Luxury hotel, British cuisine, weddings and events, all in the heart of the Beamish Valley
South Causey Inn is a family-owned hotel with a ‘country feel’ family pub, restaurant, and cocktail bar and is recognised for genuinely kind and generous service. The hotel has 60 unique bedrooms and suites, from cosy en suite rooms to themed suites with private parking, luxury hot tubs, plush interiors, waterfall showers, private gardens, copper baths, and more.
The hotel is perfectly positioned to offer unique cultural experiences in an incomparable location between Durham and Newcastle Cities, whilst also embracing Northern history, with the world famous Beamish Museum, and Tanfield Railway just a stone's throw away.
South Causey Inn can also provide you with a stunning country wedding, with four on-site wedding venues set in 100 acres of scenic countryside. Each venue has been individually designed with bespoke interiors, making them completely unique and stand-alone venues that can cater for ceremonies and events of all sizes.
Stay with us
Enjoy a luxury stay at our Country Inn, in the heart of the Beamish Valley. We have an impeccable selection of accommodation spaces from cosy double en suites, to individually themed deluxe hot tub suites including a 1960s double-decker bus!
In 2021, we opened a fabulous new accommodation complex, with suites that feature private parking, luxury hot tubs, plush interiors, waterfall showers, private outdoor areas, copper baths, and more.
Private Dining Pods
Our private dining pods offer the most magical way to dine al fresco where you can immerse yourself in the beautiful autumnal outdoor surroundings whilst being cosy warm with food and drinks served to you at your leisure.
Our dining pods are situated in our beautiful gardens and are fitted with internal heaters, solid floors and doors, and festoon lights, making your experience one to remember!
Drink & Dine
At South Causey Inn, we take enormous care and pride in our food, using locally sourced ingredients. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure the best products are provided by local farmers and fish from the local market is brought in daily.
Weddings
Set the scene for romance and get married in the idyllic setting of South Causey Inn.
Causey can provide you with a traditional countryside wedding set in the beautiful Beamish Valley. Our Old Barn and Durham Suite Wedding Venues are set in 100 acres with beautiful flower and herb gardens, a wild meadow, and more formal lawns for those treasured photographs.
Cocktails & Gin
Our mixologists create every cocktail with a meticulous eye, using our home-distilled gins and homegrown botanicals from our gardens.
Each glass is concocted with precision and is perfect for sipping in the sun at the Hotspot Cocktail Bar.
Hotspot Cocktail Bar
The Hotspot Bar is an original 1960s Bedford TK Fire Engine that has been converted into a state-of-the-art cocktail bar with private booths, serving cocktails, our home-distilled gins, Chefs snack menu and more.
Raine and James Antiques Shop
Located in the grounds of South Causey Inn, Raine and James specialises in antiques, vintage and quirky interiors. The shop has been featured on TV programmes Salvage Hunters, Antiques Road Trip and Money For Nothing...Well worth your visit!
Christmas 2022
Christmas at South Causey Inn is the most perfect place to put your feet up and soak up the festive spirit in magical surroundings, while our experienced team looks after every detail for you. Click below to explore everything we have going on this year.
Canine Companions
We believe that no member of the family should be left behind, especially when there are acres of beautiful grounds and the nearby Beamish Valley to explore. At South Causey Inn, we have several pet friendly rooms available. We also welcome dogs in our bar and snug area.




Awards
We are proud to hold the VisitEngland 4* Inn award, VisitEngland Silver Award, VisitEngland Breakfast Award, and the Taste Durham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion Award. As an independent Hotel, Restaurant, Wedding Venue and Tourist Destination in the North East, it’s fantastic to receive recognition of the hard work from the amazing team here at South Causey Inn.