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Across many reviews of Highfield Hotel, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, spacious rooms with comfortable beds, convenient parking, and easy access to Durham and nearby attractions, noting good overall value for money across short and longer stays.
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SUSAN
Mar 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Cara
Mar 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Catherine
Feb 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Isobel
Dec 29, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
SUSAN
Dec 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
With a stay at The Highfield Hotel in Houghton le Spring, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from St. James' Park and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Houghton le Spring Golf Club.
More location infoFree self-parking is available onsite, and it is uncovered. No reservation is required.
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 11.00 per person.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer through the property.
The property features elevators and step-free entrances. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available in public areas and rooms.
The hotel is located in Houghton le Spring, within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre. It is approximately 15.1 miles from St. James' Park and 15.7 miles from Quayside.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 15.00 per day, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 30.00 per day. Advance request is required for both.
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