Title: Hamsteels Hall Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=4628&destination=Durham%2C+Durham%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=6668320&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hamsteels Hall Travelers find a peaceful farm stay retreat with WiFi and outdoor BBQs - the perfect countryside escape for unwinding under open skies ## Photo gallery for Hamsteels Hall ![Exterior - Hamsteels Hall (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/07bf8913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hamsteels Hall (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/b9893eb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hamsteels Hall (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/66c48f24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hamsteels Hall (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/a0a5c2da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage (Dairy) | Miscellaneous - Hamsteels Hall (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/bc786eff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hamsteels Hall blends country charm with practical comforts. Guests relax in cozy quarters with an oven and electric kettle, staying connected with WiFi while enjoying the landscape. The property offers barbecue grills and complimentary parking to complete the rural getaway. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=6668320&PinnedHotelID=6668320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Cottage (The Bull Pen) ![Cottage (The Bull Pen) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/w500h367x0y0-46c4d528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cottage (The Bull Pen) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Cottage (Clydesdale) ![Cottage (Clydesdale) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/368ffc6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cottage (Clydesdale) - Garden view - Sleeps 8 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Cottage (Dairy) ![Cottage (Dairy) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/f9dc5c35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cottage (Dairy) - Garden view - Sleeps 8 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### Cottage, Ensuite (The Granary) - Garden view - Sleeps 6 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower, The Hen House) ![Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower, The Hen House) | Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6670000/6668400/6668320/826e068f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower, The Hen House) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### Bungalow, Ensuite, Garden View (Miners Cottage) - Garden view - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ### House- Family- Ensuite with Shower- Garden View- Farmhouse - Garden view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 10 - 2 Twin Beds and 4 Double Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Durham travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Durham.dx4628) [View more Agritourism in Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Agritourism.d4628-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.79864%2C-1.73096&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lx3UjGbxgvyEPEwWcL3XR7aYEFM=) Hamsteels Lane, Quebec, Durham, England, DH7 9RS ### What's nearby - ![A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/644da214-90a4-4f55-99b2-73af718cc7d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durham University 14 min drive \- 8.0 miles - ![Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088239/6c21bd25-d748-4925-85eb-5d3ac0451816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durham Cathedral 14 min drive \- 7.8 miles - ![Durham Castle part of the university building just off the green it has a wide range of photo opportunities. Within a very short area you have the cathedral, castle and university building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/875035a1-25c7-4ae9-b0ba-744561349289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durham Castle 14 min drive \- 7.7 miles - Diggerland 7 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Hall Hill Farm 10 min drive \- 5.5 miles ### Getting around - Durham Station 18 min drive - Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - The New Board Inn 7 min drive - The Flass Pub 9 min drive - The Kings Head 4 min drive - The Travellers Rest 9 min drive - Valentino's 4 min drive ## About this property ### Hamsteels Hall Upscale farm stay Hamsteels Hall provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Additional perks include: - Free self parking and extended parking - Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills More amenities include: - Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers - Wardrobes/closets, ovens, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3930000/3921100/3921016/8042ab40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Durham Durham - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 227 reviews $49 nightly $59 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=3921016&PinnedHotelID=3921016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2621700/2621674/d5f5829e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Honest Lawyer Hotel Durham - Pet friendly - 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Free extended parking on site ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Oven ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 3.0 per pet, per night Welcoming dogs only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 3.0 per pet, per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hamsteels Hall pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hamsteels Hall? ### What time is check-out at Hamsteels Hall? ### Where is Hamsteels Hall located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hamsteels Hall Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 40 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hamwheels and dog friendly place Hamwheels self catering cottage where we took our own food and beds were very comfortable ##### David Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### john Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### trip to durham exelent stay lovely room fantastic host will stop again ##### john Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Faith May 29, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### So much room! I stayed in the henhouse. This was a very large dwelling place with a full kitchen in living room and a very large bedroom. It’s perfect for a family or a solo person just needing a couple