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Castle View Guest House

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Durham where they can store their luggage, breathe fresh garden air, and leave their worries behind for genuine relaxation

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Castle View Guest House sits in Durham's center, offering a tranquil garden retreat. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast each morning, connect to WiFi in common areas, and appreciate the smoke-free environment that creates a genuinely restful atmosphere.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Durham is home to Castle View Guest House. Beamish Open Air Museum and Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Mini Moos Adventure Farm. Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and Meadowfield Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Durham travel guide
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4 Crossgate, Durham, England, DH1 4PS

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle
    Durham Castle
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durham Cathedral on the River Wear
    Durham Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham
    Gala Theatre Durham
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durham University
    Durham University
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Durham Indoor Market
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    6 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Station House
    5 min walk
  • The Three Bridges
    3 min walk
  • Cosy Club
    5 min walk
  • Head of Steam
    3 min walk
  • Ye Old Elm Tree
    1 min walk

About this property

Castle View Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Durham University
Castle View Guest House provides amenities like free breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Extra amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle View Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Castle View Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle View Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle View Guest House located?

Situated in Durham, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and Durham University. St. Nicholas Church and Gala Theatre Durham are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Castle View Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, large bedroom, comfortable bed, stunning view. Everything spotlessly clean. Exceptional bathroom. There was a problem with the toilet which was sorted by the time I came back from my day out and about. Friendly breakfast servers. I asked for more milk for my room, which they happily provided. Parking in the street wasn't an issue, costing £18 per day. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room, quiet location near to the station, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Clean and very close to all things in central Durham. Plenty of good places to eat nearby. Breakfast was good, but fairly basic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely outstanding guest house - I was really impressed from the moment I arrived. The room was enormous and very comfortable, with everything I needed. It was the perfect temperature and almost unnervingly quiet and peaceful. The bed was very comfortable and everything was spotless. Breakfast was great, and the owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

We stayed for 1 night on the way to Newcastle. The location is great right in the centre, and we couldn't fault the room or service. Great place to stay. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel for our weekend break.

Loved the hotel decor. Lovely clean room. Great staff. Great location for event at the Cathedral. Lovely cooked breakfast to order, red hot. Definitely would stay here again, we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely centrally located guest house, friendly owners. Very nice rooms and breakfast. Fourth time I’ve stayed there. Street parking can be difficult, even with a permit provided by the owners, unless you arrive fairly early or late.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

City break in Durham.

Clean, comfortable bed and room; welcoming and friendly staff; lovely cooked breakfast, not overloaded and enough choice too; room had view of cathedral and castle. Thought the standard of accommodation was comparable to a good hotel. Only a couple of minutes walk from city centre Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing location and view

Amazing location - very convenient to the Durham sites. Can see the castle and cathedral from the hotel. Very clean and up to date. Comfortable as well. Parking was free from 6 pm to 8 am on the street next to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant location

The best location to visit the city - 5 minutes walk. The room was very good and the breakfast excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We travelled by train. We went by bus to Beamish using the local bus app. Crook Hall gardens, the Cathedral and the castle all worth visiting and in easg walking distance. We plan to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the hotel, we have family in the area and this is very convenient to their house and city. Very clean room and spotless bathroom. Breakfast was very nice and tasty. We did report a leak from the radiator as the carpet was wet when we left in Room 1, hopefully that will be sorted out . That was the only issue , we will be back again next time we’re in the UK visiting our family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm, inviting & friendly Guest House.

Once I found the hotel all was good. The postcode took me straight to it, but it's difficult to see it as it's high up to your left side on a one way street. Parking is available opposite the hotel but the road is quite narrow & the cars are parked at around 37 degrees outside a few working men's clubs. The Hotel will provide a token for parking, but after checking I used my disability card which meant I was parked for free the few days we stayed. The rooms are bright & fresh, the beds are comfortable & clean as the room & hotel is. Breakfast was served at the time we asked & was just right to start the day, thanks to the staff who did this for us. The hotel is very neatly sited for all areas of the town & cathedral. Although the walk up the one way street isn't a pushover by any means. Would definitely visit the hotel again, give them a try you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

PHILIPPA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was lovely: immaculate, comfortable and in a great location. Our arrival was marred by the fact there was noone to let us in although it was after the check in time. We waited for about 30 minutes during which time we called the property number to.no avail. Eventually a man ambled towards us and without greeting us, introducing himself or apologising let us in. It became apparent that he was the son of the owner and he didn't know where she was. Our booking details were incorrect and although I had proof he argued repeatedly about it. We had booked 2 double rooms, one each for 2 people. He insisted the booking was for one double for one person and a twin for 2 people. Then he couldn't find the key to one of the rooms. He was rude when we asked about parking. We both thought that in the morning the owner might speak to us at breakfast, perhaps apologise for what had happened. No sign of her! The breakfast was very nice although my friend was surprised to see only one mushroom on her full English plate. Abd before you ask, it wasn't a big one. All in all, a lovely place with a very peculiar attitude to customers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and convenient to the city sites. Pay parking on the streets, but not expensive. Only small cars fit in spaces close by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Rodney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute worst. I couldn’t make the reservation and tried canceling prior and was fully declined any refund or credit. Even though they weren’t full booked they flat out refused anything. Karma comes around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast and large rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautifully decorated throughout the entire building!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Lovely guest house in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic stay! Great location, beautiful immaculate rooms and excellent service! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Anne, the proprietor, was kind and helpful. We had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just 2 mins into the sites of Durham. Room was comfortable and spacious and owner was really helpful. Will stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B in Durham.

A superb B and B. Perfect location. Beautiful rooms. Great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Durham.

A super place. Great location. Accommodating hosts. Wonderful rooms and service. And a superb breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was like a 5* hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023