Peterlee
Places to stay in Peterlee, County Durham
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Peterlee is a practical base for exploring County Durham rather than a destination in itself. The two guest houses here—The Whitehouse, rated 4.9 from 157 reviews, and The Bell, rated 4.6 from 261 reviews—both draw strong approval from visitors. If you prefer camping, The Barn at Easington (rated 4.8 from 114 reviews) and Eastfield Farm Shepherd's Huts (rated 5.0 from 95 reviews) offer alternatives, with the shepherd's huts particularly well regarded.
For eating, the town holds its own. Luciano Bar & Bistro and Valentines both rate 4.5 from 715 reviews each, suggesting solid, consistent cooking. Siesta Coffee scores 4.3 from 288 reviews for daytime eating, while Starbucks and McDonald's provide the familiar chains. KFC rounds out the quick-service options. The range suggests you won't go hungry, though the dining scene is functional rather than distinctive.
There is little reason to stay in Peterlee for the town itself, but it serves well as a stopping point with decent accommodation and food. Its real value lies in its location within County Durham, making it useful for visitors exploring the wider region.
Where to stay in Peterlee(2)
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The Whitehouse Peterlee
The White House, Peterlee
The Bell Guest House
Sunderland Road, Peterlee
Budget Hayat Express Hotel
Front Street, Durham
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel
On B1281, Btwn Castle Eden & Blackhall, Hartlepool
Hardwick Hotel
Middle Street, Horden
The Railway Crossings
51 Front Street West, Wingate
The Village Inn Murton Seaham
4 The Village, Seaham
Starshinezzz
1 The Barns, Trimdon Grange
Things to Do in Peterlee
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Attractions Near Peterlee
All attractions in Peterlee →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Peterlee.
1 mi
Horden Welfare Park
Horden · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Cineworld Dalton Park
Murton · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
The Hole In Wand Dalton Park
Seaham · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Blackhall Rocks on Durham Coast
Hartlepool · ⭐ 3.8
4 mi
Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
Hartlepool · ⭐ 3.8
5 mi
Dragonflies Durham
Durham · ⭐ 5.0
6 mi
Fun Shack Seaham
Seaham · ⭐ 3.9
6 mi
Rosebud Ceramics
Seaham · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Peterlee(2)
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Castledene Holiday Park
⭐ 4.1
The Barn at Easington
⭐ 4.8 · from £30/night
Conifer Rise Certificated Site
⭐ 4.6
Carrsides Farm (Certified Location)
⭐ 4.6
Crimdon Dene Holiday Park
⭐ 3.8 · from £13/night
Crimdon House Farm Campsite (Certificated Site)
⭐ 4.9
Dragonfly Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £36/night
Strawberry Hill Farm Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £20/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Peterlee
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Durham Country Cottages
3 cottages · from £397
Miners Meadow
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £751
The Tractor House
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393
Abigails Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4
Jaxons Kingdom - SEN Retreat
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £561
The Hawthorns
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £607
Harrison House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £517
Grey Gables
6 bed · sleeps 13 · from £2,116
Common questions about Peterlee
How many campsites are there in Peterlee?
We list 2 campsites in and around Peterlee, of which 1 take tents and 2 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Peterlee have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Peterlee offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Peterlee?
We list 2 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Peterlee.
Where can I eat in Peterlee?
We list 15 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Peterlee.
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