Durham City Cottages
Location: Brandon Lane, Durham, England, DH7 8ST, Durham, GB
Star Rating: 7.8 Stars
Property Type: Cottages
About this Property
Picturesque Garden Views
Experience the beauty of the garden while staying at Durham City Cottages. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and convenient bike parking during your stay.
On-Site Dining and Lounge
Savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from free self-parking and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet in the cozy guestrooms.
Immerse yourself in comfort and convenience at Durham City Cottages.
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: Guests will receive lockbox information.
Amenities & Facilities
- Nature reserve
- Free bicycles on site
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Free bicycles on site
- Free self parking
- Private picnics
- Nature reserve
- Bicycle parking available
Rooms Available
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Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Spacious)
1 Double Bed
323-sq-foot soundproofed room, deck/patio with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Dryer
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Hand-held showerhead
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Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (2 bedroom)
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Deck/patio with courtyard views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washing machine, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
- Hand-held showerhead
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Comfort Cottage, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
269-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and dining table
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Accessibility - Hand-held showerhead
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Espresso maker
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Soap
- Hand-held showerhead
- Desk chair
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Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Entertainment - 36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Weekly housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Free WiFi
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
Guest Reviews
- Richard (10/5): - Excellent in every way
- Heidi (10/5): - A lovely stay. Quiet, clean, comfy bed, lovely shower, coffee machine and parking outside your door! Great value too!
- Tracey (10/5): - Beautiful cottages set in a rural peaceful area. I have stayed there a couple of times now and will stay again. Great communication
- Patricia (10/5): - Everything was excellent
- Bryan (10/5): - Loved the Cottage will definitely be going back and would recommend to anyone Stay was perfect
- Beverley (10/5): Amazing - The cottage was perfect. Everything that you would need for a stay. Immaculately clean, decor was lovely. Location was very picturesque and quiet. Will be booking for a longer stay next time
- Darren (8/5): Nice Apartment - Stayed here before these were apartments, no idea how the owners have done it tbh,now has a little settee and separate bedroom which is en-suite, also a small but well stocked kitchen even has a little dishwasher if your staying longer than 1 night
- Gary (8/5): - Great little stop close to Durham and reasonable price vs the city centre
- Helen (10/5): - A new property, excellently equipt. Very comfortable.
- Angela (10/5): - Clean and tidy had a problem with heating not working on Wednesday evening I messaged John and a gas engineer was out on Thursday to sort out the heating, would stay here again next time we’re in Durham. Food was lovely at the Bay Horse too
- Michael (10/5): - Awesome little out of the way cottages, we had a simple over night stay for a birthday and the cottage was perfect. Extremely clean, looked to have just been refurbished with everything needed for a short stay. Lovely few drinks at the Bay horse infront of an open fire, with well priced excellent food. Easy to find, and parked right outside the property, easy no hassle check in / out If I had any gripe which isn’t really a gripe is that they are obviously putting work into upgrading the properties which ours had been and not was lovely, however the parking area was littered with rubbish and off cuts of wood, tiles, sand, cement etc , greggs cups sandwich bags etc and car was totally covered in building dust the next morning when we left. Altogether a fantastic little quiet break at a very very reasonable price
- Wayne (6/5): - This is adequate for a night or two. We visited during December and arrived to fine the heating fully turned off. Not the best start really and the place struggled to warm up after that.
- Sarah (8/5): - All in all nice little cottage for a couple and good as was pet friendly to go up Durham to visit our son up uni and take our dog to see him too. Cottage was nice a little place although i think the tv was slightly too high on wall. As we arrived there were 3 plumbing vans parked outside so had to park out side another cottage for bout hour n half till they moved their vans after going in pub at front of cottages before parking own car then outside our own cottage. During our stay all else in cottage was ok other than toilet did not flush well at all we had problems with it , other than that carnt fault our stay. Property had all u wud need avaliable to use also in cottage.
