The Townhouse
United Kingdom
34 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

The Townhouse

The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durhams charming Old Elvet area Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes walk Tastefully designed interiors feature in all rooms, placed in either the 18th-century town house, garden or main house Some feature a private hot tub or views across the River Wear Alongside the vibrant cocktail bar, The Townhouse restaurant serves local produce and a menu specialising in steaks and seafood Light lunches are also available and guests can enjoy a drink on the garden terrace The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 150 metres away Durham Rail Station is less than 1-mile from the property and Newcastle city centre can be reached after a 15-minute train journey

Rooms

Amethyst
This Amethyst double room features purple wall covering and original black panelling, underfloor heating and a King-size bed A roll top bath and Algotherm toiletries feature in the private bathroom
Beds: 1:Large bed(s) (King size)
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
Eden Lodge
Located in the garden of the townhouse, this double room features a private outdoor hot tub, contemporary bedroom, and a modern bathroom with free-standing bath, power shower, underfloor heating and Algotherm products
Beds: 1:Large bed(s) (King size)
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub
  • Iron
  • Bathrobe
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Carpeted Floor
  • LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV
  • Electric Kettle
  • iPod Docking Station
Edwardian Express
This Edwardian Express double room is themed as a first class Edwardian train carriage and features walnut furniture
Beds: 1:Large bed(s) (King size)
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • Wooden / Parquet floor
  • Wake Up Service
  • Alarm Clock
  • Electric Kettle
  • iPod Docking Station
Indigo
This Indigo features a luxury, fabric draped bed, Algotherm toiletries and a flat-screen TV
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • Carpeted Floor
  • Wake Up Service
  • Electric Kettle
Le Jardin
The luxury, French inspired Le Jardin suite boasts a private hot tub, high quality carpets and heavy draped windows overlooking the cricket pitches and the River Wear Facilities include an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating, roll-top bath and walk-in shower, Algotherm toiletries, teacoffee making facilities
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hot tub
  • Bathrobe
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • Carpeted Floor
  • Electric Kettle
Rouge
This Rouge double room has underfloor heating, a king-size bed and a glamorous bathroom with Algotherm toiletries
Beds: 1:Large bed(s) (King size)
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV
The Bijoux Loft
This Bijoux Loft double room has rooftop views of the cathedral and castle Furnished with Luxury fabrics, this room features underfloor heating, a flat-screen TV A glass wall separates the bathroom, and Algotherm toiletries are provided
Beds: 1:Large bed(s) (King size)
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV
  • View (sea, garden, landmark, etc.)
The Cruise
The Cruise double room is nautically themed as an officers cabin and features a curved wall, portholes and a fireplace
Beds: 1:Large bed(s) (King size)
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
The Garden Lodge
With an outdoor hot tub, The Garden Lodge double room also has a flat-screen TV A wet room with under- floor heating and Algotherm toiletries are also featured
Beds: 1:Extra-large double bed(s) (Super-king size)
  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock
  • Hot tub
  • Iron
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Patio
  • Bathroom
  • Carpeted Floor
  • LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV
  • Tiled / Marble floor
  • View (sea, garden, landmark, etc.)
  • Wake Up Service
  • Alarm Clock
The Penthouse
With views of the castle, cathedral and river, this Penthouse suite features hand-carved furniture, under-floor heating, a free-standing bath and large shower and Algotherm toiletries
Beds: 1:Extra-large double bed(s) (Super-king size)
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Telephone
  • Seating Area
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV
  • View (sea, garden, landmark, etc.)
The Ruby
This Ruby room features and oak four-poster bed and is decorated in elegant reds and blacks A roll top bath, Algotherm toiletries and Victorian fireplace also feature in the room
Beds: 1:Large bed(s) (King size)
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Seating Area
  • Bathroom Amenities
  • Toilet
  • Bathroom
  • Carpeted Floor
  • Wake Up Service
  • Alarm Clock
  • Electric Kettle
Hotel Facilities

General

  • Parking
  • Newspapers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests
  • Heating
  • Luggage Storage
  • All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
  • Airconditioning

Activities

  • Golf Course (within 3 km)

Services

  • Bridal Suite
  • Internet Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant (à la carte)
  • Special Diet Menus (on request)

Cleaning services

Hotel Policies

Reception Hours

Check-in: From 15:00  Until 23:00
Check-out: From 07:00  Until 11:00

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies can vary depending on the selected room type.: Please select check-in check-out dates to view the policy.

Accept Credit Cards

  • American Express
  • Maestro
  • Solo
  • Switch
  • Visa
  • Euro/Mastercard

Important Information

A credit card imprint will be required by the hotel at check-in as security for any extras taken during your stay Please note that this is a historic Georgian Grade II listed townhouse with over 4 floors Unfortunately it has no lift access A fully accessible disabled room, complete with wet room style bathroom, is available on the ground floor Please note that the restaurant is closed every Sunday evening Only guide dogs and hearing assistance dogs allowed