The Highfield
Houghton-le-Spring
📍 101 Durham Road, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 9QT
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.4 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: JThomas (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Thai restaurant seating 150 with views of Penshaw Monument
- Short drive from Durham city centre
- Convenient base for North East business trips
- On-site EV charging within private grounds
- Rainton Meadows nature reserve a short walk away
The Highfield Hotel sits in the village of East Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring, just a 10-minute drive from Durham city centre and handy for Sunderland and Newcastle. On site you'll find the long-established Star of Siam Thai restaurant, seating 150 guests with views over Penshaw Monument, plus a lounge bar serving local ales and pub classics. Rooms include Executive, Deluxe, Standard and a Family Suite, all with complimentary WiFi, and the hotel offers on-site EV charging and ample free parking for large vehicles. Rainton Meadows nature reserve is a short walk away, while Adventure Valley, Down at the Farm and Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop are all within a few miles, with Seaham Hall Beach also reachable for a day out.
How far to…
- Durham City Centre
- 10-minute drive
- Newcastle
- 20 miles
- Station
- approximately 6 miles
- Durham park and ride
- 5 minutes drive
- Beach
- 5.9 miles away
- Adventure Valley
- 2.5 miles away
Practical details
- Check-in
- Early check-in available for a surcharge
- Parking
- Ample free parking for large vehicles
Accommodation on site
- Executive Rooms
- Deluxe Rooms
- Standard Rooms
- Family Suite
Details taken from the operator's own website on 15 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ EV Charging
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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