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Waterside offers a charming two-bedroom apartment nestled in the heart of Durham. Enjoy breathtaking views of the River Wear and Framwellgate Bridge from the expansive balcony that spans the width of the apartment. Experience the perfect blend of peace and convenience whilst just a stone's throw from the vibrant city centre. Whether you’re travelling as a group of friends or with family, Waterside provides the perfect getaway for up to four guests.
The Space
Waterside is a perfect combination of wood and white interiors. The apartment is perfectly complemented by wooden floors, cupboards, furniture, and a brown leather sofa and chairs. Boasting an open-plan living space, featuring a lounge area complete with a Smart TV for entertainment and a dining table for shared meals. The fully equipped kitchen adds to the convenience and comfort of your stay.
From the living room, step out onto the balcony and enjoy the fresh air while taking in amazing views of the river! Facing west, this spacious private balcony becomes a sun-drenched sanctuary during the summer months. Furnished with rattan seating for four and a table, it's the perfect spot to unwind with drinks and take pleasure in the stunning surroundings.
Waterside features two double bedrooms where you can retreat to after a busy day exploring Durham. Both bedrooms have windows that provide picturesque views of the River Wear. One room has an ensuite fitted with a WC, a shower and a washbasin.
The family bathroom is the first room greeting you on your entry. Modern and clean in style, the space is completed with a bath with an overhead shower, a WC and a basin.
Neighborhood
Waterside is perfectly located in the centre of Durham with many attractions just a stone's throw away. Named ‘One of the Best Cities in the World to Visit in 2020’ by The Independent and voted ‘The Best City in the UK’ by Condé Nast’s Traveller magazine readers, the beautiful city is packed with history and charm.
It has the perfect blend of medieval heritage and a modern, vibrant feel. The cobbled streets are peppered with restaurants, bars, pubs and shops. Take a leisurely stroll near the River Wear which continues past Durham Cathedral and the 900-year-old Durham Castle.
Enjoy lovely views of River Wear and Framwellgate Bridge just from the comfort of our huge balcony that runs the width of the apartment.
Waterside is only a 9-minute walk from Durham Cathedral, one of the most spectacular historic sites in the area. Constructed between 1103 and 1133, this towering building is a shining example of Norman architecture. The cathedral is now the oldest surviving building with a stone vaulted ceiling of such a large scale.
Getting Around
Waterside is located in the centre of Durham, with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance.
Durham train station is 11-minutes away on foot so nearby towns and cities can easily be reached via rail. There’s also a taxi rank in close proximity to the train station.
There are plenty of bus routes throughout Durham. Hop on the Arriva 6 route to visit Barnard Castle or the number 22 which travels through Seaham and Sunderland.
Guests have access to the full property. Waterside is accessed via a smart lock. Guests are required to download an app prior to arrival and will receive an invitation to manage the Smart Lock during their stay.
Full details will be provided at the time of Booking confrimation.
Pay and display carparks are nearby and details will be provided prior to your arrival.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.12
(13 Reviews)
27/09/2024
Comfortable, quiet, nice river views<br/><br/>The door access system seemed overly complicated which was a little frustrating
19/09/2024
This is a very well appointed apartment in a lovely location overlooking the river. It is in a central position so easy to walk to the cathedral, castle, restaurants and shops. The apartment was very clean on arrival and had all we needed for a comfortable stay. Just be aware that access to the property involves downloading an App onto your smartphone and using the phone to lock and unlock the outside gate and front door. This initially proved to be problematic and required a call to a help desk to reset the system.
19/09/2024
Das Appartment war eigentlich ganz toll! Da man es aber nicht verlassen konnte, weil man sonst nicht mehr rein gekommen wäre, war Scheiße!<br/><br/>Es gab keine Schlüsselübergabe! Wir wurden online eingelassen und hatten keine Möglichkeit, wieder in das Areal zu kommen, da wir keinen Schlüssel für die Haupttür hatten. Telefonservice war unter aller Sau! zwei Tage nachdem wir abgereist sind, wurden wir angerufen, ob wir mittlerweile einen Schlüssel bekommen hätten!
16/09/2024
Great location comfortable and clean<br/><br/>Had problems getting into gate from street but soon was sorted
18/08/2024
Beautiful apartment overlooking the water. Really convenient location in the centre of Durham. Would definitely recommend.
05/08/2024
03/08/2024
Proximity to all amenities. The layout and facilities of the apartment. It was a bit corporate/clinical but I understand why.<br/><br/>Small point but the air fresheners were overwhelming and I had to shut them I. A cupboard but it took ages to get rid of the smell. Also (not owners'fault) but while we were waiting to sort out the access app (your staff were very helpful) we got to see the rats over the road checking out the rubbish - bit creepy!
26/07/2024
Beautiful apartment and perfect location. Great value.<br/><br/>Their locks are operated by Nuki which should let your phone be your key. However, I never received the email with the activation code so we waited outside for over an hour while Host and Stay tried to figure out how to unlock the door. Didn’t hear from the actual host until the next morning. Host communication was not timely. Also, hot water is limited. Except for those things, once we were in it was great! And the locks did work eventually.
14/07/2024
Brilliant location for us. Bed linen and towels were excellent quality<br/><br/>Very complicated system to set up digital door locks. Would have struggled without my son being there <br/>. Would have preferred a paper copy of instructions for appliances <br/>11 o'clock check out would suit most people
12/07/2024
Good location. Pleasant lay out. Good shower.<br/><br/>The arrangements for getting into the property- total shambles. They have installed a smart key system but failed to make it work. Spent several days before arriving to try and get it sorted out. Kept going round and round in circles. Was assured it would work on the day - it didn’t. Eventually after many calls - I will escalate to tech team!!! I was given an override code to get in. Staff brought a real key the next day. Until then a (helpful) member of the team had to lock the door remotely. Very stressful. We were looking for alternative places to stay by the time they sorted the temporary fix.
09/07/2024
Lovely flat in the centre of Durham. The kitchen had good quality equipment and beds were comfortable.<br/><br/>Issues were with Host and Stay. I paid more for Free Cancellation where it clearly stated No Prepayment needed, yet they took the full payment immediately I booked when there was still 2 months to go before the stay. When I queried this several times, I was either told their finance department would get in touch which they never did or that it was their policy to take all the payment and refund me if I cancelled. But that isn’t what the listing advertised when it said No Prepayment needed. I see they have removed No Prepayment needed from their listing since. <br/>Also they did not send the invitation code which had to be entered on the smart phone app in order to unlock the door of the flat despite me asking for it several times beforehand . I had to hang around outside for an hour after check in time before I could get in.
28/06/2024
Perfect location and excellent flat right by the river we had missed an email re how to work lock system which resulted in difficulties gaining access but owner was fantastic at helping out
26/06/2024
Located in an excellent spot by the river which allowed us to visit several places. Accommodation was clean. Slightly confusing with the door lock initially but fine once we mastered it.<br/><br/>We were asked to pay a non-refundable deposit for breakages. But have also received a message on leaving to advise this would be refunded. No refund as yet as it takes 14 days. This is confusing.
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