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Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking

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A balcony with a wicker sofa, a metal tray, and a bottle of champagne.
A modern bathroom with a glass vanity, a bench, and a large mirror.
A beige leather armchair with a fluffy pillow, positioned on a wooden floor with a view of a balcony and a door in the background.
A stone facade with a green door, two potted plants, and a small window.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a glass shower.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Durham, England
  • Place, Gala Theatre Durham
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Durham

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Durham awaits you at this apartment. Within steps you'll find St. Nicholas Church and Gala Theatre Durham. .Apartment features a washing machine, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Durham Indoor Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Durham Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durham University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min walk
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Shakespeare Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Mr Fox - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking

Summary

A truly exquisite award winning ground floor 2 bedroomed riverside retreat with private terrace, secure gated access, own courtyard entrance and free parking in a quiet central riverfront location.

Your place

Professionally styled with high quality furnishings throughout and only a few minutes walk to the Market Place, the Castle and Cathedral, restaurants bars shops and University. The perfect self catering accommodation for a stylish short break, to celebrate a special occasion or for a longer stay as a great alternative to a hotel or guest house. The property has free WiFi and Netflix.

Offering contemporary and sumptuous styling our luxurious riverside hideaway was fully refurbished in late 2017 by the North East's leading Interior Design Team and features countless decorative details. Riverside Retreat luxury central Durham letting is your home from home.

With its superb quiet central location sitting right on the riverfront overlooking the weirs, Riverside Retreat has its own private access through a secure gated courtyard. From the front door along a hallway its a 2 bedroom ground floor apartment with an open plan living room and kitchen / dining area. It has a luxury main bathroom and master ensuite both complete with Villeroy and Both and Hansgrohe sanitary ware. There are 2 double bedrooms both with spacious bespoke fitted wardrobes, king size beds and bespoke soft furnishings. The second bedroom can be presented as a twin bedroom if preferred and has a magnificent floor to ceiling feature window overlooking Durham's historic Framwellgate Bridge. Wake up to beautiful views from Durham riverside and enjoy a coffee on your own private terrace. The lounge and both bedroom feature a widescreen smart tv.

The neighbourhood

Riverside Retreat luxury Durham letting is situated in the heart of Durham's historic core and an easy stroll along winding cobbled streets to Durham's many Restaurants, chic bars and cafes. But if you prefer a cozy night in, snuggle up in the lounge on the plush corner sofa in front of the Travertine Celsi fire with a glass of wine and enjoy the unrivalled view of Durham through the French doors.

The apartment is within walking distance of all Durham University's Colleges and is an extremely popular accommodation with the family and friends of University Students throughout the year and particularly at graduation time.

With its wide doors, spaciousness and level flooring Riverside Retreat offers a warm welcome to those with a disability.

Interaction with guests

The hosts pride themselves in providing a personal and specialist customer service to make every stay at Riverside Retreat - Durham a memorable one and we very much look forward to welcoming you for your stay in this historic city. We welcome guests in person and as we live locally were ordinarily available to provide help and assistance in person or by telephone if required.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking Durham
Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking Durham
Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking?

The closest beach to Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking is Blast Beach (17.1 km).

Does Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking?

No, Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking?

No, pets are not allowed.

Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The directions and the greeting at the apartment by James were exceptional. The location was convenient to the shops and places of interest (the cathedral) and the view from the terrace across the river simply wonderful. The apartment was very clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen well-appointed and the bed comfortable. My wife and I had a great time in Durham.CharlieI highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Amazing Riverside Retreat

Aesthetically Beautiful as was the location , and made to feel so welcome from James and Trish who’s attention to detail surpasses any residence we’ve ever stayed at , couldn’t fault it and can’t wait to return ! We Absolutely loved it !! George
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sparkling new, fabulous river view, ideal location

This modern, cozy apartment is fabulously located in town. We loved walking a few steps across the street to the indoor market hall and to Leonard’s delicious coffee house. The high end amenities, excellent beds and bedding and two bathrooms were luxurious. The view over the river is really special. Although it was a chilly day, we sat in the protected nook on the deck in the sun comfortably for hours. We were lucky to see a river otter swimming and diving. “An otter on the Wear, you may see but once a year…” We so appreciated the biscuits James provided and the fridge stocked with milk, pastries, fruit and a bottle of bubbly. Every detail has been considered. We highly recommend the River Retreat. Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024