Hotels in Old Cassop

Old Cassop itself has no hotels, reflecting its status as a tiny, largely residential conservation hamlet reached by a single-track lane off the A181. Visitors wanting a hotel base should look to Durham City, roughly five miles north-west, which has an excellent range of accommodation from national chains to independent boutique hotels, many within walking distance of Durham Cathedral and the River Wear. Durham's central location on the East Coast Main Line also makes it a convenient hub for exploring the wider county, including the East Durham limestone plateau, the Durham Heritage Coast and former colliery villages like Coxhoe and Kelloe that sit close to Old Cassop. For something quieter than a city-centre stay, smaller towns such as Sedgefield and Bishop Auckland, both within a 20-30 minute drive, have country inns and guesthouses that suit visitors keen to explore rural County Durham at a slower pace. Whichever base you choose, Old Cassop's appeal lies in a short, deliberate visit on foot, taking in its conservation area and the adjoining Cassop Vale nature reserve, rather than an extended stay, so most people treat it as a day trip from Durham or a stop on a longer tour of the county's historic villages and coastline.