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Hotels in Durham: Stately Homes and Castles
Hotels in Durham and visiting great houses
There are many great houses in Durham and staying in hotels in Durham is a wonderful opportunity to discover some of them for yourself. Durham has a fascinating past and many of the ancient buildings are linked to interesting people and the fact that so many of them are so well preserved is a testament to the powers of conservation that have ensure that these jewels in the crown of the North West are kept beautiful for many more generations to enjoy. Some of the most interesting houses and castles are listed below and if you are planning on staying in any hotels in Durham you will be well prepared wit regards to visiting some of the area's stately homes and castles.
Durham Castle and hotels in Durham
Durham Castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror and building was underway sometime in the 12th century. The great hall is now used as a refectory by the university and is extremely beautiful as is the small Norman church which is also part of the castle and is well known for the stunning carved pillars within. Hotels in Durham are a great base from which to visit the spectacular castle.
Crook Hall and Gardens
Crook Hall is a really stunning medieval hall with a Jacobean dining room; the gardens here are breathtaking and consist of 4 acres of typically English walled areas, an orchard and beautiful flower gardens. The hall is supposedly haunted by a white lady and the house was once visited by Ruskin. Offering cream teas in summer this is a delightful place to visit and entrance prices are reasonable. Visiting hotels in Durham is a great way to get to see a beautiful house like Crook Hall.
Croxdale Hall
Croxdale Hall is that rare thing, a real country house with a resident family still residing in it. Home to the Salvin family since 1482 it has been open to the paying public since 2000 and is a stunning example of an early Tudor building with a re-casing of 18th century design. The house boasts a private chapel, an Orangery and lakes. Visits are by appointment only and if you are staying in one of the excellent hotels in Durham then you are well-placed to pop in to visit the ancestral home of the Salvins!
Durham is packed with interesting and very beautiful historic homes and castles; visiting this wonderful place is a feast for the eyes, especially if you are a lover of architecture and history. Travel to and from most areas is easy and as well as the many wonderful stately homes on offer, there are myriad great restaurants, shops and bars in Durham. A surprising and culturally interesting place Durham has something for everyone! Not only a great place to visit but also to shop, if you are a lover of retail therapy then Durham has it all. Top notch high street and designer stores in addition to independent shops and boutiques offering unusual gifts, clothing and curiosities. Durham is an old place and over the years is has established itself well, the people are friendly too...so you know that above all else you will receive a very warm welcome here.
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