Hotels With Breakfast in County Durham, United Kingdom

We have had an absolutely amazing stay at Ramside to celebrate my 50th Birthday. We stayed in a treehouse which was utterly superb and took my breath away!! Beautiful interiors and furnishings along with wonderful outdoor area with your own hot tub and sauna...a truly wonderful experience. The service is second to none. The concierge was literally on tap to take you to and from the main hotel. Nothing was ever a problem. The main Spa pool had plenty of seating and limitless supply of towels, robes and flip flops to make you relaxed and comfortable. The Fusion Restaurant was fabulous too. 9 of us ate at the restaurant, the food was served piping hot in beautiful Asian inspired bowls and plates and looked utterly mouthwatering and tasted delicious, we couldn't fault it....The cocktails are gorgeous too I can highly recommend the strawberry breeze for any gin lovers out there! Wow!! A huge thank you, to the wonderful dedicated staff at Ramside, for making our weekend just perfect and one to remember...We will be back!!

Good value if you stay for 7 plus nights on a long stay rate. Was happy with the size and facilities in my Queen room, however it was very hot and the aircon didn't work. The hotel is set in different (linked)buildings and one of the buildings was noticeably hotter both times I've stayed there in April and May. Both times the hotel upgraded me to a room on the riverside which is much cooler (with working air con) and with a view of the river. The housekeeping staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Lots of choice for breakfast and buffet kept topped up. Really enjoyed my stay - both times. Great location too!

The building has been recently renovated so all areas seem to be smart and clean although the character of the original building remains. There is parking in dedicated spaces, or in an adjacent lot but at evenings and weekends only. The rooms are quiet and have all the facilities you will need. On the ground floor there is a lively bar which seems popular but I didnt hear any noise. The hotel is in the town centre so there are plenty of shops and bars in the local area. The inclusive Breakfast gave a great spread of hot and cold choices but coffee drinkers should bring their own sachets for a drinkable brew! Overall, a very pleasant 2 nights.

We booked bed/ breakfast for 2 nights. It was a buffet breakfast everything was on cereal fruit juice and hot food if you wanted anything extra the staff were only too willing to get it for you. Lovely room big fluffy towels in the bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The hotel is only 3 year old very modern and clean. I would stay in in again for my next trip. Marlene Glasgow

Second visit to this great hotel in an historic building. Reception staff are consistently excellent, friendly and helpful (apologies I am not sure of the girl who helped us out during our stay, but she was super professional). Restaurant staff are also super - front of house, and all the team superb. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The bar is fab and a great space to relax. Only one minor suggestion is to give the coffee bar staff some professional barista training - it’s a plus point for the hotel to have a good coffee bar.

Enjoyed experience. Took advantage of a paid for upgrade and the room was excellent. Generally, the upgrades were great (free parking), however, as part of the upgrade we got drink vouchers (6 x drinks per couple over two days). This was a bit footery as the choice of drinks was very limited (either bottled beer or glass of certain wines). I prefer draught beer and my wife doesn't partucularly like wine so we struggled what to choose. Buffet breakfasts are either hit or miss and on this occasion our experience was plenty of choice but the hot Buffet was luke warm at best. That said it is a really good hotel in a great location and catered for all our needs

The drive up to the castle was was fantastic as the view of the castle looked stunning. The entrance to the court yard for parking was quaint and inviting. The look of the court yard looking at all the out buildings looked inviting and very well presented. The “stocks” make for great entertainment The entrance to the reception is like looking for the secret door but the plaque at the side with history information explains why and is interesting to read. Inside the reception is is quite dark but this for me added to the ambience of the place. The staff where welcoming, polite and explained the hotel set up. We stayed in one of the room in the courtyard which was beautiful. Very nicely decorated and good value for money. The room was cozy. We’d booked to have a meal in the Knights Restaurant and we had pre drinks in the bar first The walk to the restaurant through the corridor into the central courtyard was very different yet beautiful. It’s so old and it was nice to see it was decorated and kept within “keeping” The bar again was inviting and cosy and it was great to see that the drinks and wine list was very reasonably priced. So often places know you are a target audience and inflate the prices ridiculously however in our opinion the castle had not done this. There was a good choice of cocktails and the “smoked” cocktails added that something a little bit different and we didn’t mind paying a few pounds more for the “quirkiness”. Again the staff where very professional, friendly and well presented. The walk from the bar/lounge area to the Knights Restaurant was stunning through the corridors of the castle and past a lovely looking staircase and when we walked into the restaurant I was overwhelmed as it was stunning and not what I was expecting. The arched ceiling, the lighting, the privacy of how the tables where set out we felt was very nice. We thought it all created a romantic setting. It was very secluded but included. The menu choice was good and the food was beautiful. The service was great too and again the staff were very professional, polite and very well presented. The prices on the menu varied so I would say they’d catered fo most people’s budget and it was your own choice on how much you spend Our nights sleep was comfortable and the walk back from the restaurant to the courtyard was well lit but again in keeping with been in a castle environment. Great use of mood lighting. My husband even went into the stocks on the was home (🤣) Breakfast the next morning again did not disappoint. The selection was fantastic and plenty of food to choice from Overall we can can not fault our experience. It was a lively venue with great facilities and very well presented. The staff where Courteous, polite, friendly and very well presented. I would recommend this as a place to go and stay. We must go back so we can stay in one of the castle rooms as I am sure they would be as good and maybe even more “quirkier” than the courtyard rooms which were very nice.

