Houghton-Le-Spring
Places to stay in Houghton-Le-Spring, Tyne and Wear
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Houghton-le-Spring's strength as a visitor destination lies in its food and drink scene. The Penshaw Tea Room stands out with a rating of 4.7 from over 2,300 reviews, while several other restaurants cluster around 4.4 and 4.5 stars—including Mulligans, The Prospect, Mama's Bar Grill Pizzeria, and Down at the Farm. The Three Horseshoes Leamside, rated 4.6 from nearly 1,800 reviews, offers accommodation with considerable local endorsement, and the Highfield Hotel combines both lodging and dining under one roof.
Beyond eating and staying, the town caters to active visitors. Down at the Farm works as both a restaurant and attraction, rated consistently around 4.5 across both functions. The Houghton Sports & Wellness Centre provides facilities for fitness and sports, while the Penshaw Equestrian Centre offers a more specialist interest for those with riding experience or looking to try it. These venues suggest the town appeals to people seeking a mix of relaxation and activity rather than sightseeing alone.
Where to stay in Houghton-Le-Spring(2)
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Two hotels form the overnight accommodation base here, neither large, so visitors should book ahead. The town's real draw is as a place to eat well and stay comfortably while accessing local amenities and attractions, rather than as a hub for major heritage sites or natural spectacles.
Highfield Hotel
101 Durham Road, Houghton-Le-Spring
Three Horseshoes Leamside
Pit House Lane, Houghton-Le-Spring
Lumley Castle Hotel
Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street
The Village Inn Murton Seaham
4 The Village, Seaham
Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club
Carrville, Durham
The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group
Seaton Lane, Seaham
Hallgarth Manor House
Pittington, Durham
York House Durham
York House, Durham
Things to Do in Houghton-Le-Spring(3)
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Where to Eat in Houghton-Le-Spring(34)
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Attractions Near Houghton-Le-Spring
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2 mi
Karting North East
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Herrington Country Park
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Adventure Valley
Durham · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Riverside Park Chester-le-Street
Chester-le-Street · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre
Sunderland · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Durham Castle
Durham · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Durham Cathedral
Durham · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Houghton-Le-Spring
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Sharpley Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £20/night
Finchale Abbey Touring Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £26/night
Durham Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £24/night
The Bungalow Certificated Location - Durham DH1
⭐ 4.4
Ash Vale Park
⭐ 5.0
Conifer Rise Certificated Site
⭐ 4.6
Carrsides Farm (Certified Location)
⭐ 4.6
High Flatts Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 3.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Houghton-Le-Spring
All cottages in Houghton-Le-Spring →The Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6
The Briar Rose
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £591
Harrison House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £517
The Tractor House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393
North Lodge Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £533
Nook Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £443
The Hawthorns
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £607
Ouston Oasis Beamish
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £493
Common questions about Houghton-Le-Spring
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