Riverside Retreat - Durham
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Riverside Retreat - Durham
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- The entire place is yours
- 700 ft² size
- Kitchen
- City view
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
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About this property
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Spacious Accommodation: Riverside Retreat - Durham offers a spacious apartment in Durham. The property features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Additional amenities include a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, and family rooms. Convenient Location: Located 40 km from Newcastle International Airport, the apartment is close to attractions such as Lumley Castle (12 km) and Beamish Museum (20 km). Boating is available in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, central location, and excellent facilities.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandra
United Kingdom“Beautifully clean apartment in a great location. Bathrooms especially good, plenty of hot water. Really loved the balcony, a lovely sunny spot for lunch. Kitchen appeared really well equipped although we only used the kettle! Loads of fantastic...” - Marie United Kingdom“The Riverside apartment was fantastic, and perfect for two couples. The location couldn't have been better and the little terrace overlooking the water was delightful. Everything was of a high standard and there were lovely little touches like a...”
Nicholas United Kingdom“The location of this well-equipped apartment could not be better, situated on the River Wear 5 minutes from the cultural centre (Cathedral/Castle) of Durham. This apartment is very comfortable and has everything you want in terms of comfort…which...”- Julie United Kingdom“Fabulous location on the river in the centre of Durham, but despite it's great location it wasn't noisy (which was a concern when we first went into the apartment). James, our host was excellent, very informative with regard to the flat and the...”
- John
Australia“Situated along the riverbank in the heart of Old Durham. The property was immaculate with comfortable beds and a fully equipped kitchen together with a lovely outdoor balcony overlooking the river and private parking. Host was very helpful and...” - Stephanie United Kingdom“Very clean and comfortable, great location and very helpful host.”
- Joanna United Kingdom“James met us at the location and helped us with parking. We were unsure if our pick-up truck would fit int he carpark, as I know Durham is old and can be tight for space, but yes it fitted. A wonderful apartment, well equipped and a lovely...”
- Irene United Kingdom“This is an exceptional property with everything to hand. It was immaculately clean and the host was so helpful. The apartment is right in the city centre close to all amenities. The host left some lovely Easter treats for us to enjoy.”
- Jon United Kingdom“The location is fantastic, lovely apartment would definitely use again.”
Steven United Kingdom“James the owner was there too meet us and gave us the guided tour so we knew where everything was and how it all worked.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Host Information
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Host review score
Luxury private 2 bedroomed riverside Durham letting in the historic centre of Durham City, with large private terrace overlooking the famous weirs, secure gated access, own courtyard entrance and onsite parking. Recipient of several awards of excellence.
Wonderful views, within a few minutes walk of Durham Cathedral, Castle, Market Place, Railway Station, University, chic bars, restaurants and shops, Riverside Retreat provides a great flexible alternative to a hotel or guest house. High quality bespoke furnishings throughout, the apartment has a comfortable quiet open plan lounge and well stocked modern integrated kitchen/dining area. There are two riverside double bedrooms with spacious bespoke wardrobes, luxury furnishings and widescreen TV. The second has a feature window and can be configured to a twin bedroom if preferred. The light and airy well lit family bathroom and ensuite are fitted with high quality sanitary ware. Private outdoor terrace with comfortable seating for relaxation or dining alfresco. Efficient electric heating throughout. Complimentary WiFi and Netflix. Excellent motorway links.
Thank you for taking the time to look at the page for our luxury City Centre apartment. We hope that Riverside Retreat is exactly what you're looking for when you stay in the historic City of Durham.
To tell you a little about ourselves, we're a local couple living in Durham who are very proud of our beautiful City. Because of our local knowledge we believe we have a good understanding of the requirements of the many visitors to the City of Durham and as experienced local landlords specialising in high end residential Durham lettings we've created this luxury stylish and relaxing retreat in a superb riverside position as a comfortable, quiet and private alternative to a hotel or guest house.
We pride ourselves in providing a personal and specialist service to our guests to ensure that every stay at Riverside Retreat-Durham is memorable and we very much look forward to welcoming you for your stay in this historic City.
The location of Riverside Retreat-Durham is perfect for all that Durham has to offer. Durham is an amazing county in North East England, just 3 hours by train from London and 2 from Edinburgh. And with Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley international airports nearby, plus the Port of Tyne, a warm welcome awaits visitors from across the globe.
Explore Durham's breathtaking scenery, discover award-winning attractions and enjoy world-class exhibitions, festivals and events. From city breaks to coast and countryside escapes.
Durham City is home to one of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK the majestic Durham Cathedral. Together with the adjacent Durham Castle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site forms one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe.
Step back in time at fascinating heritage attractions including Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, and see history come to light at Kynren - the must-see open air spectacular that takes place in nearby Bishop Auckland every Summer.
Perfect for that special occasion with many award-winning eateries and delicious local produce.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Facilities of Riverside Retreat - DurhamGreat facilities! Review score, 9.9
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
Activities
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- Horse riding
- BowlingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtOff-site
Outdoor & View
Outdoor & View
- Inner courtyard view
- River view
- City view
- Landmark view
- View
Building characteristics
Building characteristics
- Private apartment in building
Reception services
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesRiverside Retreat - Durham takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 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.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Riverside Retreat - Durham in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.
