6 guests
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3 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
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Spend dewy mornings perched in the window seat overlooking the leafy garden with a coffee in hand. With modern home furnishings and characterful original features, this apartment in Durham offers a peaceful escape from the woes of your daily grind. Whip up comforting homemade meals in the kitchen before curling up around the living room's seating area for group games nights or some chillout time in front of the TV. Situated in a historic building, the space brings warmth and homeliness to rainy days and chilly months. Meanwhile, the home's surrounding nature, luscious green landscapes and town centre conveniences set the scene for a peaceful retreat. You'll find Durham's town centre a short ten-minute walk away – packed with beautiful charm, the city's Medieval heritage, cobbled streets and independent bars, pubs and restaurants await with open arms.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay just a ten-minute walk from the centre of Durham
Tuck into a full English breakfast at the dining area
Stretch out after days spent exploring Durham
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Home truths
You'll have your own private entrance here
Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay – there’s free parking for one car on the premises
Durham train station is a ten-minute drive away
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
TV
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Local guide
About Durham
A jumble of golden-hued medieval buildings perched on the banks of the River Wear, Durham is an ancient and compact city, perfect for walking. The towers of the gothic Cathedral rise up from the ancient oak trees around it, best viewed from across the river on South Street. Home to a sprawling university campus dating back to the 1830s, the quiet quads and brown-stone colleges still make for a peaceful...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore Old Durham Gardens
Nestled by the river Wear, these quaint and beautiful gardens offer a haven of peace and beauty. Wander through rosebushes or enjoy a picnic while admiring the leafy dramatic view.
Get around
Airport
Newcastle International
33 min
Teesside International
41 min
Carlisle Lake District
1 hr 24 min
Train station
Durham
22 min
Bus stop
Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B
15 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
3 min
Cafe
3 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Blast Beach
26 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No parties or events
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Dale
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Dale's hosting is super-efficient. He'll be able to answer any questions and requests you may have, and then likes to take a step back so you can really feel the home is all yours.
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