Always driven past this hotel en route to Scotland thinking how lovely it would be to stay there. Well how wrong could we were. Arrived at 6 pm on a Saturday evening as expected by hotel arrival time arranged. We had booked the last room which was a classic twin room no 21. No one at reception, waited about 5 to 20 minutes then had to go and ask someone who was putting glasses away in the bar . She came and booked us in and was a very pleasant lady . Got to our room and thought of this seems quite nice. Bathroom dated, sink had slight damage mark with a sticky yellow stain which I started to clean showed it could have been cleaned quite easily . The pull cord to switch light on didn't even have a handle on it was just the cord. Duvets so thin it might as well been a sheet and pillows not much better. Mattress to be fair, not too bad. We had booked a table for evening meal so popped to the bar and found 3 couples waiting to be served and we waited again for about 20 mins only to be told by the same lady that had booked us in that the bar lad was on his break. No she did come back to serve us all and the lad came back too so drinks were served. Food very disappointed to pay £17.95 for so called beer battered fish and chips with the smallest pot of mushy peas and tartare sauce. The whole meal was awful and when asked if ok I decided not to to say yes and explained how bad it was and most of the fish was left as it was tasteless soggy batter and quite cold chips and peas. Once again the same nice lady said oh dear and just took plates away. I also said if I hadn't paid cash up front I would have refused to pay. No response so we left chuckling away to ourselves and just couldn't believe how bad things were. Now we realise it's an old building and when you arrive it is lovely on the outside. Unfortunately for us the last room in the hotel was substandard and for £124 we paid we felt robbed . Even when we left there was someone at reception but no acknowledgement of our stay or goodbye was uttered. Needless to say we won't be returning.Im sure that won't bother the owners but hey ho you live and learn. We did laugh as it reminded us of Acorn Antiques and Fawlty Towers. No offence intended towards the staff as they all seemed to be doing multiple jobs and when you got their attention they were mostly pleasant. Must try harder comes to mind Positive note Parking ok.

Wow sums up the experience from start to finish. Amazing room very clean infact it was spotless. Reception staff were very helpful they went above and beyond. We were checked in early, nice court yard to sit and have a drink from the well stocked bar, top quality wine. Very comfortable bed we both slept very well. Breakfast was a little hectic but we got there in the end food was just great good selection from the menu and very good quality. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you .

I stayed at the hotel for 10 nights when visiting Durham to help my younger sister. A huge thank you to Colin and Mandy and the reception staff for their welcome, kindness and dealing with any minor problems I had. Overall my stay was good , apart from housekeeping occasionally forgetting to clean my room.? This really is a management, supervision issue. The staff also experienced problems and were stressed with a huge ” Irish ” wedding which hardly affected me but management really need to look at their priorities re regular guests v quick bucks. Or ensure extra staff and security are ramped up. Whilst I did eat at the Health Club I found the service here varied from vastly efficient and helpful to unbelievably slow. Maybe the catering facility needs specific areas for hotel guests who really don't have all the time in the World to spare !!. Many thanks again and good luck.

What a wonderful stay for us girls, for a friends 60th. Beautiful boutique hotel. Lovely, decorated, different, double rooms. Good breakfast. Great location. Thank you Daisy for looking after us! You were very kind, helpful, friendly and professional. Thank you also to housekeeping services. Cleanliness second to none, ladies were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. Will be planning a return trip, and to stay this time in outside rooms with jacuzzi baths.

