Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route - 5 Days & 4 Nights

Hotel Indigo Newcastle is a four-star boutique hotel in the heart of the city, heavily influenced by its location within the historic Grainger Town area. The hotel features an on-site Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill restaurant, which is proving to be one of the city’s most popular eateries. Alternatively, the contemporary Grainger Lounge is open for lunch, afternoon tea and light evening dinners - the perfect place to unwind in comfortable surroundings.

Located in the city centre of Newcastle, Sandman Signature Hotel is a luxury accommodation only a 20 minute drive/train journey to the Northumberland countryside. This accommodation offers a laundry service, bike storage, and packed lunch on request. 

The three-star Skiddaw Hotel is set in the picturesque market town of Keswick, each of the 43 en-suite bedrooms offers a high standard of comfort and has all the amenities you would expect from a good hotel, their housekeeping staff take pride in making sure that every room is kept sparkling to ensure you feel relaxed when you stay.

The Keswick Park was built in 1880 as a traditional Lakeland / Cumbrian slate house near the centre of Keswick. In the 1970's it was converted to a comfortable Hotel / Guest House. It is conveniently located for bed and breakfast only 200 metres level walk from Keswick town centre the "Queen of the northern Lake District" in Cumbria. All rooms have been recently decorated to a high standard. The Keswick Park is currently graded by Visit Britain Tourism as a 4 star Guest House. The bar has a good selection of bottled beers and draught beer, the bar also has the best selection of "Scottish Single Malt Whisky's" in Keswick with a choice of more than 20 available aged from 10 year old to 29 year old with Islay Whisky's our specialty.

A friendly service and a warm Lakeland welcome awaits you at the Kings Arms Hotel, a historic 17th century coaching inn in the heart of Keswick. You will experience the legacies of a true Coaching Inn, in modern day comfort and luxury. Guests of the Kings Arms have free use of the leisure club at their sister hotel just 3 miles down the beautiful Borrowdale Valley, which includes an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and hot tub and an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and beauty salon. As well as the restaurant there is an open fire in the Lounge Bar, which serves light meals, snacks and real local ales. Take your pick from over 40 whisky’s in the bar and an array of local ales on tap and sit back, relax and chat to the locals about your day in the Lakes. 

Alston House Hotel is an imposing 17th century building situated a few minutes stroll from the centre of Alston; which is one of the highest towns in the UK. Alston is well known for its quaint cobbled streets and lovely shops. Over the last two years all of their rooms have been completely refurbished with luxury bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, deep, plush carpets and high quality memory foam beds for that all important good night’s sleep. They are delighted to consistently be the No 1 place to eat in Alston on Trip Advisor. Lighter bites and delicious homemade cakes and scones are served in the house cafe, which is an ideal place to chill and take in the stunning views. 

Lowbyer is a Grade II listed Georgian Manor House, each of the nine guest bedrooms have been designed with the guest in mind, All rooms are en-suite with either a bath or shower room and have complimentary refreshments tray, colour television, radio alarm clock, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Their cosy snug Bar with inglenook fireplace offers a wide selection of wines, spirits, liqueurs, soft drinks and bottled cider, lager & beers. The Guest Lounge with real wood fire, is a very comfortable and relaxing room. It offers a good selection of books, magazines and daily newspapers.

The Cumberland offers you a warm welcome. The comfortable rooms were fully refurbished in 2006, and all offer en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, colour television and tea and coffee making facilities. In November 2008 they were awarded 3 stars by Visit Britain in the 'Inn' category of Guest Accommodation.

The Crown & Crossed Swords Hotel is situated in Shotley Bridge on the outskirts of Consett, Co Durham.

Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent hospitality and tastefully decorated rooms, The Crown and Crossed Swords has established itself as a notable place to stay.

The Old Mill is a converted Mill House set in the peaceful countryside, nestled in its own valley, tucked away in 100 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside between Consett, Lanchester and a short drive from Durham City and Newcastle. Please note on Sundays they do not serve dinner past 5pm so please plan your day accordingly.