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Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House

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A garden with a wooden structure, stone steps, and a table.
A kitchen with a central island, a stove, a dishwasher, and a hanging pot rack.
A garden with a wooden staircase leading up to a brick platform, surrounded by various plants and a bench.
A conservatory with a dining table and chairs, a small table, and a view of a garden and backyard.
A house with a covered porch, a garden with various plants, and a small pond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Durham Cathedral

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Garden
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Durham, Durham
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 01

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this apartment is in the city centre. Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Heritage Centre and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Holmside Park. Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and Meadowfield Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Durham, Durham

What's nearby

  • Gala Theatre Durham - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durham Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Durham University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 15 min walk
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The City - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chapters of Durham - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Half Moon Inn - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House on 22 Nov 2026 start from £480, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House located?

Located in the heart of Durham, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and Durham University. Gala Theatre Durham and St. Nicholas Church are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Location Very Hospitable Hosts Really recommendable Place to stay15 mins Walk to Durham Centre
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very comfy and conveniently located house for Durham city centre

The house was larger than expected, with two attractive living areas and a decent sized kitchen. I also liked the view of the river.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

a home from home

very comfortable, great hosts and great location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lovely house

Great location, lovely big house, Friendly owners. Would love to stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Accommodation and location ideal for our purpose

Comfortable and quiet
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sands House July 2018

Lovely house, pleasant setting, excellent facilities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An excellent comfortable, cosy, convenient house close to Durham City.

One week in this lovely house, with excellent accommodating landlords just next door! Easy walking distance to city centre but also lovely riverside walks out into country for the dog!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent in every way

House was spacious and well equipped. The location was a short walk from the city centre. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect site for shopping, trips and quiet sleeping

We spent a week in the nice house and loved to use the billard. We did a lot of walking along the river Wear and in the further surroundings. Being close to the town center, Sands House is perfectly located.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place to stay in Durham.

Very convenient location - within walking distance of the city centre, handy for road/rail links, and some beautiful riverside walks nearby. The house is really comfortable, spacious, quiet, excellently-appointed and with parking, which is a real bonus. Greta, the host, is friendly and welcoming and on hand for any queries and issues, but we had no problems at all! We had a fantastic week's stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

spacious house in great location

the house is clean, extremley well equipped,use of lovely big garden and conservatory.the rooms are spacious & comfortable.the hosts live next door so are on hand for any queries.the house is a 10 minute walk into the city centre in a quiet location.the hosts were very welcoming and friendly.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great North East Welcome!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Durham. Greta couldn't have been more helpful, an excellent host. The decor and furniture are homely like the house. Already rebooked for next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean accommodation, perfect house to relax in.

The house has everything you need with a beautiful conservatory overlooking the garden. The host Greta is very welcoming and was on hand to answer any queries living next door. The rooms are very spacious and is in a perfect location for exploring Durham with the city centre a short 10 minute walk away. There is off road parking in the garden accessed through a locked garage door.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This house had every facility one could wish for in a rental property, maybe just add a tea-cosy

The accommodation is spacious. You have the options for bath and shower. There is off-road parking. You do not need your car to access the city, which is a comfortable 15-20 minute walk away. Our hostess was most obliging.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb roomy accommodation within easy reach of (but away from the noise of) Durham town

We found Sands House extremely spacious, clean and comfortable with very friendly and helpful owners. Located in a quiet part of town across from a large grassy area and the river, the centre of Durham is soon reached by a ten minute walk, the climb to the Market Square, Castle, Cathedral and shops being eased by either taking the half-hourly Cathedral bus (the stop is a level 400 yards away) or by the lift beyond the long series of steps to Walkergate and the Gala Theatre.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home away from home!

I stayed at the Sands House for a week while in Durham. The house is ideally situated in a calm area of the city yet very close to the centre/market square (~10 mins walk) & the university campus (~20-25 mins walk). The house is quite big and would be perfect for families, but it is just as great for solo travellers (especially those travelling for work). All the amenities required for longer stays in the city are provided (full kitchen,washing machine,internet etc.). Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house in a great setting

We spent a week just before Easter 2017, with dog and for part of the time with adult daughter. Cooked our own main meals there and used as a base for walking, cycling and driving tours in the area. House is near the river (with flood defenses on the doors!) so good dog walks directly along the banks to fields. Short walks into town to see the Cathedral, do shopping etc. Dual carriageway five minutes away took us direct to A1(M) for drive to Alnwick, Durham is also beautiful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect site for shopping, trips, and quiet sleeping.

Very comfortable and spacious house. We liked especially the billard and the large conservatory. Situated close to the town centre.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely spacious house, excellent location

the house is exactly as described, loads of room, comfortable, clean and very well equipped. the hosts are lovely, they live next door so on hand for any queries. a 10 minute walk to the city centre so perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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