I had a lovely stay with Denise and was privileged to be her first Airbnb guest. Denise makes the point that you are sharing her home and it was very relaxing to go back "home" after a long days work. Denise was very easy to talk to with a lovely bubbley personality. I slept very well there which was important as I was on a working trip. Plenty of places to eat within a 10 minute walk. I will definitely be back at Denise's for my next trip.

I enjoyed staying with Brian and Helen. The house was an easy bus ride from the house and the room was comfy.

Great experience! Highly recommend Brian and Helen. Convenient location too-- 10 minute bus ride from the center of city.

Once again an extremely welcoming stay with my very friendly and professional hosts, Brian and Helen. A great location, easy to get into Durham city centre, very comfortable room. Many thanks.

I felt at home at Brian and Helen's because they do everything they can to make me feel at ease. Not only the breakfast was lovely, especially the fresh and delicious fruit, but also the whole atmosphere of their home, impressed favourably. The house is very tidy and clean. They were also very nice to take me to the station when I left(URL HIDDEN)

I can't fault Brian and Helen (Brian's wife) for their hospitality and the room they provide. I messaged them the night before I was looking to stay with them as other accommodation plans had fallen through. Brian was very quick to respond to my emails and we were able to find a way to plan around my commitments and theirs. The rooms was great - everything you could need and more. Even small touches like fresh milk, a bottle of water and some great biscuits to come back to. They even gave me a lift into the city on the Sunday morning as they were going that way. I wouldn't hesitate to ask to stay at their house if I was in the area again.

I had a very enjoyable stay with Brian and Helen, they are very friendly, relaxed and helpful hosts. I booked at quite short notice so I was very pleased when they got back to me right away to say the room was available. In particular I have to thank Helen for collecting the things I left behind in the room and posting them to me! The room is really comfortable and the house is in a quiet spot, but it's very easy to drive into the city and park. There's also a bus service which stops very close to the house.

Excellent Value For Money. A very comfortable bed in a peaceful location. Hosts went the extra mile, I was picked up from & taken back to the train station. So much easier than relying on public transport. Located on the outskirts of Durham the city centre is a ten minute bus ride away. The local Co-op grocery store and The Jovial Monk pub are just round the corner. Because it really needs a guest toilet I have given this accommodation four stars instead of five.

Another relaxing night with lovely hosts Helen and Brian. The addition of the private bathroom and new power shower is an added bonus to an already very comfortable stay. Highly recommended, a home from home.

Nice place,nice people. The breakfast is the best one I have eaten in the UK

Linda and Stan were very warm, welcoming, accommodating and thoughtful. The beds were comfy, showers powerful and breakfast plentiful and delicious.

Lovely, spacious former farm cottage, (once part of a bygone 1700s era estate), now renovated and set in gardens, is a hidden oasis amidst otherwise regular housing. Peaceful, tranquil, warm and for our stay a wonderfully sunny setting with the kindest hosts you could wish for. We had breakfasts fit for a king and delicious three course evening meals provided for ourselves AND our guests (we were visiting family in the region) on request. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts, Linda and Stan, and we were frequently collected and delivered from various locations. They checked in with us regularly to ensure we were comfortable and sorted for transport and meals. They were a fountain of local knowledge, which we, being history buffs, really appreciated. We spent a few evenings sharing stories over a glass of wine in the huge lounge room. The cottage is about 10 minutes out of the centre of Durham and we would suggest you consider hiring a vehicle if you plan to go touring around the wider district. Also ring for instructions if you are arriving by car; the entrance laneway is rather quirky (which adds to the charm of the location). A private wing included our bedroom and a bathroom (shower, toilet , hair dryer and piles of fluffy towels) and had ample storage. The two house cats checked us out and then courteously left us to our own devices. We felt thoroughly spoilt and absolutely loved it. Here's to the hope that it wont be our last visit.

Linda was an amazing host, cooking the guys fry ups and really looking after them. Can't recommend enough. Thanks Linda!

Super nice hosts, extremely clean and well prepped!

The host canceled this reservation 12 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Our stay with Linda and Stan in Durham was a highlight of our Christmas holiday. They couldn't have been more welcoming or helpful, driving us in and out of the centre of Durham so that we could see the magnificent Cathedral. Our room and bathroom were large and very comfortable and nicely private. We would definitely stay there again and we're hugely appreciative of all the help they gave us. Super place.

Our first foray into AirBnB. We felt totally comfortable in their lovely home. They went beyond the call of duty in several ways by giving us a lift into town one night and lending me a charger cable and Stan is a dab hand at breakfast. A proper home from home.

