Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at OYO The Townhouse

OYO The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk. Tastefully designed interiors feature in all rooms, placed in either the 18th-century town house, garden or main house. The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 150 metres away. Durham Rail Station is less than 1-mile from the property and Newcastle city centre can be reached after a 15-minute train journey.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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OYO Rooms
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Durham
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great boutique hotel with quirky comfortable rooms in a fabulous quiet location but close to attractions and amenities. Great breakfasts!! Brilliant staff , Amy & June are superstars , very friendly and super helpful , made it a fantastic stay
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was lovely. We arrived quite late and gentleman at check in was polite and courteous and told us all we needed to know with regards to breakfast etc. He also offered to take our luggage to our room
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff couldn’t do enough amazing room we were in the penthouse would recommend it to anyone
  • Shani
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Always great rooms and comfortable beds. Staff are great and location is perfect for dropping off kids for Uni
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky rooms and the staff were very kind and helpful.
  • Mo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful rooms … we stayed in the hideaway and it was amazing … the shower was to die for and the bath was just amazing. The new owners made our wedding day so special . They went out of their way to make sure we had a fantastic meal for us and...
  • Nik
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Plenty of parking right outside, the staff are lovely and it’s a brilliant location just a few minutes walk into town. We picked a room that was on the 3rd floor so it was a pain with suitcases. But apart from that the room was lovely.
  • Monique
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were engaging and friendly. The room quirky and very comfortable. Nice big bathroom, soft sheets. Curtains that kept the light out. Just perfect.
  • Lana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very unique hotel close to town center. All rooms styled differently, which Is very cool. Lovely reception staff. We had a great time.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The quirkiness of the hotel and friendliness of staff. Breakfast was lovely

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of OYO The Townhouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    OYO The Townhouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 6 years
    Cot upon request
    £10 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    A credit card imprint will be required by the hotel at check-in as security for any extras taken during your stay

    Please note that this is a historic Georgian Grade II listed townhouse with over 4 floors. Unfortunately it has no lift access.

    There is a cocktail bar in the hotel too.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about OYO The Townhouse

    • Room options at OYO The Townhouse include:

      • Double

    • OYO The Townhouse is 0.8 miles from the centre of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at OYO The Townhouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at OYO The Townhouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at OYO The Townhouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • À la carte

    • OYO The Townhouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):