- Clive (2/5): - There was no or very little insulation between the rooms, I was able to hear everything being said next door (argument) so I left without using any of the facilities, I didn't stay there and won't be coming back . The room itself was lovely, but the simple fact there was no way I was going to be able to sleep there meant I wasted my money because it poor workmanship
- Mwaita (10/5): - It’s a beautiful cottage located in a quiet neighbourhood. Fully stoked with all the necessary things for a couple or single person. Suitable for business/work trip accommodation as there is good Wi-Fi and affordable unlike hotels in Durham which are twice expensive or even more. John communicated very well with me prior to my arrival and made sure the heating was on as I arrived around midnight. Clean house, lovely white linen and good pillows. The mattress was perfect for my sleep too. Kitchen was stoked with milk (although I don’t drink milk) it was a nice gesture and a posh coffee machine 👌😊. There is a pub right next door as well with great food. I would recommend this place to anyone on a business/ work trip or a quick stop by in Durham.
- Jackie (8/5): - There are many plus sides to this accommodation:- - Quiet, country location. - Very good facilities, with nice touches like as good quality glasses, dishwasher, microwave, cooker. - Clean - Well heated. - Good safe parking - Milk and packet of biscuits on check in. - Simple and easy check in. - Discounts for local restaurant. There are a few downsides:- - No public transport back from Durham after about 8pm - Well outside of Durham. - Sound proofing could be better, however the type of people staying make this unlikely to be much of an issue. - The TV is too high on the wall and really needs to be either moved down to lower on the wall, or moved to the bedroom. I found my neck got very sore trying to look at it. - Getting into the bathroom is a bit tight. I have marked down the score for communication because there was a power cut on my last night and the owner's communication re. this was poor. He didn't answer my phone calls and texts, only starting doing so when I asked for a refund and mentioned I would mention the lack of communication re. this in my review. I appreciate the power cut was out of his control, however his communication did not make me feel like a valued and cared for customer. There are a f
- Stephen (10/5): - Really clean, nice location
- Marc (10/5): - Great value for money, it was quiet and relaxing. Used it as a stop over as I was visiting family so it was a good place to sleep over, the bed was comfortable and great facilities in the room
- Margaret (10/5): Great north run weekend - Location and view excellent
- Julie (10/5): - A lovely overnight stay , The room was a good size , and clean plenty of milk tea and coffee. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends. Communication with John who was lovely and very accommodating to our needs Thank you .
- Truus (8/5): Cosy cottage near to Durham - Cosy cottage next to a pub with good food.
- Karen (10/5): - Very good value accommodation really enjoyed our stay.
- Christine (6/5): - Area was good for what we needed. Accommodation was very cold heater wasn't working,room wasn't clean cobwebs in shower room no complimentary toiletries just hand soap. Nice area staff from the bay horse were very good and food was good.
- Giovanni (6/5): - John, the property manager, was super friendly and extremely helpful. Other than a pub, there is very little around the property. The room was good for a night, but definitely could have been cleaner. There was also no fridge in the room, which is challenging when the accommodation was for a stop on a roadtrip.
- Mark (10/5): Great location - Satisfied with everything offered.
- Gordon (10/5): Tranquil - Great motel conveniently on site with lovely pub, clean, management lovely, and at a great price, peaceful and tranquil.
- Charlotte (10/5): - Really lovely spacious room. I really struggle to sleep away from home but had no problem here. The beds were really comfortable and it was so quiet. The pub next door did fantastic food and all the prices were so reasonable. Thank you for a lovely stay.
- evilasio (10/5): - Nice cottage with big room, comfortable, good shower pressure, with everything needed for a relaxing stay
- evilasio (10/5): - Nice cottage to stay. Big room. Very quiet area.