Caroline is a nice and kind host. She kindly welcomed me. Her house is clean and cozy. The room is very lovely and comfortable. You can see the beautiful garden from the window. Her house is located in a silent area. You can go to the city center or the Cathedral by bus or 20-30-miniute walk. I went to the city center on foot without losing my way because the way is very simple. It was a nice walk when the weather is good. Although I stayed there only for one night, I had a great and relaxing time thanks to Caroline.

Caroline is a very attentive and caring host, who instantly made me feel welcome and at ease in her beautiful home. The room is lovely and definitely one for romantics! It comes with all amenities, including toiletries, a hairdryer and even a hot-water bottle, which I hadn't expected. It overlooks the back garden, as shown in the pictures. Caroline's guests are welcome to use the pretty summer house, which is a gem in itself with its comfy furniture, stereo, kettle, tea-set and selection of fine teas. The house is in a quiet alley (no need for earplugs!), but literally just around the corner from the shops, several takeaways and bus stops served by several regular bus services, including express services to and from Newcastle. The location is great if you are dependent on public transport and very convenient for the airport. Durham city centre, the railway and bus stations are only a few minutes away by bus but also within walking distance.

Caroline was a lovely host and has a lovely house. Close enough to walk into the city centre if you want, but it is down a busy road so the bus was a very convenient alternative.

Easy to arrange and good instructions on how to get there from the station. It was ideal for my purpose, but would be good visiting the centre of Durham as there are quick and regular buses.

Caroline was very flexible about the arrangement for my arrival and did her utmost to make me feel comfortable and welcome. Caroline's home is delightful and my bedroom was so much prettier than I had expected. It was a real bonus to have the use of the summerhouse with all its facilities as well as be invited to use the sitting room and kitchen. Caroline had an energetic, friendly and helpful disposition. During my stay she offered me a lift into the town, offered me helpful advice and helped me to feel relaxed in her home. The house is in a quiet spot off the main road with frequent local buses. She has a private garden which is pretty and available for me to use. I cannot think of anything which would have improved my experience. If I have another trip to Durham I will certainly hope to be able to stay with Caroline again and recommend her unreservedly to anyone considering staying with her.

It is a wonderful place to take a good rest. It is great to meet Caroline, she is very helpful and considerate, take me from the railway station, and give me clear instructions how to walk to the town even the station.

The purpose of my stay is not sightseeing. But it was nice to meet her and spend time together. She prepared stuff I need even though I arrived there late at night. Her place was well-organized and clean. I wish I could stay there more. Thank you very much.

Everything went smoothly even though Caroline was away when I arrived and we were in constant contact before my trip to work out the details. The house is adorable as is the garden; my one regret is that I didn't have a chance to use the summer house. I would definitely stay again and can highly recommend Caroline as a host and her house as a convenient place to stay for getting into Durham or going up to Newcastle by bus.

Awesome

15 minutes outside Durham, a lovely house, helpful friendly owner, will return when there again. Lovely breakfast too!

Anne was really helpful before, during and after my stay in her impressive eco-home. Even the cat made me feel welcome. What more can I say? A delightful place to stay whilst working in the North East.

A very modern beautiful house in a very scenic countryside location which is located excellently for Newcastle and Beamish. Anne was a true pleasure to meet and made us feel very welcome with her friendly nature. An absolute pleasure to stay, thanks for a fantastic breakfast in the morning which set us up for the day. Anne was very helpful indeed with regards to the booking and local information. A big thank you from both of us for making us feel very welcome. All the very best.

Erhielten ein kostenloses Zimmer-Upgrade mit En-Suite Badezimmer. Schlaf- und Badezimmer sind größer als so manche Wohnungen. Leckeres, selbstgemachtes Frühstück - super Aufenthalt!

Anne went above and beyond as a host. Despite being under the weather, she accepted my stay and even went out to the shops to be ready for breakfast the next morning. She was very kind and accommodating.

Wonderful place to stay!! 5 stars. :)

Well... the woman is a legend! Lovely new build properly, very clean and Anne was incredibly welcoming. Highly recommend

The host canceled this reservation 4 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Very good place to stay totaly recomand it

House was very clean and exactly as described by Paul, the host. The photographs were accurate and description spot on.

Wat een heerlijke plek om te zijn...landelijk en toch vlakbij Newcastle. Goede en warme ontvangst. Compleet en goed ingerichte cottage. Helaas moesten we na 1 nacht alweer door... Maar dit voelt echt als de englisch countryside.

