The Best Pubs with Rooms in County Durham

Spread across the North Pennines and Teesdale's hills, County Durham is perfect walking country - an ideal destination for a rural escape. A pub with its roaring log fires, local ales, hearty cuisine, and communal feel is the perfect place to return to after a day spent outdoors. Our Hotel Gurus have compiled a collection of the best pubs with rooms in County Durham to make booking your next stay simple. Whether you're in search of a family-friendly traditional inn, access to some of the county's best walking country, or stand out gastropub food - why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?.

For Traditonal charm

• For a smart rural coaching inn set amid stunnng countryside, book the Rose & Crown in Romaldskirk. Their fourteen rooms offer a "modern-country" vibe with thick wool curtains and heathery shades. Downstairs there's a cheery bar, sitting room with squashy leather sofas and the food is worth the journey alone.

For outdoor pursuits

• The Lord Crewe Arms is set in specatcular walking country. With access to hardcore hikes in the Pennines or perambulating the Derwent Valley; each room comes with a walking map. Golf, fishing, and watersports are all available locally too. The pub iserves better than gastro pub food (think smoked salmon and game), while rooms are spacious yet cosy. Highly recommended.

For a gastropub

• The Devonport is a beautifully converted inn surrounded by lovely walks. Rooms have patterned wallpapers, sink-into beds, and luxurious bathrooms. Run by locally renowned restaurateurs, this is a great spot to sample contemporary British fare.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through all our options in County Durham.
• Expand your search to include the best pubs with rooms in Lincolnshire or Cambridgeshire or Cheshire.
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  • The Rose & Crown County Durham 12 rooms from €194

    
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    Foodies  -  The inn's 2 AA Rosette award winning restaurant will indulge foodies and fuel ramblers

    Country Escape  -  Pack your walking boots - there are some great rambles direct from your door

    Great walks  -  Surrounded by walking and bridle paths, and beautiful countryside

    Sights nearby  -  Right next door to Romaldkirk's impressive Saxon Church

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays, Good Hotel Guide

    A smart, 18th century former coaching inn that has lost none of the essentials of a good village hostelry: a warm welcome extended to dogs too, award winning good food, real ales, comfortable surrounds and quietly stylish bedrooms. All the creature comforts plus splendid walks on your doorstep. See More

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  • Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland, Northumberland 26 rooms from €173

    
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    Great walks  -  Walking maps are provided in every room. From hardcore hikes in the Pennines to perambulating the Derwent Valley.

    Back to Nature  -  A bounty of outdoor persuits lies on your doorstep: from walking, fishing, cycling and sailing and much more!

    Sights nearby  -  Hadrian’s Wall and its surrounding Roman settlements are 20 miles from the property and well worth a visit.

    Fishing  -  Rods are available at the hotel so you can catch a fish supper in the River Derwent.

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays, I Escape

    Located in the picturesque village of Blanchland, hanging basket heaven and the heart of walking country. A bounty of outdoor pursuits awaits you on the doorstep, which is reflected in the hearty, better-than-gastro pub menu (think locally sourced salmon and game) and the country casual room decor. See More

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  • The Devonport Darlington 8 rooms from €104

    
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    Foodies  -  Run by local award winning restaurateurs - this is a great choice for sampling contemporary British fare

    Great walks  -  There are a number of walking trails starting straight from the property

    Sights nearby  -  Take a tour of Medieval Raby Castle, located just outside Darlington

    Restaurant  -  Classic pub dishes served with a modern twist

    

    A painstakingly renovated inn offering the perfect British getaway. Individually styled rooms have designer wallpaper, sink into beds, and luxurious contemporary bathrooms. Downstairs, a highly acclaimed pub restaurant serves regional fare. Surrounded by walks - a perfect country escape. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Thursday, 22nd October 2020