OYO The Townhouse
Hotel in Durham
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
OYO The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Durham
Available Rooms
1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
1 Queen • 139 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
££££
Ratings and reviews
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9.0 / 10.0
Excellent staff - Ryan was brilliant. Super, super comfy bed.
Needed gluten free options for breakfast. Breakfast was quite expensive.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location , clean beautiful accommodation friendly staff
Everything perfect
8.0 / 10.0
Staff and location.
Coffee
9.0 / 10.0
Unique and in a great location
5.0 / 10.0
Querky
I didn’t like that we picked a good specifically yet on arrival got told they’ve give us a different room which me and my partner both thought it was a massive let down compared to the one we chose
9.0 / 10.0
Location was ideal for everything - 2minute walk to river, bars and restaurants. Lady at reception was very friendly and gave us some useful information as this was our first visit to Durham. Very quirky building and the individuality of each room was special We stayed in The Cruise room - felt like we were staying on a ship with all the porthole features lovely furniture and map covering whole ceiling was intriguing to look at. 👍Breakfast was lovely and fresh and good value. smashed avocado with poached eggs on sourdough toast was delicious.
10.0 / 10.0
All staff were super friendly and welcoming including the housekeeping. The breakfast was excellent and the hotel itself is beautiful. Loved our room. Everything was clean and in excellent condition. Only a 5 minute walk into the centre of Durham itself. Will definitely be going to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed in the hideaway it was perfection !
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay would definitely go back
9.0 / 10.0
Comfortable individualized rooms with quirky decoration. Friendlystaff who went out of their way to help. Good breakfast. Great location, just a few minutes from the centre.
The kettle in the room didn't work.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house in a perfect location
The bath did not drain properly and the washer on the shower attachment was not holding water
9.0 / 10.0
Really good value for City centre boutique style hotel.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Georgian building ideally situated in the city, quiet street but short walk across the bridge to shops, bars and cafes
We recieved a friendly welcome upon arrival from lady on reception and were given the keys to our room in the Bjoux loft room.
Albeit on the small side, (clue is in the name loft), it was perfect for a short stay as a couple. The room features a comfortable Queen size bed, wardrobe, kettle, electric fan and a modern en suite with walk in shower. Rooms are tastefully decorated and very clean and also had air con which we were grateful for given the balmy summer evening it was when we stayed!
There are two sash windows (cannot open but didnt need to) with nice views of Durham cathedral in the distance which overlooks the city
There is a cute little bar next to the reception where we had a drink in the afternoon, and to the rear of the property there is a restaurant and small beer garden though we didnt use it during our stay.
There isnt anything we can think of at all. We were impressed and satisfied with our short stay here and would recommend to others
8.0 / 10.0
Stunning decor & very friendly staff. Fabulous breakfast & comfortable bed.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous friendly and helpful staff. Really liked the decor in the room.
10.0 / 10.0
room was beautiful and requested balloons for my partners birthday and were fantastic. staff were world class, forgot my iPhone charger and reception was able to give me one. we also ordered a take away pizza to the room and reception offered us knives, forks and plated without asking. unbelievable! we 100% be returning. Bath in the room was gorgeous also
9.0 / 10.0
The way it is presented. it is so refreshing to experience something a little different! the staff are so, so lovely and can’t do enough for you xx
I have to say the hot tub was super, however, it was way too hot. I ordered eggs Benedict for my breakfast however that wasn’t the case. It came with bacon instead of ham and no asparagus. I also asked for a portion of mushroom. They can with pepper corns mixed in which I really dislike. my friend got a full English though and it was amazing!
7.0 / 10.0
Great location close to the cricket ground. I was able to work from the bar area quite comfortably but the hotel isn't really set up for business travellers.
Didn't manage to sleep terribly well which may have been no fault of the hotel. Room was very warm which was thoughtful - usually when we come to Durham we are cold!
7.0 / 10.0
good location
no one else there, no food available in the evening
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning room and friendly staff.
9.0 / 10.0
Each element was excellent. Central location and near river
8.0 / 10.0
Great location, quirky decor, excellent breakfast.
8.0 / 10.0
The staff where really kind and helpfull
4.0 / 10.0
Couldn’t sleep because of the Bright green light in room for the fire exit so checked out and headed home
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Durham?
The average price for a rental in Durham is £107 per night. This rental is £16 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at OYO The Townhouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is OYO The Townhouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at OYO The Townhouse?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, hot tub or spa, and tv.
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