We have had an absolutely amazing stay at Ramside to celebrate my 50th Birthday. We stayed in a treehouse which was utterly superb and took my breath away!! Beautiful interiors and furnishings along with wonderful outdoor area with your own hot tub and sauna...a truly wonderful experience. The service is second to none. The concierge was literally on tap to take you to and from the main hotel. Nothing was ever a problem. The main Spa pool had plenty of seating and limitless supply of towels, robes and flip flops to make you relaxed and comfortable. The Fusion Restaurant was fabulous too. 9 of us ate at the restaurant, the food was served piping hot in beautiful Asian inspired bowls and plates and looked utterly mouthwatering and tasted delicious, we couldn't fault it....The cocktails are gorgeous too I can highly recommend the strawberry breeze for any gin lovers out there! Wow!! A huge thank you, to the wonderful dedicated staff at Ramside, for making our weekend just perfect and one to remember...We will be back!!

Good value if you stay for 7 plus nights on a long stay rate. Was happy with the size and facilities in my Queen room, however it was very hot and the aircon didn't work. The hotel is set in different (linked)buildings and one of the buildings was noticeably hotter both times I've stayed there in April and May. Both times the hotel upgraded me to a room on the riverside which is much cooler (with working air con) and with a view of the river. The housekeeping staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Lots of choice for breakfast and buffet kept topped up. Really enjoyed my stay - both times. Great location too!

Second visit to this great hotel in an historic building. Reception staff are consistently excellent, friendly and helpful (apologies I am not sure of the girl who helped us out during our stay, but she was super professional). Restaurant staff are also super - front of house, and all the team superb. The rooms are spacious and very clean. The bar is fab and a great space to relax. Only one minor suggestion is to give the coffee bar staff some professional barista training - it’s a plus point for the hotel to have a good coffee bar.

Enjoyed experience. Took advantage of a paid for upgrade and the room was excellent. Generally, the upgrades were great (free parking), however, as part of the upgrade we got drink vouchers (6 x drinks per couple over two days). This was a bit footery as the choice of drinks was very limited (either bottled beer or glass of certain wines). I prefer draught beer and my wife doesn't partucularly like wine so we struggled what to choose. Buffet breakfasts are either hit or miss and on this occasion our experience was plenty of choice but the hot Buffet was luke warm at best. That said it is a really good hotel in a great location and catered for all our needs

We arrived in Durham late afternoon after driving for hours from the Lakes district via Hadrian's wall in Hexham. We were greeted by the host William. After check-in we asked William for directions to Durham Cathedral. Unfortunately we got lost and couldn't get there. We got back to the B&B very tired and disappointed as we only had the date of arrival to visit the Cathedral. We were tired and told William that we will just rest up for our trip up north the next day. William wouldn't hear of it and offered to drive us to the Cathedral and even wait for us while we toured the Cathedral. We were embarrassed and did not want to trouble him but he insisted and took us in his car, acting as a tour guide he drove past many attractions and got us to the Cathedral. Once I knew the way, I asked if we could return to the B&B so I could drive us in our own car to the Cathedral and spend the evening around there. He recommended a few restaurants as we drove past them and took us back. We managed to drive back and attend evening song and then spent a lovely evening walking around. If it weren't for William, we would have just spent the evening in our room feeling sorry for our selves. Our room was at the top floor. As I was parking the car, my wife took a small suitcase in. An elderly woman insisted on carrying the bag upstairs and no matter how many times my wife tried, she insisted on taking it up. Breakfast was great. Although only street parking is available, William assured us that the area was safe and he was right. This is a family run B&B and William and his family could not be more hospitable, friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Moor End Guest House.

Stayed at castle view for 2 nights ,we arrived earlier than the 4pm stated check in time but this wasn't a problem at all, we had a ground floor room (room 1),the room was beautifully decorated with plenty of storage space ,hairdryer was in room and ironing facilities were also available on request .Breakfast was reordered with plenty of choice,the food was of a very high standard too with locally sourced produce I suspect , you could pick what time you wanted to eat between 8am -9am ,the dining room was decorated to a very high standard ,the staff were welcoming and couldn't do enough for you ,I would highly recommend the castle view without a shadow of a doubt .The guesthouse was on a steep hill but that was the only negative .

I rate this place very highly. A very warm welcome as soon as we entered. The room was very comfortably decorated. The bathroom was lovely and the quality of the towels and bed linen was good. The bed and pillows were very comfortable - even for my husband! The breakfast was excellent and the service was friendly. There was nothing more you could want. They even had delicious homemade jam! A really great experience all round.it is possible to walk into Durham centre from here too

I stayed at the hotel for 10 nights when visiting Durham to help my younger sister. A huge thank you to Colin and Mandy and the reception staff for their welcome, kindness and dealing with any minor problems I had. Overall my stay was good , apart from housekeeping occasionally forgetting to clean my room.? This really is a management, supervision issue. The staff also experienced problems and were stressed with a huge ” Irish ” wedding which hardly affected me but management really need to look at their priorities re regular guests v quick bucks. Or ensure extra staff and security are ramped up. Whilst I did eat at the Health Club I found the service here varied from vastly efficient and helpful to unbelievably slow. Maybe the catering facility needs specific areas for hotel guests who really don't have all the time in the World to spare !!. Many thanks again and good luck.

