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Just a 20-minute drive from historic Durham, The Royal Oak is a family-run hotel offering a traditional restaurant, a bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel has wonderful views of the County Durham countryside.

The Royal Oak doesn't look like anything special from the outside, but don't be fooled by that - the room we had was large, clean and comfortable with lovely views over open fields. It was one of the best places we stayed during our six-week tour, and we would have liked to have had more than one night there. The beds and pillows were just right, and it was quiet overnight so we got a good night's sleep. We had a very good evening meal and breakfast in the pub. The landlady was friendly and helpful, and even got two burly lads at the bar to take our suitcases upstairs for us!

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8.9
Fabulous
433 reviews
Price from
€ 59
per night

Situated within 6 km of Beamish Museum, The Punch Bowl features accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV.

The bed and breakfast features a beer garden.

Guests at the property can enjoy playing pool on site.

Friendly welcome and attention staff. Very comfortable rooms and lovely shower. The children loved the room and bunk beds. Some comments mention noise from the bar but we didn't find this a problem.

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8
Very good
332 reviews
Price from
€ 65
per night

Situated in Stanley, 6.2 km from Beamish Museum, Oak Tree Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 12 km of MetroCentre. The accommodation offers karaoke and an ATM.

The owners are exceptionally friendly and make you feel welcome. It is good value and far better than staying in a bland motorway hotel.

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8.6
Fabulous
568 reviews
Price from
€ 47
per night

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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening, which distinguishes them from country or guest houses.
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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 434 reviews
    Dinner was home cooked tasty .Breakfast also home cooked good quality fresh food.
    donald
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 434 reviews
    Room was fine it had everything that we wanted. 2 bottles of water provided plus a tea and coffee tray as well, extra supplies available you just had to ask. Breakfast was excellent and dinner was from an extensive menu and was extremely tasty and the portion size was great. Good free parking outside the pub
    Ian
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 198 reviews
    Keith, the owner, went out of his way to help us. We had been delayed in traffic and had missed our dinner booking at the local Italian restaurant. Keith called the restaurant and asked them to provide us with a takeaway, and then he cleared a space at his kitchen table for us to enjoy our supper. He was absolutely charming and a great host.
    Virginia
    Group
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 266 reviews
    Everything! Christine was a charming hostess who did everything possible to make you feel welcome at her home. The individual rooms were charming, comfortable and well equipped. The breakfast was amazing with individual orders wonderfully catered for and additional extras such as bowls of fruit and special jams. There was so much character to the house and a very personal touch to our visit. A reservation for dinner at an Italian restaurant nearby was kindly made by Christine and we enjoyed a very good meal.
    Judeth
    Group
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 434 reviews
    Wonderful small inn, at a good location outside of Durham. Pub was great and we really enjoyed time spent there with the owners and a few locals. Rooms are newly renovated and comfortable.
    Julia
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 434 reviews
    Loved the room, bed was great toilet and shower were clean, the food was good and extremely cheap. I bought a New Yorker burger and chips. The staff were friendly and great hosts and the Inn it self is situated about 5 mins from a nature reserve which was an added bonus. Really enjoyed my short stay here.
    Daniel
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 198 reviews
    Property was warm, very clean and comfortable. Hosts provided a few extra touches that were very nice such as home made cookies. Breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious. Easy walk to pub and restaurants for dinner. Great location.
    Maree
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 434 reviews
    The food was very good , English breakfast very rich and great choice for dinner . The owners were very friendly and was a pleasure in the evening talk with them at bar .
    Davide
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 434 reviews
    A well appointed room with all the amenities you'd expect with a very comfortable bed, located in a quiet village with the countryside for background noises. Dinner from the bar was tasty, well priced and very generous and breakfast was a delicious morning treat. Super helpful and friendly staff. Overall a great stay for the price and less than 20 minutes from Durham.
    Steve
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 434 reviews
    Great pub atmosphere downstairs. Dog friendly as well as people friendly. We had dinner in the pub which was plentiful and tasty. Breakfast was brilliant and set us up for the next day.
    Heather
    Group