Located in Durham, Durham City Cottages is within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Gala Theatre Durham. .This cottage is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Durham Castle and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Durham Cathedral.
Meadowfield Leisure Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
Durham University - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
Diggerland - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
Durham Cathedral - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
Durham Castle - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
Getting around
Durham Station - 12 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Ye Old Elm Tree - 7 min drive
The Duke of Wellington - 5 min drive
The Colpitts - 7 min drive
Botanic Gardens - 8 min drive
Van Mildert Bar - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Durham City Cottages
Durham City Cottages offers 17 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms.
At Durham City Cottages, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a computer station. Free self parking is available onsite.
Durham City Cottages has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Dining
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Work spaces
Computer station
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Weekly housekeeping
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
17 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox
Pets
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.0
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Bay Horse Durham
Bay Horse Inn Durham
Bay Horse Inn Durham
Bay Horse Durham
Inn The Bay Horse Inn Durham
Durham The Bay Horse Inn Inn
The Bay Horse Inn Durham
Bay Horse Inn
Inn The Bay Horse Inn
Bay Horse
Durham City Cottages Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 401 reviews
10 - Excellent
145
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 401 reviews
8 - Good
137
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 401 reviews
6 - Okay
77
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 401 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 401 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natalie
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous stay at the cottage with my partner,it was incredibly clean,the amenities were superb,will definitely be booking and staying again in the near future for a little escape.
Natalie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bryan
Aug 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the Cottage will definitely be going back and would recommend to anyone
Stay was perfect
Bryan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
john
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed for 3 nights over New Year...was absolute bliss.
Late booking and the communication was brilliant to get it sorted.
Cottage was immaculate throughout with everything we needed.
Perfect location for walks, and yet only 5 minutes from shops and Durham centre
Will be returning again for sure...thank you.
john
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidi
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lovely stay. Quiet, clean, comfy bed, lovely shower, coffee machine and parking outside your door! Great value too!
Heidi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good value accommodation really enjoyed our stay.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was excellent
Patricia
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent in every way
Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracey
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cottages set in a rural peaceful area. I have stayed there a couple of times now and will stay again.
Great communication
Tracey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Gary
Jun 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little stop close to Durham and reasonable price vs the city centre
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
Feb 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect stay
The stay was amazing and staff where very nice I would stay again
John
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Enos
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was ideal. Had gone to the university to check on my son. Stayed for one night.
Enos
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beverley
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing
The cottage was perfect. Everything that you would need for a stay. Immaculately clean, decor was lovely.
Location was very picturesque and quiet.
Will be booking for a longer stay next time
Beverley
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen
Jun 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A new property, excellently equipt.
Very comfortable.
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Really clean, nice location
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Truus
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cosy cottage near to Durham
Cosy cottage next to a pub with good food.
Truus
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marc
Sep 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Great value for money, it was quiet and relaxing. Used it as a stop over as I was visiting family so it was a good place to sleep over, the bed was comfortable and great facilities in the room
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice cottage with big room, comfortable, good shower pressure, with everything needed for a relaxing stay
evilasio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Darren
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice Apartment
Stayed here before these were apartments, no idea how the owners have done it tbh,now has a little settee and separate bedroom which is en-suite, also a small but well stocked kitchen even has a little dishwasher if your staying longer than 1 night
Darren
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
Sep 17, 2024
Liked: Communication
Great north run weekend
Location and view excellent
Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise
Feb 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Hidden gem
Absolutely beautiful cottage and very helpful owner, check in was quick and easy 😊 highly recommend! Pub on site is also fantastic, wonderful find. Would definitely stay again.
Louise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
C E
Mar 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
good basic hotel
Good clean, basic accommodation. I would stay again. Good value.
Clean and tidy had a problem with heating not working on Wednesday evening I messaged John and a gas engineer was out on Thursday to sort out the heating, would stay here again next time we’re in Durham.
Food was lovely at the Bay Horse too
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gordon
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Room comfort, communication
Tranquil
Great motel conveniently on site with lovely pub, clean, management lovely, and at a great price, peaceful and tranquil.