The Parkwood Hotel in Stockton-on-Tees

This 1865 hotel is in a tree-lined suburban area, 2.5 miles from Preston Hall at Preston Park Museum and Grounds, 5 miles from Tees Barrage International White Water Course, an artificial whitewater course on the River Tees.The bright, modern rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as desks and en suite bathrooms.Amenities include a restaurant and bar serving wine and ales, plus a sunroom.