这个地方是真棒和观点均好于照片显示。我们是一群小伙子4,有一个很好的时间,虽然已经去过那里,现在我会说这是更多的一对夫妇的地方。主机被容纳,并没有打扰我们到达很晚。他们甚至让我们在12点退房。

The host's husband met us when we arrived and showed us around the cottage. They kindly let us check-in earlier than expected too. The photos do not do the cottage justice - it is beautiful! I will definitely book to go back again. Thank you Hamraz!

The host canceled this reservation 137 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

这间小屋是惊人的。清洁度是不真实的,风景很漂亮。良好的位置作为了全国一侧很安静,但只有10分钟的出租车到中心。假如你所需要的一切。该业主是可爱和你不能做任何更多。只要我们arived我们知道我们将有一个可爱的住宿。会极力推荐这个地方给任何人。我一定会很快回来

可爱的地方,华丽里面,看似很大,很好的保持和欢迎

Fantastic property in lovely surroundings. Nothing I could fault.

The loveliest visit with 3 of my friends. Lovely place to stay. Looking to visit again :)

We highly recommend a stay at Plasworth. The cottage was spacious easily accommodating our family of 5. It was well equipped for a very comfortable stay and located in picturesque countryside.

Unfortunately, the house is poorly maintained and communication wasn't great. We arrived to a cold house and tried to contact the host without any luck. After spending a cold evening and night in the house we eventually contacted the host the following morning. The problems were fixed very quickly but the heating in the house just doesn't work well. There are countless bits of the house that are badly maintained, for example only one of the four lights work in the bathroom. The house needs a good clean from top to bottom and a bit of TLC. What a shame, it has so much promise. Considering the location this should be a premium cottage for £130 per night in mid-March but it most certainly isn't. As a footnote I would add that do not bother going to the Black Horse pub up the path, it's awful and despite all the signs on the cottage saying Black Horse, Beamish it's apparently nothing to do with it.

Really beautiful place to stay, high quality accommodation equipped for summer or winter with lots of games and DVDs if you want to stay in but lovely countryside to explore and an excellent gastro pub only 200 yards away (but no disturbance at all). Worked perfectly for us. Thank you Grace.

The reservation was canceled 60 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Perfect rural spot, but not too rural. Well equipped, good design, great place to stay. Pub in the backyard with super food.

Very happy to have chosen this accommodation. Location and setting were perfect. Cottage was clean and well setup and had everything we could need. Lots of nearby activities - we visited Beamish, Angel of the North, Gibside, and the Causey Arch. Handy X30/X31 bus route opposite Causey Arch Inn for Gateshead/Newcastle. Excellent Black Horse inn up the road - ate there for lunch on arrival and dinner one evening.

Excellent! Beautiful scenery around the place! We all enjoyed the stay. The place is clean and well-equipped. The location is easy to find if you drive. We wished to stayed longer!! Definitely recommended!!

The host canceled this reservation 70 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Absolutely a little hidden treasure in tranquil surroundings.. woke up one morning to see a huge big red fox in the garden.. it was a real frosty morning so you can imagine ...a beautiful picture. The cottage is literally a stones throw from the bar/restaurant, where you can get beautiful food, Definitely recommend this little gem.. hope to return in near future.

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the lovely Bramble Cottage and Gillian was the most helpful and nice host imaginable. Beginning at the key handover, for which Gillian even arranged to pick me up, to the thoughtfully decorated rooms, everything was very enjoyable and left nothing to be desired. The location of the cottage is ideal for a quiet stay in close vicinity of Durham city and even has a very good restaurant close by. The cottage itself is very homely and we were very comfortable. Also, all necessities were provided in this newly refurbished cottage. I will certainly consider booking this accommodation again for when my family visits me next time and can only recommend it.

Gillian was a lovely and friendly host. It was a great touch to find some basic food (bread, milk, butter, eggs) already provided! We found the property to be very child friendly by providing stair gates, high chair, travel cot and a range of child friendly dishes to use. The location was fantastic as it is a quick and easy drive into Durham or the A1. The property was clean and decorated in a cute way. It made for a wonderful few day away - a real home away from home. Thank you.

What a beautiful house to stay in. Unbelievably comfortable beds and all you could need and more for a lovely, relaxing stay. Gillian was fantastic with her communication and when we arrived she showed us how to work the heating, and we were supplied with 2 sets of keys. Gillian left us eggs, bread, milk and tea and coffee facilities which was very generous. The whole house coupdnt have been better and it was very convenient for visiting family locally.

