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The George. Piercebridge.
Said to date back, in parts, to the 16th century, this old coaching inn between Barnard Castle and Darlington has two historic claims-
The first of these is that to be found within the building is the very clock which inspired Henry Work to create the famous children’s song and rhyme Grandfather Clock. The second is that highwayman Dick Turpin is reputed to have stayed in the room which bears his name.
More information is available through Booking.com
Walworth Castle. Darlington
Through much of England’s turbulent history, Walworth Castle has remained standing. Indeed, it has had to endure many trials of its own.
With origins dating back to the 12th Century, the building has been owned by several notable families but almost feel into ruin during the 1500‘s -
Although the castle has played host to numerous dignitaries during its history, the most notable guest to take respite within its safe walls was King James I -
By the end of the seventeenth century, however, Walworth was somewhat less popular with the monarchy -
In more recent times the building has served as the military headquarters for the Durham Light Infantry during World War II, and as a school for girls. In 1981, following extensive refurbishment, Walworth Castle finally reopened as a privately owned hotel. Booking.com |
Seaham Hall. Seaham
Today, Seaham Hall is one of the leading hotel and spa resorts in Northern England. Two centuries ago, however, it was where one of poetry’s most controversial figures, Lord George Gordon Byron, married Annabella Milbanke. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
More Period Accommodation in County Durham...
Chester-le-Street
Lumley Castle. A truly impressive building dating back over 600 years and offering a range of “bedchambers” to guests. Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
Darlington
Hall Garth Hotel, Golf & Country Club. A sixteenth century house surrounded by over 60 acres of parkland. Includes a 9-hole golf course and leisure club. Booking.com | LateRooms
Headlam Hall. A seventeenth century Jacobean country house which today offers 40 en suite guest rooms, a 9-hole golf course and spa. Booking.com | Lastminute.com | LateRooms
Headlam Hall. A seventeenth century Jacobean country house which today offers 40 en suite guest rooms, a 9-
Durham
Also see our special section devoted to places to stay in the Historic City of Durham
Beamish Hall Classic Hotel. A listed building dating back to the seventeenth century. More practical details are available through Booking.com | LateRooms | Lastminute.com
Old Well Inn, The. A 17th century inn at the heart of the market town of Barnard Castle. LateRooms
Redworth Hall Hotel. An early Georgian manor house built in 1744. LateRooms | Booking.com | Lastminute.com | Redworth Hall
Swallow Three Tuns, The. A sixteenth century coaching inn. Expedia | Lastminute.com
Huworth-on-Tees
Rockliffe Hall. Heritage enthusiasts will no doubt prefer the more classic rooms to be found in the ‘Old Hall’ to those in the ‘New Hall’. But the quality of the service and hospitality is as equally noteworthy in each according to reviews of guests. Booking.com
Middleton in Teesdale
Brunswick House. Built around 1760, this B&B guest house is ideally positioned for those seeking to explore the lovely scenery of Teesdale itself. Lastminute.com
Morpeth
Embleton Hall. Built in 1730 and further extended in the Victorian era, this intimate country house hotel is situated only 30 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne. Lastminute.com
Pity Me
The Lambton Hounds Inn. In the gloriously and curiously named village of Pity Me near Durham, The Lambton Hounds is a 250 year old coaching inn which offers seven guest rooms. Interestingly, its lounge bar is that of the Titanic’s sister ship, RMS Olympic. Booking.com | LateRooms
Romaldkirk
The Rose and Crown. In one of the most picturesque village locations to be found in County Durham, The Rose and Crown is an 18th century coaching inn boasting an award-
Rushyford
Shincliffe
The Seven Stars. A collection of former cottages dating from 1724, combined to form a country inn since around 1890. Lastminute.com
Spennymoor
Best Western Whitworth Hall. Bonnie Bobby Shaftoe was born here in 1732 when it was his family seat. Today it is grade-
West Auckland
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club. A sturdy Jacobean country house whose foundations are thought to date back as far back as the 1100’s, The Manor House is rightfully Grade-I listed. It offers 35 rooms in total, with those in the Courtyard (Standard Double / Twin) accepting well-behaved dogs. LateRooms
For more period accommodation try our sections on Historic Holiday Cottages and Beautiful English Villages
We’re keen to improve our section of historic places to stay in County Durham and would very much like to learn of heritage accommodation in the area. We primarily feature those places where notable historical figures previously lived or stayed, but also like to provide the traveller with options on a range of period property offering full board or bed & breakfast. We are particularly keen to include boutique hotels in Durham dating from any era from the medieval to early Victorian as we recognise the city as a popular visitor destination.
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Historic Hotels in County Durham
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Lumley Castle
Walworth Castle
The Manor House, West Auckland
