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Durham City Cottages

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Brandon Lane, Durham, England, DH7 8ST
  • Durham University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Durham Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Durham Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (spacous)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (spacous)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (spacous)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen (spacous)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (cottage 1)

  • 26.4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (private)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (private)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Durham City Cottages

Cottage with free parking, in the vicinity of Durham University
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free cottage has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. All 9 accommodations have free WiFi, and feature kitchens with fridges, ovens and stovetops. Guests will also find Smart TVs, premium bedding and rainfall showerheads. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Durham City Cottages offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

This Durham cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

During your stay at Durham City Cottages, you'll be close to Durham University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This comfortable cottage has 9 cottages. Free WiFi and kitchens are available in all cottages.
  • All accommodations offer kitchens, Smart TVs and fridges
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • 6 minutes by car from Durham University and 8 minutes from Gala Theatre Durham
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Durham cottage is smoke free.

Durham City Cottages has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 9 units
  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

Property is also known as

Bay Horse Durham
Bay Horse Inn Durham
Bay Horse Inn Durham
Bay Horse Durham
Inn The Bay Horse Inn Durham
Durham The Bay Horse Inn Inn
The Bay Horse Inn Durham
Bay Horse Inn
Inn The Bay Horse Inn
Bay Horse

Durham City Cottages Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 380 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 380 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 380 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 380 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 380 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mwaita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Really clean, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Great north run weekend
Location and view excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Truus

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cosy cottage near to Durham
Cosy cottage next to a pub with good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value accommodation really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location
Satisfied with everything offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Room comfort
Tranquil
Great motel conveniently on site with lovely pub, clean, management lovely, and at a great price, peaceful and tranquil.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

evilasio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cottage with big room, comfortable, good shower pressure, with everything needed for a relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

evilasio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cottage to stay. Big room. Very quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024