Stayed here for 2 nights whilst visiting family in Durham. Great accommodation and matched the description perfectly. Lived up to expectations, and Gillian provided us with all the detail we needed as well as added breakfast extras which was a nice touch. Would stay again.

My colleagues and I rented the lovely Bramble Cottage in West Rainton for an anthropology conference in Durham. It was wonderful having a quiet, inviting place to relax and re-group at the end of the day, and we enjoyed going running near the cottage every morning. Gillian was an excellent host - she responded quickly to all inquiries, was helpful with tips and information, accommodated our requests, and she even picked us up at the train station. I recommend a stay at the Bramble Cottage!

The building is really very very nice, Gillian waited for me in front of the door which make me feel warm. Very warm, there are three bedroom and every room is very nice, also pretty kitchen, two washing room etc. If I will trip to durham next time, Gillian is my first choice.

We are regular visitors to the North East. There is lots to see & do there & Bramble Cottage is really close to great road links to get you out quickly. The cottage is really well decorated and when we arrived was immaculately clean and ready for us. We arrived earlier than expected and Gillian was brilliant in greeting us with a welcome pack and a meet and greet service. Everything was as described, the cottage was really comfortable with everything you need to enjoy the area. I would recommend this to all.

Gillian was really friendly and responded quickly to queries. The only set back we had was that we wanted a very late check-in of around 10pm and was made to feel it would have inconvenienced her so we changed our evening plans and checked in at 5pm instead. The cottage itself is beautiful and spotless. It is only a short 10-15min drive to the centre of Durham and had on street parking. The 2 double bedrooms were a good size whilst the smallest room had a single bed that can be extended to a double but would be a very tight squeeze as you wouldn't be able to open the door fully when extended. We had toddlers with us so was very impressed with the child safety catch in the drawer with the knives and also the children's cups/plates, books, toys etc. The only improvement we would recommend is to have a lock in the bathroom, our toddlers could easily open the door so there wasn't much privacy. We would highly recommend this property as a base to visit Durham and the surrounding areas.

Loved it !!

I found Murial to be a perfect host she is a beautiful warm and caring person, her home is beautiful. Nothing was a bother to her, I was made to feel comfortable and completely at ease in her home. I made a beautiful friend in Murial and I will definitely be back. THANK YOU SO MUCH MURIAL

Big thank you. Lovely place. Great welcome. Just what we needed for visiting nearby relatives. We'll be back!!

Fantastic stay. Throughly enjoyed Muriels hospitality, felt very welcomed. I would definitely recommend and would look to stay here again if I'm near the area.

Muriel is a very welcoming and accommodating host. Great to stay in a bedroom with a comfortable bed with private bathroom. Also opportunity to make yourselves cup of coffe/tea.

Muriel was extremely welcoming. The facilities were exactly what I wanted and only 5 minutes away from where I was working. Perfect for me.

The host canceled this reservation 7 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Mike was very welcoming. Room comfy with good amenities

Mike is a fantastic caring person. Every evening welcomed me with cup of tea. And we spent multiple evenings talking about everything. Very interesting conversation partner and toughtful host.

Mike was a charming host, the room and facilities were spotless, comfortable and inviting. I would definitely stay here again.

My one week stay was superb. The hosts made feel very welcome from the first moment to the very last. They were both great to get on with and nothing was ever too much for them to make my stay a comfortable one. The advert doesn't do how marvellous this house was and the room and private bathroom were perfect - offering everything you would ever need. The accommodation is very well placed for navigating around the area. I would rate all aspects of this stay at 10/10.

It's my second time already at Mike's place and I hope not the last one. Fact I came back myself I think says more than any words.

Mike was very caring. Cup of tea on arrival and even showed me where I was working that week. All very kind. The room is en-suite with shower and very spacious room. Cosy house and nice and warm. All in all highly recommend if in the area.

I was made to welcome, the host was very friendly and chatty and was able to answer any questions that I may have had. The area is a quiet residential area and within easy access of all amenities and community resources.

We had a great time at Ben's and Louise's lovely place. So Spaces and a perfect place for a nice relaxing nights rest. We loved the views from the house and there was lots of parking space too. We will recommend this warm and lovely place to everyone !! Wish we could stay longer.

I only stayed one night for the rugby World Cup but very happy I didn't get a hotel in the Centre of town. What a charming house, location and family. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. Having a tidy ensuit was convenient and private. We enjoyed a cup of coffee in a lovely kitchen with the family before leaving. If you want a cozy, friendly and neat accommodation, then look no further.

The host canceled this reservation 47 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Good value.

Julians place is right off a main road, so easy to find and get to.