Have you ever been desperate to take a peek inside some of County Durham’s most high-end hotels?
Using Booking.com, we have found five expensive and luxurious hotels in the county.
Every hotel on this list has four or five stars, with unique rooms and quality amenities that you won’t find at any ordinary hotel.
A spokesperson for Booking.com said: “Our platform caters to all and weekend getaways are a great way to break up routines and make incredible memories in a short space of time!
“In the current climate, some travellers may wish to indulge a little more when it comes to their trips away- especially given that many of us have been booking trips closer to home in light of the current restrictions and therefore, saving money on other travel costs such as flights and transfers.
“Therefore, we may see people investing in more lavish accommodation than they would historically, and treating themselves to somewhere a bit higher in budget”.
Here are five luxury hotels in County Durham:
Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa, Seaham
Star rating: Five stars
This cliff-top hotel boasts enviable views of Durham’s coastline.
Notably, it is home to an award-winning spa with a 20 yard indoor pool, massage stations and a sauna.
The suites at Seaham Hall are individually decorated and each has a garden or sea view.
Seaham Hall is home to some unique suites, including the Junior Suite- this is ideal for weekend getaways and features and enormous king size bed.
If you want a truly luxurious stay, then make sure to have a look at the penthouse suite.
This claims to be the best room in the house, with a separate lounge and even a study.
Best of all, this suite has enormous windows- all the better to admire the view with.
Find out more about this hotel on Booking.com.
Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa, Durham
Rating: Four stars
Fancy a luxurious golf get away?
This hotel is situated within a 350-acre estate, with two champion golf courses on site.
Another notable aspect of the hotel is the spa, which has a swimming pool, bubble pool, sauna and steam room.
Many of the spacious bedrooms also have scenic views with elegant décor.
There are a selection of suites and rooms to choose from at Ramside Hall- but if you want a truly decadent stay, then make sure to consider the Celebration Suite.
According to the Ramside Hall website, this has gained a reputation as “one of the best hotel rooms in the North East".
This suite has its own Juliet balcony, luxury bathroom and dining room.
Notably, it has a massive seven-foot Hypnos bed which comes with a plush duvet and pillows.
Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street
Rating: Four stars
Would you ever stay in a castle for a night?
Lumley Castle is surrounded by stunning parkland and overlooks the River Wear.
The hotel has 74 rooms to choose from all of which are en suite.
Castle State Room is one of the hotel’s quirkier rooms, with a four poster bed and a “hidden” bathroom.
Another one of Lumley Castle’s most luxurious rooms is The King James Suite, named after King James I who visited the castle in 1603.
The decadent room has its own reception, as well as a jacuzzi bath.
To view more photos and information, visit Booking.com.
If you actually want to get a room at the hotel, visit the Lumley Castle Hotel website.
Rockliffe Hall Hotel Golf & Spa, Darlington
Rating: Five stars
This is described as a “hidden gem” in the North East, boasting a luxury golf course and spa for guests to enjoy.
Each of the hotel’s 61 bedrooms are designed to offer guests “the ultimate in luxury”.
The king-size beds are plush and the bathrooms modern- there are even ‘Tile TVs’ so guests can watch their favourite films and TV programmes in the tub if they choose.
Tiplady Lodge rooms are spacious and furnished with velvet cushions and throws.
New Hall rooms are known for their marble clad bathrooms, while Old Hall rooms have a more traditional aesthetic.
Discover more on the Booking.com website.
Hardwick Hall Hotel, Sedgefield
Rating: Four stars
This award-winning hotel is surrounded by the beautiful Hardwick Country Park.
They currently have over 50 luxury bedroom available to guests, each of which has “quirky” décor and an individual design.
If you have a big occasion coming up- or just feel like taking a truly decadent break, you could always book the Celebration Suite.
This suite features a Deluxe Master Bedroom, complete with an ornate en-suite bathroom.
Outside, you can enjoy a rooftop terrace with an all year around hot tub.
View more photos and details on the Booking.com website.
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