Mark

3 months ago

Just home from a great stay at this modern and well designed house. The location was very quiet in terms of night time noise, but only a 10-15 minute walk in to the centre of Durham, where there are plenty of bars and restaurants and things to see and do, or Newcastle is just up the road where we also enjoyed a day out. I can recommend the boat trip with Jamie onboard 'Prince Bishop' on the river around Durham Cathedral. I wouldn't hesitate to book Castle View again in the future, it is a relatively new house set over 3 levels with a well equipped and modern kitchen which we used to cook breakfast and evening meals, and excellent bedrooms with comfortable beds. We also used the BBQ and firepit in the back garden, and some of the many board games made for a great night in. The host was proactive and helpful and was always on hand for any issues, not that there were any! We were a group of 5 ranging from 20's to 70's and this house suited all of our needs. All in all, a great stay.

Michele

4 months ago

A lovely, well appointed new build that was more than spacious enough for our family of three. Very well located for exploring the city and for driving out to the countryside. Would happily stay again if we were visiting Durham.

Carolyn

4 months ago

Quiet, residential location. Easy walk to centre of Durham. The house is in pristine condition. Very nicely decorated rooms and comfortable beds. Garden area is a nice feature, weather permitting!

Rebecca

4 months ago

The place was clean and perfect for our multi- generational family stay. The outdoor patio area was well maintained and added an extra beautiful space for morning coffee and tea. I am particular about cleanliness and found this house met all my expectations. Would definitely stay again.

Julie

5 months ago

Really nice property, super clean, plush beds, and well equipped kitchen. There are woods behind the property which make for a nice nature walk. Easy to walk into town for cafes and groceries.

Sasha

1 year ago

We stayed for a whole week and felt very at home. Beds were super comfy, bathrooms were great, and kitchen had everything we needed (except a rolling pin that we contributed to the kitchen!) Great walkable location with own off street parking spot. Good location relative to the university where our daughter is a student. We would definitely stay here again the next time we come to visit her! Plenty of storage to put clothes away for a longer stay.

Patricia

1 year ago

Comfortable pleasant stay within walking distance of city centre. Host was very helpful with useful information.

Ilze

1 year ago

This is a lovely home, beautifully decorated, very well appointed, and spotlessly clean. There is a great view of the castle, and it is very close to the centre of town. I recommend it very highly! Thank you to the hosts for a wonderful stay!

Gill

1 year ago

We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay. The house was immaculate and pristine, and the host included extras such as body wash, shampoo, milk, tea, coffee etc. I would definitely recommend the AirBnB to amply and friends and will stay here again when in the area. Thank you for an enjoyable visit and your attention to detail.

Ravi

1 year ago

Well located in a quiet close, this end of terrace compact new-build house has a quiet garden, its own private parking space, and a view of the castle keep at University College Durham. The house was well appointed and the kitchen on the ground floor well equipped with a gas cooker and electric oven as well as microwave, dishwasher (and washing machine that we did not use) as well as a dining table which comfortably seated six. The family bathroom (shower over tub) on the second floor was between two double bedrooms and the master bedroom on the first floor opposite the living area had a small ensuite shower room. There was also a visitor WC on the ground floor. All were clean with soap and shampoo and clean towels provided. The two level patio garden had ample seating though it was a little too cold and windy for us to use it meaningfully. The living room and one bedroom have internet TVs.

Simon

1 year ago

Thank you so much to Charlie from Host & Stay for the great communication throughout the visit. We found the Airbnb to be clean, comfortable, and even more spacious than we expected. The large back patio was a fantastic feature, and we got lots of sunshine during which to enjoy it!

Joy

1 year ago

We had a very pleasant stay in this lovely house. It is a very quiet space with a beautiful garden. The kitchen is well equipped. We will definitely come back!

Karen

1 year ago

A brilliant stay at castle view. The house felt like home and was pristine. Host and stay answered all enquiries before staying and were in contact during the stay to ensure we had all of the information we needed. Would highly recommend this property to anyone who is visiting Durham.

