Welcome to Oyo The Townhouse – Durham

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34 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

Oyo The Townhouse offers 5-star accommodations on one of Durham's older streets, lined with a handsome mix of 18th- and 19th-century houses, now mainly offices or University departments.

Intimate Decorated Rooms

The 11 individually decorated guestrooms at The Townhouse feature espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Most rooms are intimate rather than large, with private bathrooms equipped with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience, and a fully accessible disabled room with wet room style bathroom is available on the ground floor.

Distinctive Dining Experience

The small dining room, heavy with purple tassled-velvet chairs, leopard-print carpet and faux-plasterwork and frescoed ceiling, is designed for romantic breakfasts and indulgent afternoon teas. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, offering a handsome, cooked-to-order choice including herb omelettes, pancakes, plus a splendid Durham grill, with vegetarian option. The small, chandelier-hung bar has a decent range of well-priced cocktails, Champagnes and wines.

Tranquil Leisure Spaces

A terrace overlooking the small rear garden makes a quiet place for coffee and the papers. Guests can look forward to a garden and a library at OYO The Townhouse, while classic cars and the gentle sounds of a clavinola are complemented by views of the river. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitworth Hall Country Park and Waldridge Fell Country Park.

Strategic Central Location

Equidistant from the city center and riverside, Oyo The Townhouse is only 1 km from Durham and 40 km from Durham Tees Valley. The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 150 metres away, while cultural highlights include Gala Theatre Durham and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. The Yorkshire Dales and the Northumbrian coastline are also close by for scenic walks, with Newcastle International Airport being the nearest airport.

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Bijoux Loft
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Cruise
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Azzurri
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Midas
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

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City Centre
Durham800 m
Airports
Durham Tees Valley (MME) 39.8 km
Newcastle (NCL) 42.1 km
Train
Durham Train Station 1.0 km
Bus
Bus stop 1.0 km

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

34 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom
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34 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom
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