge of Mickleton village in the heart of Upper Teesdale. This 4 Star Gold award cottage is 2 miles away from the old market town of Middleton in Teesdale. It’s an ideal base for visitors to enjoy dramatic scenery including High Force, England’s highest waterfall.
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The Cottage Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. Bedroom one is on the ground floor and has an en-suite bathroom. There are 2 further bedrooms on the first floor, one double, one twin bedroom and also a bathroom. The sitting room features include Flat screen TV with Sky/Freesat and a DVD. There is a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen with AEG and Bosch appliances. Wi-Fi is also available.
The cottage has a large lawned garden with garden furniture also provided. 2 well behaved pets are welcome and there is private parking for up to 3 cars.
For the smaller family of 4 there is also another cottage called The Old Granary. It is located on the outskirts of Middleton in Teesdale.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
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Weardale Cottage
- Cottage in village location
- 2 bedrooms sleeps up to 5
Weardale Cottage is a 150 year old stone cottage located in the village of Westgate, Upper Weardale, in the Durham Dales, part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is conveniently situated immediately behind Front Street in the village of Westgate, and is within 2 minutes walk of the local pub and the river Wear. It is ideally situated for exploring the county of Durham, Northumberland and Cumbria. Durham city is 30 miles and Newcastle upon Tyne is 35 miles away.
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The cottage sleeps up to 5 in 2 bedrooms. There is one double which has an en-suite, one twin bedded room and a shower room. An additional fold-out bed is available for the 5th person and may be set up anywhere in the cottage.
The lounge features a solid fuel stove, TV, DVD and CD player. There is a dining room and a kitchen featuring a microwave, electric cooker, coffee maker, toaster and larder fridge (no freezer).
There is a garden with garden furniture and off-road parking is available to the rear of the property. Baby-sitting service is available if required.
For further details and reservations, click HERE to visit their Website.
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