Rookhope
Travel Guide
Visit Rookhope

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Room was lovely overlooking golf course as was evening meal. Breakfast very poor both days and cold. Tom and Laura in restaurant both very attentive. Bar area lovely and sports lounge.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Beamish Park Hotel
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Manor House Hotel
The staff were so nice & went over & above to help , The hotel room was so spacious & suited my needs perfectly. Food in the restaurant was a very high standard.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Durham City Cottages
Gorgeous stay at the cottage with my partner,it was incredibly clean,the amenities were superb,will definitely be booking and staying again in the near future for a little escape.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

White House Cottages
Handy location to Durham and countryside. Clean cozy and friendly clear communications. Nice touch to have some supplies available on arrival. Felt unclear where to park as other locals parked up but I’m sure it would have been clear should I have asked.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Hygge at Vallum
Absolutely hidden gem!! We’ve been to the Hygge cabins a few times now and it never disappoints. Stunning location and total peace & quite.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
Popular places to visit

Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in Bishop Auckland. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Auckland Castle
After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area.
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Killhope Lead Mining Museum in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Binchester Roman Fort
Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland when you take a trip to Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Weardale Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum during your travels in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
Things to do

Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

Walkabout Durham History Tour

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting








