See all properties
Entire home

Durham City Cottages

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Durham City Cottages

Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Spacious) | 1 bedroom
Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Spacious) | Private kitchen
Comfort Cottage, Ensuite | Lounge
Comfort Cottage, Ensuite | Shared kitchen
Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Spacious) | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

View in a map
Brandon Lane, Durham, England, DH7 8ST
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, Ensuite

Comfort Cottage, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Comfort Cottage, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Spacious)

Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Spacious) | Private kitchen

Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Spacious)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (2 bedroom)

Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (2 bedroom) | Private kitchen

Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (2 bedroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Durham

Located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Durham University, Durham City Cottages is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Gala Theatre Durham. This 17-room cottage welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
View more Cottages in DurhamOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Durham University - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Diggerland - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Durham Castle - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 13 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Colpitts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China China - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Interlude - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza4U - ‬3 min drive

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
Guests of Durham City Cottages enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay.
The 17 accommodations feature a separate bedroom. Weekly housekeeping is available.

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Honest Lawyer Hotel
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 938 reviews
Honest Lawyer Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

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

  • 17 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
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

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The cottage can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

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

What can I see close to Durham City Cottages?

This cottage is located in Durham, close to Durham Castle, Gala Theatre Durham, and Crook Hall and Gardens. You'll also find Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Durham Botanic Garden within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cottage.

Does Durham City Cottages have a casino?

No, Durham City Cottages doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Durham City Cottages?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Durham City Cottages?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some accommodations include kitchens and premium bedding.

Does Durham City Cottages have a hot tub?

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

Does Durham City Cottages have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Durham City Cottages doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from Durham City Cottages?

The closest major airport to Durham City Cottages is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 24.4 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is located 27.9 mi away (53-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Durham City Cottages?

Yes, some accommodations at Durham City Cottages offer a deck and may feature courtyard views.

Durham City Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 392 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice Apartment

Stayed here before these were apartments, no idea how the owners have done it tbh,now has a little settee and separate bedroom which is en-suite, also a small but well stocked kitchen even has a little dishwasher if your staying longer than 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great little stop close to Durham and reasonable price vs the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

Wayne

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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