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8.9

Excellent

524 reviews

524 reviews

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Housekeeping1
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9.6

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Half Moon Inn 220 m
Swan & Three Cygnets 250 m
Browns Boathouse 320 m
Prince Bishop River Cruiser 330 m
Waterstone's Books 380 m
Shakespeare 390 m
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre 400 m
The Mugwump 410 m
Palace Green 430 m
People's Bookshop Durham 450 m

The Townhouse

34, Old Elvet, Durham, Elvet and Gilesgate, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 3HN - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Elvet and Gilesgate part of Durham, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Durham Tees Valley Airport. This 5-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Sparkling clean

960 meters to public transportation

Excellent room comfort & quality

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Bar

Wi-Fi in public areas

Smoking area

Library

Shared kitchen

Cheaper than 97% of all properties in Durham in the last 24 hoursCompared to 167 Durham properties at Agoda for various dates
Value for money7.6
Distance to city center2.48 miles
Location rating9.6

Rooms available at The Townhouse

The Garden Room
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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Garden Room
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Penthouse
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 queen bed
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Le Jardin
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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Penthouse
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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Eden Lodge
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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The Hideaway
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 queen bed
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Suite Penthouse
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    Lodge Room
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    • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
    • Shower
    • 1 queen bed
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    Bijoux Loft
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    • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
    • Shower and bathtub
    • 1 queen bed
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    Frequently asked questions

    Does The Townhouse have bars on-site?

    Enjoy your vacation the perfect way with a beverage in your hand at The Townhouse's bar available right in front of your doorstep for when you need a sip or two.

    What kind of non-water sports and outdoor activities are available at The Townhouse?

    The Townhouse offers non-water sport and outdoor activities such as golf course (within 3 km) for you to sweat it out.

    Is car parking available at The Townhouse?

    The Townhouse features car park nearby for all travelers traveling with a car. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

    What interesting attractions are near by The Townhouse that are in walking range?

    While remaining at The Townhouse, start off your vacation by checking out the nearest destinations that are within walking distance to the property which include Swan & Three Cygnets, Browns Boathouse, and Prince Bishop River Cruiser.

    What are the property's policies for children's bedding at The Townhouse?

    The Townhouse's policy relating to children's bedding considers guests age 6 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional fee. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

    What payment cards are supported at The Townhouse?

    The Townhouse accepts up to 5, with payment card selections including American Express, Cash, MasterCard, and Visa.

    What is the verified guest review consensus about The Townhouse's swimming pool?

    75.0% of our verified guest ratings have given an optimistic review and comments about this property's swimming pool. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for The Townhouse down in the review section.

    What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to The Townhouse?

    Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Townhouse an average rating of 8.7. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What is the average rating that past Business travelers' have given to The Townhouse?

    Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Townhouse an average rating of 8.3. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What is the average rating that verified Couples' have given to The Townhouse?

    Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given The Townhouse an average rating of 8.7. You can look up on more specific customer testimonials, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

    What is the average rating that past Families with older children have given to The Townhouse?

    Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given The Townhouse an average rating of 8.4. You can search for more specific customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to The Townhouse?

    The closest train, metro, or bus station is Bishop Auckland Train Station, 14824.17 m away from The Townhouse.

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    What people love about The Townhouse

    • 9.6

      Exceptional
      Location

      "Great location , convenient parking, comfortable stylish rooms"

      Julie

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      February 5, 2022

    • 9.6

      Exceptional
      Staff 

      "Great staff Nice and quiet and relaxed atmosphere Rooms excellent Idea location No complaints whatsoever, highly recommended"

      Anthony

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      November 29, 2021

    Property ranking|Compared to 167 Durham properties
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    Location score
    9.6/10
    Cheapest price score
    Service score
    8.8/10
    Cleanliness score
    8.4/10
    Better than
    99
    %
    of Durham properties
    Better than
    97
    %
    of Durham properties
    Better than
    93
    %
    of Durham properties
    Better than
    93
    %
    of Durham properties
    Overall rating:

    8.9

    Excellent
    524 reviews
    Cleanliness
    8.4
    Facilities
    8.4
    Location
    9.6
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    More about The Townhouse

    More about The Townhouse

    The Townhouse

    Enjoy all that Durham has to offer with a stay at The Townhouse. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations.
    All offerings provided by The Townhouse help to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage.
    Feel like doing nothing? Available services like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at The Townhouse. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
    A range of amenities is offered in guestrooms at The Townhouse. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service and air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Don't worry about being thirsty as a coffee or tea maker is provided in some guestrooms.
    Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


    Dining and things to do

    Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at The Townhouse. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hotel's shared kitchen.
    A day in will be as fun as a day out with ranges of recreational activities offered at The Townhouse. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hotel's library.


