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Hamsteels Hall

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Durham country house

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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Hamsteels Lane, Quebec, Durham, England, DH7 9RS
  • Place, Diggerland
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hall Hill Farm
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Cottage (The Bull Pen)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage (Clydesdale)

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  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cottage (Dairy)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cottage, Ensuite (The Granary)

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite (with shower, The Hen House)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bungalow, Ensuite, Garden View (Miners Cottage)

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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

House- Family- Ensuite with Shower- Garden View- Farmhouse

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Double Beds

About the area

Durham

Durham retreat .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Diggerland and 6 miles (10 km) of Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve with a stay here. Hall Hill Farm and Willow Maze are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hall Hill Farm - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Durham University - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The New Board Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valentino's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cross Keys, Esh - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hamsteels Hall

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Durham country house
Hamsteels Hall offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Durham country house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Hamsteels Hall offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 3.0 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 3.0 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hamsteels Hall to the airport?

Hamsteels Hall is 22 mi (46-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hamsteels Hall have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hamsteels Hall.

Does Hamsteels Hall offer free breakfast?

Hamsteels Hall does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hamsteels Hall?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Hamsteels Hall?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hamsteels Hall?

This country house offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Hamsteels Hall have a pool?

Hamsteels Hall does not have a pool.

Does Hamsteels Hall have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Hamsteels Hall to downtown Durham?

Hamsteels Hall is 1.7 mi away from Lanchester.

Hamsteels Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and cosy with everything we needed for a short stay. We would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Have been here several times over the years cant fault the property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation in a beautiful place with a warm welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hamwheels and dog friendly place

Hamwheels self catering cottage where we took our own food and beds were very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

trip to durham

exelent stay lovely room fantastic host will stop again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property could have been great but sadly was a little tired and uncared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So much room!

I stayed in the henhouse. This was a very large dwelling place with a full kitchen in living room and a very large bedroom. It’s perfect for a family or a solo person just needing a couple of days where they can cook along their travels. It’s located in a beautiful area, the owners have sheep and a farm but it’s still very quiet. You can park right outside of the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Adrquate

Nice first impressions, but cooker not great, basic equipment. Adequate.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not cleaned properly . Dirty microwave, cupboards. There was a strong odour in bathroom. A lot of the windows not cleaned with insects and dust. Lounge area ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Spider nest

Wonderful place and concur with all the reviews except; the cleanliness of our room, the hen house. Webs and cobwebs all over the place, many occupied. I had to get the hoover in the bathroom to get rid of 5 big spiders, and their webs. The cobwebs all over the place have been there a long time. This wonderful place is seriously let down by unacceptably poor housekeeping. The windows, sills etc have accumulated so much filth; this is neglect. If you are afraid of spiders then don't come here as this will be your worst horror movie.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely peaceful location

The location was excellent for us and the building was very nice and well laid out with plenty of room, a few things needed fixing light bulbs were out in the bedroom and the lamp in the living room, the bedroom was full of cobwebs round the ceiling, the towel rail kept coming off its bracket, these were all small quick fixes because the property is really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bull Pen

Owner friendly and approachable and seemed happy to sort out any issues. Bull Pen was clean, tidy and had the kitchen and bathroom facilities needed for a mini break. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice

Great location and very friendly and helpful hosts. Will be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hen House

Very pleasant stay, everything we needed was provided and the cottage was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely cottage not far from Durham.

This was an excellent place. Very quite and incredibly clean. Communication was great and everything was straightforward. I stayed in the miners cottage and it was more than i could have asked for.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

March 2020

A perfectly clean and tidy house. Very friendly and helpful hosts with a welcome (very welcome) bottle of wine. Not our first stay may I add, which shows how happy we were of the accommodation. Well recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Really good facilities for the price. Plenty of space and very comfortable. One of the radiators didn't work and the bathroom shower area could have been more thoroughly cleaned. The surroundings were very scenic, it was lovely and quiet with only a five minute drive to the nearest town (Langley Park). We would definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to others.
View from lounge window
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great location for trips out

Wonderful quiet location near to Beamish and good access to the M1 motorway. A great week seeing the sights of Durhan and Newcastle. Local pub just up the road with good food. A great location for trips out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very peaceful

Bull Pen Cottage was very comfortable, cosy and clean. You can park your car right outside and there is a patio area with lovely views of the countryside. There is a kettle, toaster, microwave, cooker and fridge/freezer in the kitchen area which is adequately stocked with crockery and cutlery. The lounge furniture is extremely comfortable and there is a small dining table. The bed is comfortable and warm and there is plenty of storage in the bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy farm cottage in beautiful countryside

Hamsteels Hall is a collection of farm cottages, modern barn conversions, set in the rolling countryside of County Durham. It is 5 minutes by car from Lanchester with good pubs, restaurants and shops, and only 15 minutes drive to Durham or the Beamish Museum, or 30 minutes to Newcastle. It is in excellent walking country, an ideal base for a week or more. The rooms are cosy but not too small, well-equipped and clean. The hostess could not have been more helpful, fixing a couple of minor gripes or omissions. Rates are reasonable. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hen House

the owner was very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was a little dated and cold have done with a few more crockery items.The shower was a bit dangerous if you had children as it could get very hot.Overall it was acceptable for the price we paid. Wifi was ok but could only get a good reception in the bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely cottages beautiful scenery. (The Clydesdale)Cottage spacious clean and felt like home. This was our 3rd visit to hamsteels hall all 3 visits have been great we stayed in the smaller cottage 1st time the bull pen which was lovely but a bit small for us and our 1 year little boy(at the time) but couldn't fault it perfect for a couple. Stayed in thr granary 2nd visit lovely homely and very comfortable. June the owner very lovely friendly and very helpful with little 1 and the dog who we took on our 1st and most recent visit. Highly recommend hamsteels hall if visiting the north east. We will hopefully be returning again next year for another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
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8/10 Good

E

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cosy but not very clean

Cosy and nice looking cottage in the heart of Durham countryside. Our accommodation was very spacious, designed for up to 9 people sharing although there were only 3 of us. Comfy living room with a dining area and open kitchen; disabled friendly. In the living room there was a nice looking fireplace, no real fire though. The television was a bit small for the size of the room and the free view was not working very well; only a few channels were accessible, the others were crashing constantly. The kitchen was well equipped in everything you might need in a self-catering place. The beds were comfy but a bit too soft for me. The whole place had an excellent heating so despite all cold weather we were cosy and warm inside. The only issue with the boiler was hot water in showers. Especially in the evening it was almost impossible to get hot shower, although all taps were fine for this. No idea what the problem was. Another little thing was the cleanliness... I have no idea how that place managed to keep 4 stars. Dust was everywhere, the top of the fridge, inside of the fridge-freezer, room corners, showers and the bath and even the interior doors were just dirty and looked like nobody gave them a proper clean for a long time. If I had something like that in a 4 star hotel, I would complain to the manager. But at the Hamsteels Hall there was actually nobody to talk to most of the time. It is a working farm and the owners are just busy with other things. Staying at the farm had its
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended

We stayed in the Hen House, which is a lovely, one bedroom cottage across the yard from the main building. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated and well furnished with plenty of room for sitting down to chat or watch TV in the evening and a separate dining area with table and chairs for four people. The kitchen is small but perfectly good for cooking a simple evening meal. The bedroom is also nicely furnished and decorated and the beds (one double and one single) are very comfortable. The area, very rural, is quite beautiful and there are villages a few miles in either direction for shops/restaurants. The owners are friendly and helpful. I'm so glad we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great base for exploring Durham and its surrounds

Easy to get to beautiful quite location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017