Highfield Hotel in Houghton-le-Spring, England

Highfield Hotel houses the Star of Siam Thai restaurant, the longest established Thai restaurant in the North East. The restaurant serves traditional Thai cuisine and offers views of Penshaw Monument and the surrounding valley. A bar menu is also available for lighter meals and drinks.

Guest rooms include French balcony doors overlooking the Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve. Family suites are available with interconnecting rooms and kitchenettes catering to larger families. Each room has a private bathroom with bath and shower facilities.

Highfield Hotel is situated next to the A690 and just off the A1(M), providing direct road access to Durham and Sunderland city centres. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Durham City Centre and less than 10 miles from both Sunderland and Durham. Nearby attractions include Durham Cathedral, Beamish Open Air Museum, and Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.

The hotel offers ample free parking suitable for large vehicles and includes an electric vehicle charging station. Facilities for disabled guests are available throughout the property. A lift provides access to upper floors, and there is a 24-hour front desk.

Family rooms with spacious layouts accommodate groups, and kids' meals are available from the restaurant menu. The hotel provides a complimentary breakfast with a choice of hot and cold options. A convenient location near major roads makes it easy for families to explore local cultural and historical attractions.

Dining: Star of Siam - longest established Thai restaurant in the North East

Rooms: Family suites with interconnecting rooms and kitchenettes

Location: 10 min from Durham City, near A1(M) and A19

Parking: Free on-site parking with electric vehicle charging station

Accessibility: Lift and facilities for disabled guests

Views: French balconies overlooking Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve