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White House Cottages

3.5 star property
Cottage in Durham with a restaurant and a bar

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Cottage, Private Bathroom (The Stables) | 1 bedroom - White House Cottages (Durham)
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Take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at White House Cottages. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor Space
  • Bar
  • Business services

Room options

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Cottage, Ensuite (Hen House) | 1 bedroom

Cottage, Ensuite (Hen House)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, Private Bathroom (The Stables) | 1 bedroom

Cottage, Private Bathroom (The Stables)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The loft) | Private kitchen

Deluxe Cottage, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Durham is home to White House Cottages. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Spennymoor Leisure Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Durham Indoor Market and Newgate Shopping Centre. Diggerland and Battlezone are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Durham travel guide
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The White House, Brandon Village, Durham, England, DH7 8SU

What's nearby

  • A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses
    Durham University
    6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602
    Durham Cathedral
    7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Durham Castle part of the university building just off the green it has a wide range of photo opportunities. Within a very short area you have the cathedral, castle and university building
    Durham Castle
    8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Diggerland
    8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    9 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Duke of Wellington
    5 min drive
  • Holi & Bhang
    6 min drive
  • The Colpitts
    6 min drive
  • Ye Old Elm Tree
    7 min drive
  • The Flass Pub
    4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

White House Cottages

Cottage in Durham with a restaurant and a bar
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a computer station are available at this smoke-free cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. This cottage has 3 accommodations. Weekly housekeeping is available.
White House Cottages offers 3 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Free self parking on site

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Weekly housekeeping

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 3 units
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White House Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White House Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is White House Cottages located?

Situated in Durham, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Durham University. Oriental Museum and Durham Botanic Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

White House Cottages Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fabulous location & accommodation, thoroughly enjoyed !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Engin

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Great location

John was very helpful. Location of the property is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Handy location to Durham and countryside. Clean cozy and friendly clear communications. Nice touch to have some supplies available on arrival. Felt unclear where to park as other locals parked up but I’m sure it would have been clear should I have asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Compact but Perfect

We were visiting Ushaw House and this cottage is perfect location for there, Durham and surround area. Great shower, comfy bed. Easy parking outside your door. Lovely village and great pub. The Bay Horse. Thanks to John the owner for the recommendation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

The lovely, quiet location of Brandon Village

The Hen House cottage was a great place to stay for our trip in the Durham area. The village of Brandon is a beautiful location for going for walks in the countryside and with a great pub/ restaurant called the Bay Horse Inn on 50m away it’s a perfect place to stay. The village is very close to the historic house, chapels and gardens of Ushaw and Brancepeth Castle, which are both excellent places to visit!! Would happily stay here again when visiting the area as it’s a perfect little hideaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying at this property it was a perfect place to stay as everything was only around a 20minute drive away we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of the comfiest beds ever! We had a lovely time, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

richardson1162

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

Lovely property , nice and cosy and homely

Great location for getting out and about to see Durham. Lovely owners and everything there that you need including a lovely cake and milk and tea/coffee for a brew when you arrive! Decorated to a really high standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

comfortable and convenient

A lovely property finished to a very high standard. Compact but sufficient for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very lovely place to stay while in Durham. Plenty of amenities. Good communication. Great location the pub. Just a few houses up. Had quite amazing food as well. If you're in town for a while, make sure you check out this great opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic

It was amazing. We met John who owned the Loft who was extremely pleasant. No complaints at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

haesel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a very nice comfortable place. We had a little trouble finding it. Was easy to check in and out of. The only suggestion I would make was to put the exterior patio lights on a timer so that they turn off at night— if it’s hot and you have the window open then you have all the light from the patio. But it was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a gem! We loved our stay in The Hen House, it was beautifully designed and very well equipped. The location was ideal for us, only short drive into Durham, and a very short walking distance to The Pub and Kitchen where we ate one night. We were able to park directly in front, and we enjoyed sitting on the bench outside the house to enjoy the sunshine. Brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Well equiped cottage close to Durham

Overnight stay and much cheaper than in Durham itself. Large unit with a washer/dryer which was extremely useful on a long trip. Good view from bedroom window, nice pub across the road. Friendly host. Would also have been good for a longer stay. Only suggestion would be a clearly visible name plate as it was hard to tell which house was which.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I found the property very well laid out , comfortable bed , good water pressure to the ground floor shower. Fresh milk in the fridge was appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Super property

Wonderful property and stay, Warm comfortable with a lovely quiet location. Great communication from the owner who was there to meet us and say goodbye. Will be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Peaceful

Lovely peaceful place really pleasant neighbours good access to shops and Durham
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Lovely

The cottage is lovely and a very nice area to stay not far from Durham city. However, the cleanliness of the cottage could have been better we found there was rose petals and drinks bottles around and under the bed along with hair from previous people on the carpets. However, overall was lovely with private off street parking and the owner is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort, communication

The loft

Was quite hard to find but after about 40 mins and a phone call to the owner we found it. A lot of renovation work being done to the property around the loft which we booked so was a little noisy. The loft which was a lovely place, milk and tea and coffee and biscuits left for us which was lovely. Lovely modern place. Bathroom was a little dirty. Bed was really comfortable. It could do with a lot of touch ups around the place but overall an okay stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Somerset

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent communication, particularly at such short notice. Quiet and safe location, but still close to Durham. Collecting the keys couldn’t have been any easier! Great facilities at the property, perfect for a short stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s in a perfect location and is a really lovely property. It was just absolutely filthy when I stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

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

Lovely flat in a very quiet area

We only stayed for one night but found everything was to our liking, especially the cake that was left for us. It made us forget that the bed was not made. But it was a lovely bed. Our grandson got a very good note at the end of his studies. Success all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Small but nice :)

Great little place to relax and perfect for an overnight stop over. Easy to find and good access to Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

david

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

Quality stay

Clean and comfortable, plenty facilities Fully equipped kitchen. Helpful owner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tania, Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia

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

Lovely new clean place

A little tricky to find. The map and directions given in Expedia take you to the wrong side of the road and about 4-5 properties too soon. We had to call the owner, to go the final 30 metres or so. The ‘Hen House’ was really a self-contained, stand alone unit. It had a dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, comfy bed and great shower. Not sure how easy to reach without a car but we were only about 5 mins drive from Durham city centre. It was loads cheaper than staying in town and after a few weeks of travelling and having to hand wash items, it was great to do a couple of loads of washing and get it dry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018