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The Old Post Office

4-star Hotel with Free Wi-Fi

4 stars

27 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0LA

+44 120 752 8420
9.4
Wonderful

based on 196 reviews

Mon 5/6
Tue 5/7

About The Old Post Office, Durham

Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Services
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
The Old Post Office offers a pleasant village setting just 20 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham. This pretty Grade II-listed property offers uniquely decorated rooms and lovely gardens with a courtyard. Each of the rooms at The Old Post Office features beautiful printed fabrics and artefacts. They offer lots of light and space, a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. Breakfast includes locally sourced produce including eggs from the property’s own free-range hens. You can relax in the property grounds and stroll into the village centre, where you will find restaurants and shops. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a 25-minute drive from the property, while the Northumberland coastline is around 50 minutes’ drive away.

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Standard Rooms - River view
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$128/night

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Superior Rooms - Harbor view
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$114/night

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Double Rooms - Ocean view
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$124/night

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Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • No smoking
  • Wake-up service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Evening entertainment

General

  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Bottle of water
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Grill

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Books, DVDs, music for children

The Old Post Office Reviews

9.4
WonderfulBased on 196 verified guest reviews
9.3Solo
9.5Families
9.6Friends
9.3Couples

Pros +
  • Clean and very comfortable Breakfast lovely. (in 67 reviews)
  • "Lovely rooms, delicious breakfast and fabulous hosts" (in 44 reviews)
  • "Great little property, looked after by 2 lovely hosts." (in 33 reviews)
Cons -
  • Could not fault the property (in 7 reviews)
  • Bottles of fresh milk stored in cooler on landing wall. (in 1 review)
  • I doubt the rest of places will live up to The Old Post office (in 1 review)


The Old Post Office room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does The Old Post Office compare to other 4 star hotels in Durham?

    The Old Post Office is $72 cheaper than the average 4 star hotel in Durham. You can usually find a nightly rate of $105 when staying at The Old Post Office.

  • How far is The Old Post Office from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    There are 15.0 mi between Newcastle upon Tyne and The Old Post Office. The drive to and from the airport should be about 44min, depending on traffic. Take into account high traffic times, especially near more metropolitan areas.

  • What is the best way to get to The Old Post Office from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    The Old Post Office has parking available on site for customers of the hotel. With that in mind, the most efficient way to not only get from Newcastle upon Tyne to the hotel, but also around Durham during your stay may be renting a car. Car rentals in Durham are on average $36/day. If you’re looking for a simple travel option from Newcastle upon Tyne to The Old Post Office, consider calling a taxi or rideshare service to take you to the hotel as well as around the city during your visit.

  • Does The Old Post Office have a pool?

    Judging by our data, The Old Post Office does not have a pool on site, but hotels regularly make additions and changes to their venues and do not always notify us. It would be best to call The Old Post Office at +44 120 752 8420.

  • How close is The Old Post Office to Durham city center?

    The Old Post Office is just 7.1 mi away from Durham city center. The closest landmark to the center of Durham is Durham Castle, which is very accessible to The Old Post Office guests.

  • What is the phone number for The Old Post Office?

    For assistance from an employee at The Old Post Office please call +44 120 752 8420.

  • Does The Old Post Office have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Old Post Office has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for The Old Post Office?

    Standard check-out time at The Old Post Office is 11:00 AM. Guests can check in after 4:00 PM.

  • How much is a room at The Old Post Office?

    The cheapest deals found start from only $105 per night. The average rate for rooms at The Old Post Office is currently around $120/night. Enter your dates in the form above to see more.

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Places of interest near The Old Post Office

Attractions in Durham, England curated by momondo

The Old Post Office location: 27 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0LA

Top landmarks

Diggerland Durnham3.1 mi
DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery7.0 mi
Crook Hall and Gardens7.3 mi
The Gates Shopping Centre7.3 mi
Durham University Observatory7.3 mi
Durham Indoor Market7.4 mi
St. Nicholas Church7.4 mi
Durham Castle7.4 mi

Restaurants and Cafés

Ravello Ristorante Lanchester0.1 mi
The Kings Head - Durham0.1 mi
Three Horse Shoes Inn1.4 mi
Afternoon Tea @ Hallgarth The Manor House10.3 mi
Bistro Citron Vert10.3 mi
The Hearty Hedgehog at Hallgarth The Manor House10.3 mi
The Poachers11.4 mi
Restaurant 1744 @ Redworth Hall Hotel16.4 mi
Wynyard Hall Al Fresco Restaurant20.8 mi

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