3-Star Hotels in Brandon and Byshottles

The room was spotless and nicely furnished with THE comfiest bed! The bathroom was large and there were copious fluffy white towels (but no bathrobes as described). The views were tremendous and it was really close to Durham. The lounge area was lovely and accessible all the time. But…the breakfast was self-service continental style and we (and the other couple staying) loaded and put on the dishwasher which we’ve never done in a B&B before! The bedroom is within a conservatory and it was sooo hot. On our final night we asked for a fan as we couldn’t get a breeze from the window as the conservatory door was closed at night. The fan made for a better night’s sleep and I would suggest that the rooms have one in there permanently. On the confirmation email it did say that guest rooms were not guaranteed noise free. Maybe a touch of an understatement! We could hear the man next door having a good old yawn and if we weren’t talking ourselves, we could hear their conversations. Eeeek. It was a lovely location but I did think it was expensive. We used our Christmas present BuyAGift ‘2 night luxury stay’ vouchers and as we stayed a 3rd night, we paid the difference which was £230! Ouch.

Located in Durham, Browney Place is a 4-minute drive from Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and 6 minutes from Oriental Museum. This apartment is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Durham Botanic Garden.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and an arcade/game room.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.

With a stay at Durham City Cottages in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club. This cottage is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Oriental Museum.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.At Durham City Cottages, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided weekly.