Jeremy

2 years ago

Lovely house in a great position to see all the places of interest in Durham. The house was very clean and tidy. We stayed just two nights but everything worked and we were cosey even though it was very cold outside. Silly little thing but could do with mirrors in bathrooms. Very comfortable to sleep and has all the main facilities of modern day living. I would be very happy to stay again.

Lester

2 years ago

Great house and better than the photos! 5 min walk into town, ideal for a short break.

Mark

2 years ago

We stayed in a comfortable, well equipped and fairly spacious property within walking distance of Durham town centre. The property has lovely views and can sleep up to 6 people comfortably. The property is clean and well presented, and the owner has made the property a lovely place to stay with books and other pamphlets that are useful to explore the area. The only areas for improvement is that some of the doors needed some oil to stop the squeaking, and more mirrors are needed in the bathrooms. Otherwise we would happily stay at the property again, and would recommend it without hesitation.

Luc

2 years ago

The house was very nice and big and at a great location (walking distance to Durham), but please beware before booking this via Airbnb that the host is a company and not a person and they charge either a deposit or a deposit waiver outside of airbnb (which is not allowed with Airbnb). The communication was also not really personal like we are used to with Airbnb, it was a different person from the company every time. Furthermore we were missing any personal touches to the house, for example there were hardly any mirrors (only one in the toilet on ground floor but none in the bathrooms) and although there was a huge collection of DVDs, there was no DVD player. It did not feel like the house was 'being lived in'.

Mansour

2 years ago

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James

2 years ago

Lovely place to stay, unusual to find a good sized house in the centre of the city with parking. Hosts were excellent throughout.

Graham

2 years ago

This was the most comfortable place we stayed in the UK. The instruction manual left by the hosts was exactly what I needed at the other places, and didn’t get. And let’s admit it shamelessly. After walking from coast to coast, that plush, thick carpet was heaven to our tired feet! Thank you for the maps on the wall, plethora of kitchen supplies and tap instructions for jet lagged brains temporarily missing a few IQ points.

Melissa

2 years ago

Great location while we visited from the States. Only thing we missed was a spatula for cooking breakfast! If we ever return to England we will for sure stay again.

Lisa

2 years ago

Beautiful place, new, clean, nicely decorated. Note this is not a direct Airbnb listing. We recommend researching additional Host&Stay rules, fees re: what else you will need to pay to a different company. Would have loved basic cooking oil, spices. Would have appreciated shampoo in both bathrooms. Bit far from town. Enjoyed perusing extensive dvd selection to watch something… but there is no dvd player. Dvds only for decoration. Strange! Note there’s no king sized bed as listed. Naively, thought Host&Stay listing wouldn’t make much difference, but it did. They have additional fees for third party insurance that are not listed. The third party insurance company could not be paid through Airbnb, asked for our credit card info separately, requests for copies of utility bills, bank statements were concerning. Home is lovely, could be 5 stars, but research Host&Stay, if you haven’t dealt with them before.A direct Airbnb listing has a much easier process with no hidden fees or extra steps.

Pedro

2 years ago

Great place. Very clean. Accurate photos. Things to improve: not enough closet space and a bit overpriced.

Matthew

2 years ago

Lovely house in a great location close to the centre of Durham, for our daughters graduation. Very clean, well equipped kitchen and really sociable garden space. Would highly recommend this property for a trip to Durham. Thank you!

Erik

2 years ago

A great stay from beginning to end.

Rebecca

3 years ago

Amazing place - the perfect location for a stay in Durham, spotlessly clean and great communication. Thanks!

Liz

3 years ago

We originally booked 4 nights here and ended up extending to double that. It's a fabulous location--nice walking distance into the city center and out to the countryside. The neighborhood is very quiet and the estate is quite newly built. Lots of stairs, of course, with everything except the kitchen up one or two flights. Mostly well-equipped, though side tables in bedrooms and rubbish bins in bathrooms would have been good additions. Will happily stay here again on future trips.

Suk Yin

3 years ago

Excellent accommodation experience. It only takes 15 minutes walk to city center. Will choose castle view again when we visit Durham next time .