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About the Hotel

34 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

Rooms & Accommodations

The Townhouse offers 11 individually decorated guestrooms spread across three floors in a Georgian building. Rooms feature espresso makers, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations. Designer toiletries and hair dryers are provided. Most rooms are intimate in size, with some offering seating areas. A ground-floor accessible room includes a wet room style bathroom.

Dining & Drinks

Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays, with options including herb omelettes, pancakes, and the Durham grill with vegetarian alternatives. The chandelier-hung bar serves cocktails, Champagne, and wines starting from £19.

Leisure & Surroundings

The hotel features a terrace overlooking the small rear garden, a library, and complimentary wireless Internet access. The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 150 meters away. Fishing is available on surrounding waters. The Yorkshire Dales and Northumbrian coastline are nearby for walks.

Location & Transport

The Townhouse is located on one of Durham's older streets, equidistant from the city center and riverside. It is 1 km from Durham city, 40 km from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and 40 km from Newcastle International Airport. Public parking costs GBP 1 per hour. Nearby landmarks include Elvet Bridge, Durham Cathedral, and Palace Green, all within 0.5-1 km.

Services & Facilities

This smoke-free inn operates with around a dozen local staff. Services include luggage storage, wedding services, and a fire extinguisher and smoke detector for safety. The property has a garden and offers room amenities such as minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and heating.

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Bijoux Loft

2 persons

13 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Cruise

2 persons

13 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Azzurri

2 persons

13 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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2 persons

13 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Centre

Durham800 m

Airports

Durham Tees Valley (MME) 39.8 km

Newcastle (NCL) 42.1 km

Train

Durham Train Station 1.0 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.0 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 10 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

34 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

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34 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Church

Durham Cathedral

910 m

Castle

Tunstall Chapel

740 m

Landmark

Palace Green

690 m

Museum

Oriental Museum

1.8 km

Museum

Durham Museum

640 m

Landmark

Marquess of Londonderry's Statue

640 m

Library

Palace Green Library

690 m

Museum

Durham University Museum of Archaeology

730 m

Landmark

The Durham Light Infantry Memorial

760 m

Garden

Crook Hall and Gardens

1.3 km

Landmark

Lindisfarne Gospels

680 m

Mall

Prince Bishops Shopping Centre

630 m

Park

Durham University Botanic Garden

1.5 km

Landmark

Durham Riverside Walk

1.1 km

Landmark

Old Durham Gardens

1.1 km

Landmark

World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

620 m

Landmark

Low Burnhall Woods

1.1 km

Shopping Area

The Riverwalk

1.1 km

Landmark

Great High Wood

750 m

Park

Wharton Park

1.4 km

Landmark

Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Coffee Shop

2.3 km

Landmark

Aykley Wood Nature Reserve

1.5 km

Landmark

Bannatyne Health Club And Spa

2.4 km

Landmark

Low Burnhall

2.8 km

Landmark

Belmont Railway Viaduct

3.3 km

Nearby

Durham Market Place

Neptune Statue

550 m

Gallery

Bow Trust

570 m

Bridge

Elvet Bridge

350 m

Bridge

Kingsgate Bridge

440 m

Restaurants

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Durham

270 m

Old Shire Hall 9 Old Elvet Old Shire Hall

The Court Inn

190 m

Court Lane

Tinderbox Durham

180 m

Old Shire Hall 9 Old Elvet Old Shire Hall

Market Kitchen

220 m

Old Elvet Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

Tealicious Tearoom

300 m

88 Elvet Bridge

The City Hotel

270 m

84 New Elvet

Tango

320 m

96 Elvet Bridge

Barrio Comida

360 m

34 Church Street

Dunelm Lodge

1.1 km

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OYO THE TOWNHOUSE, Durham – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms & Accommodations

Dining & Drinks

Leisure & Surroundings

Location & Transport

Services & Facilities

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

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