- Lucy (8/5): - Property needed a deep clean. I sneezed a lot and had black dust come out of my nose. Heating didn’t work sometimes and the room was quite cold. I booked through Expedia and check out said 11 am and I wasn’t told any check out time by the owner. On the morning of check out a cleaner knocked at the door and we shouted we were still inside. I popped to the loo and finished packing my back when the cleaner knocked again which I thought was odd so I double checked on my emails and then clarified the check out time being 11 am with the lady and she responded no check out time is 10 am.
- C E (10/5): good basic hotel - Good clean, basic accommodation. I would stay again. Good value.
- Louise (10/5): Hidden gem - Absolutely beautiful cottage and very helpful owner, check in was quick and easy 😊 highly recommend! Pub on site is also fantastic, wonderful find. Would definitely stay again.
- John (10/5): Perfect stay - The stay was amazing and staff where very nice I would stay again
- John (6/5): - Lacked hooks for wet jackets & bath towels. No deadlock or bolt on the door. Nice area.
- Fiona (10/5): Fabulous - Fabulous accommodation, very good price
- Christopher (10/5): - A lovely little stay for the Great North Run. Floor was a bit dirty, but apart from that, perfect!
- Gary (8/5): - It would have been perfect if the pub and kitchen was actually open. We were not informed that they closed the bar and restaurant side and had no Wi-Fi. Apart from that the room itself was pretty nice and tidy. I wouldn’t return unless it was actually open for food and drinks.
- Susan (8/5): - Comfortable stay. Could be better if curtains blocked out light and more milk in room for tea/coffee.
- Chris (10/5): A great night in - Great service from the check in to leaving - the food is well cooked and vast portions and the bedroom is spacious and well appointed
- Baz (6/5): Nice - wifi was poor
- Paul (8/5): - Great venue, would recommended.
- Margaret (10/5): Great north run weekend - Room was excellent
- Anthony (10/5): Great Hotel at reasonable rate. - The rooms are motel type in the car park. They are large and very clean. Tea and coffee available in room. My only criticism is that the large rooms do not have a chair of any kind. There is plenty of room for an easy chair and a desk chair. My colleagues room next door didn't have any either. The food in the restaurant was fantastic. Large portions and very tasty with a good selection. Would definitely recommend for business or pleasure.
- Mark (10/5): Great stay - The whole stay was great from start to finish. Staff were excellent and couldn’t be more helpful. The food was amazing and I slept like a log. Would highly recommend staying here.
- Peter (8/5): - Much of the hotel was being re-modeled so situation slightly chaotic but staff team wonderfully helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable.
- Suzanne (10/5): Happy night away - Ideal just what we needed for a night away, good size clean and staff accomading and friendly, would definitely return and recommend to others
- Verified traveler (6/5): No chef, no alternative catering suggestions made. - Payment was taken from bank account after booking was made even tho confimation was to pay on arriving. Was called 2 hours before checking in to be told that it was cash only, and there was no chef. Not being from the area, asked if any recommendations could be made for something to eat and was told to use just eat. Was left with no way of getting a breakfast, as there was no local cafes etc that opened before 9am, and i had to be checked out and left to be at business course for 9am. Room was adequate, but no desk to do any paperwork. I understand the premises have recently changed hands, but had i been informed there was no where for a meal(whithout having to get takeout) or to be able to get a breakfast before work, i would have cancled my booking as moved it else where, as the venue was booked soley for its proximity to veune. From this experience, i more than likely wouldnt use the venue again.
- Julia (4/5): - I was disappointed to find that breakfast wasn’t included as advertised. Also the internal lock on the door didn’t work so I had to drag a piece of furniture in front of it to feel safe. I could feel every spring in the bed so not the best nights sleep (I can usually sleep anywhere!)
- Keeley (8/5): - Lovely staff who made you feel very welcome. Really easy to access and cheap in a taxi to get into Durham. Only niggle was, was the beds. The base on one was unsteady and the other 2 the mattresses were awful. The single bed actually bruised one of the guests due to the springs petruding and the double bed had such a big delve in one side you couldn’t lay on it.
