Last-minute bed and breakfasts deals in Durham

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Durham Cathedral. This guest house is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

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.

Located in Bishop Auckland, Park Head Hotel is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Auckland Castle and 10 minutes from Durham University. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Raby Castle and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Durham Castle.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

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.

Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of The Glasshouse and Northumbria University. This golf hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Quayside and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from The Glasshouse and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Eslington Villa in Gateshead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Glasshouse and St. James' Park. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Northumbria University and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Premier Inn Newcastle - Team Valley in Gateshead (Team Valley), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Glasshouse and Northumbria University. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from St. James' Park and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Quayside.

Discover The Reston Hotel, Washington – a smart and convenient base nestled between Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham. Located on Emerson Road with excellent access to the A1(M), our hotel is perfectly positioned for business travel, city breaks, and exploring the North East.

Our comfortable, modern rooms are designed for relaxation, whether you’re unwinding after a meeting or recharging after a day out. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep with soft bedding, functional design, and thoughtful touches throughout.

Wake up to a continental breakfast in our bright dining area before heading out to experience the best of the region. From the historic charms of Durham to the vibrant Quayside of Newcastle and the coastline of Sunderland, you’ll be within easy reach of it all.

Ideal for business stopovers or weekend getaways, The Reston offers effortless comfort and unbeatable connectivity in a prime location.

The Reston Hotel – at the crossroads of culture, coast, and convenience.

We look forward to welcoming you.

With a stay at Premier Inn Newcastle - Washington in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham Cathedral. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from The Glasshouse and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Northumbria University.

With a stay at Premier Inn Sunderland A19/A1231 in Sunderland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Glasshouse and Northumbria University. This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Quayside and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from St. James' Park.

Set in Stanley, 1.4 km from Beamish Museum, the beamish mary inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 9.3 km from Lumley Castle.

The breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free options.

MetroCentre is 12 km from the hotel, while Sage Gateshead is 17 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 25 km away.

Princess Homestay, a property with a garden, is situated in Sunderland, 20 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 20 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 20 km from Lumley Castle. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.4 km from Stadium of Light.

There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with an oven, a microwave and a fridge.

Theatre Royal is 21 km from Princess Homestay, while Newcastle Train Station is 21 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 32 km from the property.

With a stay at Premier Inn Durham - Newton Aycliffe in Newton Aycliffe, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Planet Leisure and Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. This hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Durham University and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Durham Cathedral.

With a stay at The Village Inn, Murton Seaham in Seaham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Cineworld Dalton Park. This inn is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Hetton Lyons Country Park and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Blast Beach.

Embassy Hotel, Newcastle City Centre, Sure Collection by Best Western is set in Newcastle upon Tyne, 4.6 km from Utilita Arena and 4.8 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located 4 km from MetroCentre.

At the hotel, each room comes with a desk.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 4.9 km from Embassy Hotel, Newcastle City Centre, Sure Collection by Best Western, while Newcastle Train Station is 5 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 16 km from the property.

With a stay at The Reston Hotel, Newcastle South (Washington), Part of the AG Collection in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham Cathedral. This hotel is 9 mi (14.6 km) from The Glasshouse and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Embassy Hotel, Newcastle-Gateshead, Team Valley, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, you'll be centrally located in Gateshead, within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and The Glasshouse. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Northumbria University and 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Premier Inn Bishop Auckland in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Heritage Park Stadium. This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Durham Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex.