CASTLE VIEW GUESTHOUSE, Durham – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Original Features
Castle View Guesthouse occupies an early Georgian terrace house with white and green window moldings. Rooms include a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Some have a seating area or terrace. One room offers a view of Durham Castle. The property maintains original features like dado panelling, cornices, and sash windows, with pale colors and light-oak doors throughout. Modern art prints and mirrors line the landings and stairwell.
Cooked-to-Order Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the dining room, which has grey and navy blue upholstered chairs and tables set with bone china. The selection includes fresh fruit salad, yogurt, and muesli. Hot items are cooked to order and can include poached eggs with smoked salmon, a full English breakfast, or a vegetarian option on request.
Quiet Garden and Parking
The guesthouse has a small rear garden with views of Durham Castle. Public parking is available for GBP 8 per day. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is provided, along with a computer station. A ground-floor room is available for guests with mobility issues.
Central Durham Location
Castle View Guesthouse is located on the west side of the River Wear, a two-minute walk from Framwellgate Bridge. It is 0.5 km from Durham city center and within walking distance of Palace Green, Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral, and Durham University. The Durham Light Infantry Memorial, Old Durham Gardens, and Prince Bishops Shopping Centre are all 0.5 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km from the property.
Nearby Attractions and Activities
The area offers cycling opportunities and visits to Mini Moos Adventure Farm. Cultural highlights include the Gala Theatre Durham and the Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. The property is 25 km from Stadium of Light and 27 km from the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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