- Wendy (10/5): - Due to Covid the building is a little shabby and sadly no breakfast as the chef left the day before. But this was forgiven because the landlady and landlord were fantastic. We all had a great evening. They are so friendly. We had a real laugh. Best night out I have had in a long time.
- andrew (6/5): - Ok for what we needed stated free breakfast but wasnt available
- Verified traveler (2/5): - We didnt like the hotel at all. Room was dated and tacky. It was freezing cold and bedding felt damp. We didnt stay the second night
- Josh (10/5): - To be honest they could of explained it better 9n hotels.com that either they did not do breakfast or you had to pay for it separately as payed for 2 adults and 2 dog's and breakfast but did not get breakfast but other than that really dog friendly and very comfortable a really pleasant stay for us thanks so much
- erick (6/5): Bay Horse stop over. - Room was tired looking, carpet was in poor condition and had sticky patches underfoot. Shower over bath was lacking in water pressure and difficult to control water temperature. Bath trim was dirty and damaged. Overall very disappointing and will not be booking again
- Howard (6/5): Needs an uplift - Room not as clean on this occasion band the shower was not working properly.. although breakfast was supposed to be included, there was none available
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I thought it was great. Bith rooms were clean and ready for us. Check in and out was very quick and easy.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Bay horse inn - Was lovely stay, will be back again
- M (10/5): - Extremely clean and comfortable,
- Verified traveler (10/5): - All staff very helpful. Nice place liked the bungalow apart from thin curtains. Limited menu on a night due to covid but we both enjoyed the food. Breakfast was wonderful , would go back again.
- Rebecca (8/5): - Really friendly staff
- victoria (10/5): New Years Stay - The room was clean comfortable and so cosy as we walked through the door. The full english was really tasty and plenty of it
- Janet (4/5): - One of rooms had black mpuld looking stiff on ceiling. Plus the shower control so high up not easy to reach unless you are 6 foot tall.
- rachel (10/5): - This is a cosy little village pub, with a restaurant and great lodge accommodation and car park. Great access to Durham City and very helpful staff.
- Sue (6/5): A bit disappointed. - Nice location, very helpful staff. Handtowel was very stained. The double bed mattress was very uncomfortable. It was a shame because the room was ok.
- Lorraine (10/5): Well recommended - Had a bad wk\mnth needed a break to come to terms with things was great place very clean food on offer was amazing only thing too big a portion ,dog friendly great staff that good booked again for end of mnth xx
- Sarah (10/5): Perfect - My stay at the hotel was absolutely amazing compared to other hotels I’ve been to this one was far the best I would highly recommend x
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Stayed for three nights and found the place clean and the staff very pleasant and accommodating. Unfortunately, there was no chef so the restaurant and pub meals were not available, but they would allow us to bring in takeaways. The breakfast was amazing, so food I magine would have been good. The room looked as if it had been recently refurbished and was done to a very high standard. Unfortunately, the room had no natural air flow. So, on the first day on coming back the bed covers, and clothes were damp. We could not open a window due to it being on the ground floor and the noise and smoking was taking place outside in the car park as the pub patrons were using it. We solved the issue for the rest of the stay by leaving the ensuite door open and extractor fan running during the night and day. Would have been close to 5 stars if the chef had been on and they dealt with the air flow situation. But I would stay here again.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - Upon arrival, it was announced that management had changed and that our booking was inexistent. This was unacceptable as we came all the way from Germany and we had received no information or notice of this!! Very bad customer service and management
- Lorraine (10/5): lovely stay - newly refurbished and the bed extremely comfy. the staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. exceeded my expectations. The only negative comment o can think of would be hair dryers in the rooms. 10 of 10
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Clean friendly excellent value Exactly what a Pub/Hotel should be Would definately stay again
- Susan (8/5): - Excellent value for money. Warm welcome. Room clean. Easy parking
- John (6/5): - Good points - Hotel was easy to find. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Room was spacious and comfortable with en suite, TV and tea making facilities. Breakfast was cooked fresh and it was hot. Bad points - No central heating, we had to rely on a plug in radiator. No hot water at the sink, TV went off at 8.15pm and wouldn't come back on. Entrance door was loose fitting in its frame and rattled until I wedged it shut. Walls so thin we could hear very clearly what was going on in the room next door. We had booked for Bed and Breakfast but had to pay extra for a cooked English breakfast (there was no mention of that on the booking confirmation).
