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	Headlam Hall Hotel Headlam, County Durham, England (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction NE) A secluded rural retreat, this Jacobean country house hotel with luxury spa and golf course is situated 10 minutes' drive from the A1. The AA 4-star Headlam Hall Hotel is the 'North East England Smal... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00
	The George Hotel Darlington, County Durham, England (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction E) On the banks of the River Tees, this lovely 16th century coaching inn has a restaurant overlooking the water and 36 bedrooms, many with stunning views of the river and the gardens.... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00
	Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Darlington, County Durham, England (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) Walworth Castle Hotel is in the rolling Tees Valley countryside, west of Darlington. Dating back to 1189, this historic building is set in 18 acres of stunning lawns and woodlands.... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00
	The Morritt Hotel Barnard Castle, County Durham, England (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW) Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 4-star AA hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales.... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00
	Redworth Hall Hotel Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, England (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE) This 4-star retreat stands in 150 acres of parkland, just a 5-minute drive from the A1. It has a gym, swimming pool, spa treatments and original 17th-century features.... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00

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Nearby travel help

A1(M) Junction 57	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE)
A1(M) Junction 58	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)
Shildon Station	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NE)
Heighington Station	(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE)
Teesside International Airport	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction E)
Newcastle International Airport	(33.8 miles, 54.3 km, direction N)
Gainford to London	(220.6 miles, 355.0 km, direction S)