This charming Country House Hotel is set within two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Only twenty minutes away from the ancient and historic city of Durham, with excellent, roomy off road private car parking protected by CCTV, the hotel is ideally located to benefit both the town goer as well as the country lover for whom the peace and tranquillity of the English countryside can be taken full advantage of.www.helmeparkhotel.co.ukTow Law, DL13 4NW

Welcome to The Manor House Hotel & Country Club, a quintessential English manor house built on foundations which date back to the 12th Century. Steeped in history, reputed to have been Henry VIII's hunting lodge and home to the Eden family. Secret passages and a friendly ghost or two! Situated in the historic county of Durham it is an ideal base for exploring Northumbria's many castles, cathedrals and the Roman Wall. Areas serviced: Darlington & Bishop Aucklandwww.manorhousehotel.netThe Green/Front St West Auckland, DL14 9HW

Close to the town, but standing alone in the countryside, the hotel is ideally located for those who want the comfort of home, as well as the convenience of town. Located on the main (A68) road, the tourist route to Scotland, we are perfect for holidaymakers and yet are only 5-10 minutes from the commercial sites of Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon, Darlington, Barnard Castle and Teeside, making the Otter Hotel the perfect choice for the business traveller and tourist. Both are most welcome and can be sure of an excellent stay. Areas serviced: Darlington & Bishop Aucklandwww.theotterhotel.co.ukBildershaw Bank West Auckland, DL14 9PL