When you stay at OYO The Townhouse, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and English breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per night)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 10 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Townhouse Inn Durham
Townhouse Inn
Townhouse Durham
Townhouse
The Townhouse
OYO The Townhouse Inn
OYO The Townhouse Durham
OYO The Townhouse Inn Durham
Frequently asked questions
Does OYO The Townhouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, OYO The Townhouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at OYO The Townhouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at OYO The Townhouse?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at OYO The Townhouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at OYO The Townhouse and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. OYO The Townhouse also has a garden.
What's the area around OYO The Townhouse like?
OYO The Townhouse is a short 8-minute walk from Gala Theatre Durham and 9 minutes' walk from Durham Castle.
OYO The Townhouse Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Wonderful stay. Lovely hosts
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Had a fantastic stay for our wedding Anniversary would definately recommend
Lynsey
Lynsey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Small lapse in room preparation.
Unfortunately whoever had prepared the room had left behind the dirty pillow cases from the previous guest on the floor. Apart from that we had a perfectly fine stay but than again we only stayed one night.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
25 August 2024
I booked a room at The Town House months ago for a surprise for my Husband on our 10th wedding anniversary. The room was pricey at £176 but I had seen some fabulous photos on facebook and I thought it would be worth the price. A couple of weeks ago I contacted the lady at the reception desk and asked if I could upgrade because I had seen better rooms with breakfast added at cheaper prices on their facebook page. The receptionist was very helpful but pointed out that as I had booked through hotels . Com there was nothing I could do but kindly said that if any of the luxury rooms were still available on the 24th August they would upgrade and make it special for our anniversary. We also booked Sunday lunch at the town house. We arrived at the hotel yesterday and was shown our hotel room. It was very disappointing. The room was small and quite frankly grotty . The ceiling was water damaged with plaster and paint missing and it was all very worn . When we went downstairs the guy on the desk asked if everything was ok with the room . I said I was very disappointed as the room was far below the standard we were expecting and nothing had been arranged to make our room special for our anniversary as promised. The guy at the reception apologised and told us that the hotel has changed hands . He also told us there wasn’t a chef now so there were no Sunday lunches. This was the first time we had been informed about this. Later on our shower leaked into the room below.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Great little boutique hotel right near the centre of Durham. Staff are great, would stay there again.
Shaun
Shaun, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 July 2024
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
Birthday Break
Outstanding room, with everything you need to relax, short walk to city centre this hotel & room give you everything!
Si
Si, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2024
We were amazed by our stay at OYO townhouse. We stayed in Le Jardin room and know Durham well. It surpassed all expectations with a truly gorgeous room with a beautiful that was also very private. The hot tub was super and lit up lovely in the evening/night.
The service was exceptional and we were well looked after by a range of people. The hotel bar was really lovely too and we enjoyed this before and after meals. We were lucky enough to get engaged on our stay here and it made the whole trip even more memorable. Nothing to fault from the whole experience!
Dillon
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 June 2024
Trudi
Trudi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 April 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2024
Fantastic room love the unquie less of what the room..great location and friendly helpful reception staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 April 2024
Disappointed!
Myself and husband thought we would book in for our 12th anniversary when we arrived we didn’t get a warm welcome it was dull and miserable we got showed to our room when we arrived inside the room it was cold the room was dark and dull only one window was to be open if needed as the other one had a sticker on it saying it need’s replacing then to find loads off small hairs in side the bath tub as we was just about to take a shower it was disgusting definitely hasn’t been cleaned properly when checking out in the morning there was no one on the desk we waited for 15 minutes! We left the room key on the counter as we had to dash of I wouldn’t be in a rush to return to this hotel definitely not worth the money it’s such a shame this hotel has gone right down the hill it used to be beautiful and clean since new owner have taken it over it’s definitely not the same we didn’t enjoy our stay we was very disappointed!
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 April 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 February 2024
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 February 2024
Gorgeous night away.
We had a lovely stay at the townhouse, wand stayed in the garden lodge and it was lovely, very clean and trendy.
Wendy at reception couldn’t do enough for us, she was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely come back!
Natasha
Natasha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 January 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2023
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2023
Diane
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2023
From my very first contact with the Town House I was impressed by the friendliness of the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. The room itself was beautifully furnished -if a little dark and I would have welcomed a reading light as the
'interior design lamps' gave little light
Would certainly go again the next time I visit Durham
Veronica
Veronica, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 July 2023
Very central, lovely room with patio door onto a small terrace and nice views. The only negative was the overwhelming scent of air- freshener. We only stayed one night and didn’t have breakfast (not included) so can’t comment on food or service. Would have been good to have a coffee maker as indicated in the information.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 2023
Brilliant hotel with great service
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 June 2023
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 June 2023
Lovely stay and the staff were very helpful and friendly making our stay more enjoyable. Especially Wendy who went out of her way to look after us :)
lyndsey
lyndsey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2023
Fantastic room
Wow, what a nice hotel. Room was great, and staff very friendly