Near Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
Located in Houghton le Spring, The Highfield Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from St. James' Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Quayside.
Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Thai, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Double Room
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516 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 King Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore detailsWonderful · 372 reviews
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Location
8.0/10
Recommendation
94.4%
Closest airports
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
35.9 km / 22.3 mi
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
45.1 km / 28 mi
What's nearby
Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Houghton le Spring Golf Club
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Adventure Valley
4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Karting North East
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Sharpley Golf Club
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Herrington Country Park
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Doxford International Business Park
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Gala Theatre Durham
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Durham Indoor Market
8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Lumley Castle
8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Durham Castle
8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Palace Green
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Durham Cathedral
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Languages spoken
Thai
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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