Cottage Unit Ensuite with City View Sands House

Very convenient location - within walking distance of the city centre, handy for road/rail links, and some beautiful riverside walks nearby. The house is really comfortable, spacious, quiet, excellently-appointed and with parking, which is a real bonus. Greta, the host, is friendly and welcoming and on hand for any queries and issues, but we had no problems at all! We had a fantastic week's stay!

The accommodation is spacious. You have the options for bath and shower. There is off-road parking. You do not need your car to access the city, which is a comfortable 15-20 minute walk away. Our hostess was most obliging.

Comfortable and quiet

Great location, lovely big house, Friendly owners. Would love to stay again.

House was spacious and well equipped. The location was a short walk from the city centre. The owners were very welcoming and friendly.

We found Sands House extremely spacious, clean and comfortable with very friendly and helpful owners. Located in a quiet part of town across from a large grassy area and the river, the centre of Durham is soon reached by a ten minute walk, the climb to the Market Square, Castle, Cathedral and shops being eased by either taking the half-hourly Cathedral bus (the stop is a level 400 yards away) or by the lift beyond the long series of steps to Walkergate and the Gala Theatre.

I stayed at the Sands House for a week while in Durham. The house is ideally situated in a calm area of the city yet very close to the centre/market square (~10 mins walk) & the university campus (~20-25 mins walk). The house is quite big and would be perfect for families, but it is just as great for solo travellers (especially those travelling for work). All the amenities required for longer stays in the city are provided (full kitchen,washing machine,internet etc.). Would highly recommend.

We spent a week just before Easter 2017, with dog and for part of the time with adult daughter. Cooked our own main meals there and used as a base for walking, cycling and driving tours in the area. House is near the river (with flood defenses on the doors!) so good dog walks directly along the banks to fields. Short walks into town to see the Cathedral, do shopping etc. Dual carriageway five minutes away took us direct to A1(M) for drive to Alnwick, Durham is also beautiful.

One week in this lovely house, with excellent accommodating landlords just next door! Easy walking distance to city centre but also lovely riverside walks out into country for the dog!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Durham. Greta couldn't have been more helpful, an excellent host. The decor and furniture are homely like the house. Already rebooked for next year.