Richard

1 week ago

A clean and spacious apartment, with tasteful decor, conveniently located 10minutes walk into town.

Andrea

2 weeks ago

So grateful to Mark for a wonderful stay. The house was perfect. We enjoyed being able to relax in “our own” space, being able to do laundry, and the easy walk into the heart of the city. Great meeting Mark, who was eager to make sure we had everything we needed. Also appreciate the items provided in case needed by guests.

Robbie

1 month ago

We had a great time staying at the Duck Pond. Easy check in and clean modern apartment, would happily stay again.

Anastasiya

1 month ago

Amazing place to stay! That was the first time for me feeling nostalgic for an Airbnb property literally as soon as we left it! The Landlord was very friendly and supportive! He even told me some stories that stood behind some interesting objects of art we adored in the place. The cottage is so pretty, having its own personality! The garden is lovely as well.

Shirley

2 months ago

We enjoyed our stay at The Duck pond. We met the owner Mark on the first evening which was nice. The apartment was warm and cosy when we arrived on a cold afternoon. It is within walking distance of the town centre and has a good bus service really near the property. The vietnamese restaurant just across the road hasfantastic food and great value for money.

Jenny

2 months ago

Great location for a visit to Durham. About a 25 minute walk to town centre, but could take a route by the river which was lovely. Duck Pond was roomy and very homely. Definitely recommended

Tony

3 months ago

We booked the Duck Pond accommodation for a week to explore Durham and South Shields. Parking was ideal; set back from the road and Mark the owner called in to help with a small query about recycling. He also wished us well on our journey home. The accommodation was warm, comfortable, very clean and spacious, ideal for a very pleasant relaxing week. It is located within walking distance from the city centre and plenty of public transport is available. We are more than happy to recommend Duck Pond to anyone visiting the area. Many thanks again Mark.

Helen

4 months ago

Great location, walkable to the centre, with parking, and plenty of space inside - no complaints at all! 😁

Laurence

5 months ago

The Duck Pond was perfect for our stay - the place itself is very spacious and has absolutely everything we needed. The beds were all very comfy and we all slept well. It's not far into Durham centre, and there are nearby shops for any self-catering. We enjoyed the feel of the place and it was like briefly staying in a lovely new home we had designed ourselves. Thank you so much for having us and when back in the area I'd certainly want to book again.

Kate

5 months ago

The property is beautifully furnished, very clean & spacious. We also met Mark (the owner) who was very friendly & helpful. There is a Sainsburys Local very close to the property which is handy, a 15 minute walk into town and off-road routes around if you fancy a less busy walk. All in all, we were very happy at The Duck Pond.

Shipali

6 months ago

The place was phenomenal. I stayed in Durham with my family for my graduation and I am so glad that I made this choice. This home was close to city centre. The Host -Mark was very kind and responsive. He helped us a lot. We all had a great time, especially my grandfather enjoyed and it was very comfortable, spotless and just like a home away from home. The house was equipped with all essentials and kitchen was filled with all the things that a family would need. They even had the some sauces, oil, salt, pepper etc. Definitely would recommend to others!! Please do bring your family here and I hope you have the same experience as we did.

Helen

6 months ago

A really cosy apartment close to Durham itself.

Sharon

7 months ago

it was a nice accommodation plenty of useful amenities tea coffee washing up liquid, netflix. spacious and warm. would return.

Claire

7 months ago

This is an absolutely stunning apartment. The host clearly has a super fine attention to detail: plenty of kitchen equipment, everything spotlessly clean and well-maintained. Airbnbs are often known for the bodge jobs/landlord special repairs, but here it is maintained like a high end hotel. We briefly met Mark the landlord, who was warm and friendly but not at all intrusive. It was lovely to have the flexibility of a lockbox but the warmth of a personal welcome. Thank you!

Helena

8 months ago

Once we had worked which building it was , everything was very good. The apartment is very spacious and nicely decorated with every facility for a self catering stay. Location was great , close to center and cathedral and shops . Thank you .

Sue

9 months ago

Thank you - a perfect place to come home to after a full day of training.

Pippa

9 months ago

Quaint cottage - very warm and cozy. Spotlessly clean - lovely beds and bedding and beautifully decorated. Will definitely stay again .

Amy

9 months ago

Extremely clean accommodation

Jeremy

9 months ago

Excellent stay in great location.

Will

10 months ago

Our second stay here. Such a lovely property, well equipped and perfect for exploring Durham.

Gwen

10 months ago

We had a lovely break at the Duck Pond. It was clean and comfortable and just what we needed. Good beds and all the facilities. It’s also very handy for getting into Durham and scenic walks along the river. The host was friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend. Thank you Mark 😊.