of days where they can cook along their travels. It’s located in a beautiful area, the owners have sheep and a farm but it’s still very quiet. You can park right outside of the front door. ##### Faith Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Sean May 25, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Spider nest Wonderful place and concur with all the reviews except; the cleanliness of our room, the hen house. Webs and cobwebs all over the place, many occupied. I had to get the hoover in the bathroom to get rid of 5 big spiders, and their webs. The cobwebs all over the place have been there a long time. This wonderful place is seriously let down by unacceptably poor housekeeping. The windows, sills etc have accumulated so much filth; this is neglect. If you are afraid of spiders then don't come here as this will be your worst horror movie. ##### Sean Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara Nov 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Warm and cosy with everything we needed for a short stay. We would most definitely stay again. ##### Barbara Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay Have been here several times over the years cant fault the property ##### Robert Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIMOTHY Sep 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely accommodation in a beautiful place with a warm welcome. ##### TIMOTHY Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### William Sep 24, 2024 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Property could have been great but sadly was a little tired and uncared for. ##### William Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### David Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Adrquate Nice first impressions, but cooker not great, basic equipment. Adequate. ##### David Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Sabrina May 14, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was not cleaned properly . Dirty microwave, cupboards. There was a strong odour in bathroom. A lot of the windows not cleaned with insects and dust. Lounge area ok ##### Sabrina Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ian Nov 19, 2021 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Lovely peaceful location The location was excellent for us and the building was very nice and well laid out with plenty of room, a few things needed fixing light bulbs were out in the bedroom and the lamp in the living room, the bedroom was full of cobwebs round the ceiling, the towel rail kept coming off its bracket, these were all small quick fixes because the property is really nice ##### Ian Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Oct 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bull Pen Owner friendly and approachable and seemed happy to sort out any issues. Bull Pen was clean, tidy and had the kitchen and bathroom facilities needed for a mini break. Would happily stay again. ##### Andrew Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jun 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very Nice Great location and very friendly and helpful hosts. Will be staying again ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Jun 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hen House Very pleasant stay, everything we needed was provided and the cottage was very comfortable. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben May 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Lovely cottage not far from Durham. This was an excellent place. Very quite and incredibly clean. Communication was great and everything was straightforward. I stayed in the miners cottage and it was more than i could have asked for. ##### Ben Stayed 5 nights in May 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard Mar 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### March 2020 A perfectly clean and tidy house. Very friendly and helpful hosts with a welcome (very welcome) bottle of wine. Not our first stay may I add, which shows how happy we were of the accommodation. Well recommended. ##### Richard Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Denise Nov 19, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommended Really good facilities for the price. Plenty of space and very comfortable. One of the radiators didn't work and the bathroom shower area could have been more thoroughly cleaned. The surroundings were very scenic, it was lovely and quiet with only a five minute drive to the nearest town (Langley Park). We would definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to others. ![View from lounge window](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/844D229323DEF9328D53FBADC29B25634CB092FC1574154079368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7C7C5FA9B4A083D52C1EFFAAFCDE2748DAE884351574154116773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Denise Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce Jul 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A great location for trips out Wonderful quiet location near to Beamish and good access to the M1 motorway. A great week seeing the sights of Durhan and Newcastle. Local pub just up the road with good food. A great location for trips out. ##### Joyce Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sue Sep 29, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very peaceful Bull Pen Cottage was very comfortable, cosy and clean. You can park your car right outside and there is a patio area with lovely views of the countryside. There is a kettle, toaster, microwave, cooker and fridge/freezer in the kitchen area which is adequately stocked with crockery and cutlery. The lounge furniture is extremely comfortable and there is a small dining table. The bed is comfortable and warm and there is plenty of storage in the bedroom. ##### Sue Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike Sep 6, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cosy farm cottage in beautiful countryside Hamsteels Hall is a collection of farm cottages, modern barn conversions, set in the rolling countryside of County Durham. It is 5 minutes by car from Lanchester with good pubs, restaurants and shops, and only 15 minutes drive to Durham or the Beamish Museum, or 30 minutes to Newcastle. It is in excellent walking country, an ideal base for a week or more. The rooms are cosy but not too small, well-equipped and clean. The hostess could not have been more helpful, fixing a couple of minor gripes or omissions. Rates are reasonable. We will return! ##### Mike Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy Jul 29, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Hen House the owner