FORTY WINKS GUEST HOUSE & RESIDENCE, Durham – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
Forty Winks Guest House & Residence offers rooms with a mix of 18th- and 19th-century charm. Some feature French and Italian antiques, leopard-print stools, or chaise longues. All rooms include a desk, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with underfloor heating and rainfall showers. Three rooms provide direct views of Durham Cathedral. Options range from compact, sleek designs to grander suites with silk curtains and roll-top baths.
Breakfast & Dining
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM. Choices include porridge with local honey, herbed mushrooms, omelets, and triple-decker club sandwiches. Freshly squeezed juices and decent coffee are also available. The dining area has ruby-red walls, velvet swags, and gilt-framed oil paintings.
Nearby Attractions
The guesthouse is 0.5 km from Durham Cathedral, Palace Green, and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Waldridge Fell Country Park and Whitworth Hall Country Park are within reach for outdoor exploration. The Prince Bishops Shopping Centre and Durham University Museum of Archaeology are both a 5-minute walk away.
Transport & Access
Forty Winks is 1 km from Durham city center and 40 km from Durham Tees Valley Airport. No private parking is available, but public transport links provide access to nearby landmarks. The Institute for Computational Cosmology is 2.2 km away.
Guest Services
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and public areas. Rooms include espresso makers, ironing facilities, and premium bedding. The property does not have a spa or gym but offers a relaxed setting with antique decor and candlelit accents.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Wi-Fi
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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