Rachel

11 months ago

The Duck Pond had all we needed for a stay in Durham. It was comfortable and stylish and the use of the garden a real bonus. Would recommend 😊

Mel

1 year ago

The house was great, spotless and included the little touches that we've missed in other places, simple things like bin bags, washing up liquid, foil. This made things so much easier. The place was clean, tidy and had a helpful information folder. The garden was lovely, especially in this beautiful weather. We couldn't find the key for the bifold window, messaged the host and it was resolved within an hour, key delivered and apology as it seemed the previous guests had inadvertently taken it. Fantastic customer service. Would recommend and if we are back in Durham and it's available we would definitely book the Duck Pond again.

Dominique

1 year ago

A stunning and well thought out space.

Ruth

1 year ago

Great stay, thank you

Alexander

1 year ago

Really good place, recommend it

Emma

1 year ago

A spacious, light, comfortable and well equipped property. Need to take a little care navigating beams in the loft room but would be happy staying there again. Both the managing agents and the landlord, who kindly replaced the battery in a beeping smoke alarm within hours, were superb. Helpful online guide to the property and area with great recommendations we followed.

Christopher

1 year ago

The Duck Pond house architecture is a beautiful entwinement of old contemporary architecture with a refreshing new twist. Lots of windows and light, beautiful view. It was an absolute pleasure to discover and stay in.

Fiona

1 year ago

Fantastic stay, beautiful apartment! Well equipped and great location …walking distance into town. We’ll definitely be returning next time in Durham!

John

1 year ago

Great house and location will definitely be back when next in area thanks

Matthew

1 year ago

A lovely property, very close to the city centre and excellent value for money. I will definitely be coming back next time I am in Durham.

Thomasina

2 years ago

Perfect house to stay with friends and visit Durham centre (a walkable distance away).

Christopher

2 years ago

Me and my friends had a great time staying at The Duck Pond for a couple of days. Durham is a lovely city and it was easy enough to walk into the centre of town. The house itself was very comfortable and the hosts were very communicative.

Genevieve

2 years ago

A very clean, comfortable and warm apartment- just right for our family stay. A convenient location with great parking and a good distance for walking into the city centre- particularly along the river. A charming and helpful host. Thank you for our stay at the Duck Pond - we hope to visit again!

William

2 years ago

Great place, decent location, good facilities

Connor

2 years ago

easy to book, was good for our needs

Heidi

2 years ago

Had a great stay at the Duck Pond. It was very spacious. There were 3 of us but would be fine for 6. Location was good, it would be walkable but we had an elderly person with us so we drove into Durham but parking was easy. It was a fairly busy road so a bit noisy if you are a light sleeper.

Ruby

2 years ago

Great family stay at the Duck Pond for 3 nights. Perfect location for exploring Durham with an easy walk into the town Center. Clean and spacious and central location. Only note, it would have been good to have had some kitchen basics (oil, salt, pepper) supplied.

Nicole

3 years ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Centrally located and perfect for families. It sits on top of a hair salon so if you’re sensitive to fragrances just take note. I am sensitive but was ultimately fine. Excellent and kind host. Booking process somewhat taxing due to deposit and automated booking messages. Would definitely recommend.

Joanne

3 years ago

We had a very relaxing stay. Within walking distance to Durham City Centre. Accommodation was very clean, spacious, homely and very comfortable. Would recommend to friends and would certainly stay again.

Kitty-Alice

3 years ago

Great stay and huge thank you to the owner for helping when we were locked out. The front door is shared so it was a worry when someone else had locked the door preventing us to get in but the owner fixed this in a matter of minutes. Slightly confusing with the management company charging additional deposits to Airbnb but no fault of the property or owner! Would stay again.

Oliver

3 years ago

Nice place not to far walk from all amenities. Clean and tidy and comfortable.

Emma

3 years ago

The Duck Pond was well equipped with everything we needed during our stay, and is in easy walking distance to the centre of Durham.

Kirsty

3 years ago

Great accommodation, would highly recommend!

Kirsty

3 years ago

Great accommodation would highly recommend

Kirsty

3 years ago

Great host, excellent accommodation - would highly recommend

Kirsty

3 years ago

Great accomodation, highly recommend

Nicholas

3 years ago

Great place to stay. Good location for getting into Durham centre

Kirsty

3 years ago

Great accomodation, would highly recommend

Bethany

3 years ago

This place is a hidden gem, lovely space, well decorated and furnished but not too expensive and perfect loaction. Would happily stay here again!!