- Mickyboy (8/5): A SAD TIME - Coming back home to go to a family funeral is always a really sad time .The 180 mile journey from Staffordshire was a bit tiring ,so to receive a nice welcome on arrival at the Bay Horse was appreciated.signed in and then went for a tour round the village where the wife and brother in law were born.I've always loved coming up to Durham,the people are so friendly and helpful and you can always have a laugh.Our one night stay over here was very good.The food at the evening meal was lovely .Two of our relations were also staying here and we all had the meal together and every ones plate was empty.last time we were up we stayed at well known motel and paid an awful lot more and to be honest the Bay horse was as equal in comfort and cleanliness but loads cheaper.and you get a lovely continental breakfast. We'll be stopping here from now on
- Verified traveler (4/5): You only get what you pay for - Heating did not work properly so room was cold ,1 bed was fine the other bed was very uncomfortable all you could feel was the springs coming through the mattress . You could hear the refrigeration unit buzzing all night long .The doors let a lot of noise in. The room had not been thoroughly cleaned All in all a cheap hotel but I would not stay there again
- TheSpikes (6/5): Motel type accommodation - 10 courtyard rooms behind pub. OK to break journey from Fife to Somerset. Lady serving continental breakfast was rude to my husband & daughter when enquiring about gluten free options ( which was available ) & had no idea about cross contamination of their diet.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Travelling for work - Following a friendly and efficient welcome I was able to settle into the privacy of my room and get some work done. Good wifi, simple clean and comfortable room and ensuite. Followed with a simple but welcome breakfast.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - A good comfortable end to a long day. A nice welcome.
- Verified traveler (4/5): A bit disappointing - The people running the place we’re really nice. However the overall impression of our stay was let down by the condition of the place. There was an insect in our bed and a spider in the bath tub. The sink needs renovating. Some lamps need bulbs. And the continental breakfast choices could be improved as it was very basic. Literally just toast and cereals. The place is quite off the road too.
- Queenie (6/5): Budget hotel at budget price - The accommodation and the pub were basic. It was cool during the very hot spell which was welcome. It could have been cleaner - with lots of mould around the shower area and the carpet could have done with vacuuming.. We had to ask for a toilet roll and the room was clearly only serviced on the day prior to leaving - biscuits appeared and an additional toilet roll! It was unfortunate that their had been a flood and the kitchen was not able to be used so we were unable to eat our evening meals in the restaurant - which we probably would have done. Breakfast was very basic with toast and cereal, tea or coffee and choice of 3 juices. It was described as 'continental breakfast' which led to to expect fruit, yogurt and maybe even pastires! This was not to be. As with other reviews I saw, they need to invest in some decent coffee We used the room as a base for exploring so didn't spend a lot of time there.
- lance (2/5): Unscrupulous - Was travelling to the hotel, received a call to say check in closed yet was 10 minutes prior to check in closing. Had no option to travel home and they charged us for the pleasure. Legal action pending.