was very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was a little dated and cold have done with a few more crockery items.The shower was a bit dangerous if you had children as it could get very hot.Overall it was acceptable for the price we paid. Wifi was ok but could only get a good reception in the bedroom. ##### Timothy Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade May 29, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely cottages beautiful scenery. (The Clydesdale)Cottage spacious clean and felt like home. This was our 3rd visit to hamsteels hall all 3 visits have been great we stayed in the smaller cottage 1st time the bull pen which was lovely but a bit small for us and our 1 year little boy(at the time) but couldn't fault it perfect for a couple. Stayed in thr granary 2nd visit lovely homely and very comfortable. June the owner very lovely friendly and very helpful with little 1 and the dog who we took on our 1st and most recent visit. Highly recommend hamsteels hall if visiting the north east. We will hopefully be returning again next year for another visit. ##### Jade Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### E Apr 4, 2018 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness #### Cosy but not very clean Cosy and nice looking cottage in the heart of Durham countryside. Our accommodation was very spacious, designed for up to 9 people sharing although there were only 3 of us. Comfy living room with a dining area and open kitchen; disabled friendly. In the living room there was a nice looking fireplace, no real fire though. The television was a bit small for the size of the room and the free view was not working very well; only a few channels were accessible, the others were crashing constantly. The kitchen was well equipped in everything you might need in a self-catering place. The beds were comfy but a bit too soft for me. The whole place had an excellent heating so despite all cold weather we were cosy and warm inside. The only issue with the boiler was hot water in showers. Especially in the evening it was almost impossible to get hot shower, although all taps were fine for this. No idea what the problem was. Another little thing was the cleanliness... I have no idea how that place managed to keep 4 stars. Dust was everywhere, the top of the fridge, inside of the fridge-freezer, room corners, showers and the bath and even the interior doors were just dirty and looked like nobody gave them a proper clean for a long time. If I had something like that in a 4 star hotel, I would complain to the manager. But at the Hamsteels Hall there was actually nobody to talk to most of the time. It is a working farm and the owners are just busy with other things. Staying at the farm had its ##### E Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Aug 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly Recommended We stayed in the Hen House, which is a lovely, one bedroom cottage across the yard from the main building. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated and well furnished with plenty of room for sitting down to chat or watch TV in the evening and a separate dining area with table and chairs for four people. The kitchen is small but perfectly good for cooking a simple evening meal. The bedroom is also nicely furnished and decorated and the beds (one double and one single) are very comfortable. The area, very rural, is quite beautiful and there are villages a few miles in either direction for shops/restaurants. The owners are friendly and helpful. I'm so glad we found it. ##### Mary Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Aug 13, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great base for exploring Durham and its surrounds Easy to get to beautiful quite location ##### Verified traveler Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017 ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [The Garden House Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-The-Garden-House-Inn.h10517654.Hotel-Information) - [Oyo The Townhouse](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-OYO-The-Townhouse.h16626468.Hotel-Information) - [The Queens Head](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-The-Queens-Head.h24109728.Hotel-Information) - [61 Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Hallgarth-The-Manor-House.h11899363.Hotel-Information) - [Premier Inn Durham East](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Premier-Inn-Durham-East.h11785698.Hotel-Information) - [Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Ramside-Hall-Hotel.h450423.Hotel-Information) - [Moor End House Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Moor-End-House-Bed-Breakfast.h4463363.Hotel-Information) - [Super 8 by Wyndham Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Durham.h3921016.Hotel-Information) - [40 Winks](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-40-Winks.h110341408.Hotel-Information) - [Travelodge Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Travelodge-Durham.h914689.Hotel-Information) - [The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-The-Kingslodge-Inn.h28968595.Hotel-Information) - [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) - [Delta Hotels Durham Royal County](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Durham-Marriott-Hotel-Royal-County.h16844.Hotel-Information) - [Bowburn Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Bowburn-Hall-Hotel.h6232959.Hotel-Information) - [Hotel Bannatyne Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Hotel-Bannatyne-Durham.h1770049.Hotel-Information) - [Durham University, Hatfield College - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Durham-University.h30551419.Hotel-Information) - [The Royal Oak](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-The-Royal-Oak.h4482166.Hotel-Information) - [The Avenue](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-The-Avenue-Inn.h6473860.Hotel-Information) - [Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Premier-Inn-Durham-City-Centre-Walkergate.h11785699.Hotel-Information) - [Premier Inn Durham North](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Premier-Inn-Durham-North.h11785696.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Durham.d6046199.Flight-Destinations) - [Durham Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Durham.d6046199.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Durham.d6046199.Car-Rental-Destinations) - [Durham Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Durham.d6046199.Vacation-Rental-Destinations) - [Things to do in Durham](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Durham.d6046199.Travel-Guide-Activities)