| breakfast is included. there's upscale dining featuring modern twists on pub classics in a traditional dining room. a 4-minute walk from national cycle route 14's country pathway, this nautical-themed gastropub with guestrooms in an adjacent low-rise building is a 4-minute drive from castle eden golf club's 1920s golf course and pro shop. off-street parking is included. the bar offers a regularly changing selection of real ales. the 6 casual rooms with exterior entrances and a self-contained apartment featuring a full kitchen offer flat-screen tvs, complimentary wifi, radios, and tea and coffee making equipment. check-in time: 2:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Newcastle International Airport 46 min
Heugh Battery Museum (15 min)
Collection of historical weapons, uniforms & artefacts on display in a former armoury, with a cafe. Herrington Country Park (22 min)
Spacious, bustling park featuring walking & bike trails, an amphitheater, playground & sculptures. Botanic Garden (22 min)
10-hectare garden with plants from round the world, glasshouses, outdoor art and a visitor centre. Durham Heritage Coast (13 min)
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. Crook Hall and Gardens (24 min)
Stone manor house originally built in the 13th century, with picturesque English-style gardens. Hardwick Country Park (22 min)
Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails. Adventure Valley (33 min)
Kids' indoor and outdoor soft play areas, plus roller disco, crazy golf, farm animals and a cafe. Durham Castle (24 min)
College in an 11th-century castle offering a B&B with 2 plush suites, plus seasonal casual rooms. Sunderland Museum, Winter Gardens (25 min)
Wide-ranging venue including industrial/social history, geology, glass/pottery, art and archaeology. Oriental Museum (21 min)
Focusing on Asian art and culture, covering ancient Egypt to India, China and Japan. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm (15 min) RSPB Saltholme (20 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (27 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (12 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Durham Cathedral (25 min)
Architecturally innovative Norman CofE cathedral with St Cuthbert's shrine and a treasury museum. | 
