Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Durham

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.

With a stay at INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and High Level Bridge. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Tyne Bridge and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Live Theatre Newcastle.

With a stay at Hoppers Cottage Guest House in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Whickham), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Metrocentre. This guest house is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Tanfield Railway and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Gibside.

A stay at Roomzzz Newcastle places you in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 15-minute walk of St. James' Park and Quayside. This upscale aparthotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Stadium of Light.

With a stay at Travelodge Newcastle Central, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from High Level Bridge and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bigg Market.

Located in Gateshead, OYO The Royal Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Chinatown and St. James' Park. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Tyne Bridge and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Castle Keep.

With a stay at Premier Inn Durham East in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Top Gear Karting and St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

With a stay at The Highfield Hotel in Houghton le Spring, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Hetton Lyons Country Park. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from St. James' Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre.

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.

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.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland – a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With a stay at Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre - Quayside in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Quayside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Tyne Bridge. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Live Theatre Newcastle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from High Level Bridge.

Located in Durham, 61 Durham is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Sherburn Leisure Centre and Top Gear Karting. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Durham University and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Hetton Lyons Country Park.

• 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.

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 Newcastle - Team Valley in Gateshead (Team Valley), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Saltwell Park. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Glasshouse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Life Science Centre.

With a stay at MC Suites in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Segedunum Roman Fort. This bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hadrian's Wall Path - East and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Seven Stories.

With a stay at The Magnum Hotel, Sunderland City, Sure Collection by Best Western, you'll be centrally located in Sunderland, within a 10-minute drive of Stadium of Light and Herrington Country Park. This hotel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

With a stay at Eslington Villa in Gateshead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Saltwell Park. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Angel of the North and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Life Science Centre.

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.