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Set in Durham and within 15 km of Beamish Museum, 40Winks has a terrace, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 25 km from Stadium of Light. The accommodation offers full-day security, and luggage storage for guests.

Old world charm, breakfast choses, friendly staff,

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9.5
Exceptional
383 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Situated in Durham, Castle View Guesthouse features 4-star accommodation with private terraces. It is located 25 km from Stadium of Light and provides a housekeeping service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 15 km away.

Everything was of the highest standard. The room, the bed, the en-suite, all very tastefully resourced, very clean and in perfect working order. Nothing was too much trouble. Great staff and great service. Will return.

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9.1
Superb
632 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut is set in Durham, 22 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 22 km from Utilita Arena. With free private parking, the property is 8.3 km from Beamish Museum and 21 km from MetroCentre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Sage Gateshead.

This is such an amazing place! Lovely hosts! The location and position is just so peaceful - the hut is outstanding and soooo beautiful! But...the donkeys...WOW...just a sheer joy to be around!

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9.8
Exceptional
41 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking.

The hotel Manager Anna is very helpful. From the safety pin I needed for my dress for our daughter's graduation to giving us extra information on important events in Durham, she was very helpful and welcoming. Jade from Housekeeping Management is also very helpful and friendly. My boyfriend and I are quite busy and it takes time for us to unwind but the staff and the beautiful rooms and venue really made us relax. The Holi Bang restaurant was outstanding. I don't appreciate Indian food and from now on I will! Have a drink for happy hour downstairs and definitely enjoy the food at the restaurant. Farnley Tower is also very good with allergies. I eat gluten and dairy free and was very satisfied with their choices. Stay at Farnley Tower if you're going to Durham. I've stayed in other places and this is the best experience you'll have. Thank you Anna and Jade. Looking forward to seeing you again!

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8.7
Fabulous
2,437 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Set in Durham and within 17 km of Beamish Museum, The Old School House features a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 27 km from Sage Gateshead. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Great welcome from Martin, showing us to our room, giving us the keys & information on the School House. Continental breakfast supplied. Microwave & kettle. Comfortable bed and good shower.

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8.1
Very good
415 reviews
Price from
£56.70
per night

Located within 17 km of Beamish Museum and 27 km of Sage Gateshead in Durham, My Way Guest House provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Beautiful accommodation with very friendly host

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8.7
Fabulous
182 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Warlands Farm Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Durham, 9 km from Beamish Museum. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside.

Very clean and modern house with beautiful guest rooms

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8.9
Fabulous
83 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Located 21 km from Beamish Museum, Cross River provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 27 km from Sage Gateshead and 27 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the property features a garden and a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Stadium of Light.

Theatre Royal is 27 km from the homestay, while Northumbria University is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 39 km from Cross River.

I had a perfect time and the host was so friendly :)

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7.4
Good
30 reviews
Price from
£97.20
per night

The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a kettle, a bath, slippers and a desk. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the homestay also provide guests with free WiFi. At the homestay, all units include bed linen and towels.

Very late evening arrival and this was no problem at all for them, staff were friendly and helpful.

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7.7
Good
86 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Featuring accommodation with a terrace, Lovely and Modern Three Bedroom House in Durham is located in Durham. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 30 km from Beamish Museum.

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Price from
£138.49
per night

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  • 40Winks
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 383 reviews

    Set in Durham and within 15 km of Beamish Museum, 40Winks has a terrace, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

    Everything, Style,Staff and Breakfast all amazing.

  • KELVIN HOUSE
    Breakfast options
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 86 reviews

    Located within 31 km of Beamish Museum and 35 km of Stadium of Light in Durham, KELVIN HOUSE provides accommodation with seating area.

    Nice clean room with a very friendly accomodating host.

  • Castle View Guesthouse
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 632 reviews

    Situated in Durham, Castle View Guesthouse features 4-star accommodation with private terraces. It is located 25 km from Stadium of Light and provides a housekeeping service.

    Great location close to train station and Center of town

  • Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 41 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut is set in Durham, 22 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 22 km from Utilita Arena.

    Absolutely loved feeding the donkeys. Such a cute little hut.

  • The Old School House
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 415 reviews

    Set in Durham and within 17 km of Beamish Museum, The Old School House features a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

    Lovely place to stay Martin was very friendly and helpful.

  • My Way Guest House
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 182 reviews

    Located within 17 km of Beamish Museum and 27 km of Sage Gateshead in Durham, My Way Guest House provides accommodation with seating area.

    Beautiful location, very helpful and accommodating host.

  • Warlands Farm Guest House
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 83 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, Warlands Farm Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Durham, 9 km from Beamish Museum.

    Very clean and modern house with beautiful guest rooms

  • Lovely and Modern Three Bedroom House in Durham

    Featuring accommodation with a terrace, Lovely and Modern Three Bedroom House in Durham is located in Durham. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge.

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Homestays that guests love in Durham

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 295 reviews
    Great host, perfect location, and the apartment had everything we needed.
    Ted
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £56.70
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 415 reviews
    a great find Martyn was so helpfully when he met us at the property showed us the room and everything in it password for wi fi breakfast stuff fantastic set up Easy to park and easy to go to where we need to go definately stay here again a big thank you to Martyn once again a great host nothing was any trouble Clean and very comfortable bed which let us fall asleep straight away so peaceful
    Starchy 1979
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews
    Lovely little house, but plenty of space for us. Was absolutely spotless on arrival, and had everything we could possibly need. Lovely host too!
    Hannah
    People with friends
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 531 reviews
    Billy and Debbie were great hosts, decent pint of Guinness, the locals were sound, great location and the room was excellent. Definitely stay there again.
    Robert
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 531 reviews
    Good value for money. Great host, very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the stay. Large room. Breakfast was OK. Parking is available next door or in a side street. Internet was very fast.
    Bert Apeldoorn
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews
    Irena was a very good host always communicating promptly and very helpful with all my questions. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and the house
    Kay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £56.70
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 415 reviews
    Great host and property.
    Adrian
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
    Beautiful house, great host. Everything you could need.. extremely comfy beds. Will definitely book again
    Louise
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
    New house in great location- pubs, take aways, restaurants and mini-supermarkets within 1 minutes walk. 2 minutes walk to bus to Durham (10 min ride) or Newcastle. House was spotless, comfortable and homely. Great host- stayed in contact to make sure we had everything we needed (which we did.) Hope to stay again!
    Jayne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £98
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 976 reviews
    Excellent location. Old listed Inn that had lots of character. Enjoyed a beer in the bar mixing with the locals
    Chris
    Young couple

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