- Bob (4/5): Could be nice if finished! - Room was spacious and nicely decorated and the onsuit looked nice but there was no radiator, just a pipe left sticking out. Door frame wasn't finished, no towel rail or toilet roll holder and there was a lip between bedroom floor and bathroom floor. Breakfast was very basic and no signs to show where to go. Disappointed in general for the price paid!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Ideal for one night stay before holuday - Wanted a cheap night stay and this fitted bill. Staff lovelt
- Trevor (10/5): - Great little place
- DAVID (10/5): - IDEAL SPOT FOR TRIP TO NEWCASTLE
- Jane (6/5): one night - We had very noisy neighbours which cannot be helped, bed was a bit hard and the showers were adequate, hot but not powerful, curtain stuck to you, no wifi available. Breakfast included was only continental which was cereal, toast and juice, tea and coffee. if you wanted full cooked then that was extra 3.95 didn't ask if you wanted items on full cooked just gave you plate with items on it. Doubt we would use again, nice but not as expected.
- Matt (8/5): - Stayed one night staff very friendly polite rooms are good value for money comfortable nice shower facilities only downside no food but plenty takeaways bar always open
- Verified traveler (8/5): OK for a budget hotel - New owners (?) who are trying to upgrade this accommodation. The room was warm (snowing as we arrived); it was clean; the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was adequate. Perhaps the toast could be provided without butter enabling the guests to apply the amount that they need. Other things that may help include refreshing the sealant throughout the bathroom; sweeping up cigarette ends on the outside of the rooms - these appear to have been there for years; a little bit of Tarmac to fill holes in the car park. The location is a few miles from the city centre which means that the car can be parked OK. A bus to the centre costs £3.60.
- Susan (8/5): Good stay - I was pleasantly surprised with the room for the rate that we paid, everyone was very friendly and apart from a little noise in the early hours one morning we had a lovely stay.
- christine (8/5): Good location - Have stayed at this hotel before a bit noisy for a family especially as both times bins have been emptied at 6 am but ok value wise.
- Andrew (2/5): Bad Experiance - Their was no food available at night as restraint closed for 3 weeks but I was told I can tell you where the take away is. The breakfast is falsely advertised as included Continental ( their meaning of continental is a bowl of cereal and a glass of juice) ?? I stayed in room 9 the towel radiator gave no heat only on the bottom rail so no heating in bathroom. the ceiling has black mould above shower cubical and the silicone sealant was black around the shower tray. They advertise WiFi This was not working as this had a supplier change and no one knew the new pass words.
- Avril (10/5): Exactly what we needed - Nice clean spacious room, very friendly staff and good food would come back again when in the area
- Verified traveler (10/5): Tranquil with friendly staf. - Loved the barn style layout and staff were very welcoming.
- Helen (6/5): Good basic hotel - A good basic hotel, large rooms, nice and clean, helpful staff. Easy parking
- Danny & Lyn (6/5): Traditional pub in a quiet location - Comfortable accommodation and very peaceful, good restaurant and a pleasant breakfast. Limited parking space but on street parking is free. The public bar could benefit from some modernisations. All in all ‘ok for the price’.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Great Staff, Determined to make you happy - Door would benefit from a draught strip around it, Laminate Floor made it feel cold- but spotlessly clean. Air was very dry
- Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely cosy room and friendly bar and restaurant - Lovely room in courtyard. 10 rooms and we were in number 5. All you need and clean and tidy. Staff in bar and restaurant were really nice and helpful and locals created you with a smile and were keen to speak to you. made you feel welcome. Paid 3.95 for full English breakfast and worth every penny. It was huge and so tasty. We will defiantly be back again.
- dave (8/5): - The room was a reasonable size & clean. the staff were very friendly & welcoming.Good selection of ales in the bar.My only gripe which is a shame really,was the aerial in the bedroom did not work hence no TV. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
- geoff (6/5): Good value but needs updating - Room was ok but quite basic, would definitely benefit from some redecorating
- Arthur (8/5): Very good value hotel - This 'motel' style hotel was a pleasant surprise. The overall value for money considering its RELATIVE closeness to Durham centre is a good selling point.
- Doobie (8/5): Stay at The Bay Horse Inn - Great value for money
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