Experience world-class service at 40 Winks Hospitality

Elegant Accommodation: 40 Winks Hospitality in County Durham offers a 5-star guest house experience with a sun terrace, garden, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan breakfast. Comfortable Amenities: The property features private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and work desks. Additional amenities include bathrobes, spa baths, garden views, and sofas. Prime Location: Located 38 km from Teesside International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Lumley Castle (12 km), Beamish Museum (15 km), and Newcastle Train Station (30 km). Boating is available in the surroundings. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and convenient location, 40 Winks Hospitality ensures a memorable stay.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location: on a beautiful, quiet road, yet short walk to city centre, cathedral, riverside, bars, restaurants & railway station Accommodation: immaculately presented property with elegant & tasteful decor. Rooms cosy with comfortable bed, en-suite...
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    High quality accommodation in a very convenient location. Manager George was very welcoming and happy to help with anything. Excellent breakfast.
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely welcome and feeling. Nicely appointed. Staff excellent and obliging.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcoming staff.Amazing decor and facilities.Great location with amazing views !
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful decor and superb breakfast! Best Full English we’d had in a long time :-).
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is the best place we have stayed in the North East. The location has the best vista in Europe from South Street across to the UNESCO world heritage site Durham Cathedral. The Boutique style exudes quality throughout. The pictures don’t do it...
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was superb, very clean, beautifully decorated and with views of the cathedral. Great location within Durham.
  • Alistair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole experience was exceptional. The breakfast was utterly delicious. They very kindly let my daughter join us for breakfast which was very kind. The best part of the stay has to be George. What an amazing host and gentleman. He made our stay...
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Room was spacious and bed very comfortable. Loved the decor and furnishings. Beautifully quiet.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was amazing. The staff, the location, the room, the breakfast. All brilliant.

Managed by 40 Winks Guest House & Residence

Company review score: 9.7Based on 515 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nestled in the City of Durham, 40 Winks Guesthouse offers guests a cosy stay in one of our individually designed rooms. Our Victorian, Grade II listed, newly refurbished Guesthouse is situated on the banks of the River Wear, with spectacular views of Durham Cathedral.

Property information

Our Victorian, Grade II listed, newly refurbished Guesthouse is situated on the banks of the River Wear, with spectacular views of Durham Cathedral. From our rooms, you can also immerse yourself in views spanning across Durham city and can even catch a glimpse of Penshaw Monument. 40 Winks Guesthouse boasts 9 individual, stylish en-suite bedrooms that include plush King and Super King beds, complimentary refreshments & Molton Brown toiletries. A short, 4-minute walk will take you directly into the City Centre.

Neighbourhood information

Immerse yourself in a unique stay in the heart of Durham at 40 Winks Guesthouse. Our Victorian, Grade II listed, newly refurbished Guesthouse overlooks the banks of the River Wear, with spectacular views of Durham Cathedral. A short, 4-minute walk will take you directly into the city centre of Durham, giving you access to an abundance of shops, restaurants, pubs, and attractions including the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of 40 Winks Hospitality

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

40 Winks Hospitality takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 40 Winks Hospitality in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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