If you’re searching for office space to rent in a truly unique and inspiring location, Rookhope Business Centre offers the perfect opportunity.
The site features five flexible office and workspace units, ranging from 333 sq ft to 807 sq ft, ideal for start-ups, remote workers, creatives and growing enterprises.
Key Features
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB)
Beautifully refurbished centre
Free on-site car parking with barrier-secured access
Annual rent includes heating and lighting
Rookhope Business Centre
If you’re searching for office space to rent in a truly unique and inspiring location, Rookhope Business Centre offers the perfect opportunity. Set in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this beautifully refurbished centre provides a peaceful yet practical base for businesses that value both productivity and surroundings.
The site features five flexible office and workspace units, ranging from 194 sq ft to 807 sq ft, ideal for start-ups, remote workers, creatives and growing enterprises. Each unit has been thoughtfully designed to support modern business needs in a rural setting.
The building also includes two adaptable community rooms—a spacious area for training or workshops and a smaller hot-desking room—alongside a communal kitchen (tea point) and a potential book-swap or library corner to help foster a welcoming and collaborative environment.
A standout feature is the takeaway kitchen unit, available to rent separately. Equipped with a hot water zip boiler, fridge, freezer, and external seating, it’s perfectly placed to serve passing cyclists and walkers on the popular C2C (Coast to Coast) route—offering a brilliant business opportunity in an area with regular footfall.
Despite its tranquil setting, Rookhope is surprisingly well connected:
25 miles from Durham
37 miles from Newcastle
48 miles from Middlesbrough
47 miles from Carlisle
Rookhope Business Centre combines natural beauty with business practicality—offering modern office space to rent in one of County Durham’s most scenic and uplifting locations. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, escape the city, or serve the active tourism community, this is your chance to join something special.
Business Durham as a landlord
As a Business Durham tenant your business will benefit from the guidance of our experienced business development managers. In addition, we have a number of support programmes which can help your business discover new opportunities. Learn how our finance initiatives such as Finance Durham and the Durham Business Growth programme can help your business prosper.
Explore the benefits of attending our varied events programme to expand your network, broaden your knowledge and raise your profile. Plus, our knowledgeable and experienced team can provide your business with an accessible route into Durham County Council services.
In conclusion, Business Durham is not just a landlord – we work with you to help your business prosper.
Meeting Rooms for Hire at Rookhope Business Centre
Rookhope Business Centre offers a small, affordable meeting space alongside flexible hot-desking facilities, ideal for focused work, one-to-one meetings, community use, and remote workers needing an occasional base. All spaces benefit from free WiFi, water, and optional refreshments.
Rooms include a screen (television) where listed, providing a practical setting for small groups of up to 6 people. With simple hourly and daily rates and fully accessible ground-floor facilities, Rookhope Business Centre offers a convenient, quiet environment for individuals and small teams.
Below is an overview of the available rooms and rates:
Name | Price From | Facilities | Capacity | Refreshments Available? | Water Cooler? | Accessible? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hot Desk | Free for 2 hours for non-businesses, £5 per hour for businesses | Screen | No | No | No | |
Meeting Room | £10 per hour (no VAT) | Screen | 6 people | Yes | No | Yes |
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Business Durham is the business support service for Durham County Council, helping to deliver more and better jobs and a strong competitive economy.
Contact our friendly team for help with your business.