The building has been recently renovated so all areas seem to be smart and clean although the character of the original building remains. There is parking in dedicated spaces, or in an adjacent lot but at evenings and weekends only. The rooms are quiet and have all the facilities you will need. On the ground floor there is a lively bar which seems popular but I didnt hear any noise. The hotel is in the town centre so there are plenty of shops and bars in the local area. The inclusive Breakfast gave a great spread of hot and cold choices but coffee drinkers should bring their own sachets for a drinkable brew! Overall, a very pleasant 2 nights.

Came for a meal with several friends , most had the carvery I asked for soup as a main course , some had other meals off the menu . Everyone got served I asked if they had forgot my soup . I was told in no uncertain terms , that it hadn’t been forgotten , and I was not the only one . She told me they were really busy and I would have to wait . She told me rather loudly , every one heard and I felt so embarrassed . We ordered our sweet at 1pm , my friend had to go at 2pm it was 1.30 and no sign of it . My friend queried it , we were told again they were busy she said we had only ordered it 3 mins ago , my friend said it was 1/2 hour ago, which it was but the waitress got really got aggressive . Another customer said “we did not come in for this “ my friend said that we wouldn’t go there again , the server said “that she wasn’t bothered if we didn’t go again . The whole experience Was quite upsetting , not really professional to argue with customers in public . I go every month with friends never had a problem .

We booked bed/ breakfast for 2 nights. It was a buffet breakfast everything was on cereal fruit juice and hot food if you wanted anything extra the staff were only too willing to get it for you. Lovely room big fluffy towels in the bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The hotel is only 3 year old very modern and clean. I would stay in in again for my next trip. Marlene Glasgow

We stayed for one night and to be fair that was enough. On arrival we were able to leave our car in the car park as too early to check in. There was no charge for the car park. There was a bus stop directly across the road a very regular number 7 bus took you into their lovely town with plenty of lovely shops, restaurants, bars and family run coffee shops. Check in was good and we found our room quickly. We were on the ground floor. Our room over looked the back garden which was very run down and in urgent need of a re vamp. Old garden furniture, wood work dropping to pieces and dead plants and weeds. Someone obviously had smoked in the room we stayed in as there were cigarette ends outside on the floor! Room was old but clean with kettle tea/coffee/biscuits. The hairdryer was old and made a terrible noise so I used the one I took. Basic complimentary toiletries in the bathroom and the shower was over the bath. We decided to have an hour in the pool area which was nice and relaxing. We used the steam and sauna areas. Small but hot as it should be. Descent changing rooms with showers and chairs around the pool side. The hydrotherapy pool was not working which was a shame. The pool receptionist was very friendly. During our stay there was a group of rugby players which were loud and in appropriate deciding to roll all over the floor in reception and drop their shorts for all to see. A very unpleasant experience. There is a small bar which serves the usual and to be fair around the same price of town. Now to breakfast. It was poor. On arrival we were told we could sit where we wanted. We sat on a table for 2. There was no cutlery and the table required cleaning before we could sit down. The only branded cereal was weetabix. There were bran flakes corflakes and coco pops No yogurts, pastries or fresh fruit and the toast was the cheapest looking. There was warm orange and apple juice. We ordered a full English which was poor. The bacon was fatty sausage well over cooked and the black pudding was a solid block. There was a small half a tomato and mushroom which were very greasy . The hash brown and beans were good and hot. There was tea and coffee which were served in pots which was good. The poor waiting staff really didn’t look happy to be at work. Checkout was quick and easy. Overall hotel in need of a complete re vamp, food was only average at best. However in a great location for exploring Yarm. Will definitely return to yarm but maybe not this hotel.

Set in one of the best areas of Stockton on Tees, this place is a disappointment. We went as a party for Sunday Lunch, OMG, the place is covered with televisions, there was even 2 in the Dining Room. The staff were exceptional, the food arrived just to say warm. The Sunday Tapas lunch was crazy, far too big tapas vegetable dishes of Cauliflower Cheese, and a Cabbage one, the portions would have been better shared between two people, what an absolute waste, the yorkshire pudding with the meat in was tiny. Very disappointing TV's everywhere, there is a lovely little room on the right as you go in, that would be ideal for non TV enthusiasts to dine in peace, but that had a TV in too. We were served by Carla who was really attentive, well doner.