Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens - 3-Star Hotel in Durham, England

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens occupies a former Catholic seminary with architecture by the Pugin family. Guests have access to 13 chapels, including the stunning St Cuthbert's Chapel, as part of every booking. The 80 acres of grounds include formal gardens, woodland walks, and a picnic area.

Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, a desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel offers rooms with wheelchair-accessible features, including lower bathroom sinks and toilets with grab rails. A lift provides access to first-floor rooms, and the hotel has 24-hour security and CCTV in common areas.

Children can use the on-site playground, while board games and puzzles are available indoors. The hotel has a dedicated picnic area and offers walking tours of the grounds and gardens. The family-friendly policy includes family rooms that accommodate groups.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning, with fresh pastries, fruit, and juice. The hotel has a bar and a coffee house on site, and can provide special diet menus upon request. A second-hand bookshop operates 24 hours, and there is a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities.

Ushaw is 15 km from Beamish Museum and 16 km from Lumley Castle, with Durham city centre a 15-minute drive away. The hotel offers free private parking and is 38 km from Newcastle International Airport. The New Board Inn pub is a 15-minute walk through the fields.

Architecture: 13 historic chapels with Pugin design

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and lift

Family: Playground, board games, walking tours

Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast, bar, coffee house

Location: 15 km from Beamish, 10-min drive to Durham P&R

Offers: 24-hour bookshop, free parking, picnic area