“Boutique luxury at its most personal - nine individual rooms in a Grade II listed Victorian building with Cathedral views and a residents-only bar. 40 Winks feels like the best-kept secret in Durham, delivering Molton Brown touches, sumptuous beds, and exceptional breakfast in intimate surroundings.”

“Housed in a stunning converted watermill on the River Wear, the Radisson Blu Durham blends dramatic architecture with four-star luxury. An indoor pool, spa treatments, fitness suite, and beautifully appointed rooms overlooking the river create a genuinely indulgent city-centre retreat.”

“The standout luxury address for the entire North East region. This five-star hotel and spa sits within a 375-acre estate on the banks of the River Tees near Hurworth, with an 18-hole championship golf course, an award-winning spa, and dining that matches its surroundings. Rockcliffe Hall sets the benchmark for what a special occasion stay in County Durham looks like.”

“The North East's most complete luxury destination - 350 acres of countryside, two championship golf courses, an award-winning spa with thermal suite, and exceptional fine dining. Ramside Hall combines historic grandeur with world-class facilities to create an indulgent Durham escape with no equal.”

“A gracious Georgian country house hotel in Hardwick Country Park, Hardwick Hall offers a luxurious and serene escape from the everyday. Elegant rooms, an acclaimed restaurant, and immediate access to beautiful parkland and lake walks make it a deeply restorative Durham retreat.”

“Staying in a 14th-century castle is an indulgence in itself. Lumley elevates this with four-poster rooms, a Black Knight Banqueting Experience, and ghost tours through ancient corridors. For those seeking something genuinely extraordinary in County Durham, Lumley is in a category of its own.”