The Fir Tree Country Hotel in Fir Tree, England

The Fir Tree Country Hotel's restaurant serves British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, with a menu that includes vegetarian and vegan dishes. Guests can order à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast each morning, and the bar offers a large fireplace, outdoor seating areas, and a selection of wines and champagnes. The children's menu and special diet menus (allergy-free, gluten-free) are available upon request, and the hotel provides fruits, kids' meals, and packed lunches on advance notice.

All 12 en-suite rooms are arranged in motel-style chalets with direct access from the car park and include a desk, flat-screen TV, kettle, and a choice of soft or feather pillows. The hotel offers allergy-free rooms, family rooms, and wheelchair-accessible units, and pets are welcome with a pet basket, pet bowls, and a £10 nightly fee. Each room has a private bathroom with walk-in shower, and the hospitality tray is stocked with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and biscuits.

Guests can play darts or billiards in the games room, or borrow board games and puzzles from the hotel. The surrounding Durham Dales offer hiking trails and cycling routes, and a golf course is located nearby. For indoor entertainment, the bar features a dartboard and the hotel provides 24-hour security and CCTV coverage across the property.

The hotel sits on the A68 in Fir Tree, 20 km from Durham and 37 km from Newcastle International Airport. Durham Cathedral, Beamish Museum, and the Kynren outdoor live-action show are all within a 30-minute drive. Hadrian's Wall and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also easily accessible from the hotel.

Free private parking is available on-site with accessible parking spaces, and the hotel offers complimentary luggage storage and daily housekeeping. The building is wheelchair accessible, has a designated smoking area, and includes facilities for disabled guests such as an allergy-free room option. Security features include 24-hour CCTV inside and outside the property, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key access to rooms.

Dining: British cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, vegetarian & vegan options

Rooms: Pet-friendly chalets with walk-in showers and pillow selection

Activities: Darts, billiards, games room, hiking, cycling, nearby golf course

Location: 20 km from Durham, close to Cathedral, Beamish, and Kynren

Facilities: Free parking, wheelchair access, allergy-free rooms, 24-hour CCTV

Family: Children's menu, family rooms, board games