Places to stay in South Hetton, County Durham

South Hetton is a former mining village in the County Durham district of the ceremonial county of County Durham. It is situated 6.25 miles (10.06 km) to the east of Durham and 7.31 miles (11.76 km) to the south of Sunderland as the crow flies. It had a population of 2,618 according to the 2001 Census, rising to 3,032 at the 2011 Census, with the latest estimate being 3,036 in 2019 Local restaurants include Fox & Hounds, Star Of Siam At The Highfield Hotel, The Burn, and The Copt Hill.

The center of South Hetton ( which is at is longitude -1°25'20.043 and latitude 54°48'11.899 ) is located 3 miles away from Pittington, 5 miles away from Seaham, 6 miles away from Shincliffe and 7 miles away from Bowburn.

Available South Hetton lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around South Hetton.

South Hetton Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Durham:

You can live on the edge at the Premier Inn Hotel Durham East. That's because we're conveniently positioned on the city's outskirts - just seven minutes from the station by taxi, and right on the doorstep for business at the Belmont, Peterlee and Dragonville industrial estates.

Belmont Industrial Estate, Broomside Park

Durham, County Durham

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Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel & Restaurant

Approx 4 miles away in Pittington:

Noted for the excellence of its food, the comfort of its accommodation and the quality of its many facilities, Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel and Restaurant, is a real favourite with visitors to the area looking for leisure break accommodation, a .....

Pittington, County Durham

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The Gables Hotel

Approx 2 miles away in Haswell:

The Gables is a small family run hotel, which has a very good reputation for its fine English foods, and has been recommended by the AA and Les Routiers. The restaurant is small but quaint and cosy. Mine host John can also provide after dinner songs and poetry if required..

59 Front Street

Haswell, County Durham

South Hetton Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Binks Cottage

Self Catering Property

Approx 5 miles away in Thornley Village:

The cottage is set on a picturesque green in Thornley Village, on a sheep and cattle farm, situated on the eastern edge of the Northern Pennines, in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty..

Thornley Village, County Durham

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