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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Durham Stays - The Mayor in County Durham offers a two-bedroom holiday home with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The home features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and private check-in and check-out services. An outdoor seating area provides a relaxing space. Convenient Location: Located 39 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Lumley Castle (15 km) and Beamish Museum (19 km). Boating is available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location and friendly host, The Mayor ensures a central and comfortable stay.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property had everything we required for a short stay.
  • Ameena
    Bahrain Bahrain
    No Breakfast. You can have your own spread. All facilities are available to prepare your breakfast or 7 minutes walk to the centre and enjoy breakfast at a cafe.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated lovely place to stay within easy walking distance of what we needed. Comfy beds. Great shower. The outdoor space was great for eating or chilling outside
  • Phillip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house in a great location with parking and laundry facilities.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great location, quiet with a very comfortable bed.
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our host Irena, was lovely and could not have been more helpful. The house was stunning, the decoration and thought in its design and layout was superb. We had a wonderful experience. We could not recommend this creative house more highly.
  • Nina
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Immaculate property with lots of thoughtful touches. Perfect for a base to explore Durham and the North.
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location- easy walk to the centre and yet really quiet at night. Countryside views to the rear. House is really tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished including mattresses, chairs etc. We will absolutely stay here again as it is a...
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a perfect cottage in a quiet area and only 10 minutes walk to the city centre. The decor is beautiful and it is very well furnished and decorated. The bedrooms are gorgeous as is the living room and both are very comfortable and cosy....
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location, exceptionally clean, high quality furnishings. Well equipped kitchen made it easy to make home cooked meals for DD student, missing home comforts. So many small thoughtful details provided by the host, that put this property in a...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Irena

9.8
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Irena
Enjoy a stylish Art-Deco experience at this centrally-located property. Great for weekends away with friends and family or when visiting your children who are studying at Durham University. - 2BDR quirky and cosy house - 10 minutes walk to the Market Square and other Durham attractions. Close to the city University Campuses - Fee onsite parking - 2 bedrooms ( 1x King bed + 2x Single bed) - Safe and quiet street - Small but wonderful back garden with a patio - Close to supermarkets, restaurants, cafes - Close to lovely river walks
This charming property is a perfect retreat for travellers looking for a comfortable stay and only short walk away from all that Durham has to offer.
A safe residential area within walking distance of the Historic City Centre which boasts heritage sites (Durham Cathedral and Castle), fantastic bars and restaurants, sports and leisure facilities a diverse range shops and some simply stunning riverside walks among its many amenities. You can also take advantage of the wonderful nature and riverside walks which are only 5 minutes away. You can explore Durham by foot - as this property is very conveniently located within minutes of the main attractions, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. The main train and bus station is about 15 minute walk with trains going to nearby Newcastle or other areas such as York, London or Edinburgh and many others. It is also well placed for commuting purposes being within a few minutes drive of the A(690) Durham to Sunderland Highway which in turn offers access to the A1(M) Motorway Interchange and the A19. Easy access to and from the A1M motorway (10 minutes drive).
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Durham Stays - The Mayor takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
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 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.