Luxury hotels in Durham

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Durham. I hope you will like it!

• 1 OYO The Townhouse Durham, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. OYO The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk. Tastefully designed interiors feature in all rooms, placed in either the 18th-century town house, garden or main house. The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 150 metres away. Durham Rail Station is less than 1-mile from the property and Newcastle city centre can be reached after a 15-minute train journey. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 112 GBP.

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• 2 Nes Cottage Durham, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Set in Durham, 25 km from Sage Gateshead and 25 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Nes Cottage provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a TV. The 5-star holiday home is 11 km from Beamish Museum. The holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and hot tub. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Theatre Royal is 25 km from Nes Cottage, while Northumbria University is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 38 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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• 3 The Turnip Barn, Durham Durham, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. The Turnip Barn, Durham, a property with a garden, is set in Durham, 11 km from Beamish Museum, 25 km from Sage Gateshead, as well as 25 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Theatre Royal is 25 km from the holiday home, while Northumbria University is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 38 km from The Turnip Barn, Durham. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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• 4 Sheep Pen Cottage, Durham Durham, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Sheep Pen Cottage, Durham, a property with a garden, is set in Durham, 21 km from Beamish Museum, 31 km from Sage Gateshead, as well as 31 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The 5-star holiday home is 31 km from Stadium of Light. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Offering free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property. Theatre Royal is 31 km from the holiday home, while Northumbria University is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 39 km from Sheep Pen Cottage, Durham. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 5 The Granary, Durham Durham, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. The Granary, Durham, a property with a garden, is located in Durham, 11 km from Beamish Museum, 25 km from Sage Gateshead, as well as 25 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a hot tub. A TV is featured. Theatre Royal is 25 km from the holiday home, while Northumbria University is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 38 km from The Granary, Durham. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 6 Cross Cottage, Durham Durham, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Cross Cottage, Durham, a property with a garden, is set in Durham, 21 km from Beamish Museum, 31 km from Sage Gateshead, as well as 31 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The 5-star holiday home is 31 km from Stadium of Light. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Offering free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property. Theatre Royal is 31 km from the holiday home, while Northumbria University is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 39 km from Cross Cottage, Durham. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!