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Providing free Wifi, parking on-site, and a garden, the recently renovated property Durham City Cottages offers rooms in Durham, 12 miles from Beamish Museum and 18 miles from The Sage. The vacation home, set in a building dating back to 1900, is 18 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 18 miles from Stadium of Light. MetroCentre is 19 miles from the vacation home, and Utilita Arena is 19 miles away. At the vacation home, all units have a wardrobe. Every room includes a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge. At the vacation home, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner. Theatre Royal is 18 miles from the vacation home, while Northumbria University is 19 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 23 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jarett
    United States of America United States of America
    The owner was great and so were the accommodations.
  • Garren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the cottage style so we didn’t feel like a hotel room
  • Alice
    Ireland Ireland
    Easy to find and the check in instructions were on point - super easy and advised in good time. The room was as described, warm when I arrived and they had provided plenty of towels which is always a bonus. The location is very good and having a...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice, quiet location in a lovely village close to Durham. Comfortable and well equipped apartment. Pub next door which served excellent meals. Dog friendly & places to walk our dog close by.
  • Mia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Small but perfectly formed. Lovely decor and needed that bath! Great host. Would stay again.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Plenty of space. Comfortable bed. Well decorated. Lovely bathroom. Very clean. Easy parking.
  • Lisa
    France France
    It is furnished to a high standard, had everything we needed and was perfect for our one night stay.
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good communication re check in. Nice sized room. Next door to pub and restaurant
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was clean, cosy and everything we needed for our stay.
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location and the property was so perfect for our needs. The property was quaint and quuet

Property questions and answers
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  • Can I bring my pet?

    yes , thats fine but if you let us know that would be great . Thanks
    Answered on 22 January 2024
  • how many dogs do you allow.

    we allow 2 and there is a fixed fee of £10 per dog per stay .
    Answered on 18 May 2024
  • What's the pet policy? Would it be ok to bring our non-shedding, very well behaved Cavapoo dog for the evening? thank you.

    Yes ; that would be fine
    Answered on 12 September 2024
  • Are all rooms on level access from the car? Do rooms have a fridge and microwave?

    there are 2 steps up from car park to the rooms . The self contained cottages 1 and 2 have a full kitchen imclding oven , hob, dishwasher , microwav..
    Answered on 25 August 2024
  • What are the check-in and check-out times? Hello could check out time be extended at all for the sunday many thanks in advance

    Hi Yes , we can do that as long as we know in advance .
    Answered on 29 December 2023
  • Hello, i was looking for a one nights stay tomorrow. Check in is 3 would we be able to park earlier (between 12 & 1) and Uber into Durham ?

    Yes sure that will be fine to do that
    Answered on 12 September 2024
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Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 137 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We have 10 delightful accomodation types situated around a court yard . these include luxury self contained cottages , standard double rooms, twin room and a family room

Property info

Although located in the quiet of Brandon Village we are only a short drive or hop on a bus ride into Durham. we have a slection of accomodation types from self contained cottages to double rooms , twin room and a family room sleeping 4. Currently we do not provide breakfast but in the locality there are numerous options. however we have a delightful restaurant and bar There are numerous walks from Brandon Village in the surrounding countryside and being located on a hill we have good views over durham City and the surrounding countryside.

Neighborhood info

Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham, Durham City Cottages sits in the small village of Brandon just half an hour’s drive from the scenic area of the Pennine dales. All rooms have a HD TV and tea and coffee facilities. The Bay Horse is a traditional Pub with open fires, and guests can enjoy drinks and homemade food. Guests are close to Durham city with its famous cathedral, castle and picturesque walks along the river Wear.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of Durham City Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Amenities
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Outdoors
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Evening entertainment
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 20£ per pet, per stay applies.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Durham City Cottages

  • Check-in at Durham City Cottages is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Durham City Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Durham City Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
  • Durham City Cottages is 2.8 miles from the center of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Durham City Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Durham City Cottages has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Durham City Cottages has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Durham City Cottages can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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