Shincliffe

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Shincliffe Mill Kennels and Cattery
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The Graham Sport Centre, University of Durham
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River Wear from Shincliffe Bridge looking north. The Bridge is on the border of two grids. For the view south see NZ2840
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High Street North. Low Shincliffe
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Shincliffe Hall Keys to the Past Web Site: Shincliffe Hall was built as a house in about 1771, though it is now occupied by Durham University Graduates. SHINCLIFFE HALL LANE NZ 2840 (South end, off) 13/89 Shincliffe Hall GV II House, now occupied by Durham University Graduates' Society. Circa 1771 for William Rudd, with C20 alterations. Narrow brick in Flemish bond with painted stone dressings. Main block has graduated stone tiles on roof; wing has Welsh slate roof. Old brick chimney stacks. Double-span main block with contemporary wing set corner-to-corner on right rear. 2-storey, 3-bay garden front has band between storeys and replaced sashes with projecting stone sills and segmental brick heads. Late C20 addition on ground- floor right bay. Steeply-pitched 2-span roof with stone-coped gable parapets and shaped kneelers. Tumbled-in brickwork on gables. Twin-gabled returns: 2-storey canted brick bay, with replaced sashes and hipped roof, on left return of front range; some 12-pane sashes on left return of rear range; 2-storey late C19 lean-to addition on right return. Tripartite sash window and early C20 glazed octagonal porch on rear of main block. 3-bay wing, of 2 storeys and attics,has mainly replaced sashes, some in altered openings,and a catslide roof with transverse end stacks. Lower 2-storey rear facing courtyard. Interior: main block contains cut-string, open-well staircase, of 3 flights plus landing rail, with 2 turned balusters per tread and a ramped and wreathed handrail. Staircase hall has modillion cornice. 6-panel doors in architraves with panelled reveals. Late C20 flat-roofed addition on right ground-floor bay of garden front is not of interest.
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Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is NT$2,715 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$2,715
NT$3,257 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
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Everything was as expected and what an amazing view

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Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

4 out of 5
Marconi Way, MetroCentre, Newcastle Gateshead England
The price is NT$2,236 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$2,236
NT$2,683 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gateshead. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (654 reviews)
Staff very friendly and helpful. Food in restaurant was really good. Room too warm for us personally even with window open. Bathroom fixtures (bath/shower fittings) could do with being updated/modernised. Overall pleasant stay.

Reviewed on 2026/3/15

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

4 out of 5
Newgate Street Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is NT$2,156 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$2,156
NT$2,587 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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Stay at this hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,110 reviews)
Love to stay at the Maldron when in Belfast, its very central to everything and an easy 5 minute walk from the Metro station (Monument). Its very clean and comfortable and has a great bar and lobby area for relaxing.

Reviewed on 2026/3/16

Maldron Hotel Newcastle
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Station Suites

Station Suites

4 out of 5
5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
This was my fourth stay at Station Suites. It's good value and the staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are great and the beds are really comfortable.

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Roomzzz Newcastle

Roomzzz Newcastle

4 out of 5
FRIAR HOUSE, CLAVERING PLACE Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (480 reviews)
Fantastic location close to bars town and restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff are really friendly and helpful and make checking in a breeze plus our room was all ready for us even though we were really early. Been before which is why we returned and will defo be returning in the ...

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Roomzzz Newcastle
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
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