Last-minute hotel deals near Durham University

With a stay at Premier Inn Bishop Auckland in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Heritage Park Stadium and Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sweet Greetings and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre.

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 Consett, The Old Mill Knitsley is a 4-minute drive from Empire Theatre and 5 minutes from Hall Hill Farm. This bed & breakfast is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Durham University and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Consett Leisure Centre.

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.

• 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.

When you stay at Hotel 52 - Stanley in Stanley, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Causey Arch and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from St. James' Park and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Durham University.

With a stay at The Village Inn, Murton Seaham in Seaham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cineworld Dalton Park and Hetton Lyons Country Park. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Blast Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Hawthorn Hive Beach.

With a stay at Dun Cow Inn in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hardwick Park and Sedgefield Racecourse. This guest house is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from University Hospital of North Tees.

With a stay at The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Hardwick Park and within a 5-minute drive of Sedgefield Racecourse. This bed & breakfast is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Durham University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

With a stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Newgate Shopping Centre and 5 minutes by foot from No.42. This cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mining Art Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Deer Park.

Located in Gateshead (Lamesley), Park Farm is within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This upscale bed & breakfast is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Quayside.

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Fir Tree Country Hotel is located in Fir Tree. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Fir Tree Country Hotel each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation.

You can play darts at The Fir Tree Country Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 41 km from the hotel, while Durham is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 37 km from The Fir Tree Country Hotel.

Incidental fees (extra charges) can be paid for using cash, credit or debit cards

With a stay at The Lambton Worm in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Lumley Castle. This guest house is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Waldridge Fell Country Park and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

Situated in Wolsingham, 21 km from Beamish Museum, The Brown Horse Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 28 km of Lumley Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from MetroCentre.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. All rooms at The Brown Horse Hotel are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Newcastle Train Station is 32 km from the accommodation, while Utilita Arena is 32 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 40 km away.

With a stay at Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and George Washington Golf Club. This golf hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Washington Old Hall and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from North East Aircraft Museum.

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 3 mi (4.9 km) from Windlestone Hall Country Park and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre.

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 Durham University and St. James' Park. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lumley Castle.

Located in Stanley, in a historic building, 3.1 km from Beamish Museum, The Ball Alley is a bed and breakfast with a garden and bar. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

MetroCentre is 10 km from The Ball Alley, while Lumley Castle is 11 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 23 km from the property.

With a stay at Premier Inn Newcastle - Washington in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and St. James' Park. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lumley Castle.