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Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior detail
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durham, England
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durham

This apartment places you next to St. Nicholas Church and Gala Theatre Durham. The apartment includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Durham Indoor Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Durham Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durham University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Market Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Capriccio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking

Summary

A truly exquisite award winning ground floor 2 bedroomed riverside retreat with private terrace, secure gated access, own courtyard entrance and free parking in a quiet central riverfront location.

Your place

Professionally styled with high quality furnishings throughout and only a few minutes walk to the Market Place, the Castle and Cathedral, restaurants bars shops and University. The perfect self catering accommodation for a stylish short break, to celebrate a special occasion or for a longer stay as a great alternative to a hotel or guest house. The property has free WiFi and Netflix.

Offering contemporary and sumptuous styling our luxurious riverside hideaway was fully refurbished in late 2017 by the North East's leading Interior Design Team and features countless decorative details. Riverside Retreat luxury central Durham letting is your home from home.

With its superb quiet central location sitting right on the riverfront overlooking the weirs, Riverside Retreat has its own private access through a secure gated courtyard. From the front door along a hallway its a 2 bedroom ground floor apartment with an open plan living room and kitchen / dining area. It has a luxury main bathroom and master ensuite both complete with Villeroy and Both and Hansgrohe sanitary ware. There are 2 double bedrooms both with spacious bespoke fitted wardrobes, king size beds and bespoke soft furnishings. The second bedroom can be presented as a twin bedroom if preferred and has a magnificent floor to ceiling feature window overlooking Durham's historic Framwellgate Bridge. Wake up to beautiful views from Durham riverside and enjoy a coffee on your own private terrace. The lounge and both bedroom feature a widescreen smart tv.

The neighbourhood

Riverside Retreat luxury Durham letting is situated in the heart of Durham's historic core and an easy stroll along winding cobbled streets to Durham's many Restaurants, chic bars and cafes. But if you prefer a cozy night in, snuggle up in the lounge on the plush corner sofa in front of the Travertine Celsi fire with a glass of wine and enjoy the unrivalled view of Durham through the French doors.

The apartment is within walking distance of all Durham University's Colleges and is an extremely popular accommodation with the family and friends of University Students throughout the year and particularly at graduation time.

With its wide doors, spaciousness and level flooring Riverside Retreat offers a warm welcome to those with a disability.

Interaction with guests

The hosts pride themselves in providing a personal and specialist customer service to make every stay at Riverside Retreat - Durham a memorable one and we very much look forward to welcoming you for your stay in this historic city. We welcome guests in person and as we live locally were ordinarily available to provide help and assistance in person or by telephone if required.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking Durham
Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking Durham
Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this apartment?

This apartment is located in Durham, just steps from Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Indoor Market, and within a short walk of Durham Castle. You'll also find Crook Hall and Gardens and Palace Green less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What do couples enjoy most about Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking?

At this riverfront apartment, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each apartment with some featuring a fireplace.

Does Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Does Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking have connecting rooms available?

No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 25.5 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is located 25.3 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking?

Yes, every apartment at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking comes with a balcony.

Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The directions and the greeting at the apartment by James were exceptional. The location was convenient to the shops and places of interest (the cathedral) and the view from the terrace across the river simply wonderful. The apartment was very clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen well-appointed and the bed comfortable. My wife and I had a great time in Durham.CharlieI highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sparkling new, fabulous river view, ideal location

This modern, cozy apartment is fabulously located in town. We loved walking a few steps across the street to the indoor market hall and to Leonard’s delicious coffee house. The high end amenities, excellent beds and bedding and two bathrooms were luxurious. The view over the river is really special. Although it was a chilly day, we sat in the protected nook on the deck in the sun comfortably for hours. We were lucky to see a river otter swimming and diving. “An otter on the Wear, you may see but once a year…” We so appreciated the biscuits James provided and the fridge stocked with milk, pastries, fruit and a bottle of bubbly. Every detail has been considered. We highly recommend the River Retreat. Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George s.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Amazing Riverside Retreat

Aesthetically Beautiful as was the location , and made to feel so welcome from James and Trish who’s attention to detail surpasses any residence we’ve ever stayed at , couldn’t fault it and can’t wait to return ! We Absolutely loved it !! George
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021