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Durham City Cottages

2.0 star property
Cottage with free parking, in the vicinity of Durham University

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Located close to Durham University and Durham Cathedral, Durham City Cottages provides a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, Ensuite (Spacious)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, Ensuite (2 bedroom) | Private kitchen

Deluxe Cottage, Ensuite (2 bedroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Durham is home to Durham City Cottages. Gala Theatre Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Durham Castle and Lumley Castle. Don't miss out on a visit to Diggerland. Visit our Durham travel guide
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Brandon Lane, Durham, ENG, DH7 8ST

What's nearby

  • A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses
    Durham University
    6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602
    Durham Cathedral
    7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Durham Lumiere is a fantastic event that takes place every two years. This is a light installation of coloured umbrellas at the Gala Theatre. Free entry to Lumiere after 7:30!
    Gala Theatre Durham
    8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Durham Castle part of the university building just off the green it has a wide range of photo opportunities. Within a very short area you have the cathedral, castle and university building
    Durham Castle
    8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Diggerland
    8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Duke of Wellington
    5 min drive
  • Holi & Bhang
    6 min drive
  • The Colpitts
    7 min drive
  • The Flass Pub
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Interlude
    4 min drive

About this property

Durham City Cottages

Cottage near Durham University
Located close to Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, Durham City Cottages provides a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and a computer station

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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Durham City Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Durham City Cottages?

As of 23 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Durham City Cottages on 15 Feb 2026 start from AU$178.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Durham City Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Durham City Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.0.

Where is Durham City Cottages located?

Situated in Durham, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Durham University, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Castle. Durham Cathedral and Diggerland are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Durham City Cottages Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 394 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A new property, excellently equipt. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect stay

The stay was amazing and staff where very nice I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
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

evilasio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Margaret

Liked: Communication

Great north run weekend

Location and view excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Room comfort, communication

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

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C E

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

good basic hotel

Good clean, basic accommodation. I would stay again. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

evilasio

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely little stay for the Great North Run. Floor was a bit dirty, but apart from that, perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Mwaita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

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

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous stay at the cottage with my partner,it was incredibly clean,the amenities were superb,will definitely be booking and staying again in the near future for a little escape.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely stay. Quiet, clean, comfy bed, lovely shower, coffee machine and parking outside your door! Great value too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the Cottage will definitely be going back and would recommend to anyone Stay was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025