Forty Winks Guest House & Residence Shortlist*
Durham, Co. Durham
Good Hotel Guide Review
‘A treasure trove’, Debbie and Nigel Gadd’s theatrically decorated Edwardian house is in ‘a great situation’, on a quiet cobbled street, a short walk from the town centre. Over four ‘entertaining if slightly overcrowded’ floors, find gilt-framed portraits, wall trophies, a gramophone, a penny-farthing and rather much more. The ‘up-to-date’ bedrooms, in calming hues, are more serene, with organic teas, a coffee machine, ‘excellent lighting’, and ‘instant hot water’ in the bathroom. Rooms at the front gaze across woods and the river to the Norman castle; take in churchyard views at the back. ‘Our beautiful, well-equipped first-floor suite had splendid cathedral views.’ A ‘delicious’ breakfast
Hotel details
Address
40 South Street
Durham
Co. Durham
DH1 4QP
England
Telephone
0191 386 8217
Bedrooms
8.
Open
all year except 24–27 Dec.
Facilities
dining room, study, in-room TV (Freeview), courtyard, public parking (charge).
Background music
classical music at breakfast.
Children
not under 16.
Dogs
not allowed.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £110–£195.
Special offers
10% discount voucher
This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night’s stay. To take advantage of this offer, you must present the voucher at the time of booking.
Upgrade voucher
This hotel accepts room upgrade vouchers which entitle readers to a space available room upgrade. The voucher must be presented at check-in and is entirely at the hotelier’s discretion.