    Reasons to stay here

    Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hotel scored higher than 98% of them for food and dining.
    Guests who stayed at this hotel have scored it higher than 98% of accommodations in the city.
    According to guests who stayed here, this hotel's room comfort is rated higher than 98% of other accommodations in Durham.

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    Amenities and facilities

    Excellent
    Facilities

    8.4

    Languages spoken
    • English
    Internet access
    • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
    • Internet
    • Internet services
    • Wi-Fi in public areas
    Things to do, ways to relax
    • Garden
    Cleanliness and safety
    • Anti-viral cleaning products
    • Cashless payment service
    • Daily disinfection in all rooms
    • Daily disinfection in common areas
    • First aid kit
    • Free face masks
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Hot water linen and laundry washing
    • Individually-wrapped food options
    • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
    • Rooms sanitized between stays
    • Safe dining setup
    • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
    • Staff trained in safety protocol
    Dining, drinking, and snacking
    • Bar
    • Breakfast [continental]
    • Kitchen
    • Shared kitchen
    Services and conveniences
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Elevator
    • Food delivery
    • Heating in public area
    • Ironing service
    • Library
    • Luggage storage
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Smoke-free property
    • Smoking area
    • Terrace
    Land sports
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Access
    • CCTV in common areas
    • CCTV outside property
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Pets allowed
    • Security [24-hour]
    • Service animals are welcome
    • Smoke alarms
    Getting around
    • Car park [free of charge]
    • Car park [nearby]
    Available in all rooms
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Desk
    • Free bottled water
    • Hair dryer
    • Ironing facilities
    • Satellite/cable channels
    • Shower
    • Slippers
    • Toiletries

    Location

    34, Old Elvet, Durham, Elvet and Gilesgate, Durham, United Kingdom, DH1 3HN
    Exceptional
    Location

    9.6

    Property policies

    Children and extra beds

    Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

    All children are welcome.

    Children 0-5 year(s)
    Must use an extra bed
    If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
    Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults
    Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
    Others
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-in until23:00
    • Check-out from07:00
    • Check-out until11:00
    Getting around
    • Distance from city center2.48 miles
    • Travel time to airport (minutes)39
    Extras
    • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)0 GBP
    The property
    • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
    • Number of bars/lounges1
    • Number of floors4
    • Number of rooms 10
    • Room voltage220

    Reviews of The Townhouse from real guests

    Provided by verified guests of Agoda
    8.0
    Very good
    Cleanliness8.4
    Facilities8.4
    Location9.6
    Service8.8
    Value for money7.6
    High score for Durham
    Rating
    9+ Exceptional (2)
    8-9 Excellent (0)
    7-8 Very Good (0)
    6-7 Good (2)
    <6 Below Expectation (0)
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    Showing 4 verified guest comments
    6.8
    Good
    Louise from United Kingdom
    Couple
    Azzurri
    Stayed 1 night in February 2022

    Very small room”

    Tiny room, quite dusty, staff were pleasant but no ‘further information’ or kind well wishes which have been received in other hotels. Not good value for money in my opinion.

    Reviewed February 24, 2022

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    Apologies for the problems you had faced, Louise! We have made a note of your experience this time. Rest assured, we will strive in the future to ensure a great stay with us. Regards, Ivy

    Responded February 28, 2022
    The Townhouse
    9.6
    Exceptional
    Julie from United Kingdom
    Couple
    Midas
    Stayed 1 night in February 2022

    Boutique Hotel”

    Great location , convenient parking, comfortable stylish rooms

    Reviewed February 05, 2022

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    Hi, Julie! Your kind words of appreciation always motivate us. We wish you an amazing day ahead! Regards, Amina!

    Responded February 19, 2022
    The Townhouse
    9.6
    Exceptional
    Anthony from United Kingdom
    Couple
    Penthouse
    Stayed 1 night in November 2021

    Tremendous hotel”

    Great staff Nice and quiet and relaxed atmosphere Rooms excellent Idea location No complaints whatsoever, highly recommended

    Reviewed November 29, 2021

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    Hi, Anthony! We appreciate your valuable feedback. That is what always motivates us to enhance your experience with us. Looking forward to hosting you soon with a superb experience further. Regards, Jackson

    Responded December 01, 2021
    The Townhouse
    6.8
    Good
    Steven from United Kingdom
    Couple
    Midas
    Stayed 1 night in September 2021

    Nice”

    Staff friendly clean room but on arrival found the toilet roll holder broke of no glass in the holder for tooth brush no bin in bedroom coffee machine not cleaned out still had old coffee in it and when I told reception it was OK well look at it not a sorry or a discount for it but apart from that was nice

    Reviewed September 19, 2021

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    Apologies for the problems you had faced, Steven! We have made a note of your experience this time. Rest assured, we will strive in the future to ensure a great stay with us. Regards, Ivy

    